general la follows closely behind as they approach the kings tent the guards yawn as they open the flaps to the entrance, as if expecting the two. inside was rearranged to accommodate a short long rectangular table 2 generals sat on the floor on fur pillows. there were 10 pillows meant for 10 generals but not everyone was here of course. the kings throne was at the head of the table it seemed to have been raise a few more inches as well. the king yawns.
"how fortunate for you to pull away from your studies to join us general la, things seem to have developed and the other generals feel the need to congregate. on a day of rest too so it better be important" he yawns again.
the general pulls
gaia aside for a moment speaking softly
"we must sit and wait for our turn to speak try not to speak unless spoken to, the fact that the guards let you in means the king has given you an open invitation, this may anger the other generals. lets sit and wait for the others" he sits on a pillow to the far end of the table.
the other generals eye him with some sort of disdain one by one they gather some growl at general la others refuse to acknowledge his existence once the seventh member sat down giving only a slight nod to general la he was the older general gaia had run into before.
the king clears his throat "let the kings counsel begin" the generals begin whispering to each other
" the king doesn't directly control our soldiers each general commands a section of loyal fighters so once in awhile when it seems there may be a future conflict or decision that would affect the tribe as a whole a counsel will be put together called the kings council, they are deciding who will speak first"
general la whispers in gaias ear.
the general closest to the king salutes him and speaks.
"my lord it came to my attention only a few moments ago that a savage was able to escape and kill one of my mages, we need to start preparations for a raid, use the intel and power we have amassed to wipe the outermost eastern tribes from the face of this land we'll burn there brood in there hovels in the dead of night there savagery cannot be ignored any longer"
the general was growling and spitting by the end of his speech he was angry that much was clear.
the king was handed a scroll by one of his servants he unravels it and begins to read it over while the generals grumbled a bit amongst themselves.
"it also says she was collecting life energy alone, dangerous task for one little woman to do on her own yet you ordered it. seems like the fault lies to you its not time to wipe out there eastward tribes until we get a better understanding of their positions and there inner political structure. that means careful precise strikes simply wiping them out could spark the attention of the larger factions within there political structure"
general la clears his throat before speaking.
"if i may speak my lord" the king nods. the other generals look annoyed all accept the elderly one who nods at the general respectively
"gaia has seen something that is most important she-" the king raises his hand cutting the general off
"she has her own mind and tongue if its important she can speak on her own" the king says curtly looking to gaia. he nods indicating her to speak
the other generals dont seem pleased at the kings decision but they listen quietly without a word accept for a few growls of disdain