Editing Beyond the Borders

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{{TErow| 6 |Day 6|We face only the vanguard forces of the Erathian army, but that is more than enough considering the bulk of my people are noncombatants.  Even though we're outnumbered, I didn't expect an attack so soon.<p>Gryphonheart's influence has been felt even though he does not lead these vanguard troops.  He must've ordered his troops to attack my camp at night.  Only a madman would give such an order when facing creatures native to the swamps.<p>A dozen of my new recruits were killed in the initial attack, but my troops responded quickly and they're eyes were much more suited to the dark than those of the Erathians.<p>Soon we routed the enemy, killing half their number in the process.  Our victory has given my troops some much-needed courage, and it has given me an idea.<p>It goes against all my military instincts, but perhaps the darkness of the night can be our greatest ally!}}

{{TErow| 9 |Day 9|Today Adamina and the other wisewomen showed me their version of the laws that would govern the Mudlanders.  I almost laughed when I saw their similarity to the unwritten Barbarian laws.  Many of their ideals are based on the old beliefs of my own culture before I tainted it.<p>One difference is their strict laws against slavery.  As a race that has had a taste of slavery, they have reacted almost fanatically against it.  Besides murder, holding another person as a slave is the only crime punishable by death.<p>"They look good," I said.  "So, what do you think of Droglo?"<p>Adamina scratched her knobby head.<p>"Young."<p>"Yes, but wise beyond his years!  I've been thinking about naming him as my second.  Of course, I'd like to get the approval of the wisewomen first."<p>Adamina looked at me for a long time before she answered.<p>"I will ask them.  We will let you know," she said.  She stood as if she were about to leave, but stopped at the exit to my tent.<p>"There are forces at work around you, Tarnum.  For the first time, I do not doubt that you will free our people.  But what then?" Adamina asked.<p>"That's too far away for me to think about.  First, let's deal with King Gryphonheart," I said.}}

{{TErow| 14 |Day 14|One of my Lizardman scouts intercepted a message to the commander of the vanguard forces today.  King Gryphonheart has ordered them to hold their ground for two more months.  After that, Gryphonheart will march his entire force against us.}}

{{TErow| 17 |Day 17|I summoned Droglo to my tent late one night after most of the camp, especially the wisewomen, had gone to sleep.<p>"What is it?" he asked, knowing that I was up to something.<p>"I've come to the realization that we can't possibly beat King Gryphonheart if he marches against us," I said.<p>Droglo glared at me.  Until now, I had never shown anything but complete confidence in our inevitable victory.<p>"We need help, Droglo, but I don't have the time to wait for the wisewomen to agree with me.  In fact, I'm certain they won't," I continued.<p>"What do you have in mind?"<p>"Barbarians."<p>"But they're murderers!" Droglo protested.<p>"Yes, and they know how to defeat the Erathians!  The Mudlanders are brave fighters, but the only reason we haven't lost is the Erathians keep fighting us on our own terms - in the swamp.  Even we can't beat the numbers Gryphonheart is going to throw at us!"<p>As much as he tried, Droglo couldn't defeat my logic.  Even this idealistic young man knew we were outmatched.<p>"So, what do we do?" he asked.<p>"Not we - you," I said.  I hoped I wouldn't live to regret this decision.}}