Western Watch Tower
The twist of events had been too sudden. Esyllt had barely even acquainted herself with the rest of the Queen's Blades before she was told to get off her horse and head to the Western Tower of Arian Village (a most confusing name, given the size of the town.) It had been mere minutes since she had been in gallop before a messenger told the young knight her duty had already begun. Esyllt had caressed the side of the horse shortly; it was the only familiar feeling in the chaos she had just landed in. Although Esyllt had been born and raised in Renalta, she had not lived in such colourful towns nor presences. Arian was as crowded as the markets back home, but far grander. If a city could make one feel claustrophobic; panic was already crossing the streets. To swim upstream a river of people... It was an alien feeling and Esyllt was felt the pressure of the mission weighing down on her shoulders; with this little familiarity it felt as if she was facing the threat alone...
Of course, that was not true. With her was a company of women, set aside one male drow, whom had all heeded the Queens their call. Ahead went a dark elven woman with braided hair; effortlessly carrying a sword that at first glance looked far too heavy and unwieldy for her physique. She seemed to be engaged into a staring contest with the crows circling around the western tower. Another woman joined her, armed with a sling and ready to hit two birds with one stone. The drow stayed back, observing their allies, which all in all felt like the most natural to Esyllt. She had no idea of the capabilities of her newfound team, and so Esyllt found herself next to the drow watching the dark elf and the selkie.
“Esyllt Boudica, pleased to make your acquaintance.” Esyllt stated formally, without keeping her eyes off their front line and the ravens. “I apologise for the rushed introduction, but what do you make of this? The ravens seem unnatural.” She inquired. As far as Esyllt had read, the drow were masters of many kinds of magic. Perhaps this one had an idea of what exactly was going on...
