Legends of Arcadia: Genesis: Episode 06i

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==Recap==
=== 12th March, Year 1===
Izual is woken from sleep by the whispers in the wind, speaking in a strange language they somehow know, luring them. Izual looks through the window but sees nothing but the darkness. They prepare and leave outside, following the voice through the snow. Izual recognizes the voice of Voraci. 
She sits perched on the branch, in the form of the crow. The crow flies off, and Izual follows up the mountain. She turns into a knight in black plate mail. Once on the top of the mountain, Voraci turns into a woman with a walking stick in dark-grey robes. She asks why they abandoned their plan, Izual is confused. 
Izual remembers their different self, with wings, armed for battle, but they cannot recall the details. Voraci says that this valley was part of some plan, and she will forgive Izual if they chose to come back and work with her. Izual remembers themself in battle, their flaming sword and ogres as their compatriots. Voraci is disappointed Izual won't join her. Izual says they remember why they chose to side with the humans - freedom. 
Voraci shows the body of Jun, and Izual compels her not to take him (Jun). Voraci releases her frustration in form of , and they fall, then feels wings from their shoulders, carrying them beyond the Valley. Izual tries to go back, but Voraci's wings don't falter. She drops them on the distant mountain top. 
=== March===
At dawn, Izual is on the top of a very tall, steep, mountain, unable to find a way down. Izual reaches out to the gods and waits for anyone to listen. They feel the presence of Ponos. Using the power of Ponos, Izual gets down the mountain, tendrils of blood sprouting from their back. 
They land before a cluster of people. The people fall in the worship of Izual. Izual notices the cleric of Voraci, and his followers. Izual heals himself with .
Izual learns they have been summoned to fight Ujin. They follow the horsemen to their village. Horsemen inform Izual of the city by the sea, the only section of civilization known to them, was conquered by Ujin. To enter the city, by Ujin's orders, one needs to bring a log, impossible to find in the vast desert. These people don't want to pay that price, they want to take the city for themselves. 
When asked for advice, Izual tells them that need to take the city by battle and blood. On the journey, Izual finds they are able to channel the power of Voraci. Martha is disappointed. She pleads of them to be the protector, but Izual believes they have no other choice. During the trip, they all drink the blood of a horse. 
They come across a group of people worshipping at the shrine. The horsemen suggest attacking them. Izual approaches casually, the horsemen get nervous. When they meet the group, Izual charges them, but they try to run away. Izual kills the rider. The horsemen attack the other people at the camp, and they scatter. Izual kills one more person, the one carrying a totem, a follower of Matrigal. The horsemen win the battle, take some horses and supplies. Izual takes the holy symbol.
Horse doesn't let Izual ride it. Izual thinks the horse smells the death around them. 
Izual believes they are not here to enact justice, they've been summoned against their will by the Wild Riders. During their trip, they meet a new band of riders. Izual asks the Wild Riders if they plan to make friends or just slay everyone in the way. They bicker among themselves, while they do so Izual continues walking toward the city. They ask Izual for council, they decline to give any direct advice. The Wild Riders decide to attack, and they make quick work of the group.
The Wild Riders fall in worship, and they proceed to eat the hearts of the killed. They arm themselves. 
===Arrival===
Okianos comes into view. There is a small spiked wall made of wood around it and 3 armed guards. The Wild Rider asks Izual to open the gates to the city, they proceed to walk towards the front gate with the totem, holding it as a tribute. 
Once close enough, Izual says "I am death" and demands to see Ujin. The spearman orders one of the archers to fetch Ujin, Izual the other one. Spearman attacks, fights Izual, almost dies, and runs away. 
Ujin comes out, khopesh in hand. Izual notices a symbol of Voraci around his neck. Izual says they've been summoned by The Wild Riders and pit against him. Izual casts and attacks Ujin. In the midst of battle, Ujin offers Izual to work together, Izual declines. Izual . The fight continues, Ujin breaks one of the boards of the bridge, Izual almost falls into the pit. Izual throws a spear into his chest and Izual is victorious. 
The Wild Riders take over the town and kill the guards. Izual falls to their knees and pleads for Voraci to return them to the valley now that they have fulfilled their duty. 
Izual remembers the ability to use their flaming sword. 
They go into the town and delivers death to the wounded with the flaming sword. 
==Experience==
Izual levels up to lvl 3 Cleric/ 3 Warrior.
* HP from 11 to 16.5
Category:Legends of Arcadia: Genesis Episodes