Chapter 19 - 2nd Base - Castle
The tannery produced leather and artisans made them into leather armor. Blacksmiths then made iron swords that they equipped. As for Rolan, he used an axe and a shield.
Also, the hardwood artisans made wooden shields. The bows and arrows were then made next. Also spears and lances. Further advancing their weaponry in the process. They also made torches in case of delving into dark places.
They trained recruits and then made 14 militias. There were 5 Light infantry and 3 Archers that he gathered for their mission. There were 2 scouts to lead the way and scout for potential dangers. Also, they bring up meat for their rations. And their camping supplies were ready and not forgotten. They were now well equipped and Aizen made his last briefing before leaving.
"We will conquer the castle and goblins await us! We should go home alive and kicking. Don't die on me!"
"Aye! Sire!" they shouted.
They soon left off the wooden gates and several of them bade them farewell. They should be working but they took the hassle of sending them off.
They walked passed the guards and the forest was what greeted them. The Great Altemera Forest was what they paved. And as we speak, were covered with large trees as such.
The chirping of the birds echoed inside it and soon felt the wind blow in a howling sound. The temperature fell and the sun's rays had difficulty piercing the canopy of leaves.
It was afternoon and they rested after a day of traveling. Their feet and muscles ached on the tiring adventure inside the woods. Rolan the others made camp in a well-spaced-out location and put forth some firewood settled in the center. A campfire was lit and a cooking spit was placed right on top of the fire. Tents were then put up encompassing the fire.
They cooked the meat into a soup and several of them volunteered to guard during the night. Soon, the cricket sound started and Thurn huddled near the fire to warm up himself. His axe and shield were on his side. Even the owl hoots while he is settled in his seat.
He talked with the others as they ate the food still hot. Blowing it as the steam went out of the broth. He ate meat that was seasoned with salt. It was enough with just the ginger to season it.