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Chapter 5: Tested Resolve

Opening

Bandits' Fort

Pericles
...I believe it best to remain here for the foreseeable future.
Your group is strong, but it is a small group nonetheless.
We have no hope to prevail over the theocracy's armies.
We must move to recruit more allies to our cause, and then...
kyra
......
pericles
Dame Kyra? I would have your thoughts on the matter.
kyra
My thoughts are that you go way too fast, Pericles.
When did we agree to join this rebellion of yours?
edward
Two days ago we were just a remote village's militia.
We kept brigands at bay and that was about it.
Now yer askin' us to declare war on our homeland.
Well, Kyra's homeland, at any rate.

If Agari is alive

pericles
What, then? Will you remain holed up here like rats?!
The theocracy has turned your lives upside down!
Bear you truly no resentment towards them for that?!
Moreover, you owe us a debt of gratitude for our aid!

If Agari is dead

pericles
What, then? Will you remain holed up here like rats?!
The theocracy has turned your lives upside down!
Bear you truly no resentment towards them for that?!
Moreover, my daughter gave her life for your freedom!
You would spit on her sacrifice?! You... You despicable...!
edward
Whoa, whoa! Relax there! That wasn't our fault, was it?
kyra
...Give me more time. I need more time, all right?
hestia
Peri, I've got to side with them on this.
The theocracy's not going anywhere.
We could use the break, don't you think?

If Agari is alive

pericles
But...

(closes eyes) Agariste, do you agree as well?

agari
I mean, I'm itching to take the fight to the inquisition, but...
Yeah, we can't exactly force these people to fight for us.
If they want time, we should give them time.
And if they refuse, well... That's just life sometimes.
pericles
......
Pray forgive me. I... got carried away.
kyra
It's all right...
Look, feel free to stay as long as you want.
For now that's the best I can promise. Sorry.
hestia
It's not an outright refusal, Peri...
pericles
It shall do. I appreciate the hospitality, Kyra.

If Agari is dead

pericles
But...
hestia
You know Agari would agree, Peri.
...You need to give yourself a break, too.
pericles
(closes eyes) ......
I-I... I'm sorry. It's just...
I cannot endure this. I need to do right by her somehow...
I failed her, completely and utterly. And now all I can do is...
Finish what we started. For her, and... I...

(He sobs.)

kyra
...Look, feel free to stay as long as you want.
For now that's the best I can promise. Sorry.
hestia
It's not an outright refusal, Peri...
pericles
......
[opens eyes] It shall do. I appreciate the hospitality, Kyra.
kyra
...Say, has anybody seen Apate?
edward
Yeah, she said she wanted to take a short walk.
Headed to the back entrance.
kyra
Hmm.

Outside the fort

kyra
Going somewhere, Apate?
apate
......
My offer has not changed, and I detest repeating myself.
How long do you intend to put off giving me your answer?

(Kyra fidgets.)

kyra
Dammit, why won't you all give me just a bit of time?!
Do you all think it's so easy to just...
Give up the life you've lived all your life?
This isn't what I wanted, Apate. None of this is...
apate
I told you then. I am forcing nothing upon you.
Refuse me, and we shall never meet again.
You can go back to your regular life. Or attempt to do so, at least.
Hopefully, whoever double-crossed us will leave you alone with my departure.
kyra
Again with that? Apate, no one's--
apate
It is no concern of mine. But you must make up your mind before long.
kyra
Urgh... What did I just say a minute ago?
apate
What if you had to give an answer right now?
What is the first thing on your mind, Kyra?
kyra
...I--
???
Ahah!

(Apate startles.)

apate
...?!

(A holy rider approaches from the woods.)

kyra
The crest... A holy knight? Here?!
mopsus
(grinning) Hah hah hah hah! Surprised, are we?
Good hiding spot, I must admit.
We would've had a hard time finding it, if not...
apate
...What?
mopsus
Oop-- Best watch my tongue. Nearly made me slip up there!
Hah hah hah... Soldiers! On the double!
The heretic and her pathetic little cadre are here!
Pulverize them to the last, but leave the hag alive if you can!
That's the way Grand Inquisitor Sandraudiga wants it!
May the Mother's mercy be upon us!

