High Entia History

## Introduction

**Dunban:** Those statues... Am I right in thinking they are of High Entia origin?

**Melia:** They are indeed. These are the Sororal Statues. They depict twin goddesses representing order and justice.

**Dunban:** A treacherous place to erect them.

**Melia:** This place was once used for our Coming-of-Age Ceremony.

## Gain (+8)

**Dunban: *[That seems fitting.]***

**Melia:** Potential successors to the throne who came of age were left here. If they survived, they could return to the capital, triumphant.

**Dunban:** I see. So only the best specimens continued the imperial line. Ruthless but effective.

**Melia:** That is what I was told, at least. It was probably all just a formality.

**Dunban:** Of course. Fighting off the Satorl Guardian alone is no easy task.

**Melia:** However, I have heard of a former ruler who did see the task through.

**Dunban: *[A half-Homs like you?]***

**Melia:** Very astute, Dunban. Not a pleasant fact, but still true.

**Dunban:** I find it ironic. Goddesses of order and justice looking down with biased gazes.

**Melia:** Still, I can understand why the ceremony was necessary. It must have been the only way to secure the people’s trust.

**Dunban:** The same reason you faced the Tomb, right?

**Melia:** ...

**Dunban:** Calm yourself, Melia. Whenever you feel afraid, know that we’re here to protect you.

**Melia:** I know, Dunban. You saved my life at the Tomb. I will never forget the debt I owe you and the others.

## Net 0 (+4, -4)

**Dunban: *[That seems fitting.]***

**Melia:** Potential successors to the throne who came of age were left here. If they survived, they could return to the capital, triumphant.

**Dunban:** I see. So only the best specimens continued the imperial line. Ruthless but effective.

**Melia:** That is what I was told, at least. It was probably all just a formality.

**Dunban:** Of course. Fighting off the Satorl Guardian alone is no easy task.

**Melia:** However, I have heard of a former ruler who did see the task through.

**Dunban: *[An adventurous one, no doubt.]***

**Melia:** The participant has no choice in participating.

**Dunban:** Then it sounds as if they were simply being led to their death.

**Melia:** There must have been a reason for conducting the ceremony. Something that made it necessary in that particular case.

**Dunban:** Are you suggesting... this High Entia was of mixed blood?

**Melia:** Yes. The ceremony must have been needed to gain the people’s trust. Just as I faced the Tomb.

**Dunban:** Does this place remind you of the Tomb?

**Melia:** Yes. Of the hardship I faced there. And the friends that saved my life. I am forever grateful to you all.

## Net 0 (-4, +4)

**Dunban: *[Here?!]***

**Melia:** Yes, here! What are you trying to suggest?! This site is a stunning example of High Entia architectural skill.

**Dunban:** I can’t deny that.

**Melia: Oh no...!**

**Dunban:** What’s wrong, Melia?

**Melia:** Each statue is supposed to have an ether crystal on its chest. But one of them is missing!

**Dunban:** Thankfully, the other statue’s crystal is still present.

**Melia:** I wonder what happened...

**Dunban: *[Perhaps it was stolen.]*** Many people with dubious reputations travel through here.

**Melia:** I have heard of such people. I don’t suppose we’ll ever see it again...

**Dunban:** Why don’t you replace it?

**Melia:** You’re right, Dunban. The twin goddesses of order and justice must look their part.

**Dunban:** Order and justice, huh? I am sure they’d be happy if you were to help them out.

## Loss (-8)

**Dunban: *[Here?!]***

**Melia:** Yes, here! What are you trying to suggest?! This site is a stunning example of High Entia architectural skill.

**Dunban:** I can’t deny that.

**Melia: Oh no...!**

**Dunban:** What’s wrong, Melia?

**Melia:** Each statue is supposed to have an ether crystal on its chest. But one of them is missing!

**Dunban:** Thankfully, the other statue’s crystal is still present.

**Melia:** I wonder what happened...

**Dunban: *[It might have fallen off.]***

**Melia:** I have my doubts that such a thing is possible...

**Dunban:** Perhaps it was due to a flaw in the construction. Even the wise and skilled High Entia must have their off days.

**Melia:** Spare me your sarcasm, Dunban. Even if you are correct.

**Dunban:** Why don’t you replace the crystal? Bring the sisters back to glory! I’m sure you’re up to the task.

**Melia:** That is not a bad idea. What one sister has, the other craves. And we cannot have that!