The Captain's Last Stand

The smoke of the skirmish begins to clear over the muddy field, leaving the heavy silence of the fallen. Scattered among the broken pikes and dented shields of the fifteen soldiers lie the remnants of a disciplined unit. The captain, distinguished by his superior gear and a silver signet of his house, holds the most valuable spoils. From the pouches of the rank and file, a modest collection of coin and utility items can be recovered, while the captain's personal effects suggest a higher status and specialized training.