We are greeted by a young boy named Vidar. Vidar is walking in the SheerView Forest of Rakoth with his sister Reya during the night. They both look up at the sky to see the star-filled sky.
"I wonder what it's like to travel the stars and space," Vidar says to his sister.
"That's impossible!" She laughs, "Your a silly little boy, don't daydream like that."
"But it is possible."
Reya looks at Vidar and in a teasing manner says, "I wonder sometimes how you're two years older than me, but we should head home and you can tell me more of your childish dreams that will never come true."
"Even if you don't believe me now or tomorrow, I will travel the stars and space."
"That's my favourite quality in you Vidar, that stubborn pride and determination. Never change, alright big bro?"
"I won't, you can bet your life on it."
Reya chuckles "Come on, let's head back."
A mysterious figure is looming behind the two siblings as they walk. The figure, known as Xenon, ambushes Vidar and Reya. He grabs Reya and throws her back, hard against a tree. Vidar tries to protect Reya but gets knocked back. Angered, Vidar gets back up and starts running toward Reya and yells out "Noooo! Reya!"
He looks towards Xenon, "You will pay for this!"
Xenon blindsided Vidar, knocking him out. Vidar wakes up to find that Reya has been kidnapped from him. The manifestation of his innate echo, Sprite, comes out and tells Vidar that he will help him get her back. A little confused by Sprite's sudden appearance, Vidar responds by just nodding his head. The sadness from Vidar's Echo shows Sprite how vulnerable he is and says "You are very unique, only a Griffonborn can communicate with their innate Echo."
Sprite tells Vidar his name and guides Vidar to Pyro Myrtle Tavern
The owner of the tavern, Jeremy, greets Vidar as a new face when he arrives and says "A new customer! Business is just booming today!"
Jeremy tells them the story of how his tavern was created. Once Jeremy concludes his story, the Cavern Master named Aiden walks up to the tavern owner. Vidar and Aiden can visibly sense one another's power. "Who are you?" asked Vidar.
Aiden introduces himself and inquires what he thinks of the tavern.
"I know this tavern is at least 300 years old."
"Interesting that you know that information as a newcomer"
Sprite, while still inside Vidar's sub-conscience says "Didn't Jeremy just tell us everything about this tavern? He must have a lot of trust in newcomers or he senses that we aren't a danger to him."
Vidar, though confused by the voice in his head, discreetly nods in agreement to not cause any confusion.
"I'm looking for someone," Vidar tells Jeremy and Aiden.
Jeremy responds "Who is ya looking for kid?"
Vidar described the tall and ominous-looking figure who took Reya. He looked at the two men, "Do you know where can I find him?" Jeremy was silent with a serious face then says "His name is Xenon, there are posters of him there everywhere throughout Lenart."
"So is this what he looks like?" Vidar asks. Aiden chimes in to say, "He decides how he wants to be seen."
Jeremy looks at Vidar warningly "You don't wanna go down this road bud, this is not for the faint of heart." Before Vidar replies, he stops, thinking he hears a commotion outside, but he ignored it.
"My only wish is for my sister to be saved, this is the only thing that I can do. I wasn't able to protect her. He has to pay for what he has done and I will bring him to justice." Jeremy nodded and warned Vidar again saying, "I'm not saying that you should do this, but the rumours are, he's in a nearby cave."
Vidar gives his thanks to Jeremy. Jeremy tells Vidar, "Don't die." Vidar starts to go while Jeremy continues working and Aiden stays behind at the tavern to order more drinks for himself.
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