Athens

[Sir Envy]

The city of Athens.  

[Sir Envy]

Leviathan rides down the familiar streets of Athens on his steed with a small company of three fellow knights. It's been seven years since his last visit to the noble city. Looking around much has changed but the familiar temples and land marks are still in place. Stopping at an empty corner he dismounts. He looks towards Gofstraus his loyal friend and the two other knights behind him. "Gofstraus take my horse and those two lazy fools you call knights to the Nimbus tavern and get them some drinks. Hopefully a good nights sleep and some entertainment will give them some encouragement for the journey ahead. I will follow shortly, but for now I feel like taking a walk around the city. It brings back so many joyful memories." Gofstraus an older man in his forties who had served the young sires father knew exactly what the boy was thinking. "Alright my lord, don't be to long. Your father wouldn't approve of his son walking around the streets of Athens doing who knows what in the middle of the night." Leviathan firmly replied "My fathers dead and I'm of age now that you don't need to worry about me so much Gofstraus. Enjoy yourself you old geezer and relax for once. Were in Athens the city of our forefathers. Now I'm off before you bore me to the point of death." Leviathan walked firmly away and he could hear the two other knights of his company calling after him yelling "Good luck sir" and "Don't have to much fun with the ladies". No doubt they were excited to get off the road and back to the familiar smell of a tavern, they just better not be totally drunk when I get back he thought to himself. Nearing a corner he turned to see the market along with all the desperate merchants trying to sell their goods. He glanced at several stalls but saw nothing interesting that caught his eye. So he walked over to a bench by the fountain and took a seat. He leaned back against the bench looking up into the dimming sky. Vaguely wishing for someone entertaining to appear and cheer up his evening.  

[Zantetsken]

A large trade ship had arrived at the port; aboard it was Zantetsken from Japan. The sailors went through with their procedures and the ship came to a stop at the dock. As Zantetsken disembarked, he asked one of the sailors where he could have his ryo converted to gold. The sailor gave him some general directions, and Zantetsken tipped him before heading out.

The scenery was very unfamiliar to Zantetsken, and the people were dressed very differently. He noticed some knights walk by, and he placed his hand on his scabbard and held it firmly so that he could draw his katana quickly with his other hand. The knights were only half-equipped, and they were shouting about something; Zantetsken was too far away to hear it accurately. At this site, he lowered his guard and thought to himself, "Are these the knights I've heard so much about? Those guys wouldn't last 5 minutes on the battlefield... Maybe it was a mistake to come here..."

He was then suddenly aware of the fact that he was very different from those knights, and that he would certainly stand out. He tried to ignore that as he headed towards the marketplace to find the currency exchanger. Zantetsken noticed another knight just sitting on a bench, gazing at the sky. Remembering the knights from before, he didn't give this knight a second though. He proceded to the exchanger and had his ryo converted to gold coins. He had a feeling that he was shortchanged, but he wasn't too concerned about that.
From the moment Zantetsken stepped outside of the exchanger's building, he couldn't shake the feeling that he was being followed.  

[Divina Rebirth]

Stella rode along the streets on Agro, her pure black horse, looking around at the happy children playing and the adults working. She had a soft smile on her face as she watched the children nearest to her play with a puppy and pretend to be strong warriors defeating a dragon and saving the day. "I'm glad everyone is happy... Now, the only problem is, is something I could do today.", she thought as she looked up at the bright sky. "Lady Stella!", shouted a middle aged woman from cross the street waving at her. Agro was soon told to gallop over to the woman and stay still when there. "Hello, Mrs. Tillia.", said Stella still on top of Agro's back with a smile. "How have you been, deary? I haven't seen you around here much anymore.", said the woman happy to see her. "I am doing fine, I have been a little busy at the Holy Church for a while, and had some time to spare. So I came here to visit everyone again... So how are you Mrs. Tillia?", said Stella. "I've been doing great! Our stocks of crops have increased more than ever! And now we have enough for food to last us for about a year!", said Mrs. Tillia happily.

"That is wonderful to hear! How is Lily doing?", asked Stella. "She's doing a little better now... But her disease is still here.", said Mrs. Tillia with a saddened look on her face. "I see... I will pray for her in the Church soon. I should go ahead and start heading there now... Goodbye Mrs. Tillia!", said Stella riding off into the main streets of the city. "Goodbye Stella! Be safe, you hear!", said Mrs. Tillia smiling and continuing to sweep. Stella rode along the main streets heading towards the church, passing by Leviathan who was sitting along the bench near her...