Masef ran past Loden, out the door and yelled at the tavern patrons, [i]"King's men, get out of here if you don't intend to stand and fight! This is between Brand's family and these bastards!"[/i] As though he were from two different locations, Masef's voice changed slightly and he added, [i]"Get a bloody move on you lot, clear the pub!"[/i]

Loden quickly followed Masef out the door and yelled at the tavern patrons as well, "today, the sons and daughters of Brand make a stand against the evil that has undone our lands. These villains will not go unpunished this day. If you have a ranged weapon, join me and my brother Masef upon the roof. If you prefer to stand and fight with hand or weapon, remain on this floor and dispatch anyone who enters. Tonight, the children of Brand of the Nightwood have a [i]Blood Debt[/i] to collect and we are taking payment here!" He looked at the crowd and yelled again at his siblings, "Ashira! Beren! Keira! Grey! In the name of our father, we stand!" 

Loden turned to the stairs chasing after Masef hoping that everyone would do what was expected. He knew he would fight and die if need be. He reached the roof and moved wtihout haste to the edge as he readied his bow. He grasped for an arrow, notched it and scanned for a target.

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