Still Standing on Stilts
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- Speak with Herbert in the Barracks about the plan to fight through to the woodcarvers.
- Speak with the guards to get to the western lake and the Stilt Houses. I need to win this battle.
- Win the battle:
Battle at the LakeI found a way to the Stilt Houses.
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Bridge to the Lake.
The church organ
HerbertHow's the church organ?
KeeperStill working on it. The wood is hard to get.
HerbertI understand... but you know Agatha's smile will be worth the trouble.
KeeperWe need a plan to fight through to the woodcarvers on the lake.
HerbertYou're never content with peace, are you...
HerbertI was even considering leaving the service... and yet here you are again.
KeeperHerbert, trust me... this time it benefits you too.
HerbertFine. We'll push north from the square, cross the two main bridges...
HerbertThen head west. That should lead us to the lake bridge... if it's not overrun.
KeeperSounds like a plan...
HerbertWait... this might also be my chance to repay Agatha.
HerbertShe's so kind... and fragile in her own way. She misses her sisters deeply.
KeeperMaybe "fragile" isn't quite the right word.
HerbertYou should have seen her eyes, when she mentioned the organ from her old monastery.
HerbertI asked Jack... He said you'd be able to build one.
KeeperLet me guess... It needs special wood for proper resonance.
HerbertSo you've already looked into it.
HerbertThen it's fortunate you're heading to the woodcarvers anyway.
KeeperYes, that's a lucky coincidence.
HerbertLet me know when the organ is ready.
Leaving the service.
KeeperAre you really planning to step down?
HerbertWhy not? Things are finally stable.
HerbertAnd I should spend more time with Agatha... it steadies her.
KeeperYou're right. She shouts at people less.
HerbertExactly. And your soldiers are stronger than ever.
HerbertThere's a new quartermaster replacing Jack at the warehouse.
HerbertHe's stubborn, and a creature of few words. He'll go far... and he'd be a great replacement for me, too.
KeeperBut he's a Ram.
HerbertSo? Everyone has their flaws.
HerbertAll I need is a proper suit of armor to mount on the wall... and then I'll retire.
KeeperThat I can provide.
HerbertAnd maybe a set for my men...
HerbertSo I know they'll be protected once I step aside.
KeeperThat sounds doable.
KeeperThis time, lads, I need to reach the people living on the western lake.
The carpenters? They're probably safe in those houses on stilts.
You don't even need to fight. Just take a boat.
Do you see any boats here?
KeeperThen I better just fight my way through. After all, I have an army for a reason.
KeeperAny advice?
Just move across the square and secure the bank.
Once you reach the wooden bridges, the rest should be easy.
Yes, just make sure you hold the bank before crossing.
KeeperThanks, lads. Your advice never disappoints.
KeeperHey you over there! Lower the bridge!
Lower the bridge!
Do you even know who that is?
Keep the bridge up!
KeeperI'm a Keeper... the Graveyard Keeper.
I don't know him, but he sure sounds confident.
Lower the bridge a little.
KeeperThanks guys.
Why didn't you just take a boat?
KeeperMaybe because I don't have one.
Good thing we do. You can use it on your way back.
KeeperThanks... I'd also like to get some excellent wood from you.
Then you'll need to talk with our master.
The western lake
Battle at the Lake