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Not all those with magic power within Valance were eager to join what had so far proven to be a costly war effort. Sophie was one of such people, discovering her magical powers only recently she was afraid she would be press-ganged into joining the military and using her powers to hurt others. As it was, she had little control over her newly awakened powers and had decided instead to simply try to keep herself hidden from anyone that might try to force her into combat. It had not been easy leaving behind her family and friends as she tried to disappear in other towns, hoping to settle into something of a life while the war blew over. It wasn't easy with military agents scouring the nation for every ounce of magical talent under the guise of protection from the kidnappings that had been associated with Tervinan, but Sophie had managed to find something of a quiet life in the boarder village of Ceris. Living out of an inn while working odd jobs for the owner and any other villagers that needed an extra pair of hands. Life had been good, if not a little quieter than she was used to. She had even found another magic user that would help her work with her powers, giving her a chance to try to control her new gift. Everything seemed like it would remain ideal until the war was a painful memory.
One day, while working on sweeping the floors of the inn, preparing for the evenings bar customers, Sophie was approached by the innkeeper, a strong, stocky man called Darris. He explained that her magical mentor had been looking for her and wanted to see her at the usual place just outside of the village. It wasn't an odd request, and Darris was happy to waive her current task for the time being.
“Just make sure you're careful when outside the village. There have been rumours that some groups of bandits have been moving down from the mountains recently. Might just be talk but you should keep an eye out all the same.” Darris informs Sophie as he moves behind the bar to start his own preparations of the evening to come.
One day, while working on sweeping the floors of the inn, preparing for the evenings bar customers, Sophie was approached by the innkeeper, a strong, stocky man called Darris. He explained that her magical mentor had been looking for her and wanted to see her at the usual place just outside of the village. It wasn't an odd request, and Darris was happy to waive her current task for the time being.
“Just make sure you're careful when outside the village. There have been rumours that some groups of bandits have been moving down from the mountains recently. Might just be talk but you should keep an eye out all the same.” Darris informs Sophie as he moves behind the bar to start his own preparations of the evening to come.