Reviews:

Mana: Oh, that idea sounds interesting, I'll fit that in somewhere when I fully reveal what happened during The Dark War.

Kyreg: I have something special in the works for the Archmage, though they won't be featured in this story, but in the sequel.

Pabs117: Yeah, we're getting to that point in the story where multiply storylines are forming.

Guest: Callum and Aaravos will have a fight, but in the sequel. And yeah, if I was able to use Netflix and watch the show, I'd be able to align Callum's speech to fit his character, but sharing one account with the family makes it difficult.

Earthblood Tussle

Rayla remained silent as she leapt from branch to branch, her eyes locked on the goal ahead of her. Reaching out, she swung out the hook like feature of her blades, swinging around the trunk of a tree as she landed on the ground, her eyes narrowed as she glanced over a small group of Earthblood Elves.

Each of the Elves were clad in armour, armour that resembled the natural environment. It was organic like in texture and design. Brown and Green colours with highlights of gold here and there. There antler like horns reached into the air. "Dragonguard, we've been compromised!" One of them cried, reaching for a blade like weapon.

Rayla was quick to stand ready, her body posed, ready to strike. "In the name of Queen Zubeia, you're all under arrest." She said.

The Earthblood Elves all laughed. "You are but one warrior, but we are many." Someone exclaimed. Rayla assumed it was their commander.

"Appearances can be deceiving." Rayla responded, her eyes sweeping the Elves.

The leader walked forward. "Oh, and where are your friends?" He asked.

"Aspiro Frigis!"

Three of the Elves were frozen in ice, the others were quick to regroup, all of them glancing around the clearing for the Sky Mage. "Where are you Skywing Elf?" Someone demanded.

Rayla smirked and leapt forward, kicking one of the Elves back as she doubled around and clashed with another. Violet eyes met orange as the two eyed each other closely. She smirked and leapt into the air. "Furnus Globus!" Came the male voice. An orb of orange fire flew under Rayla, striking the Earthblood Elf in the chest.

As Rayla landed, she glanced up to see the remaining Earthblood Elves smirk. "So, two Mages and a Moonshadow Elf. We've dealt with worse." The leader said as he stood tall, drawing a brown rune into the air.

"Atramentum Caverna Agger" Someone said.

The Earthblood Elves found themselves frozen in place, unable to move as Hastios walked past them. "In tune with nature you are, lack the hearing the trees possess you do." He said, coming to a stop before Rayla. "Captain Rayla. I am Hastios, the Star Mage." He said.

Rayla nodded as Callum emerged from the trees, holding his staff tightly. "Hastios, Callum." She greeted, turning to face the Earthblood Elves. "A member of the Earthblood Defence force will be here to pick them up shortly." She added.

Callum nodded. "Alright, that's a group of Eletha's followers dealt with, but there's still so many left to deal with." He replied.

Rayla nodded. "Indeed, but I'm sticking around with you until you've learned the Star spells." She said, walking to stand next to him.

Hastios turned to face the Earthblood Elves. "Resistance ends with aggression. Nature rather peace over violence. Follow in its legacy." He said, turning round as another group of Earthblood Elves emerged from the trees.

"Captain Rayla, Archmage Olymsaruis." The captain paused, his eyes falling upon Hastios. "By Rhakbris, a Startouch Elf Mage." He exclaimed.

Hastios nodded. "I will soon vanish to re-join my fellow Elves once my purpose has been completed." He said, releasing the hold he had over the Earthblood Elves as he left with Rayla and Callum.

Callum frowned as he glanced back at Rayla. "So, you tracked me down, just to make sure I was safe from harm." He said, watching as Rayla nodded.

"Queen Zubeia assigned me to watch you until you've learned the spells for the Star Arcanum, from there, she wanted us to head to the Earth Nexus at Surmeda Peaks in the south." Rayla added, watching as Callum nodded in understanding.

Hastios came to a stop. "The air flows unnaturally, the peace is disturbed. The Warlord of Sky plans to grow her army with those of the Oceanborn Elves. But our purpose here must be completed." He paused, turning to face Callum. "The first spell you will learn from me is Aspectus Spiritus."

Callum raised an eyebrow. "What does Aspectus Spiritus do?" He asked.

Hastios silently sat down, his hands resting upon his knees. "Aspectus Spiritus is but a form foresight. For when defeat seems inevitable, one may use such a sight to gain victory." He replied

"So it's a sight spell then." Callum said, watching as Hastios nodded in confirmation.

Rayla stood to the side, leaning against the trunk of a tree as the two exchanged words. Her eyes remained locked upon the small clearing that had stopped in. She had to admit that the clearing was well protected, the trees formed a natural barrier. It was distant from the main road as to not draw attention. And offered plenty of food and water to those who decided to rest here for the night.

Eletha frowned as she glanced back towards Sontar, her eyes fell upon the Earthblood Warlord. "So, this Hastios has sought him to teach him the way of the Stars." She said, her fists rolled tightly as she gritted her teeth.

Sontar nodded. "That is what my scouts reported, Warlord Eletha." He confirmed.

Eletha growled as she turned to face the map. "Well, the least we can do is make sure that our men at the Earth Nexus are aware that they may have the company of the Archmage and the Dragonguard Captain. I want you to see to it that they are unable to find a teacher." She ordered.

Sontar nodded. "Right away Warlord Eletha." He replied with a small bow, leaving the room quickly.

Eletha narrowed her eyes as she glanced at the map of Xadia once more. Her hands reach out, tracing over a few highlights such as cities. "My forces are spread thin for the moment, but when the time comes, I shall strike fast and swiftly. Humanity will never see it coming." She muttered, a small smirk forming upon her lips.

Halfway through the Star Arc, Sontar will start getting some development soon as he becomes the main villain focus for the next arc which has been hinted at already.

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