Episode 8

„*I'd love to experience everything I can, but being a Magnorite born outside of K'arthen is tough. You know that reminds me where are you from Senn?”
„What's that?”
„Where are you from? Why aren't you with the rest of your family?*”
— Igneous and Senn
The **eighth episode** of *Songs of War* was released on March 14, 2020.

## Synopsis

Senn and Igneous continue their search for Ataraxia, and stop into the town of Biggerton in search of a map. They meet a surprising and unexpected friend. Meanwhile, Lucan is sent to Fort Zuka to enlist the Felden military to fight against the growing Necromancer threat.

## Plot

### A friendly travel

Igneous and Senn are traveling to Biggerton, and on the way Igneous speaks to Senn about the fact that it is convenient for the Magnorites not to eat or sleep, but his life passes very quickly, and he despite being 14 years old and being practically a child, is halfway through her life, and also explains that being a Magnorite born outside of K'arthen is tough. Igneous asks Senn about his family, and he replies that his family is no longer around, and Igneous tells him that he is sorry, but that it is better not to dwell on the past and take advantage of the current situation. Suddenly, Jalkar jumps off the side of the road and pushes Senn out of Timber to steal the horse. Igneous tries to gently explain that the horse belongs to Senn, but Jalkar without blinking stab Igneous, unable to pierce his rock skin. Igneous becomes angry at this act and punches Jalkar hard, sending him several meters away. Jalkar runs away and Igneous tries to apologize, saying that he doesn't know what happened to him, but he forgets the matter as soon as he sees that they have already reached Biggerton, so the three walk towards the town.

### Assignment

„*Looks like we're stuck together for just a bit longer*”
— Lucan to Niika
At Felora, Lucan gives his report of the Necromancer investigation to Felden Officials, who upon hearing that the Necromancers are raising an army, decide to send Felden's armies to eliminate the threat before it becomes stronger. Lucan is assigned to take the Officials' orders to Fort Zuka. Lucan leaves the building with the message and meet with Niika to take it to his destination. Niika asks Lucan about what he will do after the mission, and he replies that he is still not sure, and Niika says that she does not know either, since she has hunted the Necromancers for a long time and can not believe that it comes to an end. Both continue on their way to Fort Zuka.

### Biggerton

In Biggerton, Igneous and Senn enter a tavern to ask for a map. The bartender tells them that Marshall's shop is across the street. Senn says he is hungry and would like to eat something. Igneous tells him that the Magnorites don't need to eat, and Senn asks for some bread, but the bartender tells him that he needs money to pay and a man at the bar makes fun of Senn. Igneous lends Senn some gold and tells him to leave the place, and the same man tells him to better leave. Outside, Senn asks Igneous about what happened, and he tells him that the Magnorites have a bad reputation for being aggressive, and that attacking their neighbors doesn't help their reputation, and then they both go looking for a map. At Marshall's shop, Senn asks for a map of Ardonia, and Marshall gives him a map for 50 gold. Senn realizes the map is from Conchord, and Marshall tells him that all of Ardonia will cost him twice as much, and when Senn tells him that's what they asked for, Marshall asks for 200 for the map. Another customer comes in and Marshall tells him that they have Ardonia maps for 50 gold in the shop. Senn reproaches him that he told them they were 200 gold, and Marshall tells them that the two of them raise the price. They leave the shop and Igneous tells Senn that he must have entered without him, and Senn wonders how they will get to Ataraxia without a map. The customer then leaves the shop revealing that she is Abbigail, who is lending Senn and Igneous the map she bought. As Igneous reads the map, Abbigail tells them that she is tracking someone who stole an Ender Dragon Egg, and Igneous remembering Jalkar tells her that they encountered someone carrying one northeast of Biggerton. Abbigail asks for her map back, and Igneous says he is close. The three thank each other and continue their ways.

### Mission to Fort Zuka

„*I don't want a criminal in my ranks more than you want to be under my command, but orders are orders. So let's get this mission over quickly for both of our sakes.*”
— Kiyoshi to Lucan
In Felden, Lucan and Niika approach their destination at Fort Zuka to deliver Felora's directive. Niika says that she always wanted to see inside Fort Zuka. They are greeted by Alec, who tells them that a messenger bird flew to notify them of his arrival, and Lucan tells him that he has a directive for the captain. Inside the Fort, Lucan recognizes Kiyoshi, and upon seeing that he was promoted to captain, tells him that it is good that Felden promotes anyone with the right father, and sarcastically tells him that the kingdom is much safe in his capable hands. Kiyoshi scoffs at Lucan saying he talks big for someone who has been in prison more times than claws on his hands. Kiyoshi asks for Felora's orders, and when Lucan delivers them he rushes out to go out with Niika. Kiyoshi stops him to inform him that the orders demand that he accompany him in the attack. Lucan is surprised and Niika laughs at him. Kiyoshi tells him that although neither of them wants to work each other, orders are orders, and he asks to collaborate, and Lucan reluctantly agrees.

### River of the Guardians

„*Oh, look at that! It's a Guardian!"
"Are they friendly?"
"I think so...*”
— *Unknown*
Igneous and Senn continue on their way to Ataraxia, and upon reaching a river, Igneous says that Ataraxia should be on the other side of a mountain. Igneous tells Senn that Magnorites cannot swim and is unsure how to cross the river. Suddenly. a Guardian appears in the river, Senn asks if they are friendly and Igneous assumes they are. The Guardian suddenly casts an attack beam to lure Senn into the river, but is saved by Igneous. The Guardian, not having enough strength, retreats, and Igneous teases him saying that he will need more to take his friend. Soon the Guardian returns with three more Guardians and all together they bring Senn to the water. In the river, Senn dodges the Guardians' attacks and reaches an underwater ruins. He notices a presence behind him and turns around, meeting an Elder Guardian staring at him.

## Apperances

### Characters

* Senn
* Igneous
* Jalkar
* Abbigail
* Lucan
* Niika
* Kiyoshi (First apperance)
* Alec (First apperance)
* Green Thing (First apperance)
* Herobrine (Mentioned only)
* Marshall (First apperance)
* Sam
* Timber

## External links

* Full episode on YouTube
* Behind the Scenes

**Episode 1 • Episode 2 • Episode 3 • Episode 4 • Episode 5  Episode 6 • Episode 7** • ****Episode 8**** • **Episode 9** • **Episode 10**
**Episode 1 • Episode 2 • Episode 3 • Episode 4 • Episode 5  Episode 6 • Episode 7** • **Episode 8** • **Episode 9** • **Episode 10**
**Episode 1 • Episode 2 • Episode 3 • Episode 4 • Episode 5  Episode 6 • Episode 7** • **Episode 8** • **Episode 9** • **Episode 10**