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| Warfare Treatise III Written by Quartermaster Garus |
| "Maaf Shadows. A Reminder to the Commanders in Service of His Majesty" Allows you to learn the following Warfare abilities: Against the Odds Finisher Tactical Advantage Reading this book grants some Experience. |
This text was written during the last war between Aldor and the Maaf Empire, an unsuccessful attempt at keeping military governors and commanders safe. 750 |
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| “ | This text was written during the last war between Aldor and the Maaf Empire, an unsuccessful attempt at keeping military governors and commanders safe. | „ |
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...Other than horse archers and the ever-present threat of ambushes, the Maaf Empire has prepared yet another nasty surprise for us. Akin to venomous beasts, which crawl into the tents of careless soldiers, maaf assassins prey on oblivious leaders.
The locals call these thugs the Shadows, the name reflecting their dastardly nature perfectly. And, just like their namesakes, they're never far behind from our high-ranking military officials and garrison commanders.
The Shadows strike only upon gathering full information about their mark's routine. Unlike common spies and assassins, who are fond of poisons and crossbows, the maaf Shadows always get close and personal.
More often than not, they disguise themselves as commoners or merchants in order to attack in the middle of a busy street. Once they get close to their victim, they kill it with a single well-placed strike and then disappear in the resulting commotion. The only protection against such tactics is a sizable escort and the utmost vigilance.
Even if discovered in time, the Shadows remain extremely dangerous. They charge towards their target, attempting to fight their way through the guards, quickly disposing of the unwary in a whirlwind of steel and magic. Even when mortally wounded, they sometimes manage to reach their mark and, upon murdering it, proceed sowing death among the remaining retinue...
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