Outpost (Normal)

> Reports indicate the Second Archmage is being held in this base. Meeting her may prove to be difficult.
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## Enemies

 Enemies
 Enemies

## Character List

### Major Characters

* Lord of Avillon
* Lucilicca La'elaya (Dark)

### Minor Characters

* Mikhail Blake (Dark)
* Charlotte Grace (Earth)
* Taneli
* Fram Berge (Water)
* Zaira (Fire)
* Schneider (Earth)
* Johan Talede (Light)
* Randall

## Dialogue

**Mikhail:** Charlotte…
**Charlotte:** Hm? What is it, Mikhail?
**Mikhail:** Have you ever told Lyn about that...?
**Charlotte:** About what? The stuff about being a half-elf?
**Mikhail:** Yeah. You’re friends, aren’t you? Don’t friends talk about that sort of thing?
**Charlotte:** Mikhail, Lyn lost her parents when she was younger than me.
**Mikhail:** ...
**Charlotte:** I’d be a terrible person if I just start going off about all the problems I have because my dad’s an elf and my mom’s a human.
**Mikhail:** Right, I was…
**Charlotte:** Insensitive?
**Mikhail:** Yeah... And I think I’ve looked at you too much as a young child.
**Charlotte:** Heh, I am young. I just don’t wanna hurt my friend.
**Mikhail**: ...
**(Lord):** Hard, isn’t it?
**Mikhail:** ...Yes. Children grow so quickly, don’t they?
**(Lord):** That they do.
**Taneli:** We’ve reached the outpost! This is where Archmage Lucilicca should be!
**Fram:** Finally! I hope she’s here!
**Blue Hostile Elven Guard:** Intruders! Humans have invaded us!
**Zaira:** Please stand back, Your Highness.
**Schneider:** I will protect you!

**Lucilicca:** Stop there.
**Fram:** Ooh, she looks important. That would make her... the Second Archmage?
**Taneli:** Archmage Lucilicca...!
**Fram:** Called it!
**Lucilicca:** Taneli, you’re safe… I’m relieved. I suppose that means your mission was a success.
**Taneli:** Yes, Archmage! I—
**Lucilicca:** (Shh. There are eyes on us.)
**(Lord):** Heh, guess we’re going to have to play along...
**Lucilicca:** You, humans... Who is in command?
**(Lord):** That would be me. I was out with my vassals here on a visit to the mountains to see the snow when we lost our way.
**Lucilicca:** (That is... a terrible excuse...) Regardless of your reasons, this is Lumisade. Humans cannot enter without permission. You leave me no choice but to apprehend you by force.
**Fram:** (Wait, what? Wasn’t she waiting for us?!)
**(Lord):** Good job picking up on cues and whispering, Fram. Don’t fight too hard out there.
**Zaira:** I won’t let you touch Hi... er, my brother!
**(Lord):** Brother?! Where did that come from?!
**Lucilicca:** (Thank you for coming all this way. I’m truly sorry, but it appears we’ve no choice but to fight for now...)

**Lucilicca:** You are skilled, I will give you that.
**Fram:** That lady is tough!
**Johan:** For good reasons. She is one of the Three Archmages in Lumisade.
**Lucilicca:** I shall not permit any further disturbance. Come, follow me.
**(Lord):** Understood.
**Randall:** Archmage Lucilicca, you are not safe! Let us escort them!
**Lucilicca:** Thank you for your concern, Commander Randall, but I will do it myself.
**Randall:** This outpost is under my command. I have responsibility to protect it from the impure people of other lands.
**Lucilicca:** Please don’t let me repeat myself.
**Randall:** Understood. At least let my squadron stand guard over your residence.
**Lucilicca:** ...Okay. I’m sure nothing will happen, but in case anyone comes by, do not let them in unless I give them explicit permission.
**Randall:** Yes, Archmage.

**Lucilicca:** ...
**(Lord):** ...
**Lucilicca:** Whew…
**(Lord):** Acting is not your strong suit, Archmage, is it?
**Lucilicca:** My face is red enough as it is. Don’t push it any further.
**(Lord):** Allow me to officially introduce myself. My name is "Lord", the lawful Monarch of Avillon and commander of its knights.
**Lucilicca:** It is truly a pleasure. I am the Archmage of the Second Tower of Lumisade, Lucilicca La’eleya. When I sent Taneli, I was grasping at straws... I did not know you would answer, much less come all the way to meet me at my temporary place of residence.
**(Lord):** This wasn’t exactly planned. Taneli is swift-footed, but let’s just say he does not have the best sense of direction…
**Taneli:** I’m sorry...
**(Lord):** I kid, I kid. You are as loyal as any of my knights. Second Archmage, you have an exceptional soldier here.
**Lucilicca:** Once things calm down, I’m going to give you a special promotion, Taneli. Thank you for your service.
**Taneli:** I was only doing my duty. Please, don’t let me take time away from your discussions.
**Lucilicca:** Thank you... I’m pleased to finally meet potential allies. I was very impressed by your knights’ capabilities. My arm still aches from our encounter.
**(Lord):** Those are kind words. I’m very confident in Avillon’s knights. I’d like to start by hearing about the issues Lumisade is currently facing.
**Lucilicca:** I briefly mentioned it in my message, but Lumisade is currently facing a great crisis.
**(Lord):** How serious would you say it is?
**Lucilicca:** Seriously enough that the elves’ continued existence depends on the outcome.
**(Lord):** My suspicions were correct, then.
**Lucilicca:** In different times, I would love to discuss the matter while leisurely sipping on some tea only available in Thyrendiel, but my poor acting has likely incurred the suspicious of Commander Randall. You need to sneak out through the underground tunnels as quickly as possible. If you can make it to the Second Tower, I can meet you there and explain further.
**Fram:** Aww, I was really hopin’ to take a break here…
**Lucilicca:** I am sorry I cannot treat you as proper guests. Please, come this way...