Chrysalis

They want me to talk to the generals now. Of course they do. I should NEVER have agreed to do this. What are the generals even going to get from this? You’re soldiers, you’re smart, you know what it’s all about.

My intention was for the generals to lead from the front. A big body that could provide auras, leadership, directions and strategy from the thick of the action. I probably shouldn’t have called you generals, to be honest; captains is probably closer to what I envisioned, but eh, it doesn’t matter now.

What does matter, is that you keep doing what you’re doing. I’ve never met or seen a general who wasn’t doing everything they possibly could to lead their siblings to the best of their ability. You can’t be perfect, I don’t expect it and you shouldn’t either. Just do your best. We’re all proud of you.

- Excerpt from the Eldest’s message to the Generals.

CRUNCH!

ROAAAAAR!!!!

“Once again, the Eldest declines to take their turn on offence!”

[It seems as if the Eldest is warming up to the crowd finally as well. They roar in appreciation as the majestic ant poses for them, showing off those impressive mandibles and shiny carapace.]

Clackclackclackclackclackclack!

“And it seems as though your siblings on the dome are appreciating the display as well.”

aim to be. I wouldn’t be surprised if there

you

up the odd human metaphor. Clearly, I spend too much time

wonder if

cleaning your antennae

“I… what?”

[That was a joke.]

“Ah.”

this is going to be their second to last turn on offence and the big question is, can they possibly hope to deal with what the Eldest is serving them? Fire magic? Too strong. Wind magic? Too strong. Earth magic? Too strong. Water magic? Way too strong. And then

a long time since the Endless have been able to take a step past the

to try and make it happen. I, for one, hope they can do it. What an incredible achievement that

that I have no doubt. Here’s hoping they can

have to say, the crowd is most likely anticipating how the Great One is going to stop them

The team lowers themselves. Leonidant with

they are

is coming is going