Guardians of Enthia -- Chapter VI

The council that had gathered in Enthia two mornings after the death of Hrong was a site to behold. The Pillar of Time's conference chambers were likely the biggest in the Region of Spring, yet their walls could still barely hold the mass amount of people that had gathered inside.

Among many unknown men, there were many familiars. Alongside King Galacath of Enthia was King Heirut of Eyrica, and near King Heirut's side was the now knighted Sir Yui, who was to be given formal praises at this council. On the other side of Galacath, there was the High Society of Enthia who were in attendance: Kalykus, Dorido, Amani, and Vaas. Out in the crowd, there was Captain Warius with his friend Aladicci, and her guard, the Wolf. Not in attendance but nearby was Alistair, who sat at, interestingly enough, the Brothers Farmsworth.

After a long state of unrest the crowd was called to attention by the sounding of the bell, and those who could sat while the rest stood among the outside railings. Galacath, as natural, was the first to speak.

“As I am sure you have all known as of now, my good friend King Heirut was attacked in his own castle.”

“Aye,” the other king said, “I would've been shot with the arrow as well if it were not for the honorable acts of the late Hrong Golddriver and Yui Staav.” At this moment, Yui took his knights vows, the Ribbon of Courage, and then went back to his seat.

“We believe we do know what could be the source of these attacks.” Kalykus began, standing up to address all in attendance. “For a long time now, the Enthian Royal Scholars have noticed a strange increase of activity in the Falls of Anguish, as well as decaying crops and sickly animals near the former roots of the Great Tree.”

Aladicci whispered to her nearby friend, “The Great Tree, doesn't that mean-” She was interrupted by Kalykus' continued speech.

“If what all the signs pointed to what we believe to be true, then this world is in great danger. This attack – it is the first of the signs that we have to take action.”

“Kalykus, we have ignored your calls for assistance, but no longer,” The Enthian Monarch began to speak again, “The armies of the Groundlands, and hopefully the world, will be here to defend our home if it comes to it.”

A conclusion was held, and people began to leave. The Warius party met nearby at a nearby bench to debrief what they've heard.

“If it's true, your visit is going to be a lot shorter than we originally thought.” Warius began, “Your father will call you back to Acadia, and I will likely be drafted to lead the Skyranger out into fighting.”

“I don't believe so; in fact, I may be able to draw my father's attention to this matter. If it is as serious as it seems, which it does seem like it, he'll be a fool to not trust it. My father is not a fool.”

“Still, Akira is not that far away. He'll call you back to your home so you'll be protected.”

“Then I'll hide on the Skyranger among the world's best captain and the Martyr of Blackboar. There's no stopping me.”

“My lady,” the grizzled veteran chimed in, “please, here what I must say: as my number one goal is to make sure of your protection here in the North, I implore you that, if it comes down to it, you follow your father's orders and return to your home.”

Now the daughter of the Desert King seemed to be noticeably agitated. “Ifs, whats, whens and thens – none of it matters now. We'll decide upon it when it happens.” Seeing that the young girl was no longer interested in council, the two men gave up and began the trip back to their headquarters.

At a nearby pub, a newly honored member of the King's Guard sat at the seat next to a man who looked awfully similar to him and began the following conversation.

“So, did getting suspended work out for you like you thought it would?”

“Oh stuff off, you cunt.”

“Good things happen to good people in the end, you should know that.”

“Oh, whatever.”

The two continued their conversation and life in Enthia continued as it always did, the people unknowing of the things that were happening below.


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