[Chapter 1.01] A Hero's Return
Alyssa was uncomfortable with the acclaim. She skulked, trying not to draw attention, but came forward to meet Pinna. Her eyes were wide and she beckoned the young woman to kneel, so Alyssa could speak into her ear. "It's bad, Pinna. People are getting corrupted or converted or something. There's some avatar in a swamp. I think ... I think Father Beledrone is in on it now!"
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When she had a moment, she dashed off to find her parents and let them know she was okay, but that things here were definitely not okay. "Go home, please," she nearly begged them. "Talia and Yry are going to help figure this out, but ... they need my help. I'll be okay. I promise. Just ... don't stay for the feast. Just go!"
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When some of the others appeared to be moving off to take advantage of healing at the temple, Alyssa's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. "Yry! Talia! You gotta stop them! The temple ... is not safe!"