Senator Robertson of Andris was killed at Port Gast by Royal Guard of Mirith and those involved.
Zexe and Birek called upon people to strike Lancaster. By the spell of Black Magic that Birek learnt from Beleth, adventurers were teleported into inside the walls of Andris.
They found Lancaster holding Serene who had been abducted by Elefin a short time ago. He seized the Curio that had been kept in Andris, and forced Serene to infuse her energy into the Curio in his hand. Then the power of the Curio was unleashed. He vanished with Serene, and the Ice Fortification was created. Lancaster discarded Andris leaving numerous Lizard Men and Mercenaries prowling inside.
Adventurers chased Lancaster. Outcome of Lancaster's fate was death in his own Ice Fortification. Moribund Serene was transferred to Mirith. And, the Curio was not found.
Senators of Andris and former General of Marali had been evacuated to Mirith. This letter told about a slice of their life in Mirith, Zexe's condition getting better, and Darkstar's serious condition. She had been a patient in a coma, and talked in her delirium. To make matters worse, "Darkstar's hands were covered with huge, black spots." This was a proof that Black Magic had already begun to erode her soul.
The force led by Mirith Vanguard stormed Andris, and rescued Birek.
Meanwhile, however, Mirith being lax on security was attacked by Alliance. There were also The Twins and Elefin seen among the aggressors. Duchess Tirana betrayed Mirith, and killed Beleth's daughter Araine. Serene who had been under Mirith's care was taken away by Elefin. After this, Beleth went missing for long periods.
Back in those days, it was known to everyone that two warriors of Mirith had defected to Lancaster. They found Lancaster's favour. Their Golden Fleece, which was given by the Twins, attracted Lancaster very much.
On this day, the two and Vanderbilt, commander of the Mercenary Army, entrenched themselves in a new small keep near the Andris Bridge. They had an infirm woman in captivity. The keep was isolated, and it meant to be a chance that would not come twice to rescue her, the heir of Elara, Serene.
Vanderbilt was slain by the two warriors, and Serene was taken under the royal's care.
Adventurers encountered mass troops of Lizardmen and Mercenaries at Gohoran. They found a note left at a cottage in the village, and the note said; They keep coming. I'm tired of running. A REAL ERENES. Find me.
(Date unknown: at the time, a man called Trephias, an inhabitant of Port Gast, had his Dragon Heart stolen, and it fell into the hand of Andris. Dragon Heart looked like a ruby. Rumours told that it would dispel magical effects. The ruby was retrieved later, and entrusted to Beleth.)
Andris had swerved toward the tyranny of Lancaster. Lancaster took his dictatorial power by ousting other senators. Senator Anderson also had been detained in jail. Massive Mercenary forces were being formed under Lancaster. This truth was told to officials of Mirith by Senator Morgans who had survived Lancaster's attempt on her life. She was taken into protective custody in Mirith.
Lancaster sent his troops to Mirith, and took a wizard captive. Mirith dispatched the force to rescue the captives out. After a long and gory battle, they succeeded to retrieve the wizard and Senator Anderson. Thus began the war.
Nafets writes... "The Death of Zexe, Elefin, Lancaster, B... Everything was somehow linked..."
Father Vei, the negotiator of Mirith, was dispatched to Andris. Mirith offered condition that the trial of Zexe must take place in Mirith, and Andris didn't accept it.
This Lancaster's poster was pinned up on every square in Andris. It publicly expressed suspicion that Mirith was concerned in both murder cases; Senator Winston murder case and Senator Waltham murder case. Also, it announced that Andris began accepting the registration of new recruits.
Adventurers followed Darkstar's advice that an aid by Centaur was needed for Zexe, and headed for Centaurs' Cave. This was when they used Centaur's Minig Axe to find a way in. Adventurers met Centaurs, however, they couldn't receive help for Zexe. They decided to bring Zexe and Anon there. In Marali, however, it was too late and they heard news of Anon's death. While in Mirith, Robertson the herald of Andris came to see the King, and demanded for extradition of Zexe.
Lancaster published a letter from Beleth's daughter Araine. The letter told about Zexe's miry boots, torn insignia on his robe and so on.
Senator Waltham was killed on Blue Moon Festival in Andris. An insignia of Mirith was found near his corpse, and suspicion fell on Zexe. Senator Lancaster was chosen as president of Andris Senate in succession to Senator Waltham.
Andris convened adventurers, and asked to drive out Brigands on the Crescent Isle. On behalf of the Andris Senate, Senator Lancaster appeared before those gathered. He offered the incentive fee for this mission.
