Edward
Lord Robert Cromwell
Knight's Landing, Astoria


Another coat of snow had laid itself out across the ramparts of the old academy. Robert brushed the fresh snow off the block that would normally provide cover for some archer. The view of the sunrise was gorgeous, the sun was causing the fresh snow to sparkle infront of him. The sounds of iron on iron rang behind him in the courtyard below and the sounds of other squires doing their chores. Other than that, it was peaceful, until he heard Aldvis exploding at some squires over something, but apparently the boys were about to crawl through the snow down the road, away from the castle and then back as punishment. 

"You wanna be fucking dumb!?" Robert heard Aldvis yell, "That is o-fucking-kay with me. We can be stupid. But if you're going to be _stupid_ you're going to atleast be fucking _strong_! Now _CRAWL_!" He roared.

Within a few moments, Robert saw three squires, somewhere in the ages of thirteen or fourteen low-crawling through the snow with Aldvis on their heels giving them and ear full he smiled and shook his head. The boys were in winter clothes and and gloves. 

_Hope they don't overheat and pass out._ Robert thought, walking down the steps of the rampart. A younger squire was moving some firewood nearby, "Hey, you." Robert said, the boy stopped and turned to Robert. 

"Yes, sir-Head Knight?" He said, fearfully. Though the boy tried to hide it. 

"Once you finish with that firewood, get seome water for the boys who're playing in the snow with Captain Aldvis."

The boy hid a smile at the joke, and nodded, "Y-yes sir-Head Knight!" 

Robert nodded and continued his walk through the busier courtyard. The few employed garrison were at the gates and stationed around the courtyard just in case, but other than that, little else was going on.
Daniel
**Elias Armin
Knight's Landing, Astoria**

Elias made his way through the snow, up to the gates of this old castle. The bits here and there that weren't up to shape didn't matter much to Elias. This place was still a beauty and reminded him much of his own days a young man, training to become the Knight he had always dreamed. 

But, those days were behind him. For now, at least, though he hoped they'd be ahead aswell. Elias had heard of this training academy from a helpful fellow in Zahrada, and thought it a good place to place to start his search. He talked to a gaurd, feigning interest in joining up for the training and after being led inside the castle he took the scenes of the courtyard in for a moment. 

The young men, some of them still young boys, even, were another reminder of Elias' youth. It had been a very, very long time since those days, though. But, there wasn't time to waste reminiscing all day, and, so, Elias looked around for the man he'd come to meet, one Lord Robert Cromwell. 

After spotting the man who matched the description, and, furthermore, simply looked important, Elias made his way to Robert and simply said, "Hello, sir."
Edward
Lord Robert Cromwell
Knight's Landing, Astoria

Was taken aback for a moment when talked to out of no where out of no where and he turnned to see Elias, he narrowed his eyes a moment. 

_He's not one of mine._ Robert thought. 

"Good morning." Robert said, "And who might you be?" 

Behind Robert two squires were bringing out a w table and three buckets of water. Robert took a glance backward and got a dark smile, then looked back at the man in front of him.
Daniel
**Elias Armin
Knight's Landing, Astoria**

Elias noted the man's suprise before responding, "I'm Elias Armin, and if I am not mistaken you're Lord Robert Cromwell."

Elias reached out to shake the Lord's hand as he spoke once more, "And, there's something I need to discuss with you," He glanced at the young lads carrying the water "In private."
Edward
Lord Robert Cromwell
Knight's Landing, Astoria

Yelling could be heard again in the distance as the boys were crawling back, a faint "Hurry. The. Fuck. UP!"

A boy snickered and turnned his head. Robert turned furiously, "Oh funny is it?" He asked, "Wanna join them?" He snapped.

"N-no, sir-Head Knight."

"Then shut up." Robert then turned toward Elias. The look of annoyance completely washed away back the almost calm and kind demeanor. Robert shook the man's hand. 

"It's Sir Robert Cromwell now, Head Knight. Come with me then. Oh, one moment." Robert said. 

