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First Arrival
Yuri Lowell and his companions first visit Dahngrest on their way to the forest of Keiv Moc, and Karol tells them that its his hometown. Yuri commented that the place was lively and Karol said that it was the second largest city in all of Terca Lumires with the largest city being Zaphias and Dahngrest was governed by the guilds. Yuri expected the place to be dark and dank, but Karol said that it was a prejudice people had abot the guilds and Estelle added that the the bad reputation of the Blood Alliance was to blame for it. Yuri then asked how they should find Barbos and Karol answered the best was was to check the Union. Estelle then quoted that the Union was a guild collective run by the five master guilds and Karol added they serve as the government of the city. Rita Mordioasked how it would work since the Blood Alliance was also one of the five master guilds and Yuri added that if they layed a hand on Barbos they would pick a fight with the Union as well. Karol said they will not know until they ask Don WHitehorse, the leader of Altosk and the Union. Yuri asked if they could meet him but Karol hesitated answering saying that they could not just meet him, but could not say no to Estelle and told them the Union Headquarters was in the northern part of town.

As they were heading to Union HQ, Karol gets spotted by some guild members who bully him after hearing he was kicked out of the Hunting Blades, But Yuri and the others defended him saying if the bullies were his friends he could do better than them. As a fight was about to break out the alarm sounded meaning monsters were approaching the city which explained Estelle feeling monster footsteps and Yuri claiming they brought an army. Karol comforths them by saying even if the monsters approach the barrier will keep them safe and the guilds take care of monsters outside the barrier. However, the city's barrier blastia fails due to sabotage by members of a shady group. Monsters soon swarm the city and Yuri is left wondering where they came from. Karol stated something was not right and Estelle backed him up saying the monsters were more aggressive than normal. After the first wave Rita complained that it was one wave of monsters after another. After the second wave, Yuri saved a woman from being killed by a monster. More were approaching and suddenly, an elderly yet skilled swordsman appeared and killed the monsters one by one. Yuri was impressed and wondered who he was and Karol told him that was Don Whitehorse himself. Everyone was relieved that the Don arrived. Flynn Scifoand his squadron arrived as well and Estelle was surprised to see him again. He and his brigade wanted to help but the Don refused to do so and told them to leave. Flynn inststed they stay to help, but the don told him that everyone in town left the empire of their own free will and joined a guild and they were not spineless enough to ask the knights for help. He told him it was the rules of the life they chose and they had to make sure those rules did not get broken. Yuri was inspired by the Don's words and the party aids the the Don, as well as various guilds and guild members, in protecting the city and its residents. Rita and Estelle suggested that they repair the barrier blastia, so the party headed to it.

Once they arrived they find that the guard was taken out and it was time Rita worked her magic. She ran to the controls of the barrier blastia and the rest of the party joined her and estelle alerted her of the shady people who would not allow her to fix it. After they beat the shady people, Rita was able to begin fixing the barrier blastia. Flynn arrived and said they had their hands full, leading Yuri to believe that the Don's lecture did not hold any meaning for him. He then asked about the repairs to the barrier blastia with Yuri saying it would depend on Rita. She then found an amplifier stating it was like the barrier blastia at Ehmead Hill. Yuri explained that the barrier disappeared when monsters attacked and that it could not be a coincidence that it happened at the same time to which Flynn agreedHe then asked if Flynn's appearance meant the guilds were tied with the empire's problems but Flynn said he did not know, which was why he came to check things out. Rita is then finished repairing the barrier blastia and the barrier works again. Afterward, the knghts decide to clear out the monsters outside the barrier saying that the guilds will not complain if they fought the monsters outside the city while party visits the Union's headquarters to find out about Barbos, only to discover by the doorman that the Don has gone in search for the attacking monsters' nest, seeking to eradicate the problem at its source. Deciding their best option is to return to the city later, the party departs and travels toward Keiv Moc, unknown to them, Raven was watching over them from the rooftops.

