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Erigan turned to face his son as they stood outside of the castle gate.  "[color=39b54a]I know this'll be a new experience for you, but I just want make sure you won't do anything dangerous.  Promise me you'll behave in Port Sestas.[/color]"  Eli struggled onto his horse, the difference in height making his task rather difficult.  "[color=Green]Yes, yes....I promise.  I promise not to miss out on the new sights.[/color]"  He fell off the stirrup, landing harshly on the ground.  Erigan smiled, leaning on his cane.  "[color=39b54a]A sign from Nilonne to respect your father.[/color]"  Eli grumbled something as he stood up, dusting off his clothes in the process.  "[color=39b54a]Which reminds me - I have something for you before you head out.[/color]"  He pulled off his amulet and handed it out towards his son.  Eli took it in his own hands gingerly, his eyes shooting up towards his father.  "[color=39b54a]Our family heirloom.  A good luck charm, you could say.  Take special care of it - I'll want to have it again when you retu-![/color]"  His voice was cut off by the sudden rush of Eli hugging him.  He let out a small chuckle and patted Eli's back, before helping him up on the horse, albeit with a groan.  The injury from long ago prevent him from doing too much.

"[color=39b54a]I love you, son.  Be careful out there.[/color]"  Eli gave him a nod from on top of his steed.  "[color=Green]I will.  I love you too, dad.[/color]"  He wrapped the amulet around his neck before bringing his steed to a slow pace.  A small retinue followed after him.  As Eli and the guards made their way through the city, showered with praise from the common folk, Erigan watched on with a worried look.  As his son turned into a small speck, he turned, and hobbled off into the palace, his cane clicking along the way.

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From the gates of the Port came the patrol, stopping by for a small report on the bi-daily business of the surrounding area.  The sergeant made his way into the guard's barracks and the patrol sat quietly, waiting for business to be over.  This was the standard of life in Port Sesta...until a bell rang out.  It caught the ears and hearts of the town's residents, guards, and visitors alike.  This wasn't a church bell or a town crier's bell.  It was the emergency bell, stationed on top of the walls near the waterfront.  With a carrying voice, the guard who had rang it cried out; "[b][i]PIRATES!  PIRATES AND ANARCANS![/i][/b]"  The quiet that overtook the town when the bells rang were swiftly cut out by the cries and yelling of all those within the town.  It wasn't long before cannonballs flew into the buildings and stalls on the harbor.

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As Eli's retinue at the outskirts of the Port, they halted their movements at the sight of smoke rising from the town.  Eli, in the center, could barely see what was happening.  Riding to the front, he noticed the black clouds overshadowing the sky.  "My Lord, it's not safe here.  We should fall back to Fort Rigane."  Eli's heart beat rapidly as the retinue turned back around.  He followed after them quietly.  The thought of his journey being cut so short phased him slightly as he brought his horse to a stop.  "My Lord?"  The captain turned back around to make sure the Prince still followed.  "[color=Green]We.....we can't let those people suffer like this![/color]"  Eli quickly reared his horse back towards the Port and rode off, ignoring the cries from the captain to return to safety.  This was his only chance at some kind of excitement in his life.  Yet, he couldn't help but feel fear gripping his mind.