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Once arrived at the Citadel, the party was met by Lucy Botrill.  She would take on the job of escorting the party to the war room, where the meeting would take place.  Once inside the war room, heads turned towards their arrival and eyes stayed locked on them.  It was the first time Barracker had been inside this glorious room, the size was incredibly big.  There were two flags hanging on the wall prominently.  One for Valhiem.  The other for The Empire.  There also stood a marvellous portrait of the first empress of the free peoples empire, Ileandra young.  Barracker recognized some of the faces in the room, but had not had the privilege of speaking to most of them on a one on one basis.  One who he knew well was the High Septum Areleth, who greeted Second Chance in a professional manner, not showing any extra special familiarity to the Paladin.  He understood the importance of professionalism.  Barracker also knew of Commander Thorn because of his years in military service, although as a simple soldier, Commander Thorn was way above Barracker's station in the chain of command, so they'd never spoken.  He'd briefly been addressed by Inquisitor McGarren who was Head of Paladin's Respite.  The Inquisitor was kind enough to allow Barracker to serve even after contracting Vampirism, although Barracker a great influence of Areleth to make this happen.  Usually Barracker reported to lower-down Inquisitors though.
  
James explained the story of Second Chance’s arrival to Mytheria and over the course of the meeting, Barracker started to understand the High Septum’s motives behind putting him with the adventurers so suddenly, and the general nature of Areleth's interest in them.  Of course, BArracker had learned firsthand the amazing capabilities and backgrounds of Second Chance but Areleth's intuition had seemed to grasp at the concept of some sort of high level Mythic Age magical ritual that was the reason for all of this.

Adam gave background on the mysterious cube, something that Barracker did not know really anything about but now, judging by the academic officials reactions, realised the importance of the artefact.  

Barracker chose not to say anything until there were inquiries about the nature of the quick, abnormal ascension’s of the adventurers. 

[Color=Green]“I have witnessed first hand, the remarkable speed with which these people learn the world around them and ascend with minimal experience.  When I first met these individuals, I was clearly much more powerful than all of them, perhaps two levels of ascension higher.  After a single mission.  One single mission. The difficulty of which should have been beyond their reach, they have surpassed me in source power.  Only by a hair, mind you, but this is taken into account that I also ascended during this mission.”[/color]  The Paladin paused to let the officials take in the gravity of his words.  The potential of Second Chance was limitless.  And at this rate of ascension, they could easily reach a level comparable to Diamond Tier Adventurers before the Great War was concluded.  [Color=Green]“I also want to add on the record.  With my Paladin reputation at stake.  That I, Barracker Kassel, vouch whole heartedly for there noble character and integrity of all of my comrades.  Each of them, is just as mystified as you all, to be here and yet they take everything in their stride, including upholding the values and responsibility of what it means to be blessed with the gift of the source crystal.  No matter if they have been summoned or not, or by who, they are on the side of the greater good.”[/color]