ShadowedTactician: And after a month or so's worth of work, we finally come to the end of Lyn's story... nearly.
Imppala: At last, I can see myself in fiction!
ShadowedTactician: How many times do I need to tell you, not yet! And you haven't even left me a review!
Imppala: Hey, you were the one who gave me such a lame acknowledgement!
Grim: ...

ShadowAngelUmbreon
ShadowedTactician: See! Some people appreciate the Lyn/Sain reference!
Imppala: Alright, alright! Shut up about it already!

Psycho Sword Lady
ShadowedTactician: Hm? Oh that! Actually, it really wasn't a joke, it was just something I thought of while we were putting our analysis together.
Grim: You have to pity the poor guy. He probably wishes he never grew his hair.
Imppala: And now, on with the chapter!


Chapter 10: The Distant Plains/VS Rhydon

General Eagler has been defeated. Lyn and her band draw ever nearer to Castle Caelin. Within the castle walls, Lyn's bitter enemy, Lundgren, awaits... A man who would kill his own kin for a throne. He is the source of all her troubles. He must be stopped.
As the group passed General Eagler's estate, they came to a river that divided itself into several small streams. A small group of peaks could be seen in the south, blocking the view of any landmarks beyond it.

"Lady Lyndis, you should be able to see Castle Caelin once we pass these mountains," said Kent.

"Grandfather..." Lyn prayed, "I'll be with you soon."

"Everything rests on this next battle," Kent nodded.

"Lundgren will not be receiving the reinforcements he expected," reported Sain. "He'll move against us with everything he has soon."

"Let him come! Let them all come!" Lyn unsheathed her Mani Katti as she turned towards the mountains. "I will not be turned away! I will see my grandfather... I've come too far to let anyone stand in my way."

"So... this is it," said Shadow as he stood besides the plainsgirl. "This is our final test." Nodding, Lyn turned and faced the others. "My friends, for one last time... lend me your strength!"

"Bulba!" shouted Lyn's Bulbasaur. This was followed by enthusiastic cheering from some of the rest.


"From the information Florina and Grim have given me during their scouting, our only way to reach Castle Caelin is to cross the eastern bridge and move southwards, then westwards to the castle," Shadow pointed at various spots on the new map he had drawn. "Our method of attack shall be simple; we will gain as much ground as we can within the shortest possible time. This way the enemy will lose their cool and be easier to defeat."

"Shadow, the clouds..." Lyn looked up to the sky. "It looks like there's a shower headed for us."

"What! Oh, no..." Sain groaned.

"What's with Sain?" Shadow asked Kent.

"Fighters on horses, like me and Sain, can't move as much as we usually can in rain," Kent explained. "It's even worse for Sain since he's riding Ponyta, who's a Fire-type Pokémon. But it's quite strange..." the red cavalier frowned, "it doesn't usually rain at this time of year."

"Don't worry." Lyn smiled, "I've a method of countering that."

"Well, let's head off!" Shadow rolled up his map. "The sooner we do this, the sooner we save Marquess Caelin."

"Yes!" cheered Lyn. "Let's go!"


Upon crossing the nearest bridge, a mage, an archer and a soldier immediately set themselves on Lyn's team. "For Lord Lundgren!" they cried.

"Cacnea, use Pin Missile!" shouted Wil. "Bubblebeam, Poliwhirl!" ordered Dorcas. "Ralts, Confusion!" commanded Lucius.

"ARGH!" The soldier and mage screamed as the needles and bubbles pummeled into their bodies. The archer found himself skewered by his own arrows thanks to Ralts' psychic control. Just then, a rumble echoed through the skies and droplets of water began to descend upon the group. "It's raining!" announced Shadow.

"Whoa!" cried Sain as his Fire Horse Pokémon began to go out of control. "Ponyta, calm down!"

"Bulbasaur..." Lyn pointed to the Seed Pokémon, "Sunny Day!"

