Two agonizing days have passed since I returned to Aste and began to restore order y the scattered chaotic place.
My strategy with the surrendered nobles worked magnificently, they were quick to point the way to their friends little hiding holes and underground bases. Before the end of my second night all the cowardly nobles who fled at the first sign of their plans blowing up in their faces.
I decided to show some favor on the ones that remained where they were, the four I caught along with the Diviner. I decided to let them back in and had them the front seat view of the ritual that will turn their twenty other counterparts into undead in my army.
Anselm may have said my rituals are a sight not to be observed by anyone, but I think observing it will be the ultimate deterrent for these men.