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Chapter Two: Light of Day
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Sunrise over Sumera brought the group of travelers to a standstill. They looked at the devastation caused by the terrible inferno days before. Their names were Phil, a 20 year old Dark Adept from a southern town called Kirbia, Rita, a 19 year old Jupiter Adept from Orimali, and Jason, an 18 year old Earth Adept from New Vale. They had been scouted by a man named Garet to assist in bringing down the terror network of Tolbi. Jason just stood silently, looking at the smoldering rubble of Sumera. Rita was crying, as she had never seen this kind of evil in the world before. Phil was attempting to get the other two to move, so they could continue towards Orimali to rendezvous with Garet.
As they traveled, they talked about what was to come next, from the long journey south, to the perils they'd face capturing both of the Tolbis. It was late, and the party decided it was time to set up camp for the night. Rita set up her and Phil's tent, and they both slept for the rest of the night. Jason could hear them laughing and talking. Jason sat on the edge of a large rock looking over the valley below. More laughing, an occasional giggle...Jason shook his head and laughed to himself.
'Those two love each other very much, it seems. Such an unlikely duo, they are...Phil's a master of the Shadow Arts, and Rita's a Wind Master...never saw THAT coming. I guess opposites attract!' He said quietly to himself.
By the time the moon had fully risen, both Phil and Rita were snuggled close in their tent, and Jason was still sitting on the rock, watching the moon. Oddly, he was fast asleep...
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Another small group passed through near daybreak. It was comprised of just two Adepts. Michelle, a 21 year old Light Adept from Nuzei (on Hesperia), and David, a 20 year old Mercury Adept from Imil. They saw the campfire, and both knew that they had located the group of travelers. Both set up their tents, wished each other a short good night's sleep, and tucked in. Hearing this, Jason investigated. Sure enough, it was their new companions. Jason decided to wait for sunrise to alert the other Adepts of their arrival.
When sunrise came, both groups got acquainted and set off. They reached a trader's post called Darawa by noon, and got themselves equipped with the newest equipment they could buy. Setting off again, they hiked over mountains, swam through rivers, and eventually came to the gates of Orimali. Garet was waiting at the main entrance, and allowed the group into the city's government building.
Chapter Two: Light of Day
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Sunrise over Sumera brought the group of travelers to a standstill. They looked at the devastation caused by the terrible inferno days before. Their names were Phil, a 20 year old Dark Adept from a southern town called Kirbia, Rita, a 19 year old Jupiter Adept from Orimali, and Jason, an 18 year old Earth Adept from New Vale. They had been scouted by a man named Garet to assist in bringing down the terror network of Tolbi. Jason just stood silently, looking at the smoldering rubble of Sumera. Rita was crying, as she had never seen this kind of evil in the world before. Phil was attempting to get the other two to move, so they could continue towards Orimali to rendezvous with Garet.
As they traveled, they talked about what was to come next, from the long journey south, to the perils they'd face capturing both of the Tolbis. It was late, and the party decided it was time to set up camp for the night. Rita set up her and Phil's tent, and they both slept for the rest of the night. Jason could hear them laughing and talking. Jason sat on the edge of a large rock looking over the valley below. More laughing, an occasional giggle...Jason shook his head and laughed to himself.
'Those two love each other very much, it seems. Such an unlikely duo, they are...Phil's a master of the Shadow Arts, and Rita's a Wind Master...never saw THAT coming. I guess opposites attract!' He said quietly to himself.
By the time the moon had fully risen, both Phil and Rita were snuggled close in their tent, and Jason was still sitting on the rock, watching the moon. Oddly, he was fast asleep...
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Another small group passed through near daybreak. It was comprised of just two Adepts. Michelle, a 21 year old Light Adept from Nuzei (on Hesperia), and David, a 20 year old Mercury Adept from Imil. They saw the campfire, and both knew that they had located the group of travelers. Both set up their tents, wished each other a short good night's sleep, and tucked in. Hearing this, Jason investigated. Sure enough, it was their new companions. Jason decided to wait for sunrise to alert the other Adepts of their arrival.
When sunrise came, both groups got acquainted and set off. They reached a trader's post called Darawa by noon, and got themselves equipped with the newest equipment they could buy. Setting off again, they hiked over mountains, swam through rivers, and eventually came to the gates of Orimali. Garet was waiting at the main entrance, and allowed the group into the city's government building.