"Bulbasaur!" A small beam of light shot out of the bulb on Bulbasaur's back into the sky. Slowly, the storm clouds began to part a little. "That should keep the rain behind for a while," nodded Lyn. "We'd better move on while we still can. Bulbasaur can only keep up its Sunny Day for a short while and will require time to recharge its energy."

"Alright." Signalling to the others, Shadow beckoned everyone else to move on.


As the group reached a nearby village, Shadow spotted a shop and armoury on the opposite bank, but no bridges led to them.

"Lundgren must've destroyed the bridges to cut off our supplies," he muttered. "Florina should be able to fly over and do any necessary shopping, but... ah!" As his eyes scanned the surroundings, he saw an old tree trunk. "That snag... Grim, use Shadow Ball!"

"Kull!" The Ghost-type flung three orbs of dark energy at the snag, causing it to snap in two and fall across the river. "That should function as a makeshift bridge," he smirked. "Alright, everyone, let's cross!"

Meanwhile, Lyn was visiting the nearby village to warn them of the danger.

"Oh... you're Lady Lyndis. You've finally made it here, have you? Such a long way..." chuckled the old woman who was greeting her. "We're all behind you, Lady Lyndis. All of us." Slowly, the old woman moved her fingers apart to reveal a small ring with a red jewel in her wrinkled palm. "Here, take this energy ring. It'll increase your strength a little. Use it in your battle against Lundgren, please."

"I..." Lyn held the small ring between her left thumb and index, not knowing what to say.

"There are lots of that augment your abilities," continued the old woman. "They're hard to come by, and might vanish after using, so think carefully before you use them. Of course, not using them at all would be a terrible waste as well, right? Please, win this battle for us."

"I... I will." Lyn nodded as she slipped the jewel onto her left ring finger. "I promise I won't let you down."


"Okay. We're not too far away from Castle Caelin now, and Lundgren is sure to give us an unfriendly reception, so we need to have a plan." Shadow called to the others to move closer. "After considering the information Wallace gave me about Lundgren, I've decided that it'd be best for Wallace to lead this attack."

"What!" Lyn exclaimed.

"Lyn, Lundgren is a general wielding a silver lance," Shadow said firmly. "Even with your sacred blade and high skill, it's questionable whether you can survive even one blow from that lance."

"But... this is my battle!" Lyn protested. "It's up to me to finish this..."

"You will strike the final blow once Wallace has weakened Lundgren enough." Stepping up, he placed a knowing hand on Lyn's shoulder. "I know how badly you want to avenge your grandfather, Lyn," he said quietly. "But all that you've struggled for will be for naught if you're dead." Lyn looked up at her tactician, then sighed in agreement. Slowly the group trudged through the rain to find a silver-haired general, clad in magenta armour, guarding the gate to Castle Caelin. This was none other than Lord Lundgren himself, who was willing to kill anyone in his struggle for succession. Lyn gripped the handle of her Mani Katti tightly.

"This is my realm, and you've entered without my permission," growled the general as Lyn and her comrades moved closer. "You will not leave this lands alive!" Suddenly, he caught a glimpse of the plainsgirl. "So, you're the girl claiming kinship with my brother!"

"You'll play this farce to the end, won't you, Lundgren?" Lyn asked coldly.

"The royal house of Caelin has no need of a Sacaen mongrel!" retorted Lundgren. "I'll put an end to this foolishness here and now!"

"To further your own black ambitions, you've harmed my grandfather and the very land you ought to serve." Lyn said as she brought out her holy sword, "I have neither pity nor mercy for you... Lundgren! Prepare yourself!"

"Whelp!" Quickly, Lundgren produced a Pokéball from his waist. "Rhydon! Destroy this filthy savage!" Out from the Pokéball emerged a monster about two metres tall, protected with a rock-hard hide that shone in the sunlight. A dangerously sharp drill sat atop its nose. "Rhy..." it growled menacingly.

