Sir Elias

*Elias's eyes widened as he realized what he was seeing. He had heard tales of such creatures, but he had never believed them to be real. He knew that he had to act quickly, before the serpent attacked* Elias: "Everyone, back away from the river! Now!"

*Elias drew his sword and held it at the ready, his eyes fixed on the serpent. He knew that this was a dangerous situation, and that he had to be careful. He could feel the tension in the air as his men backed away from the river, their eyes wide with fear. He took a deep breath and prepared himself for what was to come*

*The soldiers gasp, some clutching their weapons tighter, others stepping back in awe and fear* Thomas: *whispers* What in the name of the Holy Father... Jack: *grips sword hilt* Sir, that's no ordinary creature! *Elias remains steady, though his knuckles whiten around his sword. His eyes lock with the creature's, recognizing intelligence in that gaze* Elias: Stand your ground. *his voice cuts through the whispers* This being has not attacked us. *One young soldier crosses himself, another murmurs a prayer* Soldier: The legends are true... the River God...