A New War
The party returned to Dahngrest and headed to Union Headquarters to speak with the Don. They find Flynn in his chamber and Raven returned to the Don's side. He was quite surprised to hear that Yuri and Flynn were old friends, as such Flynn was surprised that he and Yuri just met during the assault. With formalities aside, Yuri informed the Don about Barbos' actions. Flynn asked that because of the events surrounding Barbos, the Union would relinquish all ties with the Blood Alliance saying that other guilds began to follow his example, abusing blastia and disrupting the order of society. Flynn hoped that with the Don's assistance, they can stop the Blood Alliance once and for all. The Don said that Barbos had been testing his patience agreeing to Flynn's proposal. He then stated that if Barbos was not stopped, it could lead to a war between the Empire and the Guilds. The Don agreed that no one likes a war, saying that working together to stop Barbos will not be so bad. The Don gives Flynn his full support to stop Barbos.He then told one of his subordinates to send a message to Belius of Nordopolica to offer her aid in the coming battle. Things were beginning to look good until Flynn gave the Don a letter from Ioder that said that the empire would overlook the Union's responsibility in the Barbos affair if the Don were to be killed. Everyone was shocked to hear this. Flynn checked the letter and realized too late the letter was a fake one. This lead to the Don throwing Flynn in the dungeon. Estelle wanted to help Flynn but Yuri said that it would only make things worse. The Don then decided to declare war on the Empire and left. With that, the party decided to leave as well.

Yuri then pretended to drop his wallet and had to go back to Union Headquarters, leaving the rest of the group. His true motive was to see Flynn in the dungeon. He asked why he came with a letter of war and Flynn said it was the work of the red eyes and even if it was one of his subordinates who messed up he had to bear the responsibility. Yuri concluded that Ragou was behind this affair, which surprised Flynn who stated it was to cause a war between the guilds and the Knights, meaning that another false letter was sent to the knights. Yuri then freed Flynn from his cell and took his place. Not long after, the Don arrived and asked Yuri if he lost his mind for taking Flynn's place, and Yuri countered by saying that he got rid of his own guards on purpose. The Don then said he had a favor to ask of Flynn: To find who was really responsible for causing the chaos, indicating the Don knew the letter was fake. Yuri asked why he got everyone fired up for a war to which the Don answered that if he had not, Barbos and Ragou would not bother to watch and he had a reputation to maintain and if Flynn did not return, Yuri would die to which he is fully aware of. He then asked what made the Don start a guild in the first place and he responded it was because he could not protect things that were important to him by sy the laws of the empire and asked Yuri if he was happy not helping anyone that way and if he did not like the rules there were two choices: change the system or live free of the empire's rule. The Don said that Yuri would have to take responsibility for letting Flynn escape, but offered a way out saying that Barbos was in the city and he was going to ask Flynn to find him but gave the offer to Yuri. He left to find the others.

As Yuri was reunited with everyone else, the Don was preparing to go to war with the knights. Karol told them that Rita and Repede folloed the Blood Alliance and the others found them at the Shooting Stars Tavern. Inside Barbos was Ragou were discussing about a tower and Ragou did not receive any reports on it. He got angry not only that he did not say anything about the tower fortress but also using the Leviathan's Claw guild for help.Ragou took his leave warning him that evil people will get what they deserve, advice that would come back to haunt him later. The party soon arrived on the scene whom Barbos remembers. He tells them they were too late to stop the war from starting. Karol realized that it was part of his plan to overthrow the Don. Estelle asked that with the Knights gone who would protect the city, and Rita concluded with the Knights gone, the Council will step in and take over. As the war was about to start Flynn arrived with the real letters. The Don was pleased that Flynn came back and told him he would never let Yuri take the fall for a crime he committed. Angered that his plan failed, Barbos ordered one of his men to shoot Flynn, but Karol stopped him. Barbos then took the rifle and fired it at the party. Yuri told them to leave but Estelle told him it was too dangerous. Just as Barbos was about to fire another shot the Dragon Rider appeared. Rita wanted to settle the score with the rider but Yuri told told her it would have to wait. Barbos then pulled out another sword and used it to fly to his tower. Yuri then hitched a ride on the dragon and followed him.

The End of Ragou
Upon returning fron Ghasfarost, Yuri and the others notice the Knights have returned and have arrested Ragou, who protests by saying it is a plot by the Knights to destroy the Council. Estelle could not find Flynn anywhere. As they got closer, Ragou was still protesting telling the people of town that the Knights will overthrow them. Flynn steps in saying they would not do so stating that the Empire and the Union joined forces and Don Whitehorse and Ioder are discussing future plans and it would only be a matter of time before it the friendship is official. Ragou asks how this was possible as Alexei had other business to attend to and realized that Ioder was responsible. Estelle was finally relieved by the fact that with Ragou gone, the people of Capua Nor will not suffer anymore and swears to Yuri she will make sure a more kind-hearted person will be the next magistrate. Karol felt sad that Estelle would be leaving to go back to Zaphias but it was her duty as princess and a candidate for the throne. However Yuri deduced she did not want to return and asked if she made up her mind. She made up her mind and decided to return, stating she does not want anyone to worry about her, especially Flynn.