"Lyn!" cried Shadow. "Stick to our strategy!"

"Don't worry!" Lyn shouted back as she sent out Bulbasaur, "Grass versus Rock should be no problem! Bulbasaur, Razor Leaf!"

"Bulba!" The Grass-type Pokémon immediately launched a barrage of its crescent-shaped leaves at Rhydon. "Hmph!" The huge Pokémon simply stood its ground as the leaves bounced off its tough exterior. "Ah..." Lyn gasped in shock.

"Rhydon! Horn Attack, now!" shouted Lundgren. The Drill Pokémon began to charge as Lundgren brandished his silver lance.

"Block it, Graveler!" Wallace yelled. Immediately, Graveler leapt in front of Rhydon and used its four arms to grab Rhydon by its drill, preventing it from moving further. At the same time, Wallace used Dorcas' hammer to block the hit from Lundgren's lance.

"Heh heh heh... Horn Drill!" The drill on Rhydon's nose began to spin at Lundgren's command, causing Graveler to spin with it as well. Suddenly, Rhydon turned around and slammed Graveler into a tree, pinning it down and effectively knocking it out. Just then, Lundgren spun his lance around in a critical hit fashion and scored a direct hit on Wallace's weapon, breaking the hammer into tiny bits.

"Oh, no!" Shadow put his hand to his face. He didn't expect Lundgren to be this strong! "Everyone! Send out your Pokémon now!" PONG! KONG! Pokéballs were quickly opened, and their contents quickly emptied. "ATTACK!" ordered Shadow. The Pokémon immediately engaged in their best attacks possible.

"Rain Dance!" shouted Lundgren as he raised his hand. As it took the storm of attacks, Rhydon let loose a powerful roar, summoning a group of clouds that began to rain upon the area. "Thunder!" At Lundgren's new command, Rhydon's drill began to spin again at an alarming speed, much faster than it had during Horn Drill. Suddenly, a huge column of electricity burst from Rhydon's drill and shot into the sky, where the rain clouds split it into several bolts of lightning that struck hard upon the Pokémon army.

"Argh!" Shadow and the others yelled as they were thrown back from the force of the electric attack. "That Thunder was made even more deadly as a result of Rain Dance!" The tactician grimaced as he picked himself up. "Lundgren must've been responsible for that freak shower earlier on! He's planned it all from the beginning!"

"Everyone, strike now!" shouted Kent. Swords, bows, axes and lances were promptly brought out, while Erk and Lucius produced their magic tomes. A mass battle cry was heard as all the non-magic users charged forward...

"Fools!" laughed Lundgren as he switched from his silver lance to his javelin and flung it around at the advancing fighters.

"Whoa!" "Eek!" "Agh!" Luckily for everyone else, the javelins were blocked by their weapons and did no damage. Or so they thought...

"WHAT!" Shadow exclaimed as cracking sounds were heard, and everyone's iron weapons began to break into small pieces. "Erk! Lucius! Use your...!" Shadow looked on in further shock as Erk and Lucius helplessly looked back. The tomes in their hands were completely drenched and the writings on them illegible. "Damn!" cursed Shadow. "Rhydon's Rain Dance has caused the physical weapons to weaken and the magic tomes to become damp, rendering them utterly useless!"

"Now, Rhydon..." Lundgren ordered, "Fissure!"

"RHYYYYYY!" The Drill Pokémon roared as it raised its rocky fists, bringing them down onto the ground with a resounding boom. At once, the ground began to break into several cracks that rushed towards Lyn and her friends.

"WAUGH!" Lyn fell back as the cracks split in the the middle before reaching her, missing her by mere centimetres. Everyone else, including Shadow, was not so lucky as they fell down the gaping splits in the earth. "Oh, no!" Lyn gasped.

"Rhydon, finish her!" ordered Lundgren. The huge Ground/Rock-type Pokémon leapt forward, and pinned her down with its arms. "Kyaaaa! Bulbasaur!" Lyn screamed desperately.

