The Challenge

In A Beaatmen village somewhere in the forest near Dreaded Lands, current time.

"It can't be ignored anymore. We have to protect ourselves, our land," said Kazak. He had said the same thing months ago and received the same murmurs in response, though this time it was louder.

"The lord's men will handle it. This is exactly why we pay heavy taxes, right? For protection in his region..." old man Kilmar said, gaining the support of many of the old-timers.

"But Lord Asher has gone to join the Eldoris forces with his best men. William is a good boy and a worthy heir, but I don't think he's ready to face such grim situations yet..." another old man added. Neo didn't know his name; he always knew him as the wise old fox who lived near the jackfruit trees.