The Border War

The Border War is the continuation of Isabel's storyline in the Sabre of Meitor Campaign. Set in the days after the Deception at the Diamond Bank, Isabel and Kathus Warde flee from the oncoming Acacisan Army.

Plot
After fleeing from Beaustrom, Isabel and Kathus Warde successfully make it across the border into the Meritocracy of Bergahorn at the Rand Wall. There they believe they are safe, with Bergahