| Chapter 1: Harbingers of War - The Battle for Giran | |||
| Due to Cardinal Seresin's efforts, the seeds of trust seem to have finally taken root - if only for a little while. The ominous feeling of an approaching crisis was shared by all of the races. The infernos of war that consume the entire land was sparked in a place that no one could have expected - neither the border regions nor the cold northern areas where the monsters roam, but deep in the realm of humankind. | |||
| Chapter 2: Harbingers of War - Erica (1) | |||
| Innadril Lake borders Giran and Innadril. A huge wasteland stretches north to Death Pass. A river of tears flows south to Innadril Lake. On a hill above the northwestern shore stands the castle with a view of the lake in all directions. | |||
| Chapter 3: Harbingers of War - Lionna (1) | |||
| Lionna looked down from atop the parapet of Giran Castle, watching Vellion's return from the attacker's camp. The Elven knight soon arrived and stated formally, "The leader of the enemy forces rejected Lionna's request." | |||
| Chapter 4: Harbingers of War - Erica (2) | |||
| As expected, the first to reach the castle gates was the Red Wolf Brotherhood. The warriors intended to tear down the gates quickly, but when they crossed the bridge, Elven foot soldiers suddenly emerged from hidden side passages and blocked any possibility of retreat. | |||
| Chapter 5: Harbingers of War - Lionna (2) | |||
| All words were forgotten in the empty thickness of battle. Sounds of rain and the clashing of weapons seemed remote and insipid. As soon as she saw that thing, Lionna felt a huge anvil drop from outside existence to land with the forgotten harshness of reality on her head. An enormous iron leviathan, towering over the castle walls, lumbered slovenly towards them. | |||
| Chapter 6: Harbingers of War - Erica (3) | |||
| The Elf emanated a surprising ruthlessness. The edges of his Elven Longsword ran with blood as his opponents ran for their very lives. Erica watched with amazement as the Elf slew six of her fellow soldiers. A wiry rogue approached the Elf from behind, moving stealthily through the fog. His grip tightened around the hilt of his long, serrated dagger. | |||
| Chapter 7: Harbingers of War - Lionna (3) | |||
| In the hallway behind the throne room, the tension was thick. Only ten remained, including Lionna. She wondered how many of them would even have the strength to raise their weapons when the time came. | |||
| Chapter 8: Harbingers of War - Epilogue | |||
| The dark clouds that poured rain over Giran slowly dissipated. Sieghardt, leader of the mercenaries, gathered with his fighters in front of the holy artifact of Giran Castle. The soldiers eyed Sir Graham suspiciously as he entered the room to find Sieghardt receiving a report. | |||



