of the first part of the second chapter

attached below is the first part of the second chapter.. split into parts due to comments of late regarding the long length of one chapter..

Chapter II: Terror of the Plains

The white light faded gradually, and Lord Jason got himself so excited the moment he saw the beautiful face behind the light, so excited to such an extent that Lord Cheng and Lady Crystal had to restrain him from running forward.
The figure appeared more and more corporeal as the light faded. An elegant lady of five feet and four inches of height, her long hair was as though as it was touched by the light of the moon. Her eyes emanated an aura, great to behold, her white robe blends with her appearance well, as nature blends itself to the flows and tides of the world. Her face reflected the elegant shine of the moon, in which all revered her in awe and great respect.
She, as known to the world, was Lady Yen the Archpriestess, the head of the Magi of Lithorien and by extension, the entire Kingdom. Her wisdom was so great that even the High King and the Knights of Koruskan consulted should there was help needed.
“Greetings, it has been ages since we last met. We have double crisis for the moment. The Five Spires are spreading their rhetorical lies to the High King, and Lord Justin suffered visions of nightmares for some time. We…”
Upon hearing this remark from Lord Jason, Lady Yen just replied, “The High King has telepathically told me that the Knights are preparing for war. The Archknight is sending his words and requests to us. Their situation is in great straits, and it is not fake. He knew Lord Justin’s vision as well.”
Lord Cheng was surprised at her far vision, but he now knows, the Knights reported true things to King Ashvin. Then he said, “These regions of the south are very peaceful, but things are getting bad in the city of Karazhan. Lord Benjamin the Inquisitor told us that axe men of the Western Marches have advanced steadily.”
“Then to Karazhan we must go,” replied Lady Yen, “and through telepathy I will contact the Archknight of these recent matters. He and the High Master, together with the Five, have defended the eastern regions for years now. Thus this invasion of the west, we must inform him, but we cannot burden him anymore.”
“Why?”
“You see, the Cenarical Druids of Karazhan are the actual defenders of the west. The High King gave them the power to govern the region, thus having the same position as we are. For long we have been friends to each other. On the contrary, Koruskan has few dealings with anywhere else of the Kingdom, though they are the strongest of the five regions. Furthermore, they cannot split their strength as they need it to repel the dark power of the east.”
“So,” asked Lord Cheng, “do you mean that we have to aid Karazhan alone?”
Lord Jason, who was all the while happy, replied, “This is her actual will…”
The following day, a messenger came to the gates of Lithorien, saying that he was sent here to deliver a message.
“I came on behalf of Lord Benjamin the Inquisitor, High Lord of Karazhan. Our borders are in dire straits due to the onslaught of the axe men from the mountains. Thus, we hereby request aid from the Lady of the city. Please direct it to her.”
Upon hearing the urgent message, Lord Jason welcomed him in. Then he asked, “I thought the strength of Karazhan is able to hold the onslaught? What happened?”

the next part will come on monday, 24th november 2008...