[b][u]The Distance Between | The Royal Court, Isla Deus[/u][/b] [spoiler][i]As the hunters and mercenaries ascend the cerulean well, they look over the hills and folds of Taeda Vale. The gorgeous canyons, the lush forests; it is breathtaking. The Warriors fly and land onto the levitating rock that serves as the Capitol of the land. An ivory pantheon with two separate buildings at its flanks shimmer under the sun, perpendicular to the fountain in it's courtyard. Paladins and Aegises corral the invited into the central hall, lavishly decorated with wonders of architecture and material fabrics as rare as miracles. Inside, a court advisor steps up next to the empty throne. "Attention! May I have your attention, please. Our Princess will return from her errands to discuss this contract, but in the meantime, enjoy yourselves! Grab some food, talk to your new coworkers; we will return shortly."[/i] [b]Task Complete[/b][/spoiler] [spoiler][i]The masses settle down as the lights in the pantheon dim. The overweight advisor who previously addressed the crowds returns to the empty throne: "Ladies and gentlemen, Warriors and assassins; you have been so patient with us while we waited for Lady Hartwick to return to the Castle. And you have waited long enough!" He raises his arm to openly welcome the mysterious princess of the valley. From the double doors leading in, two Aegises escort a youthful lady with an unparalleled beauty down the velvet carpet. Each step she takes echoes lightly in the pantheon, as she approaches her throne. From the seat of power, she turns to her captivated audience, lifting the veil to reveal her bright Amber eyes. "Thank you, all, my compatriots and followers. Welcome to the Capital of Taeda Vale. It is in this great land that we hope to prosper and germinate, to embed ourselves into foreign lands and make peace with their inhabitants. This is our goal, but like many, it is threatened by terrorists and blasphemers who would take pleasure and pride in watching us fall. As I speak to you, the details of your target are being sent to what forms of technology you have in your possession. Little is known of this man, but I can assure you that he is much more dangerous and unstable than anything you have faced. I promise you all one wish within my power to be granted to you, should you capture him alive. His name is Felix Ireton. And he must be brought to justice." The hunters in the masses begin to mutter and whisper. Many revel in the opportunity, but some are fearful. All sorts of conversations arise.[/i] [b]Task Complete[/b][/spoiler] [i]The pads are returned to the steel Knights who distributed them, who in turn whisper to an attentive princess. She whispers back, and the knight exits from behind the throne. "Wonderful! It would seems we have all in attendance ready for the hunt. Felix has been located somewhere within the valley: we know he has not left the land, but we are confident that..." Her voice trails off as footsteps break her speech. The shrouded man steps through the crowd, dividing them from the middle of the floor. He holds a data pad, the NO button highlighted on the screen. "Ya missed one. I made sure to show you the NO I selected. Wouldn't want you forging my vote." The princess, perplexed by the voice in the cowl, and obviously shocked, stares with a certain curiosity. "Well well, why exactly would you want to decline such a generous offer?" "Because the man you seek ain't a man. He's a monster, more so than the likes of you." "And who, insolent fool, do you think you are to challenge MY authority in MY kingdom?!" Though the cowl conceals his expression, an airy, jolly sigh escapes his nostrils. If he had a visible mouth, he'd be smirking. "I am Sebastian Varcoe. I'm the real Marauder, motherf*cker." In an instant, a blinding flash of orange light beams the through the room, disorienting the Knights and the Guardsmen, who appeared during his final sentence. In an address to all who declined the offer, or those who want to discover the truth, he shouts: "RUN!"[/i] [b]Directives: -Escape![/b] [spoiler]Make a post of how you manage to escape the Capitol to the front gates of the city. The Knights and guardsmen will be after you, and will try and stop you, so make it epic![/spoiler]