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…

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[like-a-romanov.livejournal.com]

Look, I'm sorry, but I can't help you. None of us here can. We're trapped.

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

Trapped here? You mean you are victim of this crime as well?

Ah, forgive me.

[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]

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]

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...

[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.

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

Aye, a story that seems to be universal to all.

Even with the death of the madman behind such a crime, the effects of those wicked deeds linger forever in the hearts of the innocent.

[like-a-romanov.livejournal.com]

...

That's not an awfully grim way to look at it at all.

[scarlet-valor.livejournal.com]

Are my words a tad morbid? If so, it is not intentional...my thoughts simply lie elsewhere.

Perhaps instead of thinking of such a somber topic, the both of us to speak of something more cheerful.

Tell me more about yourself, Anya.

[like-a-romanov.livejournal.com]

Me?

Well, I've had my own fair share of dealing with madness and power. But I was able to settle things in the end.