Erthenia

We can go outside and wait by the door. The caster needs visual contact; she will either send servants without support or come out of the building. And if no one comes out, we'll just find torches and burn the building down.

[Xalla skips her turn.
Paladin skips his turn.
Raphael leaves the church.
Monk 1 uses pacification; all allies receive a bonus (25/250).
Monk 2 moves 5 units and uses blessing on Xalla (+25 health).
Monk 3 moves 6 units and uses blessing on the paladin (+90 health).
Monks 4-6 move 13 units.
Ignatius leaves the church]

-Hi, Ryu! I thought you'd be a bald old man, but you're quite handsome. What's your secret?

- My name is not Ryu. - The sage gave a slight smile. - That's my secret, and my answer to your question.

Jimmy moved closer to observe the young man and the situation.

The curly-haired man held his own against the bald man, but eventually yielded. Having lost, he reluctantly handed over 5 silver coins to the winner and got up from the table.
He was a man of roughly the same build as James.