[Eyvind Redbeard]

The Vagaran nodded to the Bartender. He understood the man's feelings, he too was being kept in the dark and didn't like it much.

"To be honest what we the low ranks know isn't much more than what you know. Basically what we know and you don't is all about logistics and military strategy. I myself have been ordered the formation and training of the Provincial Army you called rag-tag. I tell you they will become fine soldiers. They are being trained by the best and I am not saving efforts to make them improve. But again I don't know if we will enter in a war or not. I think this Provincial Army is just for defensive purposes should the Orcs decide to expand their territory or raid the eastern part of the peninsula."

He looked to the bottles behind the counter.

"A Fireside's ale, I want to taste your famous beer."

He said with a smile and then continued.

"You see, in the position the Legions are now they can't start a war with Ire. I've seen the troops with my own eyes, we need more. I don't really know how many Orcs we are to face in an open conflict but the number has to be huge, I've heard tales of the green Horde in the Hinterlands after the last defeat in Narim. I would like to be helpful but unfortunately I can only assure you that I will do everything in my power to defend the civilian population of this Province. Aslan teaches us to defend the undefended."