"Too late." Rhydon looked behind it to see the Seed Pokémon valiantly attempting a Tackle attack and effortlessly knocked it aside with its tail. "It ends now," Lundgren grinned evilly as Rhydon's drill began to spin once more, and started to move closer and closer to Lyn's neck.

"Urgh..." Lyn struggled with Rhydon's grip, but it was no use. Looking to her left and right, she could see Bulbasaur and the other Pokémon lying defeated around the battlefield, while groans of pain could still be heard from the crevices. "I can't let it end like this!" she thought as she closed her eyes. The sound of the spinning drill got louder...

"You were fools to challenge me," said Lundgren. "And now, you shall pay for your insolence!" Just as Rhydon was only a few centimetres away from goring Lyn by the neck, it suddenly stopped moving.

"What?" Lundgren stood, confused. Rhydon threw back its head and roared in evident agony. Its drill had come to a complete halt.

"What is the meaning of this!" Lundgren thundered. "I was supposed to be victorious!"

"Really? Guess again..." The general looked at the plainsgirl, who had just gotten into a sitting position. "Because the one who's won this battle... is me!"

"Huh!" Lundgren suddenly spotted a group of vines growing around Rhydon's lower body. "...Leech... Leech Seed!"

"I knew right from the start this wouldn't be an easy battle... especially since when the weapon triangle was against me." Lyn said as she slowly stood up, and stood next to her Bulbasaur who had suddenly re-energised itself. "So I came up with a plan to handle any Pokémon you could've set against me! Did you think that was simply a Razor Leaf attack?"

"That... ah!" The general suddenly realised what had happened. "The leaves from Bulbasaur had already been covered with seeds from Leech Seed. As the leaves struck Rhydon, they still managed to leave small slits in its hide and leave the Leech Seeds embedded on its skin!"

"That's right!" Lyn clenched her left hand into a fist, displaying the energy ring she had. "Do you see this ring?" she asked. "It was given to me by the people of Caelin. None of them want you as their leader. Not even those in high places in the Caelin army! Everybody wants you dead!" Lyn snarled at her grand-uncle, "And I'm the only one who can make that happen! I'm the only one who can save my people!" Punching the air with her fist, she shouted, "Father Sky and Mother Earth... grant me strength!"

As Lyn said her prayer, a beam of red light from the energy ring shot into the sky, abruptly stopping the rainfall. Lyn was bathed in the light, which seemed to strengthen her mind and body by a little. The light also covered her Bulbasaur, who was also starting to feel the effects of the energy ring's power, and began to shine in a familiar glow...

"Eh?" Lundgren looked down at the Seed Pokémon. No longer was it the small Bulbasaur it used to be; apparently the bulb on its back had split open, revealing a red-coloured bud on a brown stem surrounded by four leaves. Its body had also grown slightly bigger. This was Ivysaur, the evolved form of Bulbasaur!

"Hya!" Gripping her Mani Katti, Lyn lunged at Lundgren, slashing him three times across the chest. "Ungh!"

"Ivysaur!" yelled Lyn as she fell to one side. "Solarbeam, now!"

"Ivysaur!" Sunlight began to build up in the Grass-type Pokémon's bud, bit by bit, until Ivysaur's bud became blindingly bright. Suddenly, it jumped so that its bud was facing Rhydon and Lundgren, and launched a sunbeam from its back!

"Yeeaaaaaargh!" Lundgren screamed as Rhydon slammed straight into him, with the Solarbeam blasting both of them into a castle wall. BLAM! Overwhelmed by the attack, Rhydon collapsed onto the ground. Lundgren's armour was cracked, both at the front and the back, and he was panting heavily.

"Raaaaaaaaah!" Lyn was not finished with him yet. In a fit of anger, she charged forward, driving her holy sword straight through her grand-uncle's evil heart.

