[h3]BOSS BATTLE![/h3]
[color=ed1c24]ENEMY[/color]!
[list][*][s]Bandit Leader[/s] ([color=ed1c24]Alnard/Trace/Einar/Branna[/color])
[*][s]Bandit [/s]([color=ed1c24][u]Einar[/u]/Trace +5 EXP[/color])
[*][s]Bandit Archer[/s] ([color=ed1c24]Einar +5 EXP[/color])
[*][s]Bandit Archer[/s] ([color=ed1c24]Branna/Thom +5 EXP[/color])
[*][s]Bandit [/s]([color=ed1c24]Branna +5 EXP[/color])[/list]

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Alnard
Branna [@Typical] - 40 EXP earned
Trace [@Haeo] - 35 EXP earned
Thom [@Enalais] - 5 EXP Earned
Einar [@Savo] 40 EXP earned

I'll just give the full amount to everyone who participated in the kill.
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The bandit leader's screams were accompanied by the crackling of the fires around him. If Einar's sword didn't slash out a vital, then the pure brutality of Branna's spear would crush everything it drove through. As the bandit fell to his knees, any other bandits in the area would either be left without a leader and thus be met with a terrible fate, lest they were to evacuate, or those that would witness this scene would find it wise to run, regardless, the deed was done.

"Excellent work, now we must get going, before the Lyonesse army closes in on us".

[h3]BATTLE CONCLUDED![/h3]

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[center][h3]The Fields[/h3][/center]

The Knights of Reynes marshalled before the Lyonesse army, their striking silver and blue armor set to oppose the verdant greens of the Lyonesse forces, darkened by night, with only the moonlight and fires raging in Garleton from the initial strike to light them up. The Brigadier General Everett had gone out to the middle to meet with the general who leads this Lyonesse force. His armor was scratched, yet well-polished, showing years of service and combat, the only things new that he wore, were his cape, and the clothes beneath the armor, seated upon a jet black steed. The Lyonesse general was immediately apparent, he wore a black, sleek armor with green underneath. He seemed to wield no weapon, with only a book strapped to his side. A Dark Knight.

[color=0072bc]"To think, I would be honored by the presence of one of the Four Lions, I had expected the Lion of the West, but I suppose the North will have to do. Alvarez, you would burn a city before giving it's citizens a chance to escape?"[/color], despite Everett's words, he did not show any fury. It was a jest, but more likely, seeing Alvarez, the move made a lot of sense to him. As far as combat experience with Lyonesse went, it was only in skirmishes in battles in the past. However in the case of Alvarez, he knew he would likely be getting his share of cunning tactics tonight.

[color=007236]"It was the surest way to get to the young lord housed within, unfortunately it seems our calculations were a bit off for the volley of magic. With such a meager force behind you sir Everett, I suppose you don't expect to walk away alive this evening"[/color], the voice of this general was confident, articulate. It was unusual as many of Lyonesse were carefree individuals who preferred wide open spaces. Alvarez, the General of the North, while he was in combat the weakest of the four, he had the most political sense. It was quite likely he was not here on orders at all, but to completely lock in Lyonesse's victory over the Empire.

[color=0072bc]"I only do my duty as my duty demands, surely however you do not think you can win with sheer numbers? One soldier of Reynes counts for ten of Lyonesse"[/color], 

[color=007236]"Such confidence, but I suppose we shall learn this in the hours to come. My lord will not be satisfied until the whole of the Lothian legacy is erased, and I had come here following a little bird. I suppose a raven, would be more accurate. Regardless, I plan to make short work of you and your forces, and then, the young prince shall find himself in my clutches before he can make it to Reynes"[/color], he taunted. His smug expression hidden underneath his helmet. His confidence was something he was not at all afraid of showing here.

[color=0072bc]"I wonder how well that plan will go for you. But enough talk, it has been awhile since I tested my lance upon a battlefield. One of the famed Four Lions will be a perfect exercise"[/color], with that, the generals both returned to their armies, and with the sound of war horn the two armors would clash into each other.


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[center][h3]Garleton Castle Courtyard[/h3][/center]

As Alnard arrived to the courtyard, there were already a great deal of people here. Furthermore something was different. The great statue of a dragon in the center had been pushed aside, and there was a route going underground. So this was the passage Gerrian spoke of. People were already filing into it. After awhile, Gerrian emerged.

[color=a36209]"I am sorry milord, but Hadrick ordered we start evacuating sooner, furthermore I was one of the only ones who knew how to navigate these tunnels. It is good you are unhurt"[/color], Gerrian motioned to some soldiers to take his place in ushering people into the passageway.

[color=9e0b0f]"That is all well and good. I am just glad so many people have made it here. But let us be away. General Everett is buying us much needed time, every moment is precious"[/color], he ordered.

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[center][h1]Prologue
End[/h1][/center]

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