Kelilious The Mariner Monologue

“Back to bed with you, little one.” “Fevilh’s self-proclaimed saviour, the faithless one, turns their back on us!” Mere hours remained until the once formidable Kelious Castle, now a pawn in an elaborate chess game, fell into the hands of the foolhardy baron. At present, against an onslaught they’d not survive, Commander Eusebius Para attempts one last speech to soothe his men. “I know I’ve failed in my duty to protect you, and as we lie battered and beaten, yearning for one last miracle, I’d offer my life for you, the people of Kelious, so that victory-.” As if a veil of cruel irony had set over the lands, the baron loosed an arrow, piercing through Eusebius’s left shoulder; with a shriek, he fell from the battlements, presumably dead. With this, the garrison knew they’d prolonged their imminent fate as much as fate
May the fleeting light of Leonor offer solace to my tormented soul. With grace, Alba, former scribe of Senator Barou, Viscount of Hallenworth “Alba, you poor bastard. I’m sorry.” Before returning to the courtyard, the militiaman noticed marks on the cell’s masonry. “43. years of age”? I promise I won’t leave you to rot here. I’ll come back for you, I swear.” Upon returning to the courtyard, he pondered once again. “Someone must surely be informed of what has happened”. But whom ought he share with, and who is willing to believe his story? Time alone would disclose, and time was his sole possession. Chapter 1: Fight for the Lost. The air was thick with tension as Lirena, Kira, Binks, and Faron fled towards the safety of the forest. Behind them, the village of Ranai burned, the flames casting an eerie glow over the chaos. Beran’s betrayal had shattered their world, turning friends into enemies and allies into threats. As they reached the edge of the village, they came to a sudden halt, their path blocked by a familiar figure: Gunsa. He stood before them, his eyes vacant and distant, a puppet of Beran’s madness.