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.
Birek plotted something to delude Lancaster. It, however, did not turn out good, and he got caught by Lancaster. Lancaster demmanded a hostage trade of Birek for Serene.
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.
Mirith promoted Major Birek McCalla of Marali to the new Royal Guard of Mirith. This news was carried by his own letter.
"It gives me great pleasure to inform everyone that I, formerly the Major of the army of Marali, will become the new temporary Royal Guard of Mirith....."
Agendas: Seizure of Sonya Hauksen in Brigobaen's care, rehosting of Alliance (Trolls), and the location of Book of Stars.
