Editing Birds of Fire (section)

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{{TErow| 1 |Day 1|Finally, we have returned to the [[Elemental Plane of Fire]] to free the [[Phoenix]]es.  To ensure that the [[Phoenix]]es remain free, I must not only capture the [[Pyre]]s where they are born but also defeat the [[Fire Elemental]]s who have enslaved them.  The men I left behind to guard this realm tried to attack the slavers, but were easily defeated.  Apparently, the enemy has the ability to quickly recruit numerous [[Fire Elemental]]s.  The longer I wait, of course, the larger my enemy's army will become.}}
{{TErow| 4 |Day 4|The [[Psychic Elemental]]s are an excellent addition to my forces, and the stronger [[Magic Elemental]]s with their immunity to magic will be a great asset against the [[Elemental Lords]].  One of the [[Magic Elemental]]s has even volunteered to take over [[Hemoross]]'s position as [[Mage Instructor]].  With a creature of pure magic training them, I am sure to have the most powerful [[Mage]]s ever! }}
{{TErow| 8 |Day 8|Although [[Barsolar]] remains with the army now, he has sent a few capable [[Mage]]s out to determine the defenses of our enemy.<p>"We've learned that the only way to reach our enemy is through the Monolith to the northeast of our [[Conflux]].  The [[Phoenix]] [[Pyre]]s are somewhere beyond that Monolith, but we'll have to destroy the slavers if we're going to earn the complete trust of the [[Phoenix]]es," [[Barsolar]] said.<p>Now that the meeting was over, I reached out and took the small man's hand.<p>"I just wanted to thank you for your support against [[Hemoross]]," I said.<p>I still held [[Hemoross]] prisoner in a caged wagon that followed behind my troops.  [[Reamus]] suggested I leave the traitor behind, but I wanted him close so I could keep an eye on him.  Plus, [[Barsolar]] wants to bring [[Hemoross]] back before the justice of [[King Magnus]].  Perhaps [[Barsolar]] thought [[Magnus]] would be more lenient.<p>"We both acted poorly," [[Barsolar]] admitted.  "I'm thankful that you trusted me to search the [[Elemental Planes]] for you.  Few have trusted my abilities before, being related to the King may have its perks, but no one ever believes you earned your position with your own skills."<p>"Yes, well, I really just wanted to get you out of my hair," I said.<p>[[Barsolar]] smiled at my honesty and said, "My thanks for your confidence, [[Tarnum|Lord Tarnish]]!"<p>I laughed.  Now, that's how the game of insults is played!<p>"See you later, [[Barsolar|Boar's-Molar]]!" I called as the [[Wizard]] left my tent.  I could hear the man's hearty laughter as he walked away.}}
{{TErow| 13 |Day 13|One of [[Barsolar]]'s spies has managed to slip into enemy territory with some [[Psychic Elemental]]s.  Currently, the [[Psychic Elemental]]s are harassing the [[Fire Lord]]'s forces while the spy searched the area.<p>"My man has discovered something interesting," [[Barsolar]] says.<p>"What?  A secret entrance to their [[Conflux]]?" I say.<p>"No, but while in the south of their region, he was able to learn how to summon [[Fire Elemental|Fire]] and [[Earth Elemental]]s.  He claims the ones who taught him are in hiding, so search every inch of the south if you want to find them.  I suggest you do so - we'll need that kind of power against the [[Elemental Lords]]."}}
{{TErow| 20 |Day 20|I burst from my tent as a commotion broke out on the edge of camp.  I ran quickly toward the noise, preparing a spell as I go.  When I arrived, I found [[Reamus]], half-dressed, trying to hold a [[Water Elemental]] back from a [[Fire Elemental]].<p>"What's going on here?" I yelled.  Everyone fell silent.  After countless years as a military leader, I've learned to cast my voice in such a way as to command attention.<p>"[[Reamus]], what's is this?" I said.<p>The [[Wizard]] waved his hand at a group of [[Fire Elemental]]s and said, "They're trying to defect from the [[Fire Lord]]'s army, but the [[Water Elemental]]s don't trust them."<p>"How can we?  