Story
Chapter 8: Wondering Passages
Our heroes find themselves trudging through the Haunted Woods late at night, searching for a shortcut through the mountains, but it promises to be more difficult than anticipated.
Nyx
What happened next?
Tavi
Then, she brought the entire city crashing to the ground!
Nyx
You’re kidding, all of Faerieland? That’s pretty hardcore… And, well terrifying, too, of course!
Luxinia
All of it except for a tiny sliver that I was stranded on…
Tavi
Oh, sorry Luxinia. I didn’t-
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*beep beep* *beep beep*
Juni
Yip!
Nyx
Thanks Juni, I’ll check.
Fyora Hologram
Hello all! I wanted to provide you with another quick update as it seems we may be losing connection.
Fyora Hologram
Our adversaries caught us unaware during the respite between battles. They have just launched a pincer attack on the Lost Desert, storming both Qasala and Sakhmet at the same time.
Baelia
Oh no!
Fyora Hologram
King Jazan is on his way back to Qasala to join the front lines while Queen Nabile and Queen Amira assemble reserve forces with Torakor to reinforce their efforts.
Fyora Hologram
If our enemy seeks to divide us, I fear their scheme is working. King Kelpbeard and Lord Darigan are both departing so they can personally defend their lands, and with Aethia hounding me to return home and help her bolster our defenses, soon we all may have to separate to protect our own kingdoms best we can.
Fyora Hologram
For now, continue towards Altador. With any luck, you may be able to catch Vira and the Grey Painter before they arrive. I had hoped to send Walein to expedite your journey, but with your signal fading, Dr Landelbrot is having a difficult time pinpointing your location.
Fyora Hologram
Please be wary though, I suspect we are dealing with even more powerful foes behind the scenes… Take care. I hope to see you all soon.
Tavi
Well, that wasn’t ominous at all.
Baelia
Should we still head to Altador then?
Nyx
Seems we don’t have much choice.
Take heed Neopians, the Lost Desert Duel has begun. Join fellow reservists on the front lines, or donate your time at the Neopian Hospital volunteer effort!