It's very likely that Takal's orcs were Gruumsh worshippers, as that deity is their patron of ruthless slaughter.<br/><br/><br/>As the lizardfolk plays, servants prepare the rooms and pantry. Pot-bellied stoves in each room are stoked to provide some relief from the chill. The guests may retire whenever they choose.<br/><br/>"We have others rooms available for rent," says Cecil to the other customers. "If you're interested, rate's 4 silver pieces--no meals included. 1 silver gets you a mat on the floor near the fire."<br/><br/>The platinum-haired guardsman seems agitated by the drumming, but has something else to say before leaving. "The Glucan caravan was also attacked earlier today.  Even with the heavy escort we gave them, they were overpowered and devoured."<br/><br/>"Ah me, that's terrible news..." says Cecil. "Glucan trade is Boryg's only lifeline."<br/><br/>"Yes, securing it is our top priority. We'll be diverting all available men to defend the eastern route."<br/><br/>"But what about Jejuna?" says Cecil. He looks to the others and explains: "We were planning on an offensive thrust that would retake the city within a month."<br/><br/>"It will have to wait indefinitely. There's just no manpower to spare. We're spread too thin as it is." The words were a death sentence to the survivors in Jejuna who were praying in their cages for the Pact military to show up and rescue them before they became someone's dinner. But the human was not heartless, just cold and rational. Spreading the forces too thin could be a fatal strategic blunder.