[center][i][b]~~~Tales of Edonia~~~[/b][/i][/center]

The Continent of Gaia, home to the various nations that occupy their own lands and region. One such nation is Edonia, situated between Inoshi and Agravar. All three nations are technological giants in both Magic and magitech, having the strongest Ether point on the planet. Ether, otherwise known as "Magic" is an energy directly linked with all various realms, as Ether seeped through to each of the countless realms.Due the direct connection to the Ether Realm, Orealis(The world surrounding the continent of Gaia) has a flood of Ether Energy that has changed how the mortal world has developed, including humanity. Known by humans as "Magic",this energy has become a very important, and vital source for humans, relying upon it for daily chores, and for military purposes. Ever since there's been two major focuses of it, Magitech and Advanced Magic known as "Siphoning." 

[center][i][b]~~~Town of Lenor, Southern Edonia~~~[/b][/i][/center]

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"It is time to make the necessary preparations. We cannot delay further"

"Won't the Archmages get in the way? we should hold off from anything to extravagant."

"We should KILL THEM DEAD! Turn their limbless cadavers into play dolls!"

"We can prepare, but discreetly....The Hawks will be as much of a problem as well."
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[i]"Wow, this is definitely larger than the last town! and the Festival is on today! I suppose I can spend some time having fun."[/i] Rita thought, taking a step off the train. The Town of Lenora was a town situated in the south, known for its very period-esque buildings, farming and the Edonia Spring Festival. Rita took in the sights. The train station was more open space than the others she had traveled to in the past few days since she set out on her journey. The sun was up in the sky, its light shining down. The buildings were of a medieval design and architecture, let still they stood as proud and beautiful . Rita stared in awe, looking to the sights of Lenora. "I could just live here! This is so awesome!" Rita twitched with excitement as a smile brightened her face. As she looked around the Square, she noticed the Mage Jesters performing their rather unique and fun brand of magic. But one caught her attention. Dressed in dark robes, and whilst the others sported paint and bright colours, this one wore a mask. The Jester noticed her too, cartwheeling and walking on his hands towards. "Hii! Welcome to the Lenora Spring Festival in celebration of Springtime and how the Archmages saved Edonia from Inoshi 50 years ago! Please have a splendid time, madam!" Just as quickly as he moved towards, he jumped, front flips and back flips, away from Rita. Her face was blank, almost awkwardly surprised. "....Thank you?..." she managed to say, even though he had already left. [i]"that was strange...he looked strange too..."[/i] Despite feeling a little freaked out at the rather surprise encounter, Rita managed to keep her composure as she explored the various stalls and attractions that presented themselves during this time of celebration.

Various stalls with a variety of delicacies and foods filled the air with their scents, Mages of varying guilds and skills were showcasing their impressive and flashy talents to the bystanders as they watched in awe. "They all must be signed up to a guild! I hope I can join the Hawks, then I come back here again next year and..." she looked down with a rather sorrowful look as something passed through her thoughts. "Maybe spells aren't quite the "be in awe" kind now that I think of it" she sighed, grabbing a strawberry ice cream cone she payed for. 

Suddenly a loud crack of thunder could be heard. Rita looked everywhere, as dust kicked up in the air. She looked towards the center, making out a small crater, with a man standing in the middle of it. Her eyes widened. The broad shoulders, the red royal jacket that adorned his shoulders. He was tall, with a set of dark hair sitting upon his head. She knew who the man was. Alfen Van Dragoon, The "Lightning Devil" of the Dragoon Mage Family, the Grandson of the Hawk Archmage Luwin Van Dragoon himself. She was surprised to see such a man of his heritage here in this town, especially during such times of celebration. Alfen wore a determined look upon his face, as if he was searching for someone. He quickly turned around, his eyes sharp as they darted to the left and right. He met Rita's rather awe-like stare and immediately marched over, both his hands in his pockets. "Are you the person I'm suppose to meet? I was told to meet a lady here...but with you, I'd say you're more of a girl" Bluntly put, Alfen still looked around the square for any signs. Rita stomped at the ground, she was annoyed at the thought of being called a girl. "I'm NOT a girl! Geez! I''m a Hex Mage or a "Witch" if you'd prefer, I can protect myself" as if she'd bottled it up inside, Rita let it all go. Alfen was surprised, but nonetheless kept his composure. "oooh? never fought a Wtich before, let's go!" Alfen got into a fighting stance. Rita's face was blank and confused. 

"Wha-what? but you didn't even give me a chance to prepare!" Rita anxiously cried out, panicking as Alfen took a few steps forward. "Alright! Lets do this!" He shot forward, keeping to his namesake even more. Alfen was very fast, but Rita was had already placed her Hex upon the floor. She waited as he began to run, then she placed it. s Alfen neared, Rita motioned her hand with an open palm, pointing it at Alfen. "Witch Hex Art: Fool's Game!" She chanted the name of her spell. Alfen felt a slight tingle, the hex he stepped upon blasted him with a purple aura like beam. Alfen tumbled over himself falling to the ground at Rita's feet. "what? why can't I move? I move my hand nd my foot moves! what did you?!" Alfen demanded to know "It's a special hex, allows me to mess up my target's nerve system, making the brain confused and dazed towards which body part does what" Rita explained how the spell worked with confidence and pride. "sooo yeah....I'm not just some girl, I can protect myself"