They're Fire - they serve the stinking [[Fire Lord]]!  They're assassins!" said a [[Water Elemental]].<p>I stared at the [[Fire Elemental]]s, but it was impossible to determine anything from their fiery expressions.  They had been part of the enemy - it would be foolish to accept them into my own forces without being suspicious.<p>But before I could make my decision, [[Barsolar]] approached hurriedly.<p>"I'm sorry, [[Lord Tarnum]]," [[Barsolar]] said, "But in my early report I was going to give you some good news.  Apparently, some of the [[Fire Elemental]]s are leaving the [[Fire Lord]]'s army because he's been gone for quite a while."<p>"Yes!" shouted one of the [[Fire Elemental]]s.  "He's a cruel one, he is!"<p>I had an easier solution, and immediately summoned the leader of the [[Psychic Elemental]]s.<p>"Tell me if these [[Fire Elemental]]s truly want to join my forces, or do they have something else in mind?" I asked the [[Psychic Elemental]].<p>THEY ARE AFRAID THEIR MASTER WILL LOSE, SO THEY HOPE TO JOIN YOU, WHO THEY CALL "[[Tarnum|MASTER OF ALL ELEMENTS]]".<p>Well, they were cowards, not deserters.  Still, I could use every soldier I could get.}}
{{TErow| 24 |Day 24|Today, I ordered [[Barsolar]] and [[Reamus]] to prepare a portal back to our world.  The time for our return nears if the reports from the other [[Elemental Planes]] are any indication.  The troops I have left behind on the [[Plane of Air|Planes of Air]], [[Plane of Water|Water]] and [[Plane of Earth|Earth]] claim that these realms have nearly been abandoned recently.<p>I think the only reason the [[Plane of Fire]] hasn't seen a drastic reduction of [[Elemental]]s is the [[Fire Lord]] is trying to keep the [[Phoenix]]es for his own forces.  But the [[Elemental Lords]] are going to start their war soon, and I need to be there before too many lives are lost.<p>[[Reamus]] will begin construction with the help of [[Ponific]], the [[Golem Master]].  Meanwhile, [[Barsolar]] will attempt to locate the [[Elemental Lords]] so we can enter our world close to their positions.  A good idea.  I'd hate to return to my world only to find that I have to march half way around it in just to do battle.}}
{{TErow| 28 |Day 28|First thing this morning, I gathered a bowl of porridge and approached the cage where I kept [[Hemoross]].  I handed the former [[Mage Instructor]] his breakfast.<p>"How have the [[Elemental]]s been treating you?" I asked.<p>One of each type stood at the four corners of the cage, and unknown to anyone a single [[Psychic Elemental]] remained nearby constantly monitoring [[Hemoross]]'s thoughts.<p>"They ignore me mostly," [[Hemoross]] said.  "The Fire taunts me sometimes, but then you've probably put it up to that."<p>I hadn't, but part of me chuckled at the thought of a [[Fire Elemental]] lighting small fires beneath the cage as [[Hemoross]] tried to sleep.<p>"No.  I'll tell it to stop."<p>"I know you're a [[Barbarian]]," [[Hemoross]] said.<p>"Yes, but does that really matter?  Was it worth this?" I said, shaking the cage.<p>"[[Barbarian]]s despise [[Wizard]]s!  Why would one try to help us?"<p>"As punishment, [[Hemoross]]," I said.<p>[[Hemoross]] really wasn't a bad person, just confused - as I had been.  The [[Ancestors]] gave me a second chance.  Perhaps I could give [[Hemoross]] one as well.<p>"I'm going to suggest to [[Magnus]] that you be given a promotion.  When this is all over, I'll use whatever power I have to have you named Peace Ambassador to the [[Barbarian]] lands," I said.<p>At first, [[Hemoross]] would consider such a promotion a punishment as well, but I could only hope that someday he would learn the same lessons I have learned here.}}
{{TErow| 32 |Day 32|[[Barsolar]] has located the [[Elemental Lords]], and what's worse he had determined that they've joined forces to destroy the world quicker.  Meanwhile, the portal to our world is nearing completion.  If I can't free the [[Phoenix]]es soon, before the portal is finished, I may have to return home first.}}
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