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Omniposcient
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"I am but a humble bard, at your service...but I believe you will find that I can do much more than play a melodic tune."
Caed taps his crossbow which lies strapped to his side lightly, and looks to the dwarf and wizard who have yet to reveal themselves.
"Caed is what my...colleagues call me though. These are some fine men you all have gathered...a fine set of numbers indeed. But the Lich-King's numbers are far greater. Which means that the strategy must be very well thought out. What's being done about the river to the west?"
Some of the others look to Caed strangely, not seeing this side of him before. But then again they do not know his full past.
Good old Caed. Camouflage yourself all you want in the garb of a bard, but we both know the true you. The one that you keep buried deep, just waiting for its chance to be released.
I step forward and speak up in fluent Norwegian. "King Hardrada. Our lives our yous to do as you wish. But if you will but consider the suggestion of this humble wizard, we may be best served by splitting our forces."
"And who would you be?" The Kings asks, neh, demands.
I bow down with practiced ease. Feigning humbleness makes getting jobs that much simpler. "I am called Xxymryx, the wizard. You oh-so-humble servant in these trying times."
"Laying it on rather heavily?" Pyrist whispers.
"Shut up!" I say. "I know what I am doing."
Hardrada glares at me. And then "HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!" he roars. "Ahhh. It has been much, much too long since I have laughed. These are trying times. Thank you for thatwizard. But your reputation proceeds you."
I straighten up to my full height, presenting the strength that the Norse respect. "As I had hoped. You shall have the full service of my powers, and that of my friend, the priest Pyrist, if you desire them."
"But I was serious about splitting our forces..."