Varris Assault [Part 2]

Indarel heard the explosions long before he actually registered them happening. Somehow his forces allowed an intruder to pass by them and enter into the manner. Such a scenario was grounds for death. Those that survive would soon meet the headsman's axe.

 

The other nobles in the room looked to him for guidance. None had weapons on them because of the strict rules for attendance. Indarel could not very well let someone in with a weapon that was not under his direct control. However, the downside to that decision was in this situation, even the strong among the noble attendants were crippled. With exception of those who could use magic that is…

 

"Who among you can use magic?" Indarel shouted. "Clearly we have uninvited guests and I will not rest on my laurels as they ransack my home and plunder my family's treasury."