Duel of Blood

[Epoch]

The chaotic attack on the Docro Manor ends in betrayal and blood. The once lush yard now desolate and bare under the force of corrupted magics.

What follows is a series of events: Another twist, the waging of war between the Alder family and the Docros. The crucifixion of Alexander von Hellstrom at Achyon's ruined gates. The capture of Synesia Artra. Turmoil that ultimately leaves The Family without two of it's once treasured sons. Ilya and Seth.

Following such events comes a missive. A challenge from Nikolai. Stamped with that familiar Docro seal.

"We've done it all, haven't we, brothers?

Breaking the Grace's kneecaps after Manaball. Convincing the Osronans to not siege our beautiful metal city. Seth robbing half of Esshar. The secret drug trade we set up at Starfall. Ilya trying to unite every city against our father. Making our enemies fear us and ah, so much more.

It's about time for the climatic end that we all knew was coming. How the battle for Don should have ended a decade ago, in blood and death. This time it's not business! It's personal.. And one lesson I taught you both is to never cross a Docro and now it's time I teach you why.

So, both of you come down to the Docro Manor for a duel of blood. To settle this like any bickering brothers should. Amongst ourselves in our ancestral home, where it all began. I'm injured even, so victory should be easy to claim, especially since you have two chances, Ilya, Seth.

And to the rest of Esshar, excluding our favorite soft-bellied Osronans, I invite you to a once in a lifetime opportunity, should they accept. The chance to watch the most hated family on this side of Aegis kill each other in cold blood.

Come one, come all, to the infamous Docro Fight Night.

May the superior Docro win."

- Nikolai pyr Docro.