Elthene Road (Normal)

> The largest faction in Lumisade are the "pure-bloods", and they currently control the nation, while another, much smaller factions seeks for peace and unity with non-elves.
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## Summary

Charlotte discusses what being a pure-blood is with Taneli and mentions her half-elf heritage to him.

## Enemies

 Enemies
 Enemies

## Character List

### Major Characters

* Charlotte Grace (Earth)
* Taneli

### Minor Characters

* Lord of Avillon
* Fram Berge (Water)
* Mikhail Blake (Dark)

## Dialogue

**Charlotte:** Minster Taneli!
**Taneli:** Please, I am too young to be called “Mister”. Just “Taneli” is fine.
**Charlotte:** You guys all look old to me...
**Taneli:** Ouch.
**Charlotte:** So, I’ve heard the pure-bloods gained a lotta power in the country recently, but what are “pure-bloods”, anyway?
**Taneli:** They are an elven group who only want elves to live in the country. They believe non-elves and those only partially elven heritage must be expelled.
**Charlotte:** But aren’t you and that old guy we met before both pure-blooded elves? Why aren’t you part of the “pure-bloods”?
**Taneli:** Hm? Because I believe they are wrong. Archmage Lucilicca does, too.
**Charlotte:** Why?
**Taneli:** I mean... It’s just... wrong. I don’t know if I can explain it eloquently, but I… don’t like that way of thinking.
**(Lord):** Well, that’s a relief.
**Taneli:** Ever since I was young, I was taught about “harmony”. I believe you can still find harmony with those who look or act differently from you. That’s why I don’t agree with the notion that those who are different must be excluded. To be honest, I could no longer feel pride for being elf if my people truly become so narrow-minded and petty.
**Charlotte:** Wow...
**Taneli:** ...I apologize. I began to speak out of turn. I am simply frustrated with the current state of affairs...
**Charlotte:** I’m sorry for prying... I was just curious about what normal elves think. I’m actually a half-elf...
**Taneli:** I had supposed as much after seeing your eyes. You are living proof that many pure-bloods cannot hold a candle to those of mixed heritage.
**Fram:** That’s some smooth-talkin’ there, buddy.
**Charlotte:** Hee hee! That’s such a nice thing to say. I’m actually not very proud about my heritage...
**Taneli:** Really?
**Charlotte:** My mom had a really hard time after having me, and I don’t have any memories of being treated well by others until Highness appointed me as a knight. Kids used to make fun of my eyes for being “weird”, and some even threw rocks at me. I’m pretty sure they did that because I’m half...
**Mikhail:** ...
**Taneli:** That’s terrible. I hope you know the way they treated you was not because the is anything wrong with you. It was they who had the problem, not you.
**Charlotte:** Do you really think so...?
**Taneli:** I’m positive.
**(Lord):** Wise words.

**Hostile Elven Guard:** You foul humans dare dirty our great land with your presence!
**Taneli:** Pure-bloods...!
**Fram:** What the...? Did you hear what that one said? It’s like they learn this stuff from Villain Academy or something!
**Hostile Elven Guard:** Leave now, or you shall face the wrath of ethereal lightning!
**(Lord):** Looks like confrontation’s unavoidable. Defeat them before they call reinforcements!

**Hostile Elven Guard:** Wretched humans...
**Fram:** Don’t you know hearing that kinda stuff actually hurts?!
**Taneli:** I’m sorry...
**Fram:** Why’re you apologizing? He’s the one with the problem!
**(Lord):** We’re getting closer to the center. If the Second Archmage doesn’t find us soon, we’re going to have to keep fighting.