[center][b][h1][color=8A2BE2]Chapter 2[/color][/h1][/b][/center]

	[b]Years after,[/b] eighteen to be exact, the Battle of Astal and the birth of Leollys and Crim's twin boys the world has found itself in crumbles yet again. Ritland is on the edge of a darkening world. Outside its borders demons has taken control of what was Ironbane lands. Under the control of Elora a group of demons have decided to prey on civilians, possessing and corrupting them. They seem to be planning to unleash the wraith of hell upon the mortal world as they continually build their army. Consuming every race in their viscous plot, many animals have gone into hiding and many elves, orcs, dwarves, and other races have lost men to the demons' ranks.

	Within those years Rosline made a speedy recovery and showed Crim her little party trick. The two woman keep it their secret now until Rosline has the courage to tell her now husband, Alexander. He has been promoted and honored with the position of Grand Commander of the Ritland army. Finding pride in his new position he has continued to be closely bonded with Leo and Crim. Within his friendship with those two, Alexander took on responsibility of training Zed after he found out Leo's condition. Taking the boy under his wing, he taught him well and to the best of his abilities creating a very skillful swordsman and fighter.

	Leollys has spent his days stuck in bed rest due to an unexpected illness for the past couple weeks. Before he was sick he taught his sons much. And although he was sick, he has still served his role as King and father well. Under the training of their mother, Zed and Gaelin has learned much. Gaelin has learning under Marco Haas and and Crim. He is now a very powerful mage, while his brother Zed is now the captain of his father's guard, the Rangers. 

	Although very busy with her sons, Crim also finds time for Seralth and her young. The dragon situation has become as dire as ever now that all of the dragons have disappeared. There are no dragons to be found and with the population diminishing, Crim is uncertain of the future for her dragons. She has even thought of going into enemy territory to scout for others, but has not brought it up to Leo or her sons. Over the time practicing with Gaelin Crim has unlocked more powerful magic within her. As this magic had been discovered a dragon tattoo appeared along her right leg.