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[June 4, 2007][Suikoden] Concerning a Certain Harmonian Commander
Title: Concerning a Certain Harmonian Commander
Day/Theme: June 4, 2007 "O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart."
Series: Suikoden (Taking place during Suikoden II)
Character/Pairing: Lucia and Sasarai
Rating: PG
Lucia thought that the cultural and religious attitudes Highland had stepped away from as it gravitated further from its native Harmonia hadn't been much of a loss. Granted, Lucia did not know much about Harmonia beyond the tastes and tactics of its soldiers and she had only just recently come to know Highland, but Bishop Sasarai alone seemed to be the only illustration necessary to comment on the bizarre complexities of Harmonian culture.
In spite of his young age, he was very important, the commanding officer of all the Harmonian troops currently assisting in Highland. Lucia was not so old herself. She could understand that.
"In a way, I suppose you could consider it my personal army," the boy priest had chuckled at her question, "Though really it is only mine through my post as bishop of Crystal Valley. It was kept in good condition by my predecessor."
More startling to the Karayan woman was his place as a commander despite a complete lack of experience in battle. He had studied tactics in a textbook and honed his magic on the parade ground. The only personal support accompanying him was a younger blond girl, a very amateur, present only as an aid. The only other officer from Harmonia was a grizzled sergeant who made the men do push-ups in the morning and listen to a few encouraging, somewhat preachy words from their commander each night. The Highland army, in all its parts was a well-oiled machine with time-tested generals.
Lucia's previous personal experiences with Harmonians commanded by one Father Rimini, as well as the old tales she knew, made it clear that the Harmonians could be terribly harsher and certainly more zealous when they cared to be. The tiny force sent as a show of support must indicate the expectation of a quick and easy victory she thought. The perfect place for a future bloodthirsty fanatic to cut his teeth.
Day/Theme: June 4, 2007 "O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart."
Series: Suikoden (Taking place during Suikoden II)
Character/Pairing: Lucia and Sasarai
Rating: PG
Lucia thought that the cultural and religious attitudes Highland had stepped away from as it gravitated further from its native Harmonia hadn't been much of a loss. Granted, Lucia did not know much about Harmonia beyond the tastes and tactics of its soldiers and she had only just recently come to know Highland, but Bishop Sasarai alone seemed to be the only illustration necessary to comment on the bizarre complexities of Harmonian culture.
In spite of his young age, he was very important, the commanding officer of all the Harmonian troops currently assisting in Highland. Lucia was not so old herself. She could understand that.
"In a way, I suppose you could consider it my personal army," the boy priest had chuckled at her question, "Though really it is only mine through my post as bishop of Crystal Valley. It was kept in good condition by my predecessor."
More startling to the Karayan woman was his place as a commander despite a complete lack of experience in battle. He had studied tactics in a textbook and honed his magic on the parade ground. The only personal support accompanying him was a younger blond girl, a very amateur, present only as an aid. The only other officer from Harmonia was a grizzled sergeant who made the men do push-ups in the morning and listen to a few encouraging, somewhat preachy words from their commander each night. The Highland army, in all its parts was a well-oiled machine with time-tested generals.
Lucia's previous personal experiences with Harmonians commanded by one Father Rimini, as well as the old tales she knew, made it clear that the Harmonians could be terribly harsher and certainly more zealous when they cared to be. The tiny force sent as a show of support must indicate the expectation of a quick and easy victory she thought. The perfect place for a future bloodthirsty fanatic to cut his teeth.