The knights from the manor worked together to face their foe, two against one. The church instead fought one on one, with almost the same results.
Coming up from the back Edvard observed this and wondered if he should rush in to help. He would much rather just stay back and observe, not wishing to be surrounded by orcs. He had learned the hard way that it was a good way to die.
His arrows were quickly running out and then he would have to act. By the time he had managed to pick off 5 more orcs and run out of arrows, the orcs had broken through the knight's line.
Edvard half wanted to leave the village to their own devices at this point, however, hearing the fear-filled cries from behind the walls. Thinking of all the innocent children who would be slaughtered. He fought his instinct to run and instead charged.
Jumping up as he reached the orcs, Edvard sliced the back of its neck. Nearly beheading the orc and sending blood into the air.
The orc
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In these wars, saints would be born, people who believe in Evet and show great combat potential. They would be given many blessings, greatly improving their power and bringing their status to just below that of a Duke. In court, they were considered as having the same standing as a Duke as a whole. Yet, even if they had only one vote as a collective, this was still a truly shocking amount of influence. In court, the four dukes, saints, pope, and king were the only ones with a true say on how the kingdom would be ruled. Other nobles can try to voice their opinions, but if a duke did not support them, it would never be more than an opinion. "Thanks for sharing," Edvard said as he thought about all he had learned. He felt confident he could at least convey himself as a peasant now.
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