Tenebrae's battle tactics differ compared to those of Lucis. Cor wanted to test the mantle of their guests before they set out. So he can be more familiar with it and be able to better synchronize their attacks. Ashe also had some regal bearing about her... Perhaps she is a noble or princess of a neighboring city in the country of Tenebrae related to or close to Lunafreya's home.

Cor asks them about that and Ashe's response..

" That is right I am from the Royal City of Rabanastre located at Pagla , and i wish to free the country from Niflheim's control.
Due to house Solidor taking over the government. Small pockets of resistance formed but their normal weapons can do nothing against the weapons they process. or is of little effect. That is why I want to use the crystal shards scattered across Eos. I believe the Imperials may be after them.
I never forgotten the legend of these shards told by our forebears. That they were shards cut from Eos's crystal , by a lucian king thousands of years ago... "


This king is known as Somnus , a noble king , chosen defender of the sacred Stone and Ring, and founder of the nation known to us now as the Kingdom of Lucis. He then also gos on in an attempt to unite Eos in the light of the crystal. He cut three shards from the crystal hiding one of them in Lucis , one among islands that in the years after his reign became known as Accordo. The last shard taken to Niflheim but his life was cut short in his attempt to stop the darkness.


Basch then steps up to the challenge , with Cor taking their guests to the training hall. Despite Cor getting older he is still one of the most powerful warriors of Lucis. Tenebraean swordplay is different to those of Lucis their soldiers and nobles typically use sabres. The party makes it to the camp outside Costlemark Tower at Duscae where they wait till nightfall. The only time when the door opens..

Daemons had been purged from the surface of Eos but they still appear in places untouched by light mainly deep underground , since they are creatures of darkness. The party then descends into the ruins.

When they reached a open area Daemons sprung up around them. Darkness is drawn to light...
Cor remains close by to Serah as they dealt with the little devils. A small group of goblins. Serah steps up reaches into the armiger and summons her blade. Having been practicing swordplay alongside Ignis she favors daggers and swords with the sword as her primary. Tugging on magic she extends the length of her blade.

When the room is cleared they venture deeper. On the bottom they are met with a puzzle with sliding blocks. Serah then takes lead. The reason why previous efforts to the ruins did not work... Chances are that the forces sent had fallen prey to daemons when they got trapped in the puzzle. With Serah being one of royal blood knew the way as she then presses the blocks in a certain order , leading the group in.

The final block goes down and they drop into a circular area then descends to the center of the ruin. That is when the party herd it a roar coming from the back of the room. Turning around they saw a giant reptilian creature.

" look sharp everyone " came Serah's response.

Cor and Serah then reaches into the armiger calling their weapons. For cor it is a katana , for Serah a sword.


This creature a jabberwock then rears up and charges at the group who jumps out of the way. The party's movement were not perfectly in sync but they can manage through improvising.

Cor then takes an attack aimed at Serah slamming him into a far wall.

" Marshal " came Serah 's call then rushes to him
" you can worry about me after , for now finish this battle "

Serah closes her eyes and drops a potion near him before rejoining the battle. Now they are one man short Serah must end this quickly. Again she tugs on magic and extends the length of her blade , charging at the creature and cuts it down. That creature lets out a roar as it falls , leaving behind a stone that glows with otherworldly light.

Serah approaches the stone and picks it up , wondering if it is the crystal's power making the monsters stronger , before rejoining the group.
" this is beyond what magic can heal " was Cor's response
" I know , to ease the pain for now lets get back to the city " and she breaks the potion over the injury.

The trip back to the crown city was made without incident. Cor was handed over to the medical personnel while Serah and the two from Tenebrae meet up with Noctis.

" We managed to secure the stone of legend , the dawn shard and brought it back. In the process of Cor getting injured in battle. "
" I see that is unfortunate , perhaps old age is catching up to him. Nonetheless good work. "


Ephraim meanwhile meets up with the resistance members... Finding Vaan , Penelo , Balthier and Fran.