"UNGH!" Lundgren's head shot upwards in pain. "That annoying little girl..." he muttered as he stared into blank space. "Nothing but a savage from Sacae... The Caelin throne... should be mine..." At long last, Lundgren drew his final breath.

"(huff, puff)... I... I did it..." Lyn panted as she withdrew her sword from the general's body. "Ah..."

"Lyn!" Shadow had managed to climb up the crevice in time to see Lyn collapse. The battle had taken a lot out of her. Quickly, he rushed forward and held her in his hands. "Are you all right?"

"Shadow..." Lyn opened her eyes weakly. "I've done it..."

"You've done us all proud, Lyn," smiled her tactician. "Now let's get everyone else out of the ground."


"We've won..." panted Lyn as the group slowly trudged through the gates. Although she and her comrades had finally defeated Lundgren, the battle had been bitter and they had taken a lot of damage. "At last I can see my grandfather."

"Ah..." An important-looking man dressed in a green uniform walked into the hall. "You are Lady Lyndis, are you not?"

"Who are you?" asked Lyn.

"I am Reissmann, the chancellor of the Caelin royal family," the man introduced. "I had received word from Kent and Sain when you first met, but then Lundgren discovered the message and imprisoned me." Bowing, he continued, "It is my great pleasure to welcome you to your true home."

"Thank you," Lyn returned the greeting. "May I see my grandfather now?"

"Yes, of course." Reissmann quickly brought Lyn to the door of Lord Hausen's bedroom. "Do not be shocked by what you see," whispered the chancellor. "Lundgren has been poisoning the marquess' meals for some time. His body has been ravaged, and he's been bedridden for months." Gently, Reissman pushed the door open.

"Who is there?" Hausen called weakly. "I said no visitors. I will see no one."

"Grandfather..." Lyn thought sadly to herself.

"What are you doing?" groaned Hausen as Lyn slowly walked towards him. "Leave me... to die..."

"Um... Pardon me..." Lyn spoke softly. "My name is... I'm Lyndis."

"Eh?" Hausen's face shot up when he heard Lyn mention her name. "Did you say Lyndis? Is that..."

"My father's name was Hassar, chieftain of the Lorca," Lyn continued slowly. "My mother was... Madelyn. I was raised on the plains."

"...Could it be?" murmured Hausen as he sat up. "Come, come here. Let me see your face." Gently he held Lyn's face in his wrinkled hands. "Oh... Yes... There is no doubt..." He smiled his first smile in three months. "You are Madelyn's trueborn child... uhhh... ahhh..."

"Grandfather!" Lyn cried as she quickly wrapped her arms around the marquess' frail body to support him.

"Lundgren told me that my daughter had died. My heir... and you, too. He told me you were dead." Hausen embraced Lyn as tears streaked down his cheeks. "Thank you... thank you for living... Ahhhh... I am blessed..."

"Mother and Father were slain last year by brigands," Lyn mumbled, tears springing forth from her eyes as the painful memories replayed in her mind. "I... I was the only survivor. I lived on, but..."

"Lyndis, please forgive a prideful old man," Hausen apologised. "If I had but accepted your parents' love... there would have been no bandits. We would have lived here together in perfect peace."

"Grandfather. My parents... my tribe..." Lyn sat up as she wiped her tears away. "Our life was one of love and peace. The end was tragic, but... up until the attack, we were truly happy!"

"Truly? Madelyn had a life of happiness?" Hausen stroked his chin. "Knowing that gives me so much joy..." Slowly, the old man closed his eyes. "Thank you, Lyndis. I can die in peace now..."

"No! Grandfather! You mustn't say that!" Lyn said, alarmed.

"There's no avoiding it, Lyndis," croaked Hausen. "I've taken too much poison for far too long. It's too late..."

"Be brave, Grandfather! You will recover! Believe me!" encouraged Lyn. "On the plains, we say that illness fails in the face of a strong heart! I am with you now! You mustn't give up!"

