~[@Rezod92], [@Restalaan] (YNG & DIT), [@13org] (FYR & ADA), [@Stern Algorithm]~

[quote=Freyr][color=8dc73f]"It is hard to believe that such a small weapon can be so powerful. These... 'Ortusians'... They aren't dangerous, are they?"[/color][/quote]

"[color=royalblue]Of course not! I mean, look at Reed! He's from Ortus! Does he look dangerous?[/color]" Haley was the one who replied, pointing at the distant knight with a wing. Realizing that a warrior like Reed may not be the example, she cleared her throat. "[color=royalblue]Okay, maybe he does. But, but my point is: They're just human, like... every other human.[/color]" She shrugged. "[color=royalblue]The only reason everyone sees them weird is 'cause the Order's at war with them. The only major human kingdom to be doing so.[/color]"

"[color=steelblue]It's a bit more complicated than that...[/color]" Sir Reed had finished talking to the rescued captive who went on his merry way. "[color=steelblue]A long story short: Before the Great Change, Ortus was cut off from the rest of humanity for a long time before Ortus' founder, Argus of Candor, defeated the monster tribes and clans blocking contact between Ortus and the Order. By the time that happened though, our cultures were vastly different from each other which lead to tensions.[/color]" Sir Reed finished. "[color=steelblue]The rest is history. After the Great Change, I guess the Order decided to deal with us Ortusians once and for all.[/color]"

"[color=f26522]Tsk, blasted Ortusian...[/color]" Bart turned around to head inside the guild with everyone else. But the remark earned a surprised look from Haley and a more... physical reaction from Reed.

A mailed hand on the shoulder stopped the guild master, courtesy of a ticked off Reed. "[color=steelblue]Have you a problem with Ortusians, guildmaster Bart?[/color]" He said, a tone of tranquil fury.

Bart shook off the hand and faced the Ortusian. "[color=f26522]So what if I do? What're you gonna do? Hit me? In front of everyone?[/color]" The raised voices and commotion had probably attracted everyone else's attention. It appeared no one would be having dinner anytime soon.

Sir Reed glanced at everyone in the Guild present. "[color=steelblue]...Mayhaps I have chosen the wrong place and wrong company to find my enlightenment.[/color]"

"[color=royalblue]Bart! What in the gods' name do you think you're doing?[/color]" Haley yelled in disbelief but could not stop the standoff.