[Back in Almorica, Denam is greeted with sullen but open arms.]
KNIGHT: We put ourselves at your mercy. Our swords are yours, if you'll have them.
MAGUS: Those who refused surrender have already left the castle.
WARRIOR: We are yours to command, my lord.
KNIGHT: It was Sir Leonar's order that we surrender, should it come to that.
MAGUS: What's done is done. We must look forward now.
[Denam stands to glance out the window.]
DENAM: Regent Brantyn, Heirophant Balbatos, Duke Ronwey. These are the men who set us against each other. They embroil Valeria in unending war to satisfy their lust for power. How many innocents have suffered for their greed? When we still lived under the heel of the Galgastani, I swore I would never follow in their footsteps. And if I found myself marching down their path, I vowed to forfeit my life. Are you prepared to do the same?
WARRIOR: Those of us who remain have long harbored doubts about the duke's methods. I cannot say that all are prepared to make such sacrifice. But we will follow your example as best we can.
MAGUS: They know you had no part in the misfortune at Balmamusa. Sir Leonar told us everything before he left for Coritanae. He took with him those who would not listen or yet supported the duke in spite of the truth.
KNIGHT: I was to march for Balmamusa, but Sir Leonar commanded me to stay. He did the same for anyone he felt might balk at such an order. When the deed was done, he told us he meant to bear the blame, and that you were to carry on in his stead.
DENAM: ...
KNIGHT: Accept us among you. On our lives, I swear you will never have cause to regret it!
DENAM: Very well. This day hence, we fight as one.
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