Post by Robert on Jun 13, 2014 12:20:50 GMT -5
One hundred men and women of The Kingdom stand in their finest military uniforms shoulder to shoulder in perfect formation along the great bridge in the Valley of Heroes. Robert Llewellyn sat tall atop his vicious war steed, his chest swelled with pride as he surveyed his lions. He trotted up and down the line before speaking, basking in the feeling for a moment more.
"Lions! What is your oath?"
All in complete unison the soldiers unsheathed their cobalt steel and gold trimmed shields and began to speak.
"This is my shield,
I bear it before me in battle,
But it is not mine alone.
It protects the lion to my left.
It protects Stormwind.
I will never let my lions out of it's shadow
Nor Stormwind out of it's shelter.
I will die
With my shield before me
Facing the enemy."
"That's right! If today be the day the fel take me, then I shall fall with my face to the enemy. I will rain fire and brimstone on our foes to the front with the fury of The Kingdom at my back! And if I fall... if we fall brothers and sisters... the enemy will know our banner!"
The lions erupted into cheers.
Robert moved quickly up the line, his horse began to gallop before he heeled its sides, causing it to quickly stop and rear up.
"Today we honor those who have enlisted to join our fight and those who have already fought. Today we honor those who have given their lives to The Kingdom in the name of glory, honor, and service. The cornerstones of The Kingdom. Beyond simple rules these are a way of life, that all lions must live by."
Robert nods at another officer who in turn removes a list and begins to scan for new recruits.
"These officers will help you complete your paperwork to enlist now, welcome to The Kingdom."
Robert salutes and begins to trot back into the city.
"Lions! What is your oath?"
All in complete unison the soldiers unsheathed their cobalt steel and gold trimmed shields and began to speak.
"This is my shield,
I bear it before me in battle,
But it is not mine alone.
It protects the lion to my left.
It protects Stormwind.
I will never let my lions out of it's shadow
Nor Stormwind out of it's shelter.
I will die
With my shield before me
Facing the enemy."
"That's right! If today be the day the fel take me, then I shall fall with my face to the enemy. I will rain fire and brimstone on our foes to the front with the fury of The Kingdom at my back! And if I fall... if we fall brothers and sisters... the enemy will know our banner!"
The lions erupted into cheers.
Robert moved quickly up the line, his horse began to gallop before he heeled its sides, causing it to quickly stop and rear up.
"Today we honor those who have enlisted to join our fight and those who have already fought. Today we honor those who have given their lives to The Kingdom in the name of glory, honor, and service. The cornerstones of The Kingdom. Beyond simple rules these are a way of life, that all lions must live by."
Robert nods at another officer who in turn removes a list and begins to scan for new recruits.
"These officers will help you complete your paperwork to enlist now, welcome to The Kingdom."
Robert salutes and begins to trot back into the city.