(Mopsus backs away and signals soldiers to approach. The fort is quickly surrounded.)

kyra
Surrounded... But... how...?
How could they find us so fast...?
apate
The time will come for questions and answers.
Now we must defend ourselves!
kyra
All of a sudden you don't feel like pestering me with questions, huh?
...Inside, quick!

(They retreat inside.)

edward
Kyra! It's--
kyra
Yeah, I know. They're back there, too.
edward
What?! I don't believe it!

Okay, okay... Let's calm down.
We have time before they bust down the doors.
Let's mount a defense and hope for the best!

kyra
Where is everybody?
edward
Most folks are at the camp we set up in the inner courtyard.
I reckon you've got the time to swing by and check on 'em.
pericles
Dame Kyra, leave the east wing to us.
With the pirate's assistance, Hestia and I should suffice.
edward
Hey! I ain't no pirate, you high-and-mighty...
kyra
All right. We'll handle the back, then.
Let's go! Before they can form up at the doors!
narrator
Starting this chapter, you can go to the army's camp from the preparations screen.
There, you can speak to allies or overhear their conversations to get to know them better.
This may yield a multitude of rewards, primarily support levels and stat gains.
Hestia, the blacksmith, will also be found there - the preparations store has been unlocked.
She might also have other things in store for you. Make sure to pay visits to her often!
Lastly, you can use the ! icon at camp to change your difficulty settings at any point.
You can return to the preparations at any time by waiting within the areas marked by blue flames.

Camp Events

Hestia

hestia
Ah, there you are.
Not bad. The camp, I mean.
kyra
It's always safer sleeping between four walls.
hestia
No arguments there.
Well, going forward I figure you'll probably find me around here.
I'll see about keeping you folks supplied with basic weaponry at all times.
I know my alchemy, too. Come to me if you need more tomes.
...The only problem is, materials don't grow on trees.
I'll need funding if I'm to make you stuff. Them's the breaks.
kyra
That'll be really helpful. Thanks, Hestia.
hestia
Hey, it's my job.
I've also got my contacts in the marketplace.
If you want to know what's for sale just about anywhere,
I'd be happy to give you a preview.
kyra
Got it.
hestia
Also, before it was my job, blacksmithery was my hobby.
I may work on my own little projects on the side.
I'll let you know if I come up with something special you can use.
kyra
Having you around's going to be quite the boon, huh?
hestia
Wait until I actually do something before you say that.
Now, this is the most important part...
kyra
Yeah?
hestia
(smiles) It gets lonely in the forge. Come around for a chat from time to time!
kyra
Heh. I'll try.

Pheme, Phobos, Hecate, & Soter

If Phobos, Hecate, & Soter are alive

kyra
Hi there, Pheme. How are you--
pheme
Shh! Not so loud!
kyra
What?
pheme
I'm trying to listen.
kyra
What, to them?
pheme
Yes.
kyra
...Why?
pheme
(smiles) So I know what they're talking about, duh!
C'mon, just stand there and don't look guilty.
They haven't noticed us. Here we go...
kyra
U-Uhh...
narrator
You overhear a conversation between your allies...
phobos
W-Well... It's been a quiet couple of days.
You think we actually made it? Will we be okay?
soter
S-Surely you jest, Phobos!
Do you not comprehend the gravity of the situation?
We aided in a heretic's escape! And not just any heretic...
A heretic captured by the Grand Inquisitor herself!
Things may never return to how they were before...
hecate
...Yeah, aptly put for once.
soter
For once? Oh, what does it matter...
phobos
S-Surely you're being too dramatic.
We'll have to lay low for some time, but...
Kyra's got to have a plan. She always has a plan...
hecate
I don't think she thought this through that far.
Our dear leader might have gotten us all--
phobos
No, c'mon! Are you serious?!
soter
...She once lived in the capital, unlike you.
She saw first-hand how the theocracy loathes heresy...
And all those that would dare tolerate it.
hecate
......
How do you feel about it, Soter? Personally.
soter
I was once a holy knight.
Those days may be through, yet nevertheless...
Yes, I shall admit it. I am not comfortable with this.
phobos
...W-We're in this together now, though.
We'll stick together and weather the storm.
Just as we've always done...
soter
Aye. That may be all we can do now.
hecate
...I suppose...

