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Boria was always known as a prestigious place for people to set their lives. With a wide selection of opportunities, to the fairness and love expressed by young King Kaleb and his beautiful wife, Queen Helena of the kingdom of Ardos, Boria seemed the exemplary place for any traveler, wanderer, fighter, teacher or farmer to succeed. A few years back, Kaleb, refusing to listen to his wife's warnings, was slain by one of his own retainers, one of his most trusted advisers, and easily one of the finest warriors to set foot in Boria, Soren of Lucan. The murder was then pinned on another retainer, and loyal follower of the Boria bloodline, Dego of Boria. Once Soren claimed Dego the murderer, the entire kingdom turned on Dego, and Soren had him exiled. Quietly, Soren took control of the crown, and that's where the bloodshed began. Farmers who didn't supply him with more than what he asked for had their lands confiscated. Women were constantly raped and beaten by Soren's army, now more than ever filled with sellswords from Lucan and other countries. Many businesses were pushed out, in one way or another, cheated out of Boria. Smithies, teachers, merchants, traders, innkeepers, even members of Kaleb's former party had been mysteriously killed or exiled. The Queen was locked away, facing humiliation and pain most likely. No one was sure of her actual status, or if she was even alive. She was the last hope for a dying country. Small pockets of resistance have emerged in the coming few years. But none had made an actual impact. Killing two soldiers to then be massacred by ten wasn't really making an impact of any sort. The only one who had done at least a little damage, was Dego the Exile. Ironically, the man shunned for killing Kaleb had become a sort of hero, a vigilante, a pre-determined hero, and likely the one to save Queen Helena. Having dispatched a large number of soldiers, and slaying three of Soren's former retainers, Dego was the one man who could change things, until he crossed blades with Soren's officer, Shura. Shura, like Soren, came from Lucan. Lucan was always known for its amazing warriors, excellent mercenaries, and deadly women. Children are taught to kill to protect their families and belongings, and power means everything. In his epic fight with Shura, he hardly managed to cut her, only scratching her shoulder, a notion to which she laughed to. He was wounded by Shura and her unbelievable speed. Once he fell, the small and growing band of rebels he led, quietly dispersed. The local tavern was as good a place as any to try to get information on Dego. A young woman sat down quietly and looked around quietly. She'd normally try to eavesdrop or ask very surreptitiously. If she asked the wrong person, it could mean a fight. With a staff at her side, she ordered a drink, dropping the coin on the counter. When her drink was served, she leaned towards the man. What do you know about Dego? You serve the corrupt king, it's why you still have your business. I need to know of Dego the Exile. The man pulled his hand back and shook his head. I know nothing. Don't ask stupid questions here young lady. He took the coin and walked towards another client, the woman left to her drink, which she began to consume.