Mountain Summit (Normal)

> The main part of Lumisade's border defenses. Among the guards, there may be someone here privy to the nation's current state of affairs.
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## Summary

The Avillon Knights meet up with the commander of Lucilicca La'elaya's forces, who lets them through the area after a fight.

## Enemies

 Enemies
 Enemies

## Character List

### Major Characters

* Lord of Avillon
* Reginald
* Taneli

### Minor Characters

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

## Dialogue

**Fram:** Brr, it’s freezing...
**Johan:** It is the North, after all. And these are the Celtain Mountains, which are famous for being particularly perilous.
**Charlotte:** Ugh...
**Schneider:** These strong winds are mixing up all the smells in the air... I can’t detect any enemies.
**Taneli:** No need to worry. The elvenguard’s patrol area is still far up ahead. For now, all we need to worry about are the dron—
**Reginald:** Armed warriors up ahead! Second Brigade, move to capture.
**Taneli:** ...Or not.
**(Lord):** Speak of the devil...

**Reginald:** Agh... Who are you...?
**(Lord):** We’re here to see the Second Archmage. We didn’t come to fight.
**Reginald:** You have invaded Lumisade by crossing our borders without permission. You should have followed the proper procedures if you wished to meet the Archmage!
**(Lord):** That is a valid complaint, but the “proper procedures” are currently unavailable. We had no other course of action.
**Reginald:** I have a hard time thinking anyone who enters a closed nation forcefully has good intentions. Why are you here?!
**Taneli:** Reginald...? Commander Reginald!
**Reginald:** T-Taneli? You’re safe! I take it your mission was a success?
**Taneli:** Indeed! These are they whom the Second Archmage sent for, the people who will help us!
**Reginald:** That’s... a relief. But are these all of their soldiers?
**(Lord):** These are the most elite knights in all of Avillon, here to answer Lumisade’s call for aid. And I am here to act as the mouthpiece of the group. Is that enough of an introduction?
**Reginald:** Who... are you?
**Taneli:** Captain Reginald, you must show the proper respect. This is none other the Monarch of Avillon, (Lord).
**Reginald:** Monarch...?! Please, forgive me. I meant no disrespect. I am third captain of the Second Archmage’s first guard unit. My name is Reginald.
**(Lord):** It is nice to meet you, albeit under less than ideal circumstances. Now I understand why the Second Archmage’s unit is the one stationed on the outer borders.
**Reginald:** Yes, I’m sure Taneli already told you, but our unit covers the nation’s borders and outer regions. The more central areas of the land are controlled by the First Archmage’s soldiers.
**Taneli:** How is the Second Archmage? How’s Lucilicca...?
**Reginald:** She lost control over military affairs, but is luckily otherwise safe. She has overcome with anxiety as of late, but news of your arrival will no doubt give her much-needed encouragement.
**(Lord):** Captain Reginald, I would love for someone with intimate knowledge of the current situation to accompany us. Would you join us as a guide?
**Reginald:** As much as I would love to, if I were to accompany Your Highness, the matter would quickly turn into much more than a captain’s departure from his unit.
**(Lord):** Now that you say it, I could see how the military aiding a foreign power may look like a coup d’état, not to mention it could place the Second Archmage in serious danger.
**Reginald:** That is precisely what I want to avoid. For now, my unit will stay here protecting the borders, but we will come running if or when you need our help on the inside.
**(Lord):** Thank you for the support. Guarding the border cannot be easy. Take care of yourself.
**Reginald:** May fortune be with you!