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Chapter 2 - The Conquest Part 1

Third POV

Arman and Ari start to prepare for war. Gathering soldiers from all over the Fang Vale. The south, east, west, and north soldiers all come together. People from the north side of the Fang Vale live very private lives and don't intervene in many civil wars of the Fang Vale. But they decided to fight with Arman.

Arne appointed advisor, Authur control the northern parts. People from the south was very aggressive and needy. Resulting in 2 civil wars before Arne was born. The southern parts are currently control by Leona Heroux. People from the East are the wealthy and intelligence is very high.

They are very loyal to the house of Heroux. It was control by Arne's brother Averett before he died from madness. It is currently control by his son, Dillion. People from the West are the rational people of the Fang Vale. The western part is control by Egon Steelshell.

They all serve under the lord of Fang Vale, Arman Heroux. They didn't just serve under Arman because of he's the lord of Fang Vile. They serve him because of his deeds. Giving his old royal clothes to orphan in the north. He convinces his brother Ari, to persuade southerners to leave the northerners out of their squabbles.

He gave good option to stop the southerners' complaints. He stops heroes of the poor from stealing from the wealthy. He asked his father to make a deal to split the wealth without the wealthy getting rowdy. He got his brother to get involve and made it actually work. As a young boy, Arman would help around the west where his met Egon.

These small acts and many other made Arman respected in all of Fang Vale. So respected that they would go to war with him for any cause. So, they all join his army that would begin a conquest of Ashemania. Now with an army and a plan with the help of Ari, they began to move. They made and obtained ships to add to their other ones.

They sailed to the new land that they never seen before. Fang Vale was far South on the continent of Ashemania. So, they isolate themselves from the outside world. Now returning from centuries of being alone. They did not know the name.

Ari and Garcia went to scout ahead. They went into some cities and came back with food and accessories. They reported what they say and learned. They couldn't learn too much because of the people being very wary of strangers. They did learn about the name of this new land.

It is called Aizia. The cities are beautiful. "This is such a beautiful place" says Garcia. "I agree but it won't be for long," said Ari. "So, what's the plan," said Egon. "We'll attack this landmass first but be very cautious. Also, prepare the wolves", said Arman.

The House of Heroux didn't conquer all of the Fang Vale with just soldiers. They had beasts along with them. Something in their DNA allow them to bond with beasts. Most of the beasts were killed in the war of the Fang Vale. The Wolves, Bears, Lions, and Tigers were the only surviving species. Some say the other species were mythical creature that people wouldn't believe now.

Who knows if this is true. The Heroux and two other houses come control them. They have close ties with the house of Heroux. The house of Heroux beasts is the wolf. The house of Singh beast is the bear. Finally, the house Lomidze beast is the lion. The tigers are kept in a hidden valley to protect the beast.

"The soldiers and wolves are ready," said Ari. "Good and you inform the others of the plan." "I have and you're sure, you want to do it this way." "I know it is rash and brutal but that's what happen you're facing the unknown." "Then let's ride brother."

They get on their wolves, Hati and Dolf. Hati is a large male wolf with red fur and yellow eyes. It has scars all over its body. It is originally bonded to Arne. Dolf is a large female wolf with white fur and light blue eyes. It has only been bonded with by Ari.

Garcia and Leona are on their wolves, Ulva and Ylfa. Ulva is an average size female wolf with brown fur and yellow eyes. It also has white marking around it's body. Ylfa is currently the largest and oldest wolf possess by the Heroux. It is a female wolf with black fur and red eyes. An interesting fact is that this wolf gave birth to a litter of pups that included Ulva and Dolf.

They ride to different cities with their wolves. They conquer 6 out of 8 cities in Aiza. The last 2 cities were destroyed due to the hidden explosive planted. The rulers of Aiza were the house of Aki. The ruler's name was king Darius. While he was still allowed to rule over Aiza, his new title was lord of Aiza. But Aiza was now under the Heroux banner.

"Are you sure we can conquer all the nation on this continent, cousin? Because just this one was hard enough already," said Dillion. "I'm sure and as long as the rest are like this one, we should be able to handle it. We also have more manpower with this new territory." "You'll be surprised by the other nations, brother" said Ari returning from gathering information. "Do tell now brother," said Garcia. "Well, they are four other nations on this continent. Dornigo, Jadines, Ikemal, and Flint tale. Flint tale rulers have dragons," said Ari.

"Well now we know what to conquer last said Garcia." "So, what should we head for next brother." "I would suggest Ikemal. It has the most innovation out of the three other nations," said Ari. "So, we take out the most problematic nation first and the rest will fall easy," said Leona. "Exactly" "So where is Ikemal located?" "It's north of Aiza."

"So very close, well let's get moving men."

They ride and march to the kingdom of Ikemal. They rest at the edge of it for a few days before sending Ari and Egon as envoys to deliver an ultimatum to the king of Ikemal, King Theon, of house Ironwood. It was either surrender to become a vassal land under the House of Heroux or have your kingdom ravaged by my men and lose your head.

Two days pass and they return with the kingdom of Ikemal surrendering. Arman and his forces walk in and are welcome by guards and King Theon himself.

King Theon bow before Arman and taking his golden crown off his long auburn color hair. "I bow to you, my future king and ruler of this land," said Theon. "I accept your oath to me, and I name you lord of Ikemal" said Arman.

They are escorted to the castle and rest there for two more days.

"Theon, why did you surrender so quickly to me," said Arman. "We have many wonderful innovations that make life joyful and easier, but what the points of it if it all gets destroyed in battle. I'm more of a builder than a warrior. We may have the arsenal and supplies to last a war, but we don't have the tactics to beat you. Those beasts of yours would also be a problem."

"Well, you made the right chose lord Theon. You would have lost because you assume these are regular beast, but they are many more with unique traits that would have destroy you," said Ari.

"Well now, time to move on to our next conquest brother," said Arman. "You are right brother, but what place should we head to next then," said Ari.

"I suggest Jadines, It is mostly forest and nothing but supposedly peaceful groups of people live there. But how accurate is that information, Lord Theon," said Garcia.

"It is mostly accurate. While mostly peaceful people live there, there is one group of ravagers that stay toward the outskirts of the land that raid them a lot," said Theon.

"I see, well let's kill these ravagers and get the peaceful groups to serve under us as payment," said Garcia.

"Great plan sister, you are getting good at planning now," said Arman.

"I've been around enough plans to know how to make one brother," said. Garcia.

Both laughs and everybody goes off to prepare.