War Torn by T.W. Piperbrook

Author:T.W. Piperbrook [Piperbrook, T.W.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: T.W. Piperbrook

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Bryan

"You found them!" Bryan said, wide-eyed and excited, looking from one Watcher to the next.

Ed stepped forward, holding up his quill as if it were a baby he had delivered. Bryan approached, running his fingers over the long, smooth object, marveling at its texture. The object was hard, but surprisingly flexible. He pushed it, watching it bend. He recalled the way the quills unfurled from the creature as it launched from the ground to the sky. It seemed as if they helped propel it through the ground, but they were clearly defensive, too. One prick from the jagged end of the quill would gore a man.

Or a beast.

Hopefully, his plan was good.

"What are we doing with them?" Ed asked, looking as if he had a guess.

"Our powerful weapon is an asset, but its use is limited," Bryan said. "Hopefully, these quills will supplement our arsenal."

The men looked at the quills, waiting for him to explain.

"Perhaps the best offense against the monster comes from its own body." A triumphant smile crossed Bryan's face, as he looked from one quill to the next. "We will use pieces of these quills to tip our spears. If my guess is correct, they will penetrate the creature's hide."

Understanding turned to hope in the men's eyes.

Focusing on Ed, Bryan asked, "Did you bring the tools?"

"Yes," Ed said, unslinging his bag. He revealed the selection of implements they'd grabbed. "We ferreted these from the tradesmen's shops. Are they sufficient?"

"Yes," Bryan confirmed. Staring intently at his men, he instructed, "We will use these tools to construct new tips for our spears. When they are ready, we will have stronger weapons than we had before."

Confidence rose in the men.

"Between these, the device, and careful planning, we will make sure that the Abomination never harms our people again," he concluded.

Bryan could already feel his faith reigniting.

The men arched their backs, regaining the courage they had possessed on the march.

With his proclamation made, Bryan raised a hand, signaling the end of their discussion.

"There is something else," Ed interrupted, pointing at the ceiling. "A storm is heading this way."

Bryan looked up, listening to a light wind keen over the top of the dome. The men in the room awaited his reaction.

After a moment of thought, he said, "A boon. We are in the safest place we can be for a storm. Besides, the noise will give us some better cover, while we create the weapons."

The men nodded, satisfied.

"Let's get to work," Bryan said.

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