In a universe where rebirth is as unavoidable as death, to be ripped away from the circle of life and forced to live in limbo is a fate that no soul would wish ever to befall itself. Yet, that is the story of Raxyas. His is one of the many souls con...
Raxyas and Bazren arrive back at the fortress. Strangely, there was nobody guarding the gate... Something seemed off.
Raxyas: This doesn't seem right. It's not like them to leave the fortress unguarded...
Bazren: Perhaps there's something wrong.
Raxyas: Only one way to find out! Let's go in.
They enter the fortress, making their way to the throne room. Inside, some of the members were shuffling around frantically. They were organized in small groups and seemed to be on their way out of the fortress. As soon as they notice Raxyas' presence, they all stop to look at him, surprised by his new size.
Ilka: Ah, Raxyas and Bazren! I see you must have had a fun time in Slynvha. Also, curiously, one of your soul shards went missing... I wonder if you know where it may have ended up...? I'm really eager to hear all about it. But first, there's something we must deal with. I will speak to you soon. As for the rest of you, carry on with your assignments.
At Ilka's behest, the other undead returned to what they were doing. One of the members, who was on their way out of the fortress, brushed shoulders with Raxyas on the way out.
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Grey Slits: Just in time, we're going to need all the muscle we can muster for this. Don't take long, you two.
He didn't stop walking. It was clear there was some place they had to be. Sitting in one of the tallest thrones was Ilka, giving out commands to another group of members. Tentoria was standing next to him. After he was done, he signaled for Raxyas and Bazren to approach.
Ilka: You're back just in time. Congratulations on acquiring new power Raxyas, you will be able to put it to the test. You see, the fortress is... Under attack.
Raxyas and Bazren were caught off guard.
Raxyas: Under attack? By whom?
Ilka: ... Beasts. Not just your ordinary ones, however. It seems these ones have a sentient leader. We sent Tentoria to scout them at first, and it would seem that even she has never seen them around No Man's Shore before. However, they currently outmatch us in numbers. Our only hope is that they do not do so in strength.
Tentoria: It was difficult to ascertain their power... But their leader seemed strange, somehow... I have a really bad feeling about this. We need to stop them.
Ilka: I have dispatched whatever members I could, given that a good number of them are currently in missions outside the fortress. You three are the last ones to go. Tentoria already knows where the beasts are located, so you are to follow her and join up with the remaining warriors. Do your best to eradicate them, but don't extinguish yourselves in the process... We're running short of spare vessels. Now, go at once. You may report any details from Slynvha after we're done with this... Predicament.
Tentoria: Yes, sir. Come with me, you two.
They leave the throne room. Once far away enough that Ilka could not hear them, Tentoria speaks as they make their way outside the fortress.
