In the months following the loss of the Ten's Citadel the forces of Gakaiyo reconvene within Xuefeng, the streets bustling with noise and troops. Empire's leaders in constant back and forth meetings, gathering information about the Imperfects that they had faced, preparing for their next move. It seems for some time they might never come to a decision and retreat might be their next play as ships are packed full of boxes and supplies.
Shogun herself is seen boarding upon a vessel as the fleet prepares to set off east and towards Sheng, the crew light, similar to the trip she had taken only a year ago to return with foreign soldiers.
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Shogun herself is seen boarding upon a vessel as the fleet prepares to set off east and towards Sheng, the crew light, similar to the trip she had taken only a year ago to return with foreign soldiers.
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Yet rather than continue on the eastern retreat, all ships take a sudden turn westward, their figureheads aimed on a straight path for the port of the Ash Citadel, now housing the great Atrellyan fleet. Silvered runes carve through the air as a rift tears through reality and many within the crews are seen traveling through. Shogun included. All to remain a small skeleton crew, brave warriors to sail within the enemy ranks.
A bright flash, fiery explosions. Ships rigged with explosive mana erupt within the port and look to cripple the Atrellyan fleet's ability to maneuver troops and reclaim power over the seas. Sailing over the horizon, ships bearing the flag of Fortune aim their cannons upon the ports caught aflame..
[[ -1500 Fire Crystals and the Supplies for five ships previously taken in preparation to build naval forces. +Port Fortune Forces
Crystals previously infused with explosive and fire magics, Magi across Meranthe assisting with the project of Gakaiyo.]]
Crystals previously infused with explosive and fire magics, Magi across Meranthe assisting with the project of Gakaiyo.]]
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The cry of a dark-colored phoenix echoes in the spring of Xuefeng, the forces prepare to march upon the Ash Citadel in order to destroy the remaining demons and recover whatever can be from the once great nation. Atrellya's forces split as they land upon the the Republic, Gakaiyo looks to clear their influence from the North.