[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/uurhDHh.jpg[/img][/center]
[hr]
[b][color=white][center][i][sub]"The smallest courage can turn a tide of war."[/sub][/i][/center][/color][/b]
[hr]
When all was said and done, when Black Pentacle had properly prepared and said their farewells, only then would the Café’s exit allow them to pass from this world to another. It would linger its gates for just a while longer in case the second group decided to follow in this new plane. Black Pentacle and the rest would stumble into the middle of a hearty [url=https://i.imgur.com/fdPihjk.jpg]village[/url] that looked to be in the middle of nowhere. A quick look around revealed a town sign conveniently placed in sight that read, [b]“Welcome to Rivenwood”[/b].

In truth, they had entered a world of Shattering and one that looked much more typical of a fantasy game than anything else they’d encounter so far. It was perhaps a blessing they were dressed as they were then. The group’s outfits would work in perfect tandem to the environment around them and blending in wouldn’t be a problem. Indeed, barring them suddenly teleporting in the middle of the village square, none of the occupants paid them too much mind.

After all, magic was no stranger in this land. In fact, the only trouble they would have upon arrival was the concerning sound of thunderous hooves plowing right towards them. [b]“Stop them! Thief!”[/b] Faster than any of them could react, a dark-cloaked figure sprung in between their little group before leaping away further and further among the village. A few seconds later and the sound of hooves became stronger, a platoon of soldiered men in armor riding on horseback surrounding them.

[center][youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2PTYXjpmg0[/youtube][/center]

Each of them carried about long spears that were pointed in conjunction at the group. Each soldier also had a leather-bound book attached to their hips as if they were also weapons. There was general confusion on the soldier’s faces, but their steely resolve soon returned. [b]“Halt where you stand! Are you working with the thief? Where did they go!”[/b] Whether or not it was true to them, Black Pentacle and others had seen the thief literally pass them by. It only made sense now to interrogate the newcomers.

Before more questions could be spilled, a roar split the air around them. Most of the villagers watching now shrieked and huddled back to their homes behind closed doors. But the soldiers remained firm, even parting around Black Pentacle to let someone else come through. [b]“Make way for the commander you fools! She’ll know what to do with these close-lipped foreigners,”[/b] said a soldier. The others followed immediately after as their commanding officer towered forward.
[hr]