[Phobos and Hecate gain C-rank support with Soter.]

pheme
Oh, no... Problems in paradise, huh...
kyra
Pheme, I really don't think we should've listened to that.
pheme
Oh, please! What's the harm?
kyra
I don't feel comfortable with this. Everyone's entitled to their privacy.
pheme
Well, I think it's important to know what's on your friends' minds.
This way, you can get to know the people around you better.
And if they've any concerns on their minds...
You can be there for them, and help them to solve them!
That's all stuff a good friend does, right?
kyra
...And you want me to do that by spying on people.
pheme
(smiles) Yeah! Although I wouldn't call it “spying,” exactly...
kyra
Oh, goodness... These shenanigans are going to get you in trouble someday.
pheme
Hasn't happened yet! I'm an expert at the “shenanigans,” as you call them.
kyra
R-Right...
pheme
...There's... also another reason.
Maybe this way, we'll find clues about what you and the old lady were talking about...
About how someone with us might have... Well, you remember.

(Kyra starts.)

kyra
Y-You eavesdropped on us?! Pheme--!
pheme
I-I was afraid you were leaving me out of the loop again!
Look, I'm really sorry, but... I just want to help you, Kyra.
When my brother hurt his leg, you were there for me.
You taught me how to hunt so I could provide for us in his stead.
I owe you so much, and I know I'm not the best at combat, so...
Look, look! I'm even keeping notes in my diary!
kyra
“Phobos and Soter went out to scout... Hecate stayed all day in her room...”
“The new knight was polishing his axe... Kyra went behind a tree to--”

(Kyra starts.)

Pheme!

pheme
Hey, anything could be a clue! You never know.
kyra
......
Well, while I... wish you went about it differently...
(smiles) I do appreciate the thought, Pheme.
(frowns) But please, try not to bother people, would you?
pheme
No worries! I'll be so sneaky, nobody will even know I'm watching!
kyra
That's... not what I meant...
(closes eyes) Oh, what's the point...

If any of the above are dead

kyra
Hi there, Pheme. How are you--
pheme
Shh! Not so loud!
kyra
What?
pheme
I'm trying to listen.
kyra
What? To whom?
pheme
Oh, just listen, generally.
No one seems to be in the mood to talk, though...
[eyes droop] That's kind of disappointing.
kyra
...Dare I ask why you're doing this?
pheme
(smiles) So I know what people are talking about, duh!
kyra
Pheme, I really don't think you should eavesdrop on people.
pheme
Oh, please! What's the harm?
kyra
I don't feel comfortable with this. Everyone's entitled to their privacy.
pheme
Well, I think it's important to know what's on your friends' minds.
This way, you can get to know the people around you better.
And if they've any concerns on their minds...
You can be there for them, and help them to solve them!
That's all stuff a good friend does, right?
kyra
...And you want me to do that by spying on people.
pheme
(smiles) Yeah! Although I wouldn't call it “spying,” exactly...
kyra
Oh, goodness... These shenanigans are going to get you in trouble someday.
pheme
Hasn't happened yet! I'm an expert at the “shenanigans,” as you call them.
kyra
R-Right...
pheme
...There's... also another reason.
Maybe this way, we'll find clues about what you and the old lady were talking about...
About how someone with us might have... Well, you remember.

(Kyra starts.)

kyra
Y-You eavesdropped on us?! Pheme--!
pheme
I-I was afraid you were leaving me out of the loop again!
Look, I'm really sorry, but... I just want to help you, Kyra.
When my brother hurt his leg, you were there for me.
You taught me how to hunt so I could provide for us in his stead.
I owe you so much, and I know I'm not the best at combat, so...
Look, look! I'm even keeping notes in my diary!
kyra
“Mr. Edward and the blacksmith went out to scout...”
“The new knight was polishing his axe... Kyra went behind a tree to--”

(Kyra starts.)

Pheme!

pheme
Hey, anything could be a clue! You never know.
kyra
......
Well, while I... wish you went about it differently...
(smiles) I do appreciate the thought, Pheme.
(frowns) But please, try not to bother people, would you?
pheme
No worries! I'll be so sneaky, nobody will even know I'm watching!
kyra
That's... not what I meant...
(closes eyes) Oh, what's the point...

Nikolaos

Nikolaos
Zero accommodations here, huh. Sleep in tents, wake up early.
(smiles) That's fine, I don't mind. Good to know what I'm signing up for.
I can handle a rough going. I just hate surprises.
Keep me up to date, though, and we'll get along great.

