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12 - The Task
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The supposed-to-be joyful celebration of the Bronithe ended up with fear, grief, and rage.
The crowd was in much confusion and turmoil. The women were in panic and the men were starting to fight amongst themselves. Everybody was shaken and hope had left them weak and vulnerable.
Ellaine looked around her and felt the strong terror provoked by the assault. The peace in Lenriad was completely ruined.
“People, let us all calm down and think of a way to survive this.” Queen Aera raised her voice to be heard around Tranjie.
“If the Dark Child is anything like the Dark One, fighting him would be like digging our own graves!” A fair tall man from the crowd said. “Everybody knows that Murdathes are slaves of the Dark One! They are now serving his heir!”
“I knew it! When the Dark One was defeated and the peace was restored, I knew it wouldn’t last!” The woman beside him wept. “The great Virsathen’s sacrifice was for naught! Let us just hide and pray that t
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