The King listened intently to the report that Aryia gave to him. This was a grave situation indeed, Bowerstone was now in the targeting sights of a Hollowmen army that was more powerful than previously thought. Arex then turned to his Captain of the guard.<br/><br/>"Summon the full guard from the barracks in the city and the ones still in the Castle. Also have the city guard placed on full alert and begin Martial law within the city, all civilians are to be moved back to their homes immediately until further notice. Get into the Royal armory and begin setting up defenses at the city gates and entry points." said the King moving into his authoritarian presence. It was a powerful thing to see in person, you could almost see the resemblance between the brothers in a split second. His voice calm and not panicking with his orders.<br/><br/>(http://oi54.tinypic.com/1zc0fbk.jpg)<br/><br/>He then turned to Aryia.<br/><br/>"As for you, we can find who is at fault later. Give one vial to the sages here and you can keep the other to give to the Mistpeak sages. I require everyone here to defend the city at the moment. Not one hollowman will penetrate my city understood? If this does happen there will be grave consequences in both the short term and long term with our tenuous relationship." Said Arex forcefully, he felt no need for pleasantries and diplomacy when his people were in danger.<br/><br/>"Captain my Horses!!" yelled Arex to the guard Captain who told a subordinate to follow the order.