Chapter 4: Learning of the Kiro Crystals

The pub was a loud kind of place; Talis could hear anything from the latest rumors, to stories of other clans' adventures, to info on missions. It was also the kind of place people went to for a hot meal and a warm place to sleep.

"Welcome back, Marche! So this is the new member, what was his name? Talis?" The man behind the counter said.

"Greetings, friend. Yes, this is the new guy we picked up. He's got a natural talent for battle! You'd have to see it to believe it." Marche praised. "Actually, we were looking for another mission. Do you have anything we might like?"

"Yes, actually I do! Knowing you as the one that destroyed the Crystals and attempted to bring back your world, I'd think you would like this mission. Have you ever heard of the land of Kiro?"

"No, actually I haven't. Is it a newly formed continent or something?"

"No, Marche. Kiro is in another universe that, although much like our own, has some key differences. First off, it is a land of pure evil, and you can get away with any kind of crime. Kiro is also very hard to get to. One would have to go to the top of the Kudik Peaks and find a seam, but not like any other seam. This seam must be tinted red where it warps the air around it. And Kiro has its own set of Crystals. These Crystals, like the ones here in Ivalice, hold Kiro together, and each are guarded by a Totema. Even now, Kiro is planning an invasion on Ivalice. You must go to Kiro and destroy their Crystals, for that world is not wanted, and the Crystals are the only force holding it together."

"Thanks for the info. I'll be right on it." Marche said. "Come on, AVALANCHE! We're going to Kiro!"

Clan AVALANCHE set off towards Kudik Peaks, and thus started their long, tireless journey to Kiro.