To Valkaheim

Campaign: Entwining Flames

Chapter 8 / 1-1

To Valkaheim

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The Forsaken Way

Summary

When the prince attempts to ally with Crown Prince Leonidas of Valkaheim, the group learns that internal discord has broken out in the city. In order to save a group of Church adherents that have been driven out of the city, the party heads for a place called the Forsaken Way.

Dialogue

— The Halidom —

Now that we're buds with Saint Lotier, we have the supplies to battle anyone! We got the tools, the time, and the talent, so let's march south, launch an assault on Sol Alberia, and get Zethia back! Actually, Ranzal, I have a different plan. We're heading north. I ain't a professional...uh...map guy, but I'm pretty sure that's the opposite direction from where Zethia is. Do you even WANT to rescue your sister?! You're right that we might be able to get Zethia back if we moved out now. However, we still aren't strong enough to save all of the other people who are currently being oppressed by the Empire. This is a fair assessment, but I fail to see how marching north solves the problem. There are cities in the north. Two large cities, to be specific. First is the City of Flame, Valkaheim. It's governed by my elder brother, Crown Prince Leonidas. And the second is the Radiant City, Chanzelia. It's ruled by my sister Chelle. Neither one has taken a stand either for or against the Empire's recent actions. But if they agree to stand and fight with us, they would make a powerful pair of allies. I think securing their help is the best way for us to topple the Empire. Sound like a good pair of folks to have watchin' our backs! Well then, darling? Where to first? I'd like to start with Valkaheim. My brother's army is one of the largest on the continent. If they agree to join us, it may convince others to do the same. Your Majesty, we've just received word of large-scale disturbance in Valkaheim. A major battle has apparently broken out, and a large number of people have been driven from the city. Do you have any more details? An unknown person apparently attacked the Ilia cathedral in the town center. There were...many victims. The survivors have fled to a part of the border region called the Forsaken Way, and are now requesting whatever aid we can provide. I've never heard of the Forsaken Way. It is an ancient area—more of a tunnel than anything. People used to use it as a kind of shortcut. However, it was overrun by a lava flow at some point and abandoned. Elly, get me all the information you can about the Forsaken Way. Everyone else, prepare to move out! Right! And so, we set off north toward Valkaheim, the City of Flame. Who was the mysterious foe that attacked the believers? And what exactly was going on in my brother's city? Our first order of business was to find the Forsaken Way and rescue any survivors. After that, we'll meet my brother, Leonidas. — Valkaheim Outskirts —

By Ilia! What a hellscape... I can only imagine the hardships those survivors must be enduring. We must make haste, Your Highness! Agreed. If we don't find them quickly, there may not be anyone left TO find. Do we have any more information about whoever drove them from the city? Are they still being pursued? Apparently the villain is still driving believers out of the city in great numbers. My brother Leonidas is the strongest of all my siblings; there's never been a problem he couldn't handle. So whoever this mystery foe is, we need to take them very seriously. I find it strange that this person seems to be focusing their attacks on adherents of the Church. Yeah, the Church totally HELPS people! What kind of jerk has beef with that? I don't know, Notte. I wish I did. ...... What is it, Elly? ...It's nothing. Let's just find this person and put a stop to their nefarious scheme! Well said! Hear hear! Love it! Wooooo! Er, and on that note, where are we going? There's an old abandoned church deep within this place. I believe that's where the survivors are holed up. Then why the heck are we standin' around here flappin' our gums? Let's go already! Subtle as always, Ranzal—but accurate. All right, everyone. Let's find the survivors, then go speak with my brother. ...Er, wait. Are we missing someone? Where's Mym? Uh, maybe you should look just a liiiiittle to your left there... AAAAA HA HA HA! YEEEEEESSSS! It's been so long since I've enjoyed a good lava rain! Wooooooo! One moment, my darling! Just let me finish this steamy shower and I'll be RIGHT behind you! Looks like she's gettin' juiced on fire mana, boss. She'll catch up. Let's get moving. Just waaaait, darling! You've got a steaming hot plate of ME coming up! Ack—Mym, you really ARE hot! You're going to set my clothes on fire! Well, she's as carefree as ever. But the matter at hand is serious. Hopefully she keeps it in check and doesn't end up getting burned...