[Video/ Shortly after the return from the Chaos Shrine]

[for_cosmos]

[The warrior looks worn out but solemn. It's difficult to explain what exactly happened at the Chaos Shrine- especially because he might be the only one who really understood what Garland was doing.]

Lufene is a threat no longer. However, Garland... or perhaps I should say Chaos... escaped us. He was nearly defeated, but four elemental fiends [and

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[Video]

[sasuneknight]

All I know of cycles are the waxing and waning of light and dark. However, there was one of the fiends on our world--Kraken--who guarded the water crystal. I know not of the others.

[He pauses a moment. He's unhappy that Garland escaped as well, and that the threat is now greater, but he's certain they will prevail when the next battle comes.]

Should you be in need of assistance when you go to collect the myrrh, it would be an honor to fight alongside you again.

[Video]

[for_cosmos]

Ingus. [Despite being worn out, he's pleased in his way to see the minilineface.]

I do not believe this cycle could be described as such. Refia has also told me of this, though she did not mention the Kraken.

I would welcome your assistance in it. The beasts that guard the trees are fearsome.

[Video]

[sasuneknight]

[He nods to the Warrior.]

We had other fiends protecting the other crystals. Kraken is the only that coincides.

I have faced a couple of the guardians from other trees; they are fearsome indeed. I'm glad to be of service.

[Video]

[for_cosmos]

What were the other fiends?

My thanks. I have been told that the guardian of this tree is a creature of rock that separated itself from the wall of the cave.

[Video]

[sasuneknight]

The Earth crystal was protected by Titan, and in the world of Darkness, Ahriman. The Wind crystal was guarded by a large turtle in our world, and Cerberus in the other. For the Fire we had to battle the Salamander, and then the Two-Headed Dragon. In the world of darkness, the Water crystal's fiend was Echidna.

[He frowns at the thought of another giant to topple, especially after fighting the Armstrong.]

A creature made of stone... It might be wise to seek mages, then. I imagine there's not much that can be done to it with mere blades.

[Video]

[for_cosmos]

I see.

Yes. Those with knowledge of magic will join us.