The last Warrick stood before thousands of Highlanders, and issued a challenge to all. The crowds either balked at Skye, or admired her confidence. Most had seen her display of power, and quite a few were quick to step down from their earlier proclamations of victory.
However, a vast majority were not. At least a thousand Highlanders came to stand before Skye, and patiently wait. Over half were regular soldiers, while the remaining thirty percent or so, were mages.
Everyone stared her down, unspeaking, as the crowds behind them cheered on them on. Most were simply after Tidas, but they also wanted to test the Would-Be Queen. She was born and raised in the south, and had only been to the Highlands once, when she was a bairn.
