The Afterblast

A few days later, in the royal capital:

The sky above the capital turned dark, thunders rumbling in the distance.

The capital was in chaos, with the windows closed and doors barricaded. The streets were abandoned and quiet, except for the occasional barking of dogs.

A small group of players ran down a street, water splashing under their feet as they ran through puddles of rainwater on the uneven stone road.

"How could we lose?! We have joined a kingdom. Such big factions are supposed to be stable."

"Shit, they are here!" the players jumped into a cover of the dark side streets as multiple larges reptiles passed above their heads, throwing their shadows on the streets.

Soon after:

POV The Draconic Knight:

Loud steps were ascending a long white marble staircase, muffled by the white carpet on the ground. The staircase was brightly illuminated, with tall decorated walls supporting tall vaulted ceilings.