Scylla smiled contently as she lifted Eilis up, glad this all went smoothly. Her sister however seemed to sense something, as her posture changed and her voice hissed softly attempting to capture her sister's attention. Eilis could feel it too, before she saw Arn's intent. Worry though overflooded her as she realized that Arn was crossing dangerous boundaries. Tobi was quick to oblige and Scylla was too late to shut her eyes as Vilca screamed in horror at the blinding light. Scylla's shadows instantly disappeared, smoked by the brilliance of the light and burning her hands and hair, whilst Vilca's veil cinged up, revealing something that could be best described as living death. She threw her hands and arms protectively over it as she tried to obscure herself from vision again, screaming in agony. Eilis instantly was dropped back in the saddle and didn't need Arn's encouragement to grab the reins of Umbra and ordering the Wyrm to bolt it out of there. Tyrhallan realized what happened just in time and put himself in front of Alexa, so his form would offer her some coverage as he turned himself away, barely believing the brightness off the Light the young mage created. Mages and their gifts...they didn't cease to appal and amaze him. As soon as the flare lessened he yelled at the younger Knight. [color=ed1c24]"Go! We need to go Bightwind!"[/color] He ordered as he waited for her to steer after Eilis and Tobi, before making up the rear himself. It was then that he heard Vilca's voice, it had stopped screaming, frankly it sounded far too calm for this situation as her long thin arm stretched out pointing a single finger at him. [color=a187be]"An eye for an eye!" [/color] Before he was even sure what was happening a bolt errupted from her finger and blasted him with an omnious dark purple light. It happened so quickly and took him by surprise that the pain at first didn't register, nor the blood and loss of sight. He grabbed one of his smoke grenades and tossed it at her, hitting her squarely in the face before it started to choke them in smoke. Too concerned with getting away Tyrhallan fled and sped after the others leaving the sisters coughing and screaming in anger and frustration. They fled westward, towards the Rift. The Rift was the great chasm between the continents and the Sea of Sky. If Ith had still had its seas, this would be where they would have filled that void. The Islands grouped at the edge of Belisio were the final bits of land before one had to cross and endless gap before reaching the other continent somewhere on the otherside of the horizon. The Rift had kept the peace because few dared to cross it and of those few that dared even fewer people knew how to do so without losing themselves to the Great Sky Sea and plummet to death into the Deep Sky. It was just before leaving the final Island that Eilis guided the Wyrm down to the ground to rest up and have a look at Arn. The way he had slumped against her as they had fled didn't bode well and Eilis was determined to give her Master Mage enough of her own energy that she would be able to have him smile at her again. But she also knew that crossing the Rift unprepared messed with your mind. It was why smugglers made a fortune and why she had chosen to travel that route in the first place. They needed a rest and a clear plan on what they were going to do now and settle a few things between them. Not to mention the fact that their newest 'companions' after all might have a problem with all of this. As Eilis was busy giving some of her energy to Arn so the Master Mage would be able to talk and be concious to help explain things, the others touched down. Eilis sighed relieved as she watched them come down one by one seemingly unhurt, only to gasp horrified at Tyrhallan as he descended and leapt from his saddle. [color=f6989d]"Tyrhallan!"[/color] The left side of his face was covered in blood as his silvery hair helped to obscure the destroyed eye. [color=ed1c24]"It seems I didn't escape unscathed[/color]." It simply was no longer there an empty socket was all that remained and had been colouring the Knight Captain's face as red as the armour he wore. As Eilis moved to him her hand reached out in worry, before she realised she nor any other could heal this up. [color=f6989d]"I...I can't restore your eye...but I'll stop the bleeding."[/color] She offered her eyes wide with worry and concern. Tyrhallan smiled wistfully. [color=ed1c24]"Well I'll be following into my Uncle's footsteps after all, only was his a limp and my deficiency will be reduced sight."[/color] He jested attempting to keep the mood light, but failing at the brave attempt. They all had lost their home to invaders, had friends die and wonder why Fate had allowed them to live. Tyrhallan's single eye focussed on Eilis. [color=ed1c24]"We need to figure out why you are so damned important to them. We were told more than once the answers lie in Rhevendahl and I for one wish for all of this to hold some sort higher meaning and purpose. So you know where I stand. I believe that if we can free you from your binds we will be able to get our country back."[/color] The Knight Captain spoke seriously. Eilis nodded as she worked her healing spells. [color=f6989d]"I wish though you all wouldn't have to get hurt because of me...Scylla and her sister will return, we might have escaped for now, but I doubt they'll try to sniff out our trail again before too long."[/color] She turned to Tobi and Alexa. [color=f6989d]"You only joined us because of a fortunate run in...whilst I would feel more comfortable with two extra people I cannot ask you both to risk your lives for something that might get you killed."[/color] Tyrhallan stopped her however. [color=ed1c24]"They both have fought and were willing to die for Belisio, they're no strangers to the dangerous waltz of death all warriors dance. Allow them to make their own minds up. They deserve that honour at the least."[/color] Tyrhallan said nodding to Tobi and Alexa. [color=ed1c24]"Our road will be a dangerous one, we don't even know if it will lead to anything specifically, but it will be dangerous. We'd welcome you with open arms, but the decision has to be yours. Also know there is no shame in turning back and attempting to look for your family. Nevertheless we cannot linger and await for you to return, we must keep to our own road. So young ones what will it be?" [/color]