Ethaendra: Rise of the Storm Mage

Chapter 9A

Chapter 9A:
Rise of Turmoil

Wartha Inn
Wartha City
Arlon
Night time

The wounded soldier finally woke up after slightly being restored to health.

"Explain what happened fellow comrade," I asked.

"I have been through a lot," he replied. "Sit down and I shall tell you a tale of chaos. The king locked the palace days ago. My squad attempted to communicate with the council, yet it was hopeless to acquire his assistance, for he was facing anguish. Without a good ruler and nationwide lawfulness, anarchy dispersed throughout the land.

Markets have been raided, along with demolition of buildings. Groups and groups of men and women built up their own communities, fighting back or forming alliances with others, in a helpless ambition to acquire edible materials. Ethaendra is already in war, yet war also incurs within us.

Soldiers have been struggling to restore order, forced to exterminate innocent lives, yet no hope is present. We all had to retreat back to our camps as we began losing men. The military can no longer discipline the people.

I was attacked on my return to Camp Wartha, and this is where it left me. Painful scars and bruises are all over my body."

I must visit the king...

Arvendana Palace
Arvendana City
A few hours later...

Like what the wounded soldier stated, every city is facing devastation brought upon by their own citizens, and there surely was no way inside the palace.

I confront the guards, flustering them that they point their weapons at me.

"State thy business lad," threatened the paladin.

"Permit me to communicate with the king," I requested.

"What makes you special?" asked a guard.

"I am the descendant of the storm mage," I proposed, then sparked my scepter. This awed the guards and had me escorted in.

The Royal Council

The palace is indeed luxurious, much like the Youngwood City Library, only differing in size. I have no time to admire this.

"Pleasured to meet thee, your majesty," I greeted. "I am Arlon, descendant storm mage."

"Sit down and have a talk with us," asked King Harry. "I have gotten news that you defended Wartha from a massive goblin attack."

"Indeed your highness," I replied.

"However," he said. "Our kingdom is facing heavy anarchy, and even our finest military cannot fend off the thousands of citizens going insane for food. This is stressful, and I cannot think on my own. I infer the destined one can make up a decision, considering you are the savior of the land."

The Land of Ethaendra is currently facing massive disturbance, yet these goblins could siege one more time. The outcome of this war reckons on my own, mortal choice, and I must be decisive about this.

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A. All Out War

Convince the king to fight back against the goblins, forcefully devastating their capital to teach them a lesson, disregarding the ongoing riot.

Go to Chapter 10AA

B. Arlon the Deceiver

Use omnipotence to refurbish tranquility and order in Ethaendra, and persuade the goblins with a peace pact.

Go to Chapter 10AB