prologue, act i. [voice]

[forestwitch]

W-where am I?!

What sort of fate has fallen upon me now? I demand to know, where am I and why have I been brought here?

Has the wars stopped? Has the chaos been quelled? Tis not Erion, I know that much, but I do not know why I am here. This is a kingdom of some kind. More or less, a village judging by the houses I see before me.

Where is my clothing? I never wore this type of dress before. I do hope I am in the company of friends and not foes…

Comments

[pooka-prince.livejournal.com]

N-No, Princess, I assure you it's nothing like that. Rather it's... ah...

Mayhap it would be better for Ingway himself to tell you. I'll be over momentarily...

[True to his word, Cornelius speeds over to the Valentine household, knocking on the door.]

[like-a-romanov.livejournal.com]

There's a whole town of us who are victims of this crime. It's not anything special around these parts. I don't even know if that's good or bad.

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

Good and evil is blurred, isn't it? The same as my world...

May I ask your name? I am Velvet.

[like-a-romanov.livejournal.com]

Things just always have to be so complicated, don't they.

Velvet. I'm Anya. Welcome... to Mayfield.

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

Magic? You mean to say that it is magic that seals us here? That certainly sounds fiendish! I know of three sorcerers who possess such power and all three have been thwarted in their quest to invoke the end.

If it be one of these three behind such a scheme, then will not be surprised.

How long have you been trapped here?

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

Yes, it's quite vexing at times.

I thank you, Anya. If fortune smiles upon us, then I will be glad to assist in trying to free you and the others of this realm.

[like-a-romanov.livejournal.com]

Well, another addition to the force is always welcome, that's for sure.

So... where are you from, anyway?

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

Oh? I'll be sure to speak with him eventually but come with haste!

I desire more than just your voice, Cornelius. I must be sure you are well.



Just a moment!



Cornelius!

[bustydefense.livejournal.com]

Mayfield is like anywhere else - some of us will be friends, and some of us foes.

[inb4gar.livejournal.com]

[Holy crap, he wasn't expecting someone to mention sorcerers WITH power at all and more expected for her to dismiss it. So give him a good minute or so to get out of that surprised reaction himself.]

Ah? Oh, a little over two weeks from now. I'm still learning about the things that goes on here still, so sorry if I won't be of much help to you.

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

Then I'll be sure to give my aid to those who seek freedom.

I hail from...from a kingdom marred in destruction and chaos. Madness and greed is what doomed my people, a combination that has proved to be quite deadly when stirred together with hate and power.

I do hope you are from a peaceful land, Anya. A land isn't reduced to ruins...

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

Such is life but I rather have more friends than foes. I have slain my fair share of enemies and I wish not to bloody my hands more.

[like-a-romanov.livejournal.com]

We used to be peaceful. Not so much anymore.

Madness, greed, hate, power...? Yep, that all sounds about right. At least the man behind it all has been finally destroyed.

[bustydefense.livejournal.com]

I see. Did you slay them for the right reasons?

[pooka-prince.livejournal.com]

Velvet... 'tis truly you... I curse the gods for bringing you to this terrible place, but to see your face again is truly wonderful.

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

Ah? Hello? Are you still there?



Is that so? Fear not, I am sure I can learn something from you. You spoke of magic earlier which labels you as someone who knows of it.

Have you encounter anyone possessing a magical gem? A red gem that glows brighter than any ruby? There is a reason why I ask this.

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

As right as one would assume! Those who desired for Armageddon aligned themselves with evil, there was no excuse for their actions but I wonder what has befell upon my world...

Erion, do you hail from there?

[inb4gar.livejournal.com]

... before I say anything, let me ask you this. Are you a magic user yourself?

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

Curse as many gods as you wish, Cornelius, but favor the chance to meet with you again.



I feared for the worst when I did not find you...

[perfect-mother.livejournal.com]

You've arrived in Mayfield, dear. And most of the people here are friendly, but you should still be careful~

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

But of course! If I bared no talent for magic, I would not speak of it. Such power is revered and feared within my world even if fools seem to wield it without hesitation.

Because of such fools, the world came to its end...

[pooka-prince.livejournal.com]

[He hugs her tightly, burying his face in her shoulder. This isn't a hallucination; it's real. She's really here.]

Princess Velvet... Know that the town we've been taken to is a terrible place. There are those here who would wish harm upon you, and there are malevolent forces at work beyond our control.

Despite that... I will do all I can to protect you. So long as I draw breath, no harm shall befall you.

[inb4gar.livejournal.com]

Then... I regret to inform you that your magic power and the spells that you know have been taken away from you too. This place is also the cause of that as well.

[bustydefense.livejournal.com]

Then you should know that I, at least, will not judge you for your actions.

No, unfortunately. There are many people here, from many different worlds.

[kol-shevik.livejournal.com]

Mayfield town is not much of kingdom, comrade. Would be better to not exist at all!