Attack on Arman Castle

The Attack on Arman Castle is the first major blow to the Trident Association during the War of The Four Powers since the death of their general Marlon Sinus over three months earlier.

Plot
Fully aware that the non-human members of the party will be death-duelled on sight, the Heroes of Time disguise themselves and attempt to enter the castle. Although they are told to wait for the captain of the guards, another guards lets them in from the balcony. This is quickly revealed to be Astral, who had been kept behind for questioning by Bramble the Brutal after the events of The Blood Feast. She leads them to the guard barracks and she explains that Bramble has been so far unable to locate the Armanian Key, much to the relief of the heroes.

Before the conversation can continue, the door to the barracks is struck by an axe and caved in, with Astral exclaiming that the captain of the guards has found them. This is revealed to be Nobunaga Oda wielding Glycar the Thunder Axe. After a short fight, he is killed by Seth, who has suddenly transformed into a fiery being by the name of Inferni for an unknown reason. Eralyjas claims Glycar, being raised to the rank of Thunder Chief.

Bursting out of the barracks, the heroes can see Bramble, Letra and nearly 400 soldiers amass in the hall. The magical members of the party unleash a hell of range attacks, annihilating most of the soldiers. They arrive at the hall, with Bramble challenging 1 member to a death duel. If he won, they would all be imprisoned. If he lost, then he ordered Letra Musca to let them go for 24 hours, as per the death duel law.

The heroes debate and decide to send Seth, still in the guise of Inferni. As Inferni steps forward, a large portal opens above the ring and a mysterious figure drops in front of Bramble, sealing the ring. To everyone's horror, it was Zenaxus, seemingly back from the dead. A fierce fight ensued. The combatants seemed level until Bramble put Zenaxus to sleep with his magical gauntlet. With Zenaxus unconscious, Bramble was able to slit his throat.

However, Inferni still entered the ring when Zenaxus died and was able to barely beat the Trident General. Letra then grudgingly lets the heroes go. Luther Render arrives with Brooke Moon and state that since they are not Armanian, they are not beholden to death duel laws. The party prepares to fight, but an opportunity to travel to the Isle of the Ancients presents itself...

Main Characters
(*) Denotes first appearance

Zenaxus † (Resurrected)

Seth Qualls

Azrael

Ertelas

Crystal

Eralyjas

Samuel

Jeff the Builder

Harry

Sero Zamod

Archslain Tegus

Astral

Nobunaga Oda †

Letra Musca

Bramble the Brutal †

Luther Render

Brooke Moon