Hyru

"Gains of the Resistance"

Day: 149
Location: Destroyed Island of Kinshou

	A man with a torch is seen walking through a dark cavern followed by another man.  Both 
have symbols of the Shadow-Tal on their arms.  The first man with the torch speaks, "I don't know 
why Panther sent us to look around on this island.  All we found so far is this cave."  "I don't 
understand it either Dar, but obviously Panther believes there is something here to help in our 
fight against Hyru or else he would not have sent us," the other man replied.  "You are probably 
right Nazo.  He probably found something out about these islands after some of our contacts 
located a hidden source of books, thought to have been left by the Great Sentients.  Although 
most of the islands of Kinshou that we hide on have nothing, so it seems unlikely that something 
would be here," Dar said.  "Great Sentients?  What's that?" Nazo asked.  "Something Panther once 
told me about.  They weren't a what but a who.  The Great Sentients was a clan that collected 
vast amounts of knowledge.  Panther believes their lost knowledge holds the key to defeating 
Hyru.  In any case the books supposedly pointed to a source of power at this location," Dar 
explained.   "I see.  Hmph.  But, I don't know why we have to do Panther's dirty work.  I would 
rather be back on the mainland collecting information than digging in the rock," Nazo said.  
"Hey don't worry about it.  As soon as we find nothing here and then return back I am sure 
Panther will put you back on surveillance duty," Dar said.  "Yeah.  Probably," Nazo said then 
continued walking deeper into the cave.  The walls were colored dark black with different shades 
of brown.  It was dug out by somebody in the past obviously.  The cave seemed to go on forever 
but the men still didn't find anything so they pushed on.  Finally they happened upon something 
very interesting.  "Hey Dar take a look at this!" Nazo shouted.  "What did you find?"  "A piece 
of armor.   Or what's left of it." Nazo said, "It appears to have been hit by something.  You can 
see burn marks on the edges.  It looks like it is a hundred years old.  But how could it have 
survived all this time without breaking down or rusting?"  "I don't know.  This armor also 
feels surprisingly light and still shines.  This may be what we need to turn to the fight in our 
favor!  Let's get this back to Panther!"  Dar said.  "Right," Nazo replied.
	Meanwhile at one of Hyru's shrines in Mankoyt, a man was walking by.  He didn't bother to 
stop and pay any tributes but kept on walking.  At the same time three members of the Spyre 
Versatile Corp were returning from a mission and noticed the man walk past without stopping.  
They weren't exactly pleased with him.  The three agents stood in front of the man and didn't 
move.  "Where do you think you are going.  You have not paid any tributes to this Hyru shrine.  
Do we have to remind you who rules Monic?"  The man looked up and the agents could see he had the 
mark of a Den of Souls member.  "No.  I have not forgotten.  I just chose not to pay him any 
tributes.  I didn't elect him into power or ask him to rule.  So I don't have to give him my 
allegiance," the Den of Souls man said.  "Hyru didn't need to be elected.  A man of his power, 
intelligence, and magnificence doesn't need to be 'asked' to lead us.  He deserves our absolute 
loyalty without question.  And don't think that just because you are a Den of Souls member and 
have a treaty with Hyru that you don't have to pay him tribute," the lead agent said.  "I see 
your point.  Not let me be equally clear.  No.  I will not pay him tribute.  Not now, not ever.  
Regardless of the treaty I don't recognize his position.  So if you are going to do something 
about it, you better do it now," the man said drawing a large lance.  It was made of dark black 
metal that had a large metal spear tip.  In response the agents quickly drew their weapons and 
slashed at him.  The man jumped back to avoid the strikes and retaliated with his spear.  It met 
its mark killing one of the agents.  The other two ran toward the man.  He blocked with his spear 
and pushed them back.  The lead agent jumped back and threw out several daggers while the other 
attacked from the back.  The man jabbed at his rear attacker but his attacks were all deflected. 
However the man's plan had worked to obscure the vision of the daggers.  At the last second he 
ducked and the blades all hit the agent and killed him.  The lead agent narrowed his vision at 
the man and spoke.  "What is your name Den of Soul's dog."  "I am called Azure Gar, although the 
term Gar doesn't hold much meaning to me.  More like an imposed name," Azure said.  "I know the 
term Gar.  In the Den of Souls it refers to a second level agent.  You are weak and are no match 
for me," the agent said.  "You may be right.  But I also train on my own outside the Den of 
Souls," Azure said.  "Then let's see you defend this attack."  The Spyre agent ran forward and 
slashed several times slowly weakening Azure's defensive stance.  He then followed it up with a 
mind-bolt that clouded Azure's judgement and caused him to make several mistakes.  The agent cut 
Azure and then disarmed him.  Azure's spear flew into the air and planted itself firmly in the 
ground.  The agent poised his blade in front of Azure's face and said, "Well it seems I was 
correct.  You are no match for me.  You underestimated your opponent and for that you will die." 
"True you were right but only about the first statement," Azure said as he rolled to the side and 
retrieved his weapon.  He pointed it up to the sky and began chanting.  "Oh great spirit of the 
Den of Souls, grant me your power.  Give me the strength of legions and the prowess of your 
battled hardened abilities.  Endow this your servant with the summoning of my ancestors!  I 
summon you to aid me and harness the ages of skill!"  As Azure spoke the incantation, a glow 
encased his body.  Suddenly a red aura exploded around his body and his eyes opened to reveal a 
wicked stare.  Endowed with the knowledge, spirit, and strength of his ancestors, Azure was ready 
to fight.  Azure ran forward and sidestepped a slash of the Spyre agent and knocked his sword to 
the side.  He then thrust his spear into the man's chest and drove it through his body.  The 
spear pierced out the agent's back and then he threw the limp body high into the air.  The body 
landed in front of Hyru's shrine and did not stir.  Having finished the battle the aura faded and 
Azure returned to his normal self.  "Humph.  I didn't want to kill them but they left me no 
choice.  I suppose though that no one will know it was a Den of Souls member that killed them.  
And besides I don't have time to bury them.  I have to find that resistance contact in New Rolin 
City I heard about.  My clan sent me to get rid of some rogue agents from our clan that choose 
not to honor the treaty and instead oppose Hyru.  The leader of the traitors is suppose to be 
meeting with someone from the Shadow-Tal at a bar.  I hope my sources were right.
If they are correct I intend to stop them at all costs," Azure said putting his weapon away.  
Azure turned and then continued on to New Rolin City.