Intro Story - Ask about the Beacon

“What is the purpose of this beacon?” you ask. “Why draw me here?”

“That was a command from Chirra’tse,” Alex says. “She told me if the Senators were ever gone for more than a week I should summon fitting substitutes to take their places. The spell must have considered you a worthy applicant…”

Alex looks you up and down. “I must say, I find the criteria her spell used quite mysterious. The Senators were seasoned veterans of campaigns. You’re barely more than a child.”

You start to protest, but Alex waves his hands to quiet you. “Now, now… no offense meant. I’m sure you can grow into the role.”

He grins. “Did you resist long enough to feel your mind begin to crack? That was my own little touch. I thought it made it more… compelling, didn’t you?”