The Beloved Traveller

Prolouge

It was starting to become dusk as clouds rolled in from the east as the wind blew gently across the land, the grass swayed while gentle whistles of wind can be heard from the distance softly ringing in the air. At that moment light footsteps could suddenly be heard crushing leaves with each step but after a few seconds later the walking slowed to a complete stop as everything remained silent except for the sound of distant chirps of nearby birds.

"Letev Forest sure is beautiful this time of year," said a man in a light brown cloak covering his entire body. He began walking once again deeper into the forest for another five miles where he finally came to a stop and sat against a tree "This should be a good spot to rest for the night" he said as he lowered his hood revealing his wavy blonde hair and emerald green eyes. As the sun began to set he decided to set up camp and a few traps to protect himself throughout the night would be a wise decision.

The man stared into the fire with a blank face as he was lost in deep thought, then reached inside his pocket revealing a silver locket with a sapphire gem on its center as gold engravings cover the surface he clenched it in his hands "I'm sorry it had to be this way..." he frowned staring back into the fire.

"Til the end, you are forever in my heart," he said putting the locket inside his satchel glancing at the stars "What would they do?" he questioned as sleep fell upon him. During his slumber a vision began to form in his mind, it was bright as clouds surround the area he turned around to notice a figure of a woman but he could not see her completely. "Turn around it is not too late" she spoke, "There is still time to change your fate".

"I'm sorry but this is something that must be done" the man stated, "And what if you do not succeed this goal you're after" she countered.

"We won't know till I try," the man said with a grin. "Very well then heed my warning, they are coming and when the moon centers the sky of this night we shall know your fate" the women spoke clearly as the vision began to fade. He awoke with the thought of the women's words fresh in mind as he stood and packed his supplies and started moving towards the east up the mountains "Just a little farther" he stated.

Clouds of thunder began to form as a few flashes of light shine in the sky as he made his way through the trees and bushes in a hurry with strikes of lightning causing a roar in the sky with the wind picking up speed. When he reached the top of the mountain he panted trying to regain his breath attempting to move forward "I must keep going" he pants stopping for a rest.

"Ah, there you are," a familiar voice said from behind. The adventurer turned around to find a female smirking confidently as her fiery red hair blows in the wind as lightning reflections can be seen on her glasses "Kuma it's about time you showed up, what happened to your pet?" he smiled. "KUMA!!! HOW COULD YOU LEAVE IN ME IN THOSE TRAPS LIKE THAT!!!" a muscular man with a scar on his right eye shouted.

"You dumb dog, you fell for those yourself you should be ashamed I have no idea why master chose you" Kuma stated as she kicked him in the back of the head leaving him unconscious. "Seriously anyone with a brain would know not claim free barbecue in the woods" she sighed. "Kuma calm yourselves you are allies, you must show respect for your peers," an older gentleman with white hair said as he approached. "Yes master Marculos," Kuma said with a bow.

Marculos glanced at the adventurer with
a moment of silence then spoke, "My friend, do know why I am here, correct?" "Friends don't send entire armies after each other" he responded. "It is only us three here tonight, shall we negotiate," Marculos asked. "The answer is still no Marculos," the adventurer said with an angry look.

"It seems I have no choice then, all of this could be avoided if you would just cooperate with me" Marculos waved his hand drawing power from his spell tome to reawaken Qertus, "Thank you, master," he said as he stood. "All of my training would be for nothing if I gave in, now if you want it to come to get!" the adventure quickly drew a symbol for smoke to surround himself in. Once the smoke cleared the adventurer was gone "Go Qertus, make sure you bring it to me" said Marculos. "On it sir!" Qertus started with a smirk as he transforms letting out a howl.