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.”

Eldest has always been… I don’t want to say eccentric, but considered a leading light amongst the Colony in terms of showing us what we can aim to be. I wouldn’t be surprised if there was a young ant out there right now,

you

the odd human metaphor. Clearly, I

wound me, Commentant. I wonder if I’ve picked up any antlike

noticed you cleaning your

“I… what?”

[That was a joke.]

“Ah.”

on offence and the big question is, can they possibly hope to deal with what the Eldest is serving them? Fire

absurd. It’s been such a long time since the Endless have

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

I have no doubt. Here’s hoping they can find a way and add even more drama to

now. I have to say, the crowd is most likely anticipating how the Great One is going to stop them as opposed to what the offence will do.

some incredible plays from them early in the match, but over the last few rounds, this has been a one-sided affair indeed. The team lowers themselves. Leonidant with the ball, looking to push down the right flank. Does

they drag their feet across the pitch, but they are moving. What are we seeing from the Eldest at the moment? Nothing in response so

alright. A furious amount of mana is being vacuumed in and manipulated, whatever is coming is going to be big. The Endless’ mages are