Miracula Luxia C6, P8- "Silent Honor"

"Silent Honor" is the eighth Part of "Miracula Luxia" 's Chapter 6- "The Great War". It was released on 22.11.2019.
== Plot ==
After his uncle's death, Jared knew that he had to change. He has to continue helping people in the name of all that is sacred, just like he has done until now.
Helped by his father and his friends- John and Annie Jared continues this honorable deed and spreads joy and hope around Avernum- something that not many people have experienced in years.
Of course, Jared doesn't do this only out of respect for his uncle. He does it, because he knows that he will help the poor souls at least a little bit and make them feel happier and safer.
== Story ==
After witnessing the burial of his uncle, Jared decided to prepare to leave the Castle and continue helping the good people in Avernum, but was stopped by his father, John and Annie.
"You know that you can't leave without us, right?"- Aleks said.
Jared smiled. Of course he can't!
They're his team, after all.
The four of them said goodbye to King Starrus, Captain Viridian, Galantis-Bok and the other inhabitants of the Castle, took Jared's good companion- the Worg and left for a nearby city to help.
Three days later, they reached Dharmon- a fabled mining city with constant troubles coming from creatures in the mines around it.
Jared talked to the Captain stationed there and found out that there was a huge problem in a mine located to the west of the city. A huge Ogre moved in there, killing most of the miners and leaving a few to warn the officials of the creature.
The quest wasn't much of a problem for our heroes. They managed to enter the mine with a key (given to them by one of the miners) and managed to corner the Ogre. As much as Jared wanted to kill it, however, he decided to go against it and ordered the soldiers who came with him to take the creature to the Abyss, stating that it would be a better land for a creature like him. The Ogre was very grateful to be spared, but the Captain wasn't exactly happy with Jared's choice. Still, she shaked his hand and told him that he's a very honorable young man, giving him a large sack of coins as a reward for sparing the Ogre and sending it to the Abyss.
1000 Avernum Coins. Quite a reward. And a well done quest as well.
Happy that they received a healthy reward for their services, our heroes continued towards the city of Almaria- the city which has always produced the best wine in Avernum.
The mayor there told them about a crazy mage who resides to the east of the city. Said mage has been sending powerful minions to attack Almaria, explosive minions which are very hard to deal with. And for quite a while- 3 weeks in total.
Jared and his allies ventured into the grasslands to the east of Almaria and found the mage's fortification. Fighting his minions and keeping themselves safe from their blasts, our heroes barely managed to find a way in and confront the mage. Of course, Jared decided to spare him as well after his defeat and let the most talented Priests in the city try to cure him of his madness- something that he believed was very much curable, with enough care and patience.
For their services (and for actually sparing the man), our heroes were rewarded with 1000 coins, a sturdy quality wooden shield and huge thanks from the mayor and the citizens of Almaria.
Their next stop was the city of Blosk which they noticed to be mostly abandoned. They found out that there was a small clan settled there- the Firebrand clan whose leader was slain a few years ago. The absence of a leader made them a prime target of bandit attacks, the most recent leaving them with almost no food.
After being told of the Bandits' location, our heroes found it filled with bandits who attacked them on sight. They also found out that those bandits are remnants of the Order of the Black Fist- the group of hostiles which was responsible for the death of his uncle and numerous other unfortunate citizens.
That's why the bandits hated them so much.
After being forced to kill most of them, Jared managed to leave two of them alive and questioned them. They mocked his ability to move on from his "precious" uncle's death which prompted him to draw his weapon and almost kill them. However, Jared decided to spare them and show them and even someone who lost a member of his family to a certain group is still able to show mercy towards its members.
However, he decided to send them to the Abyss, because the Order of the Black Fist caused his uncle's death. And that's an understandable reason to send such undesirables to the dark lands.
Jared, Aleks, Annie and the Worg returned to the city of Blosk for their reward, but noticed that the people there were unable to give them anything besides their sincere thanks.
Aleks felt pity for them. Having lost their leader and most of their supplies has made them desperate. He offered to stay with them and rebuild the city into a safe and prosperous community, just like it was before.
Jared was saddened by his father's choice, but his father explained to him that he can't leave them like that and that they need someone strong and capable to guide them through the darkness and support them in a time of need.
"I know that it will be tough without me, Son. But know this. Wherever you go, I will always stay by your side. In your soul, of course. Now go. John and Annie will help you achieve more victories for Avernum. Go and make me proud. I hope to see you soon."- Aleks told his son and he finally understood that he had to make his own decisions, not influenced by his father.
After the Firebrand clan accepted his father as the leader of Blosk, they offered hospitality to Jared and his allies as well, but he refused, saying that a lot of people still needed his help and that he didn't want to let their cries for help go unanswered.
Jared, Jason, Annie and Jared's pet Worg left Blosk and continued going to the west where they found Fort Saffron.
It was under siege by a small band of rogues- former members of the Order of the Black Fist.
The Sergeant at the Fort enlisted the Heroes' help and sent them to help the soldiers at the west gate.
With their help, the soldiers managed to slay many of the rogues and force the rest of the survivors to flee. in absolute terror. Another good deed done well!
Saying their goodbyes to the inhabitants of Fort Saffron and headed towards Fort Spire.
When they finally reached its gate, they were questioned by a few soldiers, sent by the city of Spire to guard the fort after it was abandoned. They realized their importance and immediately let them enter the Abyss.
The Abyss was finally in front of them. Not exactly an impressive land, but it was still very productive due to its amount of Cavewood Trees- something the citizens of Spire and Bargha prided themselves with.
Jared looked at the lands and sighed.
"Beautiful place. It's a shame that so many miscreants live here, along with the productive citizens. Stay alert, everyone and keep your hands close to your pockets."- He said to John and Annie.
They nodded and proceeded towards the city of Spire whose lights shined brightly in the darkness of the caves, illuminating them in a beautiful white color which reminded the creatures of purity and hoped.
Jared stopped for a second, smiled, shaked his head and moved on.
== Trivia ==
* "Silent Honor" describes how Jared continues to do good deeds, help the people of Avernum and even spare the troublemakers from death, even after his uncle's death showing that he listened to his advice and continued doing what he was supposed to do from the very start.
*"Honor" means the quality of knowing and doing what is morally right. Jared's moral principles have always been on a very high level ever since he was a child, helping him make the right decision and spare most his opponents and only letting him slay those who have killed or seriously injured someone dear to him. Thus Jared knows that Honor is one of the most important traits a person must have in order to live on with his/her life and that it is a must for every Hero.