A Squire's Journey

After a long and exhausting journey, William and Eldric finally arrived at the capital. The Grand Tourney spiced up the capital; the street is booming with traders, swordsmiths, and armourers are selling their items like hotcakes, and all inn are packed with tourists to witness the first round of the Tourney, duelling contest.There is still time before the ceremony begins, giving the two to have their well-deserved rest. "A man can't fight with an empty stomach!" Eldric says as he takes William to a tavern so the two can have a hearty meal. The tavern is busy as ever, but now knights, squires, and even their spectators fill their halls. Commoners and royals gather here as they conduct their bets to see which knight will win on the first part of the Tourney, Dueling.Knights brandish their swords and boast how sturdy their armour is, but William stays quiet. He can see that these knights were not cleaning their armour enough as rust formed on the edge of t

For days, William used his Sense as he cautiously navigated his way out of the swamp. He ensures that he leaves no tracks so those assassins will not follow him. William created a makeshift bow during his travels and dedicated his time to training his hunting skills. He made sure he used his time honing his abilities while making his way back to Tarwood. He made it out of the swamp and found himself on the road. William can rest easy, but his Sense tells him otherwise. He hides inside some nearby bushes. William detects three adult figures hiding behind the trees facing the road. William hears the faint iron chiming on their waist as the wind blows past them.  They are armed. William wants to take them head-on are bandits, but he knows he might not win against them due to his weak state. "Not without bait!" William says as he patiently waits for a moment to strike. 

The villagers saw the huge smoke coming from the Dark Forest. They feared the soldiers of the capital are arriving and some rival tribes have come to attack them. They prepared for an attack and all hurried below the mountain.But once they reached the foot of the mountain, they found their Elder hugging her granddaughter tightly and two teenagers beside her. The villagers drop their weapons and begin to celebrate the return of their stolen princess. As for William and John, they are greeted as heroes for saving their stolen princess.They were carried back to the village while the villagers are singing stories about their adventures:The Princess was snatched away by Shadow ScaleOur people wept as our hunters returned to fail.

William wakes up in a dimly lit cave as hundreds of wounded soldiers moan in pain. He sees tribe members of the Hand are now lying beside other wounded of Ingrid's tribe. Noticing the patchwork on him, William figured that William must have passed out due to the blood loss from the Chief's attack. He figures that they won the war but wonders how did they won. The last thing he knew was that he was standing beside his friends then his vision began to darken. William stood up and began to walk around the cave for the exit. As he carefully navigated his way, he was stunned by this old yet beautiful painting that tells a story of a tribe: a tribe who grew powerful and ambitious that they became a mighty nation, the Zonian. A story that William is aware of and is still shocked about it. He clenched his fist in anger. Cruel is the fate that brought him to this world. Whenever he is happiest, the Pentalium always finds a way to turn it for the worst. First, Eldric and now his new home withi

The dark streets of the Kingdom lit up with the most luminous lanterns as the Ball began! The wealthiest and most influential people of the Kingdom have arrived, indulging themselves with the finest wine and the most succulent food. Purple silk and silver linen decorated the place to give the site a regal vibe. Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves, except for William. Ever since he entered the area, all he heard was useless information about the current politics. While gossips bombarded William's ears, his eyes were busy scanning the place. He looked far and wide to anyone that might pique his interest. He arrived at the second floor of the Ball to get a better view. There, he saw three people that stood out amongst the crowd: a rowdy and drunk Duke Lenato, a very upbeat and lively Rolfe, and a woman in a red dress all at Rolfe's side. The allure of this woman is fascinating. Her beauty and grace have encaptured everyone in the room, including William. The moment she entered the