"You're... with... me..." Hausen repeated.

"Yes. We have so much to talk about. Walks to take, music to listen to." Lyn held his wrinkled hands as she painted pictures with her words. "There's so much I want to do with you, so much lost time we can recover!"

"That does sound... nice," smiled the marquess.

"Doesn't it?" Lyn smiled back. "And once you're well, I'll take you to the plains. I'll show you the endless sky, the oceans of grass... I want you to know the lands my mother loved so much!"

"The lands Madelyn loved..." Hausen sat up on his bed resolutely. "You're right. I still have... quite a bit of living to do."

"You can do it, Grandfather!" cheered Lyn.

"Lyndis..." Both grandfather and granddaughter came together in another loving embrace.


"Lady Lyndis! Do you honestly plan on remaining here?" asked Sain hopefully. "Tell me truly!"

"Yes, until my grandfather is well," Lyn answered with a smile. "I can't leave him now. I won't."

"The physician says that Lord Hausen looks like a new man. It's like he was never ill," Kent reported gladly. "And it's all thanks to you, milady."

"He's the only family I have left. I want him to have a long life." Lyn said as she looked at the castle gardens.

"Lady Lyndis!" Florina came running from the castle.

"What is it, Florina?" Lyn turned to see her pegasus knight running at her excitedly.

"I've been taken into service by House Caelin!" cheered Florina. "From here on, Lyn... I mean, Lady Lyndis... we'll be together always!"

"Really? Oh, that pleases me so..." The plainsgirl smiled warmly. "But please don't call me Lady Lyndis, Florina. For you, I'm still just Lyn."

"My pegasus and I fly for your house now. I am your servant..." Florina said seriously. "There are rules to follow."

"Florina!" Lyn chided jokingly.

"I'm happiest when I'm with you. That's more important than how I address you..." The pegasus knight fiddled with her fingers as she looked to the ground in embarrassment. "Please..."

"I suppose I'll just have to get used to it, right?" sighed Lyn. "Very well. I understand."

"Oh, thank you! I do love you, Lyn!" Florina gushed as she leapt forward, catching Lyn in a tight hug. Then, realising what she had done, Florina quickly released her hold and backed off, blushing redder than a Rapidash's flame. "Oops! I mean... Lady Lyndis!"

"Ha ha ha..." Lyn laughed along with the two cavaliers. "Oh, Florina!"

"Lady Lyndis! I've decided to stay, too!" announced Wil as he entered the scene.

"Wil?" Lyn looked at the archer, surprised. "Weren't you planning on returning home?"

"Well, I was, but..." Wil began to speak in his sheepish tone. "I've grown quite fond of Lyndis' Legion, you know... I couldn't possibly leave everyone behind. I'll send word to my family regarding my decision."

"I'm pleased to have you, Wil," smiled Lyn. "Thank you."

"Thank you, milady," bowed Wil.


That evening, outside the gates of Castle Caelin, Lyn, Shadow and their Pokémon sat on a grassy hill, looking back at the plains of Sacae, where the two of them had first met. No one said anything as the sun made its way down the western horizon, but the air was tainted with a hint of melancholy as both the nomad girl and tactician realised it was time for them to part ways.

"Shadow..." Lyn said softly, breaking the silence. "You're leaving, aren't you?"

"Hm?" Shadow turned to face Lyn, suddenly realising for a moment how beautiful the princess of the plains was. "Well... yeah, I guess you could say that." He sighed. "Do you... want me to remain behind?"

"No... I'm not asking you to stay," Lyn laughed goodnaturedly as she lay down on the grass. "It's just... I'll miss you."

"I'll miss you too, Lyn." Shadow leaned back as well.

