☀️ Arselia and Akonia

- I am at your service. Beata, Gillon, let us hear what you so urgently wish to tell me.

- Your Highness, - Beata said politely, not daring to be as familiar with Naera as she was with Naria, - my companion and I witnessed something rather disturbing... a sign, perhaps? A vision? In any case... We were returning home and decided to stop by the Ogma's tavern - the one in the port, which opened last summer. And as soon as we entered, we saw a strange fellow...
- He was... one of the Lunarians, Your Highness, - Gillon continued. - Tall, dark-haired. But he looked like a human. And he was telling the bartender about... a monster, a huge dragon of incredible power, that would soon arrive and burn cities and villages, destroying everything around. It will destroy everything it touches and instill such terror in people that all those who are not strong in spirit will freeze in its presence. It is truly hopeless to resist it. He called it... "Apostle of Hopelessness." [presumably, they are accurately describing its stats, but I'm too lazy to translate the character sheet into a literary narrative]
- And he said that this monster was sent upon us by someone who does not like Welfern, our entire empire... as far as we understand. And he also said... - Beata hesitated, and then said the next phrase with emphasis, - "it cannot be defeated by traditional methods of warfare."
- We assume that this means there is another way to win, which is not a direct confrontation with it. Perhaps some artifact or spell. Maybe a prayer... Or some vulnerable spot on its body...
- Last night, we told our... our leader, - Beata nodded towards Erefir, - she thought it would be wise to consult with you, Your Highness. And, may I suggest... this is one of those cases where we would like to inform Her Highness, Princess Naria, if possible.
- Of course, if that is possible, Your Highness, - Gillon nodded.
- Yes, of course, only if it is appropriate for her and for you. At the same time, we await your opinion and your instructions regarding the situation, Your Highness, - Beata gave a slightly awkward but polite bow. Gillon followed her example.