252 United We Stand. Divided We Fall.

The next day, news of King Boris leaving the capital reached Stalwart. It was time for him to make his move. With seventy five hundred men at his disposal, his chances of winning, even against Nicholas's twenty thousand, were slim. 

King Boris's alliance was a low blow to Stalwart's plans. He was an experienced commander-in-chief, an excellent tactician to boot. Stalwart's war against Biarkh would have lasted longer than he expected. Thankfully, Cicero had worked his magic and got the careful king to leave. 

During his search for his grandson, Stalwart had found out about his accomplishments with the Children Of The Forest, the Sebyan as most people called them. He extended a helping hand toward them, crafted talismans that protected them against human illnesses. By doing that, he had gained an army ready to follow his every command.