Taste Of Destiny - League of Legends

Chapter 3: The First Encounter

- Some time later after the uprising... -

(Anondric) has brought his warhost of Noxians who rebelled against their empire through the the seas using the ships that they acquired one way or another. Once they are on sight of land, they scuttled the warships and made their way ashore in smaller boats, giving the impression that they have been lost. They have encountered entities that are naturally hostile to them, and lost soldiers because of those. Nonetheless, they continued on with the hope of finding their new home among the magical forests.

They have set up a makeshift camp by a river for the week until they are all rested and ready to go further. It is a perilous deed, but they are once warriors of Noxus. They have seen worse things back home. But as their instincts go, they must always be prepared, ready to jump into battle the moment a threat presents itself. It is how they managed to survive this far.

(Anondric) is leading a small band of six of his marines to scout the area along with other groups in other areas around the camp. What they did not expect to come across is a place of worship of sorts. By their reflexes, they immediately became alert for any kind of ambush from every side.

They cautiously approached the temple, and saw no signs of life aside from the scarce wildlife present. As they approached, the doors of the temple opened, the four spear-armed marines and the two archer marines went into what formation they can facing the doors. From the doors came out a dark-skinned woman with garments that are unmistakably that of a priestess accompanied by magical runes. The woman left the doorway in an elegant and gentle manner followed by some disciples behind, but (Anondric) and his marines know more than be decieved by looks alone.

Priestess?: "What brings you Noxians in these sacred grounds?" The woman asks them with a gentle voice. The disciples behind her started murmuring amongst themselves at the mention of their origins.

The Noxians stood ready and silent as none of them answered. The woman senses the hostility at the men but saw no intent of making the first move. She walked towards (Anondric), in which her disciples protested against. She silenced them, saying that no harm will come to her. In an act of precaution, (Anondric) readied his halberd in case the woman attacked him. The woman reaches a distance just feet away from the Noxian halberdier and gently pushes the wicked weapon aside. (Anondric) pulls it away and backed up a few steps, realigning his weapon towards her.

Priestess?: "Please, do not be alarmed. We do not mean each other harm, no?" The woman asks (Anondric).

(Anondric): "Do not play me, priestess. I know that the Noxian invasion has been going on for a year already. Are you not supposed to be cautious when there are Noxians in your temple grounds?" He asks.

Priestess?: "That is true, but we are untouched by the invasion. We seek peace and harmony with anyone in the world whoever they are or where they came from." She replies, although she noticed that the Noxian is unconvinced by a large margin.

She walked closer to him and placed a hand on the side of the officer's face, causing him to flinch and his marines behind to train their weapons towards the woman. She looks at the Noxian's eyes intently and saw a very cautious and suspicious but strong person and a capable leader. She saw through his memories and gave her an understanding of who he is and his Noxian warband.

She pulls away and smiles at the Noxian.

Priestess?: "I can see you are seeking a new start here in Ionia away from your masters." She says to him.

(Anondric): "That is correct, but..." He confirms but he trails off.

Priestess?: "Please, do not be worried. We are not your enemies. In fact, we will be more than happy to help you settle here." She assures him. "My name is Karma." She introduces herself.