The Village Of Chark

Chark village is more like a small town the house are big allowing for free movement of the Centaurs when in them. The streets were at least four meters wide. The shops were massive for people some even catering for none Centaurs customers. The local militia guarded the streets and policed for various crimes.The pub looked like a concert hall from the outside Shaka wanted to go later. Centaur were famous for a spirit made out of wheat grass. The houses all had big doors, high roofs, tall windows. Everything catering for the unique features of a Centaur.

The Central Mansion of the chief was probably the biggest. It was magnificently decorated with Centaur art and statues carvings. The gold trim on the front door was captivating, it was craved in the shape of a bow that Shaka had seen as promotional material for unity. The game had really integrated itself well. The Marshall was past the reception which had a totem rising past the roof. They world add a small feature for the every chief. This was the one others had been moved to the entrance as beams to support the second floor balcony on top. The house was brimming with life Centaurs everywhere busy with function of running their patch of land. A bunch of farmers had come to ask for assistance with a Roc that was kidnapping sheep and flying away.

[Roc is a monster eagle that is twice as big as a man has razor sharp talons and a mean appetite too. Can be found all over the continent. They are a favourite pet of some goblins marking for a lethal combination. They're claws and feather are decent crafting materials.]

As they reached the outer perimeter of the chiefs mansion one of the guards clad in ornamented armour, saluted Paige and let them in.

Sea, Nala and Shaka followed closely behind Paige as she walked into the house a butler called over Sea and Nala they had to get cleaned up changed before they be in presence of the chief. Sea and Nala were surprised because they were sure that they had been with him the whole time but never saw him change.

Shaka had long changed into more appropriate clothing from his hammerspace ring. It was a dress uniform that had the crest of the house of Byrse. A seven colour Dragon, running from the shoulder down to the waist. His uniform was pitch black, having jewels like stars on the collar.

The Chief was handing out a judgement when they walked in. A nine tailed Ketsune, was arguing that the lands she rented are private property and that the landlord can only visit to do inspection and collection of rent.

The landlord a multicolored mustang Centaur, said as the property was his he should be able to go whenever he likes. Rent does not mean she gets to dictate what happens on his land.

One of the chiefs aids told him that Paige had arrive, the chief said a few words to the aid.

The Aide declared that court was closed for the rest of the day, The matter before would be decided by the council in a day. Everyone was cleared out in an orderly fashion. A few under the breath complaints could be heard but no one dared to actually voice them.

When the room was cleared, the Aide rushed as if he had to get something.

The Chief, Please come closer and introduce yourself. Paige knelt as was traditional with leg in front the other and arm across the waist. Shaka mimicked he motions.

I am Shaka Byrse, a human from Lunga village under construction still but one day. I have brought back one of your own. A young colt by the name of Sea.

The Chief chuckled a bit, he knew of Sea attitude, since being younger he never liked being called a colt.

Shaka said I have also brought another filly, who is being chased by the Church Of The Undying. Her name is Nala Dune-Runner. My Lord I hope you can help give this filly a place to stay and protection.

A Dune Runner you say Mmh, you have done my people a great favour Shaka, I Chief Donald will not let you unrewarded, Paige please make sure to handle the specifics.

[The doors to the main hall swung open seven Centaur Warlords walked in bowed respectfully as they sat down at the seats prepared for them.]

Paige explained all the events as told to her by Shaka, if you have any questions you can ask him he is right here to answer your inquiries.

[Sea and Nala walked in and sat at the back of the Paige and Shaka, They knew that had no authority to speak here so they only listened]

One of the warlords, Dinga Stormwolf asked what proof they had, war with the Church would be a long and devastating war. We to need to make sure that we act with proper cause, and just reason otherwise our people will rebel against us. It is our sworn duty to protect the people and our way of life.

[Many Warlords neighed in agreement ]

Paige spoke, my lords this so called Church has chased our future Shaman to the ends of the earth, without her families spiritually guidance how will we commune with the first herd. If that link is broken I fail to see how we will still hold power. This is already an attack at the very core of we are as a people. If we allow them to succeed in their plans, we might as surrender ourselves. Who here wishes to be slaves to them we all know the importance of the First Herd to us. With out it we would be considerably weaker the Great herd magic flows through all of us. So my Lords are you willing to follow me to remove this plague from our lands. Which of you Lords will stand for people in their time of need.

