Knights of Tezoth

When the templates and chargers run out, things should go much faster.

- Diplomacy and culture are a priority, it seems to me — until the pieces have taken their side of the board, it would be rash to charge at everyone like a man maddened by frustration. - Though in practice, we'll see how the Astral moves. - Why don't you, my lady, descend upon the capital with all your knights and take the initiative into your own hands?

— An offer, no doubt, of most intriguing sound, but its essence slightly eludes me. What exactly do you propose our humble delegation undertake, aside from admiring the local beauties?

- Hoist the star of Tezoth's scene on a conspicuous gibbet, what else!

— Ha-ha, but where is the culture and diplomacy in that?.. And what do you suggest we do with the finest warriors of all humanity?

"Surely the lady has no doubt in the strength of her own and that belonging to her many friends? My faith in you is stronger than steel."

"When you say it like that, it doesn't sound very impressive. I'm also 'needed' to keep those simpletons who fall for your attractive appearance from having their minds blown."

"Hmph, not everyone knows the word 'pastel'."

- Vargas. There's a certain striking harmony in our names, isn't there? Let me guess — perhaps you're seeking some treasure, or even an elixir of eternal life, located far away in a flooded cave that only opens at low tide, guarded by a giant squid? I don't particularly believe in fantastic coincidences, but imagine this — I have a comrade, also a sailor, and we recently agreed to go on a sea voyage. Makes you wonder if fate exists. We could join forces; the boundless waters have always fascinated me, and I think my employer would agree if asked nicely. There's just one tiny snag — takes a sip of mineral water. — We have a bit of a kindergarten quarrel brewing here, and it needs to be settled first — separate the fools and collect a few heads. For the sake of these good people — nods toward the previously displeased crowd, and speaks the current take at full volume so they can hear. — The workers think this won't affect them and that trouble won't come to their home, and I can understand that — those who haven't seen war don't comprehend danger. But one phrase stuck in my memory, which I happened to overhear from some provincial lord. How did it go... — pretends to recall, though he remembers perfectly and verbatim. — Something like 'impale the men on wooden stakes and the women on meat hooks.' I don't like that forecast, and I won't let it come true.
Returns the conversation to a private dialogue format:
- Heh. But recruiting a crew in a bar is a good idea, and quite classic. Do you have any deadline for your adventure?

Your coven will obtain the desired reward

— You've really gotten down in the dumps, — sighed Stefania, then hugged Silvatika. — And here I thought I was the one prone to melancholy...

The Knight of Wind scratched her head, trying to digest what she had heard. She quickly tried to recall anything about Silvatika's relatives, close ones, or friends, but she couldn't. Either the Knight of Wild Flowers was too secretive, or the girl truly wasn't exaggerating.

— You're not useless at all, — Stefania tried to encourage her companion. — On the contrary, you're wonderful! How would we manage without your healing skills? And especially those cups of excellent coffee?

Stefania paused briefly again, then added:

— You know what? Let's try to get out of this hole together after all! And when we get home, I promise I'll be among those who always await your return from a mission. And not just for the tasty coffee. Simply because you're a good person and we know each other... — the girl was about to state the duration of their acquaintance, but stopped short when she realized she couldn't remember how long it had been. — By the way, how many years have we been in the same boat?

Your coven will obtain the desired reward

I remind you, Heroist, that this is a whole faction of Starscreams. There's a chance that Luciferi would be only too happy to somehow undercut her at the decisive moment, if not to take the laurels for herself, then at least to prevent her rival from rising above her station. Especially in the context of your companion's spells.

A defensive action is performed during an opponent's turn and does not cost an action, and does not require the presence of a commander in the squad.

Defense (only in the role of leader).

A defensive action is performed during an opponent's turn and does not cost an action, and does not require the presence of a commander in the squad.

I still don't understand how it works...

What does "does not cost an action" mean? So a figure with defense can, outside its own turn, defend the city it is in and also perform another action on its own turn?

Can a squad have no Knight and consist solely of units? Or what does "presence of a commander is not required" mean?

What does "only as a leader" mean?

Alright, let's survive, Stefania!

A defensive action is performed during an opponent's turn and does not consume an action, and does not require the presence of a commander in the squad.

Still don't understand how it works...

What does "does not consume an action" mean? So a figure with defense can, outside its own turn, defend the city it is in and also perform some other action during its own turn?

Can a squad have no Knight and consist solely of units? Or what does "presence of a commander is not required" mean?

If a city is attacked, those capable of defending it can do so any number of times.
It can consist solely of units, and then it can only defend.

What does "only as a leader" mean?

Must be appointed as the squad leader, cannot be in a squad where another character is the leader.

A defensive action is performed during an opponent's turn and does not consume an action, nor does it require the presence of a commander in the unit.

I still don't understand how it works...

What does "does not consume an action" mean? So a figure with defense can, outside its own turn, defend a city it is in and also perform another action on its own turn?

Can a unit have no Knight and consist solely of units? Or what does "presence of a commander is not required" mean?

If a city is attacked, those capable of defending it can do so any number of times.
It can consist solely of units, and then it can only defend.

In short. City X of faction Y is attacked. In city X, there is a unit of figure Z with a defense action. The battle begins, and figure Z participates in it regardless of whether it performed any action during faction Y's turn. When it becomes faction Y's turn, figure Z can perform any of its actions despite having been involved in the defense. Did I understand correctly?🤔