"They terrorize our fields, steal our crops and abduct our children. Still yet, they demand tribute in gold from our town head."
"In just the past week, our harvest storages have been robbed empty, children disappear by the hour and they raid homes in broad daylight!" The scout relayed.
After almost ten minutes of recounting his tale, throughout which Emperor Vaeros and the circle listened in silence, the scout seemed ready to break down in tears.
"They took my daughter, Your Majesty. The town guards have tried everything but we are no match for their great numbers."
"The people of Tavern Town now live in fear, too terrified to even step beyond their thresholds."
"We beseech Your Majesty to grant us the aide of the knightdom." The scout sobbed out desperately, falling to his knees and kowtowing heavily.