Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-1734134-20170510201147/@comment-30488984-20170914025915

The few hours gave Karliel time to calm himself down and get a grip upon his raw anger. He feels strange due to the loss of much of his organic tissue. He feels out of place but the sight of Soin is surprising if not a kind of relief, for his comrade has changed even more so than himself, practically becoming a Skitarii but much more fearsome. In that he feels a sense of further comraderie with Soin, for both have been through quite a bit together and have now lost much of their former selves for this cause.

However, the sight of Kale brings back the gutterial anger he felt previously but not nearly as explosive. After having gotten in position, he stands listening to what appears to be Orion and thinks. His mind has been warped and damaged by the butcher's nails but is still intact enough for him to think strategically. All thought of subterfuge and diplomacy has dissipitated from his plans. He still aspires to become a Champion of Khorne and wants his place as a leader of a mighty empire to eventually expand multiple planetary systems. The best way to achieve that goal is through war and that is what he plans to bring. He thinks of the current situation and what he can do with the forces at hand. He ignores the tone of Orion, having gotten used to his arrogant ways by now and understanding little will come of defending himself.

"Alexander's forces are exposed, his recent attacks against both loyalist and Brerier's forces give us an opportunity to strike at the rear of his advancing forces. No doubt garrisons and reactionary forces will be far weaker than before due to his this major offensive, we can strike to capture either manufactory facilities, cities, or military compounds that are left exposed without those armies of his defending them."

Karliel pauses after thinking of Brerier, letting out a low growl,

"Or we can march against the seat of Brerier's power, the battle between renegade and tzeentchian would have left both quite bloody and whether it has ended in a stalemate or victory for one side matters little. If Brerier still holds the city, it is likely the defences are greatly weakened and allow for multiple breaches through both land and sea. If the Tzeentchian forces occupy the city, they will be in need of supplies, reinforcements, and require time to reorganize a defence. They will not be expecting an attack from our forces if we strike soon. Should it have ended in a draw, both will be greatly weakened and we can kill two forces with one savage strike in the name of Khorne."

Karliel smiles under his helm and crosses his arms, waiting for Orion and his comrades' input on his plan. However, he still eyes Kale from the corner of his eye and is fighting the temptation to strike at the loyalist to the anathema. His fists are clenched at the thought of punching him square in the jaw of his helmet but holds back the urge.