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So much for a proper cult of werewolves. Ayane thought as she observed the arena around them. She found it more filthy than even vampire lairs from her past experience prior to meeting the guild.

"Probably their champions." she answered to Mhys.

-

''The day of Ayane's trial neared as she sat on her cold, damp cell, located somewhere within the citadel of her people's home. She still couldn't believe what had happened to her mother and her unborn child, and felt that it was all her fault for what had happened to them.''

As she stared blankly into the cell wall, the sound of the cell door opening slightly before quickly closing could be heard.

''"You should eat, child. You have a long way ahead of you." the prison guard that handed her some food and water said before leaving after his task was done.''

''Ayane did not respond to the guard's words even while he was present, and ignored her hunger. When her stomach kept grumbling and her hands shaking, she finally gave in and went to grab the food from her spot in the cell.''

''When she took the pasty from it's plate, she found what looked like a note and a key underneath it. A very odd occurence in her thought.''

Opening the note, she began to read it's contents.

_____

Kin,

''Who we are or what we want isn't important. What is however is you leaving your home alive.''

''Outside your cell, near the door towards the other area of the complex is a blade that will be enough for you to defend yourself should the worst come to pass. After you make it to the entrance, exercise your training and locate the advantage we have given you for your second chance. The sky will show the way.''

Know that you are not to blame for the misfortune that has befallen you, and answers will come in due time, should you survive.

- A concerned kinsman

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''Almost seeing the message as a fluke, but also knowing that she had no other alternatives aside potential punishment in her impending trial, Ayane ate the pasty and drank the tankard of water given to her, after making sure neither were poisoned via taste, before unlocking the door to her cell and quietly started moving, sticking to obstacles whenever she had the chance. She saw the blade left behind for her and grabbed it before moving on to the next area.''

The next area had two guards on duty, wielding their bladed scepters as they patrolled the only exit, with one guard always on watch at the door and the other inspecting the area for escapees or infiltrators.

''From her vantage point, Ayane took time to observe the guard pattern. Seeing that there was no other way out aside neutralizing the guards, she planned her gamble and got into position.''

''The guard moving around the area heard a single tap behind a wooden pillar, and went to investigate the noise. His inquisitive mind had him rewarded with a powerful bash from the hilt of Ayane's weapon, aimed for his head, knocking him out.''

''"What?!" the other guard was startled by the occurence and the sight of his comrade being knocked out cold, before he went to run for the other area to sound the alarm. Ayane was quicker however, having used a throwing knife towards their back, which she looted from the previous guard.''

''The second guard wasn't given a chance of reprieve as he too was knocked out cold by Ayane. Despite what she did, the latter gently removed the throwing knife from the man's back and healed him enough to stabilize the wound before moving on, after dragging him and his friend into a hiding place.''

''The next area was the security checkpoints. At the end of the hallway was the fortified entrance, and the middle of the area having the office where visitors regardless of position were required to check in and check out whenever they entered or exited the prison.''

''"Too heavily guarded... but 'the sky will show the way'..?" Ayane muttered silently to herself. Looking up, she saw that there was a natural exit, with occasional cold winds coming towards the checkpoints.''

Seeing it as the 'advantage' the anonymous benefactor mentioned, Ayane began exercising her movement training and began leaping and climbing for the 'exit' while sticking to the shadows, and stopping every once in a while to see if there were guards present.

Her hard work had paid off, and with one leap of faith she managed to hold on to a train of strong vines and made her way towards the exit.

...

''The other side of the opening Ayane had traversed led towards what looked like an ancient ruin. Seeing that no one was around the area, Ayane got into the ground in a quiet landing.''

Her relief was cut short when a nearby sarcophagus bursted it's lid open however, and in a piercing shriek, an ancient Dragon Priest rose from it's resting place, fire spells at the ready.

''"What the..?!" Ayane didn't like what she had gotten herself into, and quickly entered a defensive stance, waiting for the undead to make their move...''

(will continue this at another time.)