They make it to the edge of the mountainous Cavas region. They see mountains in the distance. The heart of Arcana kingdom is there. Between them are flat plains, and in the sky, floating islands. Water falls from them and rains down below, permanently.

  We have to get up there somehow. We need to ask the Aspara kingdom for aid, Kilian explains.

  They walk over to a small village right below the Aspara kingdom and head into a cafe.

  Kilian speaks with the owner. A man of short stature, and a little chubby, probably from all the good food he serves.

  We're looking for a way to get up to the Aspara kingdom, do you have any ideas?

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  Are you the party of Kilian Tanholt?

  Kilian nods.

  We've been expecting you. The Aspara kingdom is in turmoil I'm afraid, in-fighting over a throne succession has left them vulnerable. But they managed to come to an agreement to send aid. It's not an army I'm afraid, merely one of their soldiers agreed to aid you on your quest.

  Let me introduce you to Hiero Hevensgard.

  They walk up to the lodging area and the owner knocks on a door.

  Hiero, they're finally here.

  Hiero opens the door. He's tall and muscular, with long blonde hair and piercing blue eyes. His wings are pure white. He wields a golden spear.

  Sorry it took so long, Kilian says.

  No worries. I have been training for this mission since I heard the news of Abbarang and his party. It is time we put an end to the Arcana kingdom.