Forest Path (Normal)

> A path that leads into the Nibelon Woodlands. Legends of an evil dragon within have tainted the region with an eerie chill.
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## Summary

The Knights of Avillon discuss what might have brought Oswald to Therian Territory. When Fram Berge's weapon breaks, the group returns to the Citadel where Cannae le Fey teaches the Lord of Avillon how to upgrade weapons. The group heads back to the woodlands and discusses a intrepid Therian warrior who is fighting bandits in this area.

## Enemies

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## Character List

### Major

* Charlotte Grace (Earth)
* Fram Berge (Water)
* Johan Talede (Light)

### Minor

* Lord of Avillon
* Cannae le Fey
* Rouin

### Mentioned

* Oswald
* Schneider (Earth)

## Dialogue

**Charlotte:** Blue skies! Fresh air! I could sit down and have a picnic right about now!
**Johan:** We are on a mission. You must not let your guard down, Charlotte.
**Charlotte:** Tch! At the Academy, I never got to go outside. All our work was indoors! It's been so long since I've been among so much green! Doesn't it feel nice out here, Highness?
**(Lord):** It's certainly pleasant, but keep your mind on the mission. I don't want us getting discovered.
**Fram:** Aren't we in Therian Bandit territory? What's Oswald doing here?
**(Lord):** He must've been conspiring with the bandits since long ago. His territory is to the north of theirs, but not once has he ever had a major run-in with them.
**Johan:** An astute observation, Your Highness. According to our trackers' reports, Count Oswald came here straightaway after escaping.
**Fram:** That's all well and good, but... We're gonna get to fight, right? I'm rarin' to go anytime!
**Charlotte:** And if you get hurt, leave the healing to me! Even if you're on the brink of death, I can still save you! Just come crawling over, okay?
**(Lord):** That's... reassuring...

**Bandit Boss:** Are you part of the army? Identify yourselves!
**Fram:** Who are we? Who are you?! Everything you're tryin' to steal here is property of Highness!
**Johan:** I do not mean to split hairs, but we are not actually on Avillon soil...
**Fram:** Details, details! Hey bandits, you didn't happen to see someone fleeing through here? About yea tall, looks pretty spineless?
**Bandit Boss:** So you've been tailing him...? He's been followed! Alert the boss!
**(Lord):** Don't let any of them get away.

**Fram:** Highness, I think I need a new weapon. Mine's gettin' old.
**(Lord):** Already? Your zeal in battle always brings with it high bills for weapon replacements... Okay, let's get you something new.
(Back at the Citadel)
**Cannae:** Hiiighnessss! What took you so long? I've been SO bored! You should really come by more often.
**(Lord):** Cannae we need a new weapon for Fram.
**Cannae:** Straight to business, eh? Never messin' around! That's one thing I like about you!
**Fram:** Little Miss Fairy is always in high spirits, huh?
**Cannae:** You betcha! Without me, Highness here would be a sad mess! I'm the Citadel's official socializer, right?
**(Lord):** That's not actually an official position... You know what, never mind. We need a weapon for Fram.
**Cannae:** Oh, that's easy, boss! Wait there, I'll be back in a jiffy!
**Fram:** Are there fairies like her in every Citadel?
**(Lord):** No, only in Avillon. Her presence is like karmic retribution for my ancestors' misdeeds... Granted, she does good work keeping the equipment in order.
**Cannae:** Here you go! One weapon, just as ordered! Try it out!

**Cannae:** Ooh, lookin' good Ms. Fram. That outfit really does it for you!
**Fram:** But what does that have to do with the weapon...? I'll take it as a compliment, I guess. I like the weapon. It's got a good weight. Feels good in the hands.
**Cannae:** While we're at it, why don't we try an upgrade? As a spirit, I gotta stretch my magical muscles from time to time!
**(Lord):** Are you sure you're not just after my gold?
**Cannae:** Come on, Highness, you're killing my vibes! Show me that weapon already!
(After upgrading it once)
**Cannae:** Ooh, I'm on fire today! Let's do it again! Heck, let's do it two more times!
**Fram:** Again? Isn't once enough?
**Cannae:** "Good things comes in threes! After three upgrades, I can draw enough power from an item to give it a little something special!
(After upgrading it three times total)
**Cannae:** And that's that! And now I just made it look easy, but upgrading items successfully is really hard. I'm used to that amazing, heh heh! With higher-level upgrades, though, it starts to get tough even for me, so it may take a few tries sometimes. Please be patient if it does!
**(Lord):** Thanks, Cannae. We'll come back if we find some good equipment.
**Fram:** Thanks, lil' fairy! I can't wait to slash, smash, and bash some bad guys with this!
**Cannae:** You can come back anytime, y'know! It's boring here all by myself!

**Rouin:** Your Highness, I have something to tell you.
**(Lord):** It sounds ominous when it comes from you, Rouin. It must be important.
**Rouin:** Yes. We've received reports of a particularly intrepid Therian warrior appearing in the Nibelon Woodlands.
**(Lord):** Therian...? One of the bandits?
**Rouin:** It does not seem so. Our reports indicate the warrior was fighting against the bandits.
**(Lord):** Therians fighting Therians... Perhaps this warrior has some connection to the fallen Therian Kingdom, Neto Doum.
**Rouin:** I believe the likelihood is high that the warrior is a wandering knight. He may prove to be a valuable addition to our forces if you are able to recruit him.
**(Lord):** First I will need to meet him and understand who he is.
**Rouin:** Our reports indicate that he was engaged in battle at the bandit base until a short while ago. You can likely still find him nearby.
**(Lord):** Good. Thank you for the intel.
**Rouin:** Oh, and don't forget to make adjustments to your party's equipment as needed. Affairs in the Citadel are all in order, but you may also want to review them in case your keen eye sees something I did not.
**(Lord):** Understood. You're doing great, Rouin.
**Rouin:** You are too kind. It is my honor to serve Your Highness.