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Barely a day after the heroes finally purge the Leib Olmai forces from the citadel and palace, the air suddenly tears open. Simultaneous portals ignite across the realm—flaring to life in the center of Volaire's town square, and within the central plazas of Dalefaer, Umbris, and Almuril. Panicked townsfolk scatter at the magical eruptions, while nearby city guards hurriedly draw their steel, bracing for yet another invasion.From the shimmering gate in Volaire steps a commanding figure, proudly bearing the crest of the Draconian Kingdom. Clad in immaculate military finery with a breast heavy with gleaming medals, he wears twin swords resting confidently at his hips. He pauses only a second before stepping aside to make way for the heavy, rhythmic thud of boots. A legion of soldiers, flying the same Draconian colors, marches relentlessly out of the portal behind him.

Commander Noctis raises an arm, pointing toward the besieged edges of the city. "All troops, forward!" His voice booms over the chaos of the square. "Support the Ariadnian forces! Hold the city!" A river of Draconian troops pours from the portal. They draw their weapons on the move, rushing toward the outskirts where the distant clamor of fighting is heaviest. Without a moment's hesitation, the soldiers splinter into organized squads, seamlessly falling into tactical formations as they navigate the city streets.Turning from his advancing column, Noctis zeroes in on a bewildered Ariadnian guard. "Take me to your Commander," He orders, his tone brisk and focused. "I need a full tactical assessment of the perimeter so I can better deploy my forces."

[OOP: With the support of the Draconian troops, travel will be possible along the main roads between major settlements once more. Please note however that the war IS ongoing and anytime you venture outside of the city there is risk of an encounter. This risk increases if you opt to venture off the main roads. The possibility of an encounter and its outcome will be determined by dice rolls.]

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