The Stormcloak General

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Joruun Steel-Swing, Harbinger of the Companions and newly appointed General for the Stormcloaks, reading the letter of his promotion to his soldiers in Fort Neugrad.

After the major ambush that left 2 out of 5 of the fort's troops slain, the remaining Imperials surrendered before Joruun ordered the attack. Joruun was relieved that no blood was shed and let the imperial forces move out, taking no prisoners but simply letting them go. Though some of his men didn't like the idea of letting the imperials live to fight another day, Joruun did not wish to see anymore blood be shed.

After a few days of captaining the fort, Joruun received a letter from Galmar Stone-fist...
"Ysmir's beard! I can't believe this!" Joruun exclaimed, turning to his captain, Ralof.
"Hmm? What is it Joruun?" asked Ralof, whipping off some mead from his chin.
"I've been promoted!" explained Joruun in a very surprised voice.
"Hahah! What?! Give me that!" said Ralof, snatching the letter from Joruun.
Ralof read the letter quickly and with a smile turned to his new General.

"Well look at that then!" said Ralof, "General Joruun, leader of the 5th Battalion!"
"I can't believe Galmar would trust me as much." said Joruun looking tense.
"Hahah!" You owe me a drink!" exclaimed Ralof. "Everyone gather round!" he called.

Everyone came and Ralof with a smile declared, "Meet the new General!"
"May he lead us to freedom and to glory!" cheered Ralof.
Everyone clapped and cheered for their new General, they revered him and looked up to him, and were happy for their leader.
"Well done, Sir!" cheered a fellow Stormcloak.
"Fetch the mead!" called a mage. "This calls for a celebration!"
"Here, here!" cheered half of the room.

"Hahah! What do you say, General?" asked Ralof to Joruun. "Can the men drink tonight?"
"Well alright, I think we've all deserved it haven't we?" replied Joruun, smiling.
"Then let's grab some mead and celebrate!" cheered Ralof holding a bottle, "Skål!" he cheered.
Everyone cheered and feasted and drank. Joruun was happy to see his men in high spirits, he hoped this joy would last...

( Trying to find more inspiration for both Joruun and Marcus... any ideas? )