Elias

kyra
How're you holding up, Elias?
They didn't hurt you, did they?
elias
No... They just took me to a room and locked me up.
It wasn't so bad, though. There was a bed.
I mostly just slept until Uncle Ed showed up.
kyra
Phew... Good. Good, that's very good...
elias
Hey, sis... We can't go back home now, can we?
kyra
Not yet. But soon, you'll see.
We just have to wait until they forget about us.
elias
Will it truly be that easy...?
kyra
(smiles) ...Well, who knows. Maybe the forest air will do you good!
Hahaha...
elias
Kyra... Thanks for trying to cheer me up.
I'm glad you're still here with me.
kyra
And I'm not going anywhere.

Battle Start

If the Purloiners were freed in Chapter 3 and Begoña is alive:

(Purloiners exit the fort to reinforce Kyra's forces.)
kyra
Huh?! Wait, where'd you...
brigand
Don't ya remember us?
We're the guys ya helped outta jail the other night!
kyra
When did you...
Oh... Begoña let you in, didn't she?
brigand
We made our way back just last night.
These guys are after ya, aren't they?
Let us help!
kyra
Huh... You truly want to help us? After all that happened?
brigand
(smiles) Water under the bridge!
That's how the boss feels, and that's how we feel too!
kyra
...Okay, then. Be careful.
brigand
Oh, and in case we don't make it... Here.
Just a lil' somethin' from us, as thanks for everythin'.
kyra
This better not be stolen goods...
(The brigand shifts awkwardly.)
brigand
C-C'mon, have a little faith, wouldja?

(The brigand gives Kyra a Red Gem.)

narrator
If she's deployed, Begoña can speak to the brigands to send them away.
There is no reward for keeping them alive.

Enemy Turn 1

Cottage

Eupraxia
......
The forest is so crowded today...
How odd. I don't usually get this many visitors...
I hope they aren't here for...

(A blind young man approaches.)

Tiresias
(smiling) Ah, there you are, my good friend!
I wished to thank you one more time before we depart.
Your wise counsel has advanced my research immensely.
Thank you for having us. Our stay has proven most enlightening.
Though I do believe your hospitality has been the best part! Hahaha...
Eupraxia
Hehe... Oh, my dear, it was a pleasure for me as well!
Please, if it is not a bother, remember to write.
I would love to know how your research progresses.
Tiresias
I would have to be one careless cad to forget!
My research and I owe much to you. 'Tis the least I could do!

(A knight approaches.)

wulfric
Tiresias, knights are on the prowl throughout the forest.
I doubt they're here for you, but...
Well, it would be best not to get caught up in whatever this is.
Tiresias
Good point... I'm sorry we cannot stay for another cup of tea.
Eupraxia
Bah. My tea is hardly so special. You can have a cup next town over.
Just make sure you travel safely, all right, my friends?
wulfric
I would give my life before I allow harm to befall Tiresias.
Tiresias
(smiles) Hahahaha... You always say the darnedest things, Wulfric.
Might I have your hand?
wulfric
It is yours. Let me guide you to the exit...
Tiresias
Farewell, Eupraxia. May we meet again!
Eupraxia
Best of luck to you both.

(Wulfric helps Tiresias onto his horse, and the two ride off to the north.)

Enemy Turn 2

mopsus
(grinning) Hah hah hah hah! That's it, soldiers!
We cannot lose! We are the Tartaran holy army!
Attack! Bring them down to the last! Kill them!

(scowls) ...Hey, you! What in the world are you still doing here?

glaucus
Me? Oh, well... You know. I haven't received the order to go yet.
mopsus
Idiot! What did I just say?!
glaucus
Yeah, yeah, I know, but you didn't address me directly, so--
mopsus
And why would I?! You're just one more rank-and-file nobody!
I am your commander, and my word is law! So follow it! Now!
glaucus
Okay, so... What do you want me to do?

(Mopsus sputters.)

mopsus
Charge, you muttonhead!
We're here to cut them down, aren't we? So do that!
Seriously, who assigned such a pea-brain to me?!
glaucus
Sheesh, all right, all right... Don't lose your head, man.
I'm on it. Where's the enemy, again?
(Mopsus quivers with rage.)
mopsus
Pah! Do whatever you want, just get out of my sight!

(Mopsus leaves.)

glaucus
(smirks) ...Whatever I want, eh? By your command.
Now, let's see if I can't find the leader of that pack...

