The Lands of Ralosia & Ranuulo (Books 1-3)

Battle for Dialtown Chapter 1- Zantii Cometh

(24) The Lands of Ralosia & Ranuulo: The Battle of Dialtown (8k words)

King Zantii's army marches to Dialtown where the people of the Lands of Ralosia prepare to make their final stand. Wielding Ralosia's Gauntlets, Corri is determined to turn the tide of battle. Aero and Jirro hurry across the land in hopes of being able to lend their aid using their newfound strength. But will they be able to defeat the mighty Zantii?

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~Chapter 1- Zantii cometh~

~Age 991 B~

Corri was gifted a set of radiant golden armor, matching the design of the gauntlets she wore. They were modeled after the armor that the Goddess supposedly bore long ago. She donned the armor and immediately regretted it.

It seemed so gaudy. When she tried to raise her arm, the shoulder plates clashed with the rest of her armor. It would've restricted her movement if she didn't force the metal to bend.

When she rapped on the metal of the armor with her hand, she easily dented it. If she had the strength of a normal person, maybe this armor would prove useful. But for her, it would only slow her down. She discarded the armor but kept the Gauntlets. She would need those.

The 14-year-old girl walked the abandoned streets of Dialtown, peering into the many empty wooden homes dotting the city. She passed through an empty plaza that was once a bustling bazaar. At the center stood a statue of the Goddess, with a church nearby.

The cobblestone streets and carpenter made homes of Dialtown were empty. The city had been evacuated. The only ones who remained were those prepared to fight. Warriors from across their world gathered here in defense of their home.

Chief Cmar and the warriors of Nout's tribe sailed in from the Ralosian seas to lend their aid, as did many of the Phantine warriors from Titus Forest.

Rocky Densius warriors migrated from the Platt and Ichino Mountain ranges. Mecarne came from Weld Mountain and the Ichino tundra. The entirety of the Fighting Academy was present as well. Sky riders aloft many sizable birds descended from the Sky Lands above to lend their help. Oshu, Watt, Hathi, Granul, and many other champions from past tournaments traveled to Dialtown.

The wolf-riding hunters from Lupine Lake rode into the city, ready to help in the coming fight, with Borjo leading them. Oopa accompanied them and found Corri, asking where Aero was. She told her she honestly didn't know but was sure he'd be alright. He was too strong for anything bad to happen to him.

Alchemists like Veena and Koka brewed their strongest potions and had them transported to Dialtown. They couldn't fight, but they were still going to help as much as they possibly could.

Warden Celcius traveled from his prison in the north with his guards in tow, as well as many of the criminals that he imprisoned. For the fight that was coming, they would need all the help they could.

Coppah and her raven riders were released from their cells. Even the bandits Cook & Chill were freed to help in the fight. Vos and Diva accompanied the Warden, ready to lend their strength, as well as their knowledge of the enemy.

Dama, Theo, Amethi, and Therma acted as generals for the army that was forming around Dialtown, with the Sky Deity Ool acting as their leader.

The southern end of the city was busy with warriors preparing for battle. Phantines sharpened their tusks. Densius modified their bodies to make themselves sturdy and more deadly. Mecarne who had the ability to release heat, cold, and electricity did their best to teach these abilities to their peers. Those who didn't possess great strength donned armor and equipped whatever weapon they could muster.