[ None of them stood up in support]

Paige said fine then I will not force any of you, however please remember that as leader of War band I will not move my army from Chark to protect your lands When the Church comes.

[Grumbling and murmuring started flying.]

Another Lord, Please understand commander The people are already tired from the previous wars. Launching another campaign so soon will be very difficult indeed, the people will have to suffer before they will move to action. nobody wishes for war.

[The Chief rose up silencing the room]

I believe Paige, she has lead us to countless victories and has always been a righteous person. She has never conducted herself shamefully, she even helped all of secure us Cerberus pups to raise in our lands as guards for our fields.[It's even harder than it sounds, Cerberi raise pups in packs of all females in warm place like the dormant volcano near the Dwarven city of Valduum.]

You all should know that what she is saying is very serious their has never been a time our people have lived without a Dune Runner as a Shaman. It has always been, they have served since the first Centaurs broke out of the moon and brought the grasslands from the moon to Lumeria. My lords search yourself, deep down you all know she is right, our very way of life is being threatened. We need to defend ourselves from this invasion or else we will soon find ourselves as dead as the our obsidian horned Bretheren who use to live in the Southern Mountains.

[The whole hall was quiet. They remember when last Obsidian Centaur fell at the battle Whiteridge, that day a fire snake flew in.The sky turning the sky red as ash fell from the sky. The people their believe it was the moon God opening the moon for the last Obsidian Centaur.]

Shaka stood up, if I may my Lord?

[He got a wave of approval as the Chief sat down.]

Shaka continued, lords we do not need to wage war, we just need to hand the Church a brutal defeat that way they will fear the might of the warlords. This save on resources as their is no need to raise an army, more over a smaller force can quickly and deal with the small force before they can be further reinforced. This way the Church will have to investigate what happened by us time to make sure we are ready just in case the Church does decide to invade with out warning.

Paige said well spoken Shaka, I concur with this idea, a message had to be sent to the Church even if they don't know which specific Centaur clan did it.They can't just retaliate the Grasslands tribes can also be made away of the Churches movement some of them might join us if there is a war.

The Chief spoke, I Hereby declare, Paige Commander of this war. She will have discretion when it comes to the efforts against the Church. The army will release a hundred of our best to round up any Church members in our territory and end them once and all swiftly as possible. Now men! Heed my words and carry out my orders!

The war lords all went to make the arrangements, a few minutes later Paige walked back into the room to collect her guests. They proceeded back to the warehouse. Shaka managed to politely to raise the issue of the reward with Paige.

She said I have had it ready for a while, I'm not sure what you can use this skill for but if you want it I won't stop. we have better rewards you know, you could have your pick of them. The only thing that caught his eye was an ancient slab, the materials it was made looked like something the none here could make.

Shaka said beside that[ancient slab], I don't have need for anything else, since my reward for Nala hasn't been determined can I have it please.

Sure it just a piece of rock art thou, it not very valuable at all I don't even know why it's in the pile of treasure. said Paige.

Shaka quickly retorted with its fine I like the design on it. If possible thou I would like to borrow one of your workshops I need to do some work.

Paige called in Venus a young Lionmen, female. She, took them to the workshop. Sea and Nala were directed towards the village shaman. Sea was actually also assigned as her bodyguard so he was following her around. Shaka did ask if Sea wanted to see his family. Sea responded with this is my family.[Okay boy hold your horses.lol]

Shaka wanted his spear to have the devouring skill it would take him a few days to make the core useable and refine the Rumens needed to for the processing ability.

Shaka materializes his spear so that he could work on the minor details, left to prefect this weapon. About five days had passed Shaka had taken his first break from the working of weapons, his spear was basically done. The amount of mental exhaustion was heavy the most difficult part of skills process is combining it with other neutral cores to make it usable.

Shaka was enjoying the breeze that was passing by his face the cooling of the spear was nearly done. He was looking at the ancient slab. It was written in an language he did not know but the map on it clearly had the Valduum area in it. He thought perhaps one of the people there might know. I will wonder what it will lead me to. His thoughts drifted to Rain, he really missed her. The night they had spent together was magical, he remembered the subtle feel of her <Omitted Hentai!>.