Since chapter 6 was very uneventful and boring, I'll be posting two chapters in one update.
Chapter 5 - Beyond the Borders
◊ Finished.
Party: Stuck together as the crossed around the mountain, Florina and Wil taking down most of the enemies slowly but surely. Serra healed them whenever they got hurt, and they continued pushing through the bandits until only Bug remained. They also visited the shop and bought a bow for Wil and a javelin for Florina, while Erk sold his fire tome, since he wouldn't need it.
Bug: Got shot a few times by Wil, before Florina flew in and stuck him wit:h her iron lance.
Afterwards: Lyn and Serra part ways, only for Sain to work his magic once more, revealing Lyn's connection to house Caelin, and thus attracting Serra's attention. Eventually their joining is sealed (though Erk is less than enthusiastic about it) when Sain informs Lyn of Serra's offer. Lundgren hears of Lyn's entry into Lycia, en route to Araphen, and is enraged that neither she nor her grandfather have died yet. He demands that the poison be strengthened, and hopes that Lyn will fall before she reaches Caelin.
Chapter 6 - Blood of Pride
◊: Finished.
Lyn: After recruiting Matthew (who, alongside Rath, is not a party member), she enters the main area of the castle after Rath pushes the first switch. From there, she takes down the soldier guarding the eastern treasure room, and the archer who begins near Bool after the second switch is pushed, emptying the area of foes.
Wil & Florina: Team up down in the southern area, taking down the mercenaries and soldiers with combined efforts, and entering the room containing the second switch with Matthew's help. They then turn around, and head for the third switch, teaming up once more to take down Bool.
Bool: Falls in much the same way as Bug, being perforated by Wil before Florina flies in and finishes off the knight. Following this, Lyn captures the final switch, and ends the chapter.
Afterwards: Marquees Araphen speaks with Lyn about the battle, and blames her for her uncle's actions due to her being the target. He then says that, while he would have liked to assist her, he has withdrawn that offer. Kent angrily demands to know why the Marquees has gone back on his word, and he states that Lyn's Sacaen heritage is the reason. After some anger from the knights, Lyn decides they shall leave, accepting no help from the Marquees who would damn her for her blood. Lyn reassures her knights that their actions were proper, and the Marquees grumbles to himself at the failure of seeing Lyn's pride shattered. Rath overhears his lords comments and leaves, unwilling to work for someone such as him now that he knows the truth. Lyn now reflects on the knowledge of her grandfathers illness, and aims to push forth as fast as possible. Rath then joins the group, bringing 5000 gold with him.
Up Next: Siblings Abroad, where we gain our next party member, and face the Black Fang for the first time.
