[center][h3]A Girl From The Plains[/h3][/center]

~[@Eisenhorn], [@Sho Minazuki]~

[quote=Jerod Staudinger][color=a0410d]"No, none of that Lord nonsense. I'm a sellsword, remember? Jerod, that is it. No Lord Jerod, no of House Staudinger. Just [i]bloody[/i] Jerod, got it, dear?"[/color][/quote]

"[color=deepskyblue]As you wish, Lord Jerod Staudinger.[/color]" Keerin replied, still with a monotonous voice.

[quote=Sordan][color=598527]"Well then Jerod, Keerin, I am Sordan... Of Tellius, although you know that much already. Truth be told, I am a soldier of the Tellian army, my role is in reconnaissance, but it appears the army has long split, so I seek passage to Tellius and regroup with my comrades For now though in such unclear times, I think I'll learn much of the situation traveling with a small, diverse group... Not to mention it seems your Lord could benefit from more pragmatic minds. That naivete will kill him one day, not to mention... Maybe not make a habit of telling everyone his and your status while travelling. I would treat this as a time of war if I were you"[/color][/quote]

"[color=deepskyblue]Don't worry, Sir Sordan. We will only reveal Lord Jarde's identity only if necessary.[/color]" Keerin assured. "[color=deepskyblue]However, I cannot guarantee that we will be going to Tellius in the near future. But I will bring up your situation to Prince Jarde and we will see what we can do about it.[/color]" The Sage added.

Right after the small talk, Jarde emerged from the ger with the green-haired girl and a new face. [url=http://i.imgur.com/zptVN88.png]The new person was a brown-haired male in the robes of a traveler[/url]. "[color=ivory]Everyone. This is Lyn of the Lorca Tribe and she has agreed to help guide us through Sacae. While I know a thing or two about the region, it would be for the best to have someone who knows it like the palm of her hand.[/color]" He introduced the green-haired girl. If one was looking, they could see Merilia squint her eyes.

"[color=darkgreen]Pleased to meet you everyone.[/color]" The girl named Lyn bowed. "[color=darkgreen]I will also be traveling with you to hone my abilities.[/color]"

"[color=ivory]And this is Mark. He's a traveler who Lyn found unconscious one day.[/color]" Jarde introduced the male next, appearing not to mind the suspicious origin. This time, it was Keerin who was leering.

"[color=limegreen]H-Hello, everybody.[/color]" Mark meekly greeted.

"[color=ivory]Now then, Lyn here said our next destination is Bulgar. Let's not tarry then![/color]"

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[center][h3]Footsteps Of Fate[/h3][/center]

The party reached Bulgar in a day of travel. Being a trade hub between the provinces of Etruria, Ilia and Bern, it was easily the biggest city in Sacaean region. Lyn recommended that the party buy supplies for the long road ahead which Jarde agreed to. Thus, everyone split up to gather the aforementioned supplies.

A moment after the split, [u]Jerod[/u] and [u]Sordan[/u] were approached by [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/fireemblem/images/8/8a/Sain_N_-_Nekobayashi.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161229083922]a rather confident, green-armored Cavalier[/url]. With a smile on his face, he greeted the two swordsmen. "[color=forestgreen]Well hello there, my good gentlemen! I could not help but spy a cadre of beauties among your ranks earlier. Especially the one with the flowing green hair.[/color]" He noted, likely referring to Lyn. "[color=forestgreen]You two truly are blessed by Lady Luck to be traveling with such company, my friends![/color]"

"[color=forestgreen]Although, I also spied someone with a splash of white on his hair. Was that who I think it is?[/color]"

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[center][h3]A Foreign Visitor[/h3][/center]

~[@Zaphander], [@Polaris North] (LNA)~

[u]Luna[/u] and [u]Dancia's[/u] words made the speaker falter. The people, too, were placated as doubt and regret filled them. The Footmen relaxed their weapons as their eyes gazed upon the speaker for his retort of which he had none. While a more proper and prepared man could make a comeback, this one possessed neither and so only responded by fleeing like a dog with his tail between his legs.

Meanwhile, the accosted Ortusians were released who then made a mad bolt out of the scene and out of the town. "[color=mediumpurple]They will not have a favorable opinion of this land if they make it back to Ortus.[/color]" The Myrmidon remarked as she sheathed her blade with the townspeople dispersed and the town guard returned to their posts.

"[color=mediumorchid]Well, let's hope they also include the part where they got saved by us.[/color]" Shade replied. "[color=mediumorchid]You were pretty brave to butt in like that. Who are you?[/color]"

"[color=mediumpurple]I am Yuzu. A Myrmidon from Hoshido.[/color]" The girl named Yuzu bowed as she introduced herself. "[color=mediumpurple]May I know who you are too? And also about why these 'Ortusians' are being persecuted? The loud one and you mentioned something about 'Dragonrage Pass' of which they are blamed on.[/color]"