Sharûk's thoughts was interrupted briefly by a sudden contact with Shalay. "O lord of all battle, ogres from the Beastrager Tribe have appeared at our gates. They claim to be loyal to you. I ask for guidance in this matter." Sharûk understood the Grand Marshal's doubt, and he send a reassuring message. "These ogres are true loyals to the Cult of War, they will follow you to the death in my name. Accept their aid, it is by my will that they are there." Shalay's mind briefly touched his again. "I will do as you command, master. I am forever loyal to the Master of all Battles."
"Hm? Yes, I have rallied my followers, nearly 75 000 loyal people have travelled to the new land, and I have already many ogre followers there as well."
Shalay suddenly remembered one night, when she was barely fifteen. She had shared a night with a strong warrior who had defended her village. When she woke up, he had gone, but he had left a necklace behind. It bore the holy symbol of Sharûk, and inside it there was a message that had told hear to pledge her life to the Master of Battle and to leave her son at the grand cathedral of Sharûk. She had done as told, and recieved a blessing, the blessing of eternal youth. She had never regretted her choice.