Episode 14

Episode 14: The Clockwork Bastion.



Before they head out on their new missions, Callisto and Ganymede finally meet one another, for what seems to be the first time for Callisto. Callisto talks more about leaving home and his restrictive life at home, detailing how he got there and how Methandi told him what happened. Ganymede explains that their parents willingly gave her right up, but that she feels at home here, and that what they are doing is right. Their talk is awkward, but the twins promise to catch up and help each other and learn more about each other in their time away.

Meanwhile, Cici, Baird, Toraleth, Xavier, and Praxis are sent into Valdore, the clockwork city and fighting capital of Velstrana. Valdore is home to a vast, diligent militia that defends the city and the continent, as well as an expansive fighting arena, home to a Divine Weapon wielder. Baldr, a well known Kronon man, is the champion of the arena, as well as the current wielder of the Divine Weapon Ferrous. It is suspected that Baldr’s current apprentice is the champion they are looking for, so the party plans to infiltrate the arena to find them. With the help of Andrew, the guard from back in Zeti who has also worked here, Baird and Cici, under aliases, enter into the arena to go head to head with Baldr and his apprentice. Another arena fighter, Pendrill Starslayer, confronts the party, calling out their naivety for fighting against Baldr, and also steals some money from Xavier sneakily. Baird and Cici go on to battle the Kronon champions, Baldr and his apprentice, Scrungus. Baird and Cici are in no way prepared to be fighting either of them, so Baldr and Scrungus both wipe out the two heroes, knocking them unconscious without much hesitation. From the fight alone, it's clear that Baldr is very much a gentle giant, and cares deeply about battling and his opponents. Scrungus, however, is much more rugged and brutal than his mentor. Baldr and Scrungus still reign as arena champions while Baird and Cici are ushered to a medic.