"Denning." Robert said, looking to an older squire, maybe fifteen. 

"Sir-Head Knight?" He snapped to a professional demeanor. 

"Let Captain Aldvis know the water is for those squires. They'll drink all of it, then you'll grab two more from Stafford's old class and drill them for the enxt hour or two."

The boy smiled, "Aye, sir-Head Knight."

Robert nodded and beckoned for Elias to follow Robert into the small keep. They would be hit with a wall of heat as the keep kept fires roaring nearly around the clock, since damage kept the academy from retainning heat very well. They passed some squires scrubbing floors, their idle chatter ending suddenly as they heard the two coming. 

"Shut up squires." Robert said idly.

"Aye, sir-Head Knight."

Eventually they'd arrive at a door and a small office with a desk, a view books and a open ledger that simple had names with notes written next to them. Robert removed his cloak and hung it up on a cloak-hanger. He took a seat at the desk, and gestured for Elias to take a seat as well. "So, I never got your name."
Daniel
**Elias Armin
Knight's Landing, Astoria**

Elias watched the man's demeanor snap between himself and the young lads, much like every other trainer or academyman he'd ever met. Always hard on the recruits, but you had to be. 

Elias followed the Head Knight into the heat of the keep. The rageing fires caught him off gaurd but it was no matter as he quickly followed Cromwell into the office. 

Elias took a view of the room. A quaint little office, much more function than form. But, that's what they were meant for. He did not remove his coat, for it held something that would likely prove very important. Elias took his seat and spoke to the man, "I apologize. My name is Elias. Elias Armin. I'm unsure if you will recognize it, but if you do not then it is no matter." Elias paused before deciding he ought to go ahead and get what he came for out of the way. 

"Considering your Lordship, or, well, former Lordship I assume you have connection to the capital. I come to you because I could not simply barge into the castle in Zahrada, but there is someone there I must talk to." Elias took a pause in his monologue for a quick breath before continuing on. "You see, I come from Amoroth. And there is a rumor that has made it's way to the taverns of even the other continent. A rumor about reformation. Reformation of the Eclipse Gaurd." Elias left it at that. He did not want to say all too much, but this much would have to be revealed. Now he could only hope that Cromwell knew of what he spoke.
Edward
Lord Robert Cromwell
Knight's Landing, Astoria

Robert listened quietly as the man talked, Robert didn't know the name. He didn't know much of anything about the other continent, except that it was there. "I know a bit about Eclipse." Robert replied, "I just help with the manpower for it. Now, why are you asking about it then?" Robert asked, rather directly leaning forward. His fingers restlessly played with a quill.
Daniel
**Elias Armin
Knight's Landing, Astoria**

"Let me show you," Elias said as he reached for a small dagger in his waistband. "Do not be alarmed," He cautioned as he pulled one side of his coat off and folded it over, showing the inside. There appeared to be some sort of inner patch sewn into the cloth, but it was closed on all sides. 

Elias took the dagger and cut the top of the patch, making a pocket now. He returned the dagger from where it came and from the pocket he took a piece of metal. Elias took the metal square and set it on Cromwell's desk. On the piece was a moth symbol, the same as the ones on the old Eclipse Gaurd's armor.
Edward
Lord Robert Cromwell
Knight's Landing, Astoria

Eyed the evidence for a moment. "So you used to be a part of the old Eclipse Guard?" He asked, his steely gaze settling on Elias. "And I'm assuming you want to join the new one here in Astoria. I had though all of the old Eclipse were dead. How'd you survive?"
Daniel
**Elias Armin
Knight's Landing, Astoria**

"Yes, yes I was." He looked to the ground. Elias spoke about his former part with pride and pain. It had been a great honor to join the guard but the way things had ended were perhaps the worst thing to happen in Elias' life. 

He thought for a moment before looking back up at Cromwell. "As for how I survived? I don't know. Me and about a third of the guard had been fighting and fighting and fighting. And, well, eventually we weren't. I woke up, hurt but alive. Noone else there shared my luck."