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Shirka 

First mention (by name): 7.53 
First appearance: 7.53 
Species: Drake
Status: Alive
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7.53  Represented among the [Generals] were Duln, Edellein, and the newly-minted General Shirka of 3rd Army. Edellein had resented her being promoted over him; he’d felt he deserved to have his army moved up the ranking. But High Command had wanted another Drake, and chosen her.
7.53  Edellein scowled. Shirka was no stranger to voicing her opinions despite her relative inexperience to her post. Mind you—she was doing it quite formally, but he still didn’t like the ease with which she kept talking. Chaldion however just nodded.
7.53  “Pallass would have to demonstrate their safe containment. Or civilization, General Shirka. The question is whether they can act as [Soldiers] or whether they’re naturally inclined to kill other Gnolls. General Duln will have responsibility for that.”
7.53  Shirka glanced at the Dullahan and then the oldest active [Strategist]. Chaldion met the younger [General]’s gaze.
7.53  “That is classified, General Shirka.”
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  “General Shirka, 3rd Army of Pallass. Blackwing’s Gold. An honor, Adventurer Saliss. I believe we met once before. At—”
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  She peered at the female Drake. Shirka turned to her and put her hands behind her back, standing at parade rest.
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  Erin eyed Shirka. Even she had the urge to toss a bit of dirt at Saliss. But of everyone so far—the Drake was the most patient. She turned back to Saliss at once and threw another salute.
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  She was so patient with the Drake. Erin looked at General Shirka. At Saliss. The Drake refused to look at Shirka.
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  She was so patient with the Drake. Erin looked at General Shirka. At Saliss. The Drake refused to look at Shirka.
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  Her eyes widened. The Drake [General], Shirka, was the youngest Erin had ever met. And that was extraordinary because, well, she was like Embria. And since one was a [Wing Commander] and somewhat famed for that—
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  Erin made a punching gesture and Shirka coughed into her claws. It looked like she was covering a smile. Saliss hesitated. Erin meant it. But he waved a claw.
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  He was sighing and checking his belt. Erin saw Shirka step back. The [Innkeeper] followed her. It was a hunch that made her ask the next question.
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  “Where did you come from, General Shirka?”
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  Shirka watched as Saliss, muttering, brushed dirt off his tail. Erin studied her face.
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  Erin softly remarked. She watched as Shirka escorted Saliss to the door. He didn’t protest—much.
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  “But—no, never mind. I guess it’s hard, huh? At least—maybe you’ll be able to beat an Armored Crawler this time. Faster, right, General Shirka?”
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  Shirka looked sharply at Saliss. Then she nodded once and thrust open the door.
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  Saliss of Lights was not Erin Solstice. As he stumbled through Pallass, ignoring the dirty looks and playing up his miserable state, he harassed Shirka. But mildly. It didn’t seem to be working and besides…
Interlude – Saliss the Adventurer  He scowled at General Shirka. The sunlight was hurting Saliss’ eyes.
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