[solarnoon]

"Sir, we don't have much ready to send...troops are still in training, and the..."

"Anything will help. Even just a dozen volunteers can still make a difference."

"Very well, Eisande...it's short notice, but there'll be those willing to muster anyway."

"Thank you. Pray for us."

A small Elzara contingent makes its way towards Aetius, glaives sharpened and bows strung to combat the threatened ritual. It doesn't take many to do what is right.