A chill wind blows...

It makes what's left of my right arm ache. Phantom
pain. It is a bad omen, I fear.

Ah, high commander. You are back.

(Keaghan walks into the room, clearly preoccupied).

How was your mission?

(Keaghan ignores Gwynn and turns to you.)
<Arisha>, I need you to go to Colhen

Meet with the captain of the Crimson Blades and ask

him for an update on the...situation.

(Gwynn frowm.)
What's going on, high commander?

Something that I dread. <Arisha>, go to Colhen. Find
answers for us.

<Arisha>! What brings you all the way to Colhen?

(You tell him that Keaghan sent you to get an update on the "situation.")

....

....

....

(You raise your eyebrows and ask Aodhan what's going on.)

(Aodhan sighs.)
I guess there's no point of hiding it...

But, captain...

<Arisha> has a right to know, Ceara. And better to hear it from us than from someone else...

....

But waht about you? It must be painful for you to
talk about this...

I can handle it, Ceara. But thank you for your concern.
(Aodhan smiles at Ceara, but the smile looks forced.)

<Arisha>, you remember Ingkells, yes?

[The player selects "Yes."]

You remember Hilder Forest, too right? We took
care of those trolls there while back.

Well, beyond Hilder Forest lies Ortel Castle, the
military

stronghold that safegaurds our western borders.

Ortel Castle isn't anywhere as large as Rocheste,
but its
barracks can station over a thousand soldiers.

Its protected by dual walls, and it has enough
supplies
to be self-sufficent for months.

The lord of that castle is none otehr than Ingkells...
(Aodhan rubes his forehead.)
Rumor has it that Ingkells has started a rebellion.

I don't believe it, of course. It CANNOT be true.
But that is the news Keaghan wanted from us, I think.

That's why he sent you to Colhen, <Arisha>, difficult to times are upon us, I fear.
(Aodhan scans the mercenaries in the room and turns back to you)

Wahtever happens, <Arisha>. Remember that the Blades are here for you.

Yea. Always.

Heh, waht would you do without us?

Beh, the rookie always needs our help.

<Arisha>, I think you should head back to Rocheste.
Watch yourself though.

I have a hunch you won't like what's waiting for you.

Where have you been?! Can you even comprehand
how much trouble you are in?!

[The player selects "?"]

Clearly, you cannot. Then allow me to explain it to
you.

....

Charges of treason have been brought against you.
Treason!
And yet you have the nerves the walk around with your
head held high. Despicable.

The captain sent <Arisha> on a MISSION. And you can't call someone a traitor because of a mere rumor!

Are you calling me a liar Gwynn?

I'm just saying you should check you FACTS
before you
point fingures. Give <Arisha> a chance!

(Riodran sneers.)
I see what's going on.

Back when Ingkells went to Colhen, weren't YOU there
as well? What, did you become friends or something?
Perhaps you are a traitor as well.

Riordan. Do not jump to conclusions.

....

<Arisha> is a friend of mine.

I take is as a personal offense that you accuse
<Arisha>, long with <Arisha>'s aide, without proof.

(Riordan looks flustered)
I--I apologize, sir.

But you are right on one count, Riordan. <Arisha> is
in difficult spot right now.

(Keaghan turns to you.)
<Arisha>, have you ever aided the Lord of the Ortel in a
battle?

[The player selects "Yes."]

(Keaghan frowns.)
I see. This does look bad.
But I cannot believe the Lord of the Ortel Castle would
betray us.
We must get to the bottom of this. <Arisha>, prepare
for battle.
We leave as soon as you are ready.