The Third Internecion by Erik A Otto

Author:Erik A Otto [Otto, Erik A]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Sagis Press
Published: 2019-05-27T22:00:00+00:00

The Fringe man named “the Purveyor” told a story that wove in and out of the narrative of the infidels, and finally he concluded, “General, you must enter the Old Keep and prepare to defend it against the Cenarans.”

Timothur was up and pacing again. “What proof do you have of this supposed incursion? You must admit that stories of Cenaran hoards coming to Belidor sounds, on its face, to be a far-fetched traveler’s tale. I just asked the Conductor about this today, and he doesn’t believe it, so why should I?”

“The Day of Ascendancy sounded whimsical to us Fringe, and many of us didn’t believe it, but then it happened. Don’t you think it strange that many refuse to acknowledge the Internecion, the next of your storied prophecies, especially the Conductor? Like I told you, the Cenarans have landed in Niknak and are in the process of ravaging it. We have barely fled in time before they came with their beasts of war. The Internecion is upon us.”

“Again with these beasts of war, and yet I haven’t seen one. It only makes your story sound less credible. These are claims I cannot verify, and so in the realm of fantasy they will remain. No, Purveyor, I have heard enough stories about Cenarans. What I am asking for is proof.”

The Fringe man said, “You have seen one of these beasts, General. I know you have. Nala Réalla has given me the account.”

Timothur fumed. “What of it? Seeing one gargoyle doesn’t equate to an army of them led by Cenarans. The gargoyle I saw was actually quite docile. It made but a small scratch on the Truthseeker’s arm. I saw none of these other beasts you mention.”

The Fringe man’s shoulders slouched in exasperation. “Well, then, when have you seen two hundred armed Fringe men before? The answer is never. Is it not proof enough to have two hundred armed Fringe men willing to fight with you? This is testament to the desperation of this situation, especially because this is a breach of our Fringe doctrine, something that has been a source of pride for us for hundreds of years. If we don’t stem the Cenaran tide, we will all perish!”

It was so aggravating. Here was another heathen who was making frustratingly good points, but not enough to actually provide concrete proof of this Cenaran invasion. Were all infidels and heathens this way? He could see how people would be led astray.

The Purveyor was frustrated as well. “Why will you not listen? It makes me think…” He looked to Hella and the Imbecile.

Hella shook her head. “No, he’s not one of the traitors, I’m certain of it. He has no children, and I’ve gotten to know him. He wants to do the right thing. He just wants evidence, like he says.”

The Imbecile also said, “He is not his brother.”

Timothur yelled, “I’m right here in front of you! You speak as if I am an apparition. If you want to prattle on about my character, you may be better served by doing it elsewhere.

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