The news of Madara's army entering the city spread through Ridenburg like a plague. For thousands of years, the dark nation across the Yu Song Mountain Range had been described as a place of hideous evil. Undead, robbers, and occasional invaders made it seem as if all of Erune's misfortunes came from there. The noble lords comfortably maintained their centuries-old rule, while the villagers trained themselves, always prepared for battle.
But now, the enemy, which seemed to always exist in legends and stories, had not only leaped onto paper but had come to life, baring its fangs and ready to devour. However, the citizens of Ridenburg found themselves asking, where were the nobles? Where was the army of Ridenburg?
As Brand walked along, he saw more and more people coming out of their houses. They caught bits and pieces of the news from other fleeing people, then hurried back into their homes, grabbing their luggage and families, and moving towards the North Gate.
