'We are waiting on one, but there is no reason that we cannot begin to discuss things among ourselves. It is possible that some who had decided to answer the call may have changed their minds' the priest said. 'I believe, there is also reason to believe that some who had pledged support may be feeling the pangs of regret, or perhaps have had cold feet. The raids and the forces behind them have been proven to be ruthless, and have not let anything get in their way up to this point, so it is possible that agents of the slavers have gotten to those who may have yet to arrive, and persuaded them to call off any participation' he added, moving around to a simple wooden chair and taking a seat.<br/><br/>'That being said, most folk in this region who have the ability to do something, those who rule, have decided that the time has come to put a dent in their efforts, and to start to strike back. The obvious solution would be to cut the head off, but to do that, it needs to be found. That is where Anton comes in. He has discovered a good starting point to follow the trail'.