The world of Ylathal has many different creatures and races. It is a world of magic and wonders. That does not count for all of the countries within the world however.<br/><br/>In the country of Marrachia magic is considered dangerous and other races is considered suspicious.<br/><div class="inline-attachment">
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</div><br/><br/>Though they have good reasons for their suspiciousness. For many years now, the northern border has been under attack by giants. Though the giants are not many in number, their size and strength cause quite the trouble for the local populace.<br/><br/>Thus the Marrachian military built forts at certain key points that are easy to defend.<br/>One fort in particular defends the river where it is at its shallowest. This fort is named Ironwall.<br/><div class="inline-attachment">
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</div><br/><br/>This is where our story starts.<br/><br/><br/>Lieutenant Tarn Stonehead, a particular ravaged veteran (he had several big scars on his right face, as if something big had chewed on his face, his hair was cut short and his plate armor clanked whenever he moved around.) among the border guard looked over his newest recruits. Rumours had it that he only smiled when giants fell on his watch.<br/>He coughed to get the attention of his recruits:<br/>"Today men, you are no longer recruits. Once you come here, you are a soldiers and you will be treated as such. The things that come here are not small woodland critters. They are giants. Do believe me when I say that they are not known for their mercy. You would think that such creatures are easy to hit with the ballista and crossbow, but trust me when I say. They are faster than you would thin, and their skin is thick like leather armor."<br/><br/>He looked at each of the recruits in turn:<br/>"Now, are there any questions?"