I walked away from the tent, leaving Geien and Pelleas with Rhados and Dayemorn to discuss strategy. I knew that I should stay and be a part of the discussions, but I needed to stretch my legs. The knowledge that war was just around the corner had me anxious beyond belief and I was going crazy just sitting there trying to seem 'god-like' for everyone's sake.

Soldiers trotted about in groups in various states of armoring themselves, heading off in every direction. Nearly every ...