How Scholars Fight

The way that scholars fight amazed Arthur. They depended on their force to create warriors that can always be replaced. However, he still did not understand why the Lord of Force would attack his own people. And he asked Thorne.

"Many towns refused to pay the taxes that the lord imposes on his people," said Thorne as he studied the armies. "The money taken from the calloused hands of our people pay the money necessary to build this army."

"And for what purpose?" asked Arthur with a different thought on his mind. Sourna does not seem to be affected by the world's predicament, but rather internal strife.

"Sourna is a land torn apart, with every part of it vying for a better claim over knowledge and power. West Sourna is still rising against the east, while pirates attack both. The Lesser Blood Ocean made sure Sourna remained isolated from the world."

"What about your borders with Orlan?" asked Arthur with surprise.