Dark Ages

"What a ridiculous situation," muttered Crayos, displeased. "After so many years of wandering, to end up in such a mess. Well, if we are required to investigate a crime, that's exactly what we should do first."

With these thoughts, he headed straight for the imperial palace. From the outside, Crayos could see a large gaping hole, right in the room that was probably the main hall. A guard was stationed near the palace, and when Crayos tried to enter (if there was a way), he was stopped, with the guards crossing their weapons in front of him.
-- You have nothing to do here, be on your way.
Notably, among the patrols (not those who stopped the mage), one could see armed Karls.