"When I found you unconscious on the plains..." Lyn continued, reminiscing their first meeting, "I had no idea we would be together for so long. You've helped us so much, and I'm sure you've learned all you can from us. I'm sure you'll do just fine on your own." Suddenly, Lyn grabbed Shadow by his shoulders and turned him around, so that the two of them were facing each other. "I have the utmost faith that you'll be a master tactician, Shadow," she smiled one of her most beautiful smiles. "That's from someone who's seen you at work!"

"Thanks, Lyn." Shadow simply smiled back as he stood up. "Well, I really should be going now. I was planning on reaching the border between Caelin and Laus before nightfall."

"Well then, take care..." Lyn stood up as well to send Shadow off. "I... I hope I see you again, Shadow. I'm sure that I will someday..."

"Me too," Shadow nodded. "Goodbye, Lyn!" he said as he waved. Lyn only smiled and waved back as Shadow disappeared into the distance, before finally returning to the castle to spend some more time with her beloved grandfather.


Kent, Knight of Lycia
For his bravery in fulfilling his command, Kent is named Knight Commander of Caelin. It is a high honour for someone so young, but no one denies his worth.

Sain, Knight of Lycia
Sain has earned the honour of being named subcommander of the Caelin knights. Despite his promotion, he still scoffs at authority and woos the village girls. He is much loved by the citizenry.

Florina, Pegasus Knight of Ilia
Florina has arranged to stay in Caelin. She spends her every waking hour in rigourous training, hoping to become invaluable to Lyn. Her fear of men has lessened, but only slightly.

Wil, Archer of Pherae
With his cheery outlook and happy-go-lucky demeanour, Wil has become quite dear to Marquess Caelin's household. Kent is teaching him manners befitting a sworn man of Caelin.

Dorcas, Fighter of Bern
Once Lyn's true heritage is recognised in Caelin, Dorcas returns to his home in Bern. There, he cares for his wife and makes a good living as a mercenary, fighting the local bandits.

Serra, Cleric of Ostia
Ultimately, Erk succeeds in seeing Serra safely to Ostia. While her behaviour is irritating at best, she is sorely missed. Her ascerbic tongue has become legendary.

Erk, the Wandering Mage
His contract with Serra complete, Erk sets off for Etruria. His time as a mercenary is just part of his training, and he is glad to see it end. He has since returned to his mentor.

Rath, the Sacaen Nomad
In the celebration following Lyn's return to Caelin, Rath slips out unseen. Whether he has returned to Sacae or has continued to work as a mercenary, no one knows.

Matthew, the Enigmatic Thief
Matthew vanishes after the final battle, and his whereabouts remain a mystery.

Nils, the Mysterious Musician
Nils and his sister, Ninian, take their leave of Castle Caelin after a few days. He may well be travelling the land, mastering his musical skills somewhere.

Lucius, the Travelling Monk
Lucius studies in Caelin for a time, but he departs after receiving summons to another land. He has since been seen travelling with a hard-eyed mercenary.

Wallace, the Caelin General
For Wallace, Lyn's struggle only whets his appetite for battle. He sets off in search of a cause worthy of his blade. He lacks any sense of direction, so it may be years before he returns.

Shadow, the Tactician
Shadow leaves Lyn to continue his training. He plans on travelling throughout Lycia. Lyn refuses to say goodbye, believing in her heart that she will see him again.

Lyn, the Swordfighter from Sacae
Lyn now lives with her grandfather as Lady Lyndis on Castle Caelin. Under her loving care, Lord Hausen recovers, and now the two of them go for many walks in the Caelin gardens.
On clear, dry nights, Lyn can be seen high atop a hill near the castle. Perhaps she is remembering the home of her youth, the plains of Sacae...

To be continued...


ShadowedTactician: "Here ends Lyn's story. Would you like to continue playing?" (turns to the others) What do you think, lads? All those who vote we continue please say 'I'!
Imppala: I!
Grim: I!
ShadowedTactician: I! Good enough! Cheers to a couple more months of good inspiration and reviews, and here we goooooo!