Enemy Turn 9

mopsus
Hmph! Buffoonish fops! You'll lose me my glorious victory!
(smirks) Hah hah... No matter! I'll do this myself!
Out of my way! Let me have at them!

Conversations

Begoña & Purloiners

Begoña
My loyal men... You all returned to fight the good fight...
Sniff... Brings a tear to my eye, it really does...
brigand
Raise yer head, boss. We owe ya this'n more.
You've been good to us. Better than anyone!

But what are you still doing here, you reckless fools?!
You've done enough. Get out, now!

brigand
All right... If you say so, boss. Good luck wrappin' things up!

Glaucus & Kyra

Glaucus
(smiling) Hi.
kyra
...Hey?
So, uh... Are we going to fight, or...?
Glaucus
Not unless you really want to. I know I don't.
kyra
...Who the heck are you people?
This can't be the best the inquisition has to offer...
Glaucus
Oh, believe me, we aren't.
I don't know who you are or why you're being hunted, but...
They threw the army's most reviled detachment at you.
kyra
You don't seem bothered by that reputation at all.
Glaucus
Well, I'm not here out of love for the Mother or Tartaros.
I'm a bit too fond of gambling for my own good, you see.
I had a pretty bad streak. Ran out of cash to appease the beasts.
They were going to give me a choice of which limb to part with to pay up.
What better way to disappear than joining the eminent holy army?
kyra
I think I know what you're getting at.
You don't have any loyalty to the inquisition, so...
You'd be willing to cast your lot with us instead.
Glaucus
(smiles) Got it in one. You're sharp.
I reckon the way things are going for you,
you'll want to disappear too pretty soon.
I'll help you if you'll let me leave with you. Deal?

Glaucus

Combat w/ Any Unit

Glaucus
Hey, now... Let's talk about this...

Mopsus

Combat

Mopsus
Hah hah hah hah! Intent on fighting me, eh?
Bring it on! For each head I bring back,
the Grand Inquisitor will grant me one more title!

Combat w/ Kyra

mopsus
(smirking) Hah hah hah hah! I propose to you a deal, huntress!
Bend the knee to me and you may be spared!
kyra
Who the hell put you in charge of this operation?
You're more pitiful than the brigands we used to fight...
Doesn't the inquisition have anyone better?
mopsus
Grrrrr! You'll eat those words for supper!
And I shall be the one to feed them to you!
kyra
She has us in the palm of her hand, and she sends you...
What is that woman thinking?

Combat w/ Apate

mopsus
(grinning) Hah hah hah hah! The heretic!
Well-deserved glory, here I come!
apate
Well, this is certainly a surprise.
This Grand Inquisitor is the kind to underestimate her foe...
mopsus
Hey! What's that supposed to mean?!
Grrrr-- Enough stalling! Pray to your false gods!

Combat w/ Soter

mopsus
(grinning) Hah hah hah! Traitor to the inquisition!
You will pay for your sins, by my hand!
soter
Wait... Are you not... Mopsus?!
With all your charges of misconduct,
it shocks me that you remain in service!
mopsus
(smirking) Heh... And not just in service, my friend.
I enjoy the trust of the Grand Inquisitor herself!
'Tis a glorious honor, and it is all mine!
You, who were foolish enough to betray us...
You will burn in Hell for all eternity!
soter
...Hmph... Back, craven fool!

Combat w/ Agari

mopsus
(grinning) Hah hah hah! Traitor to the inquisition!
You will pay for your sins, by my hand!
agari
Are you truly satisfied with the state of Tartaros?
Look at what you're doing! Look at yourself!
Is this what you would call justice?
mopsus
(smirking) Trying to distract me with honeyed words?
Hah hah hah! It will not work!
My devotion and loyalty are absolute!
And soon I shall rise to great new heights!
agari
......
I had to try. Here we go, then...

Combat w/ Glaucus

mopsus
You...! What treachery is this?!
I order you to fall in line, soldier! Now!
glaucus
Meh. It was nice while it lasted, I guess, but...
I just don't think I'm suited for the soldiery.
Think I'll be on my way now. Thanks and bye!
mopsus
Traitor! The only way you will leave these woods...
is if you ride through me! En garde, you fool!
glaucus
I mean, I didn't exactly want to do this, but...
I suppose if we must.

Death

mopsus
Gwaah! W-What?! No... It can't be...
The Grand Inquisitor said... she was counting... on me...

