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

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

Having ignored the green-armored Cavalier, [u]Jerod[/u] and [u]Sordan[/u] continued their business until a panicked Mark arrived. "[color=limegreen]Sordan! Jerod![/color]" He began. "[color=limegreen]It's Lyn and the others! They're under attack outside of town! You need to come quick![/color]"

Following Mark, [u]Sordan[/u] and [u]Jerod[/u] arrived to a tense scene. Prince Jarde, Lyn and the others have their arms ready against a group of armored warriors. Judging from the armor designs, it was clear to those aware that these warriors were from Varjo or at least, originated from Varjo. "[color=ivory]Varjans. What are they doing here?[/color]" Jarde could not help but ask.

"[color=lightblue]You need not lose your lives today. Just hand us the green-haired girl and we will leave well enough alone.[/color]" One of the Varjans demanded. Unlike the others, this Varjan had unique armor on him that had the robes of a mage draped over his plates. With a staff in hand, it was safe to assume that this one was a Varjan Warlock or perhaps even a Master Warlock. The magics of Varjo differed from the rest of Arcadia. Instead of summoning the elements to aid in battle, Varjan magic usually catered to the monsters within man.

With the Varjan magician were five Varjan Warriors. However, unlike those encountered in Dragonrage Pass, [url=https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/warhammerfb/images/f/f8/Champion_of_Chaos.PNG/revision/latest?cb=20151030085338]these ones appeared more elite with armor with ornate designs and larger arms[/url]. They also appeared more disciplined and most likely even more adept in combat. Despite being outnumbered by Jarde's side a bit, it did not look like they were outmatched at all. They stood quietly beside the Warlock and merely stared menacingly at their opponents.

"[color=ivory]Varjan Champions... These guys aren't messing around with taking Lyn. But let's wonder about that later.[/color]" Jarde muttered under his breath. "[color=ivory]I have a feeling they're not going to leave us alone even if we give Lyn. Does anyone have a plan of attack?[/color]"

"[color=lightblue]Do not make this difficult![/color]" The Varjan Warlock demanded. "[color=lightblue]Give us the girl and live! Or resist us like fools and die![/color]"

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

~[@Polaris North], [@Zaphander]

[quote=Luna][color=ed145b]"Unfortunately, everything went downhill for some unknown reason. Now there's a war between the Dwarves and the League. I assume the man was blaming the Ortusians because they were one of the few who would benefit from such a war considering that they're the only ones not present."[/color][/quote]

"[color=mediumpurple]I see. With that kind of premise, I do not blame people from accusing the Ortusians of conspiracy.[/color]" Yuzu replied. "[color=mediumpurple]Who knows? The accusations might be correct in the end.[/color]" The remark earned some worrying looks from Shade and Emma. "[color=mediumpurple]But even if that is true, it is impossible that a common Ortusian would be a part of the plan and thus, there is no reason to accost them.[/color]"

"[color=red]Yeah! That's why we're here to investigate and get to the bottom of this![/color]" Emma responded with a cheerful reply. "[color=red]Also, greetings fellow Hoshidan![/color]"

"[color=mediumpurple]To you as well, kinsman![/color]" Yuzu responded favorably. "[color=mediumpurple]Let me join you in your quest for the truth![/color]"

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[h3]Fates Intertwined[/h3][/center]

The girl group continued their journey to Archanea. Word of the incident in the pass continued to spread although there was still no word of the reaction from either belligerent yet. That only made the current peaceful air even more tense as everyone held their breath as to what would become of Arcadia.

However, all those worries would need to be put aside for now when the group encountered a scene before them. They came upon Anna's group including Jake, Ferrian and an unknown young girl of green hair. They had their backs to a lake of water by a group of Askrian soldiers. "[color=red]Wait! Isn't that Anna and her group?[/color]" Emma pointed out. "[color=red]Why are they being chased by Askrians? I don't get it.[/color]"

"[color=mediumorchid]Looks like we have blanks to fill in here.[/color]" Shade commented. "[color=mediumorchid]We can't just rush in there or else we might trigger something bad. We need to approach this carefully. Does anyone here have any suggestions?[/color]"