"Gather 'round, lads." Gale's Thaddeus's voice boomed across the field, cutting through the chatter and drawing the attention of all present. "Today, we'll be focusing on the importance of discipline and precision in combat. Pay attention, for these are the lessons that will save your lives on the battlefield."

The sun hung high in the cloudless sky, casting its golden rays down upon the training grounds where Master Sergeant Gale Thaddeus stood, overlooking a sea of aspiring soldiers on the cusp of adolescense. In spite of his many years commanding Aranothian men on the front line, it was his role as a rigerous mentor to the next generation of soldiers that brought Gale the greatest fulfillment.