The Western Mountains

[Olvelsper]

"Let's at least go warn the tribe below. If we're freaking out, they must be practically declaring this the end of the world."

[Shukuen]

"He's a giant dragon. If anyone's doing any dragging, it'll be him."

Leets nodded to Jan, and the party hurried to where they parked their car. In one piece and zombie free, he hoped.

[Olvelsper]

Jan occasionally glanced back towards the fighting on top of the mountain, an angry expression on his face as he tried to shake off self disgust at his own lack of power when it counted.

[Dracos]

The ground continued to rumble, but growing softer, as if the fight was coming to an end.  For whom, none of them could know as they made their way down to the village.

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[Olvelsper]

Jan looked for the village elder to warn her.

[Dracos]

Heading in, the group was quickly brought before the elder. "What did you find on the mountain, explorers?"

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[Olvelsper]

"A devil, honored elder. It has aspirations to destroy the world, and we aren't nearly powerful enough to fight it off right now. It took two of our finest to keep it at a draw so far."

[Dracos]

"What can we do?  Do you have a plan?" The old woman queried.

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[Olvelsper]

"Run." The negotiator honestly stated as he looked into the elder's eyes. "It'll destroy this village with a hand gesture, most likely."

[Dracos]

SHe frowned.  "Where to though?  While we can survive in the desert for years, a destination is important."

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[Merc]

Given that the only options Felix'd be able to offer the tribespeople would be to room with Arche in her home (which she'd probably dislike), or head to Silmaria (and they'd probably want a place to call their own), Felix chooses to remain silent and mostly keep an eye out for any skeletons showing up from behind, or worse yet, their master.

[Olvelsper]

"There's the ruins of a town weeks away by car. I don't think any of the other places I know would allow you to permanently move in, but there's a kingdom to the east of here named Baron that might take your people in."

[Dracos]

"Across the desert..." She frowned...but the ground rumbled.

"It appears we have not much choice.  Can you guide us?  The city sounds wiser...for we will likely be needing supplies when we reach the other side."

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[Shukuen]

"We can lead the way, no problem. Just carry whatever supplies you can for now."

[Dracos]

And so the exodus began, the village traveling with them across the desert, understanding of the conclusion of the events in the mountains but knowing they must flee for their lives.  The travelers from afar lead the way as the tribal people struggled across the harsh desert lands, their skill at survival serving them well as they made the trip.

End Chapter 2.

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