Old Memories

Campaign: Destruction and Domination

Chapter 12 / 4-6

Old Memories

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Summary

A North Grastaean nursery rhyme resounds across the Halidom. Having heard Aeleen singing, Verica and other northerners are excited by the tale of the faerie in the lyrics. But that night, Verica has an ominous dream portending a threat approaching from the north.

Dialogue

A few days prior to the clash between the prince's
New Alberian Army and the Dyrenell Army led by
Leonidas and Chelle...
Deep within the quiet, quiet wood Playing hide-and-seek, A lone faerie stood... "I can see you, human!" Huh? That song... Now THIS takes me back. Sing it again, sing it agaaain! Again? But you promised to go home if I sung it for you last time! AGAAAAAAIN! Ooof. Now what? You mustn't trouble Aeleen so, as she's quite busy getting ready. Now run along home. Getting ready for what? ...Oh. You mean more fighting, huh? Yes, but you've no need to worry yourself. Our brave prince will protect this land. We'll just need you to stay with your mom and dad for a bit and hide in a safe place. Okay. But when the fighting's over, I'm gonna come play here again! Stay safe, everybody! Byeeeee! Thanks for the save. I feel like we were verging on tantrum territory. I understand why she didn't want to leave. Your song was simply wonderful. Oh, it wasn't anything special... It's a lullaby from North Grastaea, yes? That's right! Are you from the north as well, Verica? I can't see how you'd know of it otherwise. I'm not, but I heard it there during my travels as a fortune teller. I felt someone talking to my inner child and came running. Was that you, Aeleen? It's quite the enchanting voice you've got. I totally lost myself in your shanty! Ack! I can't believe everyone in the Halidom heard me singing... Reminding me of my hometown is nothing to be ashamed of! Heck, it makes me wonder if I'll ever be able to go back... Of course you will! Just keep your eye on the horizon and it'll all work out. I suppose you're right. Still, it was nice to hear the song. I haven't thought about faeries in so long... Yar, they're more of a northern thing. ...Well, except for Notte. I wonder if she's from the north or something? As I understand it, she is a childhood friend of the prince, so I suspect not. In that case, we oughta invite 'em both up to North Grastaea sometime! I'm sure they would enjoy it.

I... No... What in... AAAAAAH! *pant* *pant* That dream... Danger came for the prince. It came from the north. ...A threat from the north, was it? That is what my dream portended, yes. And as such signs often come true, I felt the need to warn you at once. Oh man, that sounds bad. Is there some big enemy or whatever on the way here? Is Euden gonna be okay? I'm afraid I can't say for certain. In my dream, all I saw was the prince, alone. If I were to attempt to divine it, I would say that you will be made to face yourself. Do you mean a "face my doubts and weaknesses" kind of thing...? Hmm. Well, thank you for letting me know. But rest assured, I will overcome any obstacle that stands in my way. I can do no less for the sake of my allies and the people of New Alberia. And I'LL totes be at your side cheerin' you on like a madwoman! Heh. Thanks, Notte.