Gate of Memoirs/Hunted

Several Naga show up with a vengeance against the Leader of Man.
Episode 2—Ashes to Ashes—
Portrait 	Dialogue
 	
*Several months ago...
 	
*Baelfyr: Hmph. Manhandled by bloody serpents.
*Baelfyr: Ah well. At least that high priest will be taking them into the Vale soon.
*Baelfyr: If they're even the least bit competent, I don't expect to see that Fae sage or her ilk ever again.
 	
*Baelfyr looks out toward the distant sea, where the temple he was "mercifully" escorted out of has now receded beneath the waves.
*Behind him, several elite guards dressed in dark leather and carved plate armor silently assemble.
*A small emblem resembling an eye hangs just out of sight from their waists.
 	
*A disconcerting smile begins to spread across Baelfyr's face as he considers his spreading web of influence.
*Baelfyr: Send word to the rest. We move tonight.
 	
*Wolf's Eye Guard: Yes, my lord.
*With a whip of his coat, Baelfyr disappears into the dusk with the rest of his elite guards.
Music: "Sky Fort" 	Music: "Sky Fort"
 	
*The setting sun across the Southern Plateau causes the golden fields to glitter with warmth.
*Despite this idyllic setting, Baelfyr's shoulders are tense, and his eyes are narrowed.
*It has been several months since the meeting with the Naga.
*In the meantime, Baelfyr kept himself busy scouting out the southern lands,
*but a chance encounter with an oddly familiar face on a stranger had piqued his suspicion.
 	
*Baelfyr: Who was that girl?
*Baelfyr: Those goddesses couldn't have just...broken out of the spire now, could they?
*Baelfyr: So long as they don't interfere with everything I've done so far, I suppose.
 	
*Baelfyr: What a surprise it would be if the sage knew, eh?
*Baelfyr: Not that she would have a chance to.
 	
*Baelfyr: ... ...
 	
*Baelfyr: ...!
 	
*Baelfyr barely avoids the sudden downward cleave of a large, serrated weapon.
*In a single, fluid motion, Baelfyr draws his blades, keeping his dagger in a defensive position.
 	
*Baelfyr: I see you only dare to strike when I travel without my guard.
 	
*Baelfyr: ...Huh.
Music: "Roaring Soul"	Music: "Roaring Soul"
 	
*Naga Executioner: Seems like you weren't expecting to see us again, land-walker.
*The large, serpentine creature behind him lifts its blade back up over its immense shoulder.
*The dark cloth hood does little to conceal its snakelike maw as it snarls.
 	
*Baelfyr: Certainly not. We had a satisfactory deal, did we not?
*Baelfyr: Though I doubt you're here to renegotiate with that slab of steel you want to put in my head.
 	
*Naga Executioner: Ssssilence, land-walker.
*Naga Executioner: Our High Priest has graciously forgiven your past transgressions...
*Naga Executioner: ...and you repay us with lies and treachery!
 	
*Baelfyr: You were the ones seeking a way into the Vale.
*Baelfyr: It's not as if I held you all at swordpoint and marched you in.
 	
*Baelfyr: So, what was it? Did that Fae sage throw you out?
*Baelfyr: Or did you all get lost along the way?
 	
*Naga Executioner: Gibber as much as you want.
*Naga Executioner: When I rip that tongue out of your face you'll be wishing you'd spoken more.
*Naga Executioner: The High Priest has marked you for death...
*Naga Executioner: Now, mnahn', you shall pay the price for your deceit!