"Return to your temple," said Rughoi. "Now." He turned and strode away to his chamber, then upon arriving, slammed and locked the door behind him. The Wise Sister was admittedly right. Aredor's government may be oppressive, but there was no denying their organization. He can't attack the city like a dracon would, but what if he could do it like a kobold? He unlocked and opened his door, surprising a small kobold, scrubbing the floors. "Good maid," he said, his words coming out in a rush. "Assemble the captains of my army. I have an idea." She, scared out of her wits, nodded and rushed off. The captains were at his door in minutes. "I've reached a decision," he said. "This will require some clever thinking, but that is what our kobold minds were made to do. Captain Naaga, you will take a squad to Lake Draconis. Aredor and former Traeton shared the lake, and there was never a need to defend the water brigades that came to collect water for the city. That is our edge. You will raid up and down Aredor's side of the lake, and starve the city of water." Naaga nodded, and quickly strode away to assemble his team. "And you, Captain Reoam. You will find yourself a few willing spies and infiltrate the city posing as itinerate workers. Their secret police can't be perfect. You will meet with other secret revolutionary covens, unite them, and storm the streets in a revolt. Once the rebellion reaches its height, the Bytheseas will likely have arrived, and we will attack a very weakened Aredor from the outside." Reoam rushed out to carry out his orders.

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Krakas screamed and tripped, landing in the sand. She covered her head in her arms, hoping that the sword would be quick and soon painless. Hetuis swallow her quick.