http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5XFLS8KytoPrelude -1- Hindsight
"I would rather die than have the help of the likes of you." - The necromancer growled, shooting a hateful glance at the female monks lined up in the dark inn room. Zalla took her time to ponder holding her tongue back, Delia seemed frightened, Catrine took her time to let her mistress speak and Mianiel decided to comment - harshly as always, but the comment was found bouncing off the thick skin of the mage.
"Guards! Elves! Here quickly!"
The ladies left and silence settled over the inn room once again, only the tapping of a walking stick against the boarded floor broke the momentary peace, as a hunched, robed figure made his way towards Mortanis, accompanied by two guards.
"It has been a while, son." - the deep, hoarse voice spoke.
"I am no son to you. What do you want, Cage?" - Keldrin continued his paperwork, setting the countless papers with elegant cursive and a stamp where required.
"Oh you know... paying my respects. You wouldn't happen to still be upset because of our former encounter?" - The ragged figure settled by his side at the narrow bar table, the guards shuddering tensely in their armour, the green smoke breaking free from the hatches betraying the Ghoul Rot they have been infested with.
"Please. I'm above that sort of thing."
"Good... because it is nothing compared to what We have in store for you."
"I look forward to it."
The detonation went off and was heard as far down as the docks, the inn burning down, crumbling unto itself. Mortanis was seen leaving the premises but a moment early with hasty elegance with his baffled wife by his side.
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Prelude -2- Destiny
The running steps of high heels caught her attention as she was practicing her Eighteen Hands of Lo-Han inside the monastery. Her scarlet curls flowing down her back, her bag settled in the corner with a lazy looking cat sleeping on top of it. The disciple bowed, slightly agitated.
"What is it, Evalia?"
"Mortanis was taken by the devils.. just outside the Monastery an hour ago. Delia and Zalla were there! What are your orders?"
"Get me Mia and Cat." - The girl bowed again and disappeared in a puff of shadowmist, hurrying her way to find the order masters. Anni bundled up her belongings, strapping on her exquisite leather boots capped in ornate metal at the knees, heels and toes, setting the kitten loose through a low window.
"So it begins."
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Prelude -3- Darkest Hour
Solinar reports speak of a day of darkness in the lands. Armies were seen in massive movement, the Sylvan and Ghazakiin forces battling against devils outside of the walls. The armies of Hell were seen to march against the defenses of the earthen forces - and thanks to the Domoritan Preserverate and a band of brave heroes, Solinar has been kept safe.
Rumors speak of the necromancer Keldrin Mortanis having met his doom the day before, carried away into the Hells where he belongs. The free people of Solinar rejoice.
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Prelude -4- Departure
"What are you going to do?"
"You know all too well, Shaylan."
"Take this... it is a key that opens doors without keyholes..."
"I want you to know that if I don't return this time... I love you."
"That is why you will return."
The teleportation beacon from the top of the mage tower was seen nationwide. Guards and adventurers hurrying to the site, only to find a solemn ghazakiin girl...