Voddick checked his bolts and closed their case. “Well, I am glad they are enthusiastic, though I would prefer that they were better trained,” he said surveying the gathered militia with their mismatched weapons and armor.
“At least they have kept to a unified choice of colors and the shields are in good shape,” answered Gollaon. “Though I would have liked another week or two of drills and weapon practice.”
“Very rude of the raiders not to be sporting about all this.”
“Indeed, we shall have to let them know how we feel about their lack of manners.”
Citizenship Shield
These shields are solid and well made, decorated with the symbols of the community they are made for. Often each civic bearer has painted their name on the inside as if to emphasize the continuity of the defense of the citizens.
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