Locations

Eupraxia's House

eupraxia
Oh, hello... I hope you're not here to cause trouble.
Be warned, age and frailty does not a harmless maiden make.
visitor
...You should hide.
We are under attack by the inquisition.
eupraxia
Are you? That's curious.
Usually when the inquisition wants someone gone...
Well, they simply disappear. Yet here you are.
A force capable of staving off the inquisition itself...
Hmmm...
visitor
...?
eupraxia
If it is not an imposition, might I accompany you for a time?
Long ago, I resolved never to show my face before humanity again.
To that end, I retreated to the shadows of this ancient forest.
...But of late, my resolve has been challenged. It wanes by the day.
And if you can - and will - oppose the inquisition... Perhaps it is time.
I only beg that you put my knowledge to use. I wish not to be a burden.

Ending

Pericles
Kyra! How fares the battle on your front?
kyra
They've all been dealt with. What about your side?
edward
(smirks) They didn't even make it past the front gates.
kyra
......
edward
You don't seem so pleased... What's wrong, Kyra?
kyra
That was rather... Well, pathetic.
The enemy commander didn't know up from down.
The troops were barely a step above the mercenaries at the prison.
Pericles
They may have been afraid that we would leave this place soon.
So they rushed to mount a fast assault, cutting corners for it.
kyra
But the Grand Inquisitor herself was barely an hour's march away.
She seemed so interested before. Why weren't her elite troops here?
edward
Any ideas, hotshot knight?
Pericles
The Grand Inquisitor was always an... eccentric person.
She is not feared for her combat prowess alone.
Perhaps she merely wished to toy with her prey, as it were.
kyra
...A test. That's what this is.
She sent her weakest against us to test us.
She sacrificed all these people for something so frivolous...
edward
We passed with flying colors, then, but that means this is only the beginning...
kyra
...What if...

Inside the fort

kyra
Apate...
apate
We were interrupted before, but I would have you answer now.
kyra
You said that the Grand Inquisitor knew to take your fancy door-opening stick.
Now it has taken the inquisition all of two days to find us here, deep in the forest.
And, come to think of it, they sure caught wind of your arrival in Percote fast.
apate
It all paints a clear picture. But will you continue to avert your gaze?
kyra
...More than anything, this battle...
They wouldn't be toying with us if they weren't sure they had us trapped.
But right now, the coast is clear. We can just leave, disappear...
It can only mean one thing.
apate
They count on someone among our group to keep them informed of our movements.
kyra
Is this truly how the venerable church of Tartaros works, Apate?
Deception, subterfuge, cruelty... Sacrificing lives for nothing...
apate
...It is. It always has, and it always will be if things are left as they stand.
They will torture you, torment you, and in the end... You will be gone.
kyra
......
Very well. If even they won't give me time to breathe...
I will do it, Apate.
apate
Please, let me hear you say it.
kyra
I will bring the hierophant down.
...However, I'm not going to rush us headlong to our deaths.
The reality is, we're outmatched right now. Deeply so.
apate
And your suggestion is...?
kyra
We will leave Tartaros.
In Glamorgan, we'll have the time and freedom to build up our strength.
And when the time comes, we'll come back and drag them off their seats of power!
apate
That would also give us time to figure out who their spy is.
Information is useless when the only way to utilize it is to start a war.
kyra
I have already talked it out with Redbeard and Pericles.
Well, I didn't tell them exactly what the end goal is yet, but...
Pericles would probably agree, and Redbeard's Redbeard.
Anyway, we will be ready to go in a short while.
You should get ready, too.
It's going to be a quick march to the frontier.
apate
(smiles) Good... I am glad you finally understand.
This is the only way, Kyra. And, lest you forget...
In doing this, you will save Elias's life.
kyra
I will hold you to your promise, Apate. Don't you forget it.
(Kyra leaves.)
apate
...Hmm. I wonder if you'll truly be the one...
I suppose only time will tell.

Character Descriptions

Eupraxia
An elderly scholar studying the nature of magic. Surprisingly warm for a recluse.

Glaucus
A man with a passion for gambling, who enrolled in the holy army to escape from the consequences of his actions.

Mopsus
The lowest-ranking commander in the holy knights. Eager for a chance to improve his standing.

Inquisition
Knights of Tartaros, standing tall against heresy and insurrection.