Gobo Gazette

Panel 1
From the back of the raised dais, Rek has walked out to the edge in front of a large gathering of gobos with signs and flags and upraised arms, all chanting a sensory overwhelming "Rek Rek Rek Rek Rek" continuously...
Crowd, continuous "Rek Rek Rek Rek Rek"

Panel 2
...until they suddenly go silent and lower their appendages and accessories when Rek raises both fists, straight-armed out over them. Behind the crowd can be seen a multitude of tents and the stalactites and stalagmites of the large cavern they occupy. Large posts had been erected and strung from these are sphere-shaped lanterns providing illumination in the populated area.

Panel 3
The silence continues and to the left of Rek - right arm visible - stands Tik and Nab. While they both remain at attention, Nab takes a moment to glance to the other side of the stage...

Panel 4
...and there past Rek's other raised arm, are two gobos, similarly at attention. The first is a wizardly gobo with a wide-brimmed, pointy hat, a dark blue cloak with a high, scarf-like collar holding a wooden staff. The second has a wide, grey-white tattooed stripe going over the scalp and down the face below the mouth, wears a similarly colored robe and is holding a shaft of wood topped with a bell.

Panel 5
In a very extreme close-up, Rek - eyes shut tight - begins to speak...
Rek: "<We!>"

Panel 6
...the view slowly pulling back to reveal the gobo's clenched fists and outstretched arms. Rek's eyes slowly opens as the gobo's words grow louder...
Rek, louder: "<Still!!>"

Panel 7
...until the leader comes almost fully in view, the last word a roar which startles Nab who can just be seen behind Rek.
Rek, louder still: "<LIVE!!!>"

Panel 8
The sentence ended, the crowd erupts in chant once more and the gobo leader's eyes close as if taking in the moment.
Crowd, continuous offscreen "Rek Rek Rek Rek Rek"

Panel 9
The scene shifts, spotlighting the attendees. Nik stands tall next to Nak, chin raised in silent determination. While two other gobos gleefully add their voice to the chanting, Nak brings a hand up, thumb and pointer to lips and glances away in thought.
Crowd, continuous "Rek Rek Rek Rek Rek"

Panel 10
On the other side of the front row audience, a happy Fip grins towards Pat, who is enjoying the spectacle. Behind them, mostly obscured is Zip, resting a hand on Fip's shoulder.
Crowd, continuous "Rek Rek Rek Rek Rek"

Panel 11
Meanwhile near an entrance, Tok is seen from the back showing a ticket and pointing to the crowd just past the checkpoint. Hob takes notice, turning to observe the late-comer who is being told by Bam - with a halting hand - that entry is forbidden at this time.
Crowd, continuous "Rek Rek Rek Rek Rek"

Panel 12
And somewhere in the crowd, amidst all the cacophony, Pōk manages to sleep... much to the surprise of those nearby, and the irritation of the gobo that has become Pōk's standing pillow.
Crowd, continuous "Rek Rek Rek Rek Rek"

Panel 13
Back on the stage, Rek holds up a hand with lowered head and the crowd once more silences immediately. Nab is looking on curiously and somewhat uncertain as to what the gobo leader next theatrics might bring.

Panel 14
The view pulls in once more as Rek thrusts the other hand forward, pointing out over and past the audience and begins the speech anew with vigor.
Rek: "<Our enemies hit us from all angles!>"

Panel 15
The angle drops and pulls back again as the gobo leader crouches down, gesturing to those in attendance with a toothy grin...
Rek, louder: "<Yet! We!! Still!!!>"

Panel 16
...before exploding upright once more with a double punch to the sky and a shout heard over the roaring crowd.
Rek, loudest: "<ENDURE!!!!!>"
Crowd, continuous offscreen "Rek Rek Rek Rek Rek"