You think furiously inside your head about this choice. Baron Heriot did not know that you were once a knight, only Sir Ferant and your wife knew that. Clearly, something has gone wrong within the nation of Dalisia that was much bigger than just twostone barony. You don't know who Lord Morgorm is exactly, but you know that he is a large figure in the enemy nation of Bescal. But why would he decide to besiege Twostone barony? It has no important resources, it is not in a strategic location, it doesn't house any important political figures. Finally, you think about what your knighthood would mean. Sir Ferant doesn't know why you retired, but your wife does. You think that she would be happy for you taking up arms once again during this dark time, but you don't know for sure. One more thing, Sir Ferant said that there was going to be a tournament in Estana, Dalisia's capitol, soon. You think it would be fun to participate. You decide that you would accept Lord Heriot's offer of knighthood. "Yes my Lord, I would be honored." You say confidently. "Thank you Sir." Baron Heriot says, "I think you deserve a long night's sleep after that battle. You family is already in your quarters, I dare say they will be happy to hear the news. Good night."
He dismisses you and you go down to the physician, to check that Sir Ferant was doing alright. He was sleeping peacefully, his right side heavily bandaged. You then go to your quarters and hug your children and your wife. You tell her without the kids that you have been offered knighthood and accepted. She thinks over that a long time before saying, "yes, I agree that was the best decision. I am willing to take the risks, but I do want our children to be free from everything we had to suffer through. This may bring all of that back." "I know." You reply, "Thanks for standing with me on this." You and Alyss then go to the children and tell them the good news. Thaine, your son, looks proud, but makes no other movements. Felisia, on the other hand, starts running all over the place giggling like crazy. She seems extremely happy. You tell the children to go to sleep, then you yourself collapse and sleep almost instantly.
You don't wake up the next morning until the sun was overhead. You put on some new clothes and walk into the great hall. There were only a few people there, according to a guard, all the men had gone back to work on their farms. However, you see Renard in the hall, telling tales of the fight the night before to some guards. When he sees you, he says, "Have you heard the good news! Lord Heriot is having a feast for everybody who fought!" "Yes! I did know that, Renard. But I want to tell you something, since I am now a squire, I would like to give you my land. Free of charge. Thanks for staying with me even when everything looked like it was about to fail." Renard replies, "Oh! Thank you so much. This means a lot to me. I think that all the men only stayed brave because of you. You are a great commander." He leaves, probably to inspect the new property he just got. You eat, then visit Sir Ferant, who was awake and happy to see you. He thanked you for saving his life, and said he would ask Baron Heriot to knight you. You told him that you had already been offered and accepted and he looked disappointed at first, then gleeful. "Great! So he sees the good qualities in you as well! Do you know what this means? Since I will still be too injured to participate in the tournament our king is preparing, you will have to be there for twostone barony. I trust you will bring us much glory! The rest of the day, and the following day go on without incidence. But finally, the day of the feast, and you knighthood, arrived. Honestly, the ceremony seemed to go by so fast. You remember eating with a bunch of happy peasants with the worst table manners ever seen in a grand hall, but Lord Heriot didn't seem to care. When your knighthood came, it was fast and easy. The men all cheered wildly, but then, Lord Heriot asked you to make a speech...
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