Later that evening, as Yuri was sleeping, Karol came in with some rather distressing news: Ragou used his power to reduce his charges and was going to get off with a minor drop in rank. He suggests they see Estelle about this outrage but Yuri tells him not to bother her. He heads to Flynn's camp to have a word with him. Flynn had a feeling he would see him and comes out to greet him in a new uniform, stating he had been promoted to Captain. Even though Yuri congradulated him, Flynn suspected that the promotion was not the only thing he wanted to talk about. They discuss about his crimes and were disgusted by the fact he should not pay for them because of the power he had. Yuri stated that Flynn will make great things happen as he climbs the ranks, however more people will suffer in the meantime. Yuri stated that the progess Flynn has made would be for nothing if he arrested him, that if his authority were higher than that of the Council then he would create a legal order that treats everyone equally and Yuri would do things his way.He asks him how to deal with villains the law could not touch and he answers by saying he was still trying to figure it out then Yuri leaves. Later that night, Ragou is seen paying more mercenaries and had to be more careful next time. Yuri came across him and was poised to kill him. Though he threatened and begged Yuri to spare him, his pleas fell on deaf ears as he was determined to stop him once and for all. As he tried to run away, Yuri slashed him in the back and he uttered Dein Nomos as his final words and he fell into the river. It was then that Yuri began to walk on an otherwise dark path. As he returned he noticed Repede sleeping outside and decided to keep his actions a secret from his friends.

A New Journey
The next day Karol was rather sad to see Estelle leave but she says that he and Rita can visit anytime since the treaty made it easier for guild members to enter the capital. A member of the council stated they should leave but Estelle promises that Ragou will be punished. The council member, however, states that Ragou had not been seen since last night but his whereabouts were being investigated. Rita was about to leave to check out the aer krene and said when she was done, she would pay a visit to the capital, which made Estelle very happy. She then asked Karol where he will go and he answered he will start a guild with Yuri, which sounded like a good idea to her. Karol asked if he could get Yuri so he could say goodbye to her, but told him not to bother him, but Karol did so anyway. Yuri didn't want to say goodbye to them since it would make it harder for them to leave.

Suddenly, a loud noise got his attention and Yuri and Repede went to see the cause. A giant, bird-like monster appeared from out f nowhere and flew around the sky, attacking the city. When Yuri asked what it was Karol had no idea, but they had to check it out. They find the knights worn out from battling the creature and Flynn tels him to protect Estelle. As she was healing an injured knight, the monster then senses the power she has and turned towards her. Witcher tried attacking it but it was to no avail, meaning the monster was heading towards her. Alexei soon arrived and ordered the knights to relay a message to the crew of the Heracles. Yuri and the others try to protect the princess. The monster then began to speak, calling Estelle an insipid poison that must be destroyed. As she was wondering what it was, it got shot and flew off to the source of the gunfire: a giant war machine. Yuri asked what it was to which Estelle answered it was the Heracles. Karol suggested that they leave to which Yuri agreed saying he would continue his journey and suggested to Estelle she should head to the capital but it was her decision. She decides to go with Yuri but as he complimented on her decision the Heracles fired a shot at the bridge, leaving Yuri, Estelle, Karol and Repede on one side cutting them off from the city.

They come across Judith who insists they keep going but they pull her out of harms way. The monster flies off toward the horizon. Flynn calls out to Yuri and Estelle, and she tells him she could not go back yet saying there were more things she needed to know. Flynn protested but She said that because the information of people suffering in Nor Harbor never reached the capital she must approach problems like this head on, something she realized during her travels which was why she had to continue her journey. Yuri tossed Flynn the core of the aque blastia from the lower quarter and told him to get it back as soon as possible. He also tells him he will not head back to Zaphias and kept his promise to start a guild with Karol and to give his best to the citizens there. Flynn was surprised about this but supported his decision. Karol was happy that Yuri finally agreed to start a guild with him. and the party of five take their leave.

Outside the city, Judith wonders how far they will go and Yuri tells her they should go to Heliord.

Trivia

 * Upon arrival one of the townspeople explains why, during the daytime, the sky appears as if it was sunset: The air around the town is unstable refracting the sunlight and turning the sky red.
 * There was another guild called Clouds of Dawn, though the leader and members are unknown.
 * In the first half of Ragou and Barbos conversation everyone was mute, but after the war was foiled, everyone began talking.