“Silver Strings told me that a bard’s task isn’t merely to record and repeat the stories and songs of the great heroes. It is also, on occasion, necessary for a bard to create the legends of tomorrow. Sometimes with a bit of…assistance,” Alex explained, joining in on the conversation the mages were having on the impact of support magic versus combative magic.<br/><br/>“Why yes, Thunger God Cid absolutely took down 20 knights single handedly. Enduring on the swaying bridge, the only one standing between victory and defeat at the battle of Mount Germinas. Now, the fact that he had someone on hand to heal his wounds and protect him with mystical barriers is unimportant. Does it take away from his heroic feat? Does it detract from our victory? It continues to inspire our troops and boost our morale, and in the end, that is the most important thing. At least, the most important thing for a bard.”<br/><br/>Once everyone regrouped, Lydalia opened the map she received from General Tengille, “Our target is here in the Beddha Sandwaste. We will go most of the way by chocobo, before stabling them here, and making the rest of the trek on foot.” She pointed towards a pavilion that had been reduced to ruins by sand storms and earthquakes. It ass two miles from the target. “Imos, since you equipped Taka for battle, it should be fine you to take him along. “<br/><br/>The trip on chocobo took less than an hour, and another half hour on foot before they were on the perimeter of the compound.  Four monks, two at each entrance, three archers on the wall and a white mage within the building. Deeply entranched.<br/><br/>“We will split into two teams. Damen, Piero, Ruby, Taka and I will create a diversion to lure the monks and white mage out and away from the building. While we have their attention, Imos, Sera, and Alex will sneak in the back entrance. Take what you can carry and set it ablaze, and regroup with us. Does everyone understand your role?” Lydalia got comfirmation, and got in position.<br/><br/>With a fist sized stone, the knight struck a male monk in the temple, attracting his ire. She brought up her shield just in time to catch the first volley of arrows from the archers, moving back to lure their foes to the rest of her group.