[center][h2]Luminous Citadel[/h2][/center]

[center]~~~ [@Rune_Alchemist] ~~~[/center]

The Feathered One took you to your destination, the Luminous Citadel. The fortress was huge, containing three great structures built upon the capital's walls to withstand sieges. Despite it being the dead of night, the citadel shone with lights and guards. Ever vigilant, the Luminous Citadel would not be caught with their guard down. To break it, one would need to overcome it by force.

Past the great iron doors of the central structure, the Beastking led you through pragmatically-designed halls and through wide, defensible corridors. The two of you soon reach the end of a seemingly unremarkable corridor save for the double doors upon it. Your escort then opened the doors. "[color=teal]Lord Athos? Miss Thenri is here.[/color]" She said.

"[color=darkslateblue]Ah? Ah, good, good.[/color]" You entered a simple, moderately-sized room. A couple of windows on the side, a warm fireplace burning at the fore with two high-class, velvet chairs facing it and a low, glass table in between the two pieces of furniture. Athos sat on one of the chairs, a grim look on his face but softening upon seeing you arrive. "[color=darkslateblue]I thank you, Miss Parzon.[/color]"

"[color=teal]I am proud to serve, Lord Athos.[/color]" The Feathered One bowed before leaving.

"[color=darkslateblue]Take a seat, Miss Thenri. You have been through a lot.[/color]" Athos beckoned you to sit at the other chair. "[color=darkslateblue]I thank you for coming, even if you were still recovering.[/color]" A deep sigh then left the Court Mage. "[color=darkslateblue]I imagine you have many questions you want to ask. You will not think that I hold the answers to them, but I do. Especially ones about Varjan.[/color]"

"[color=darkslateblue]Tell me, girl. How was Varjan doing? What is he up to?[/color]" Athos asked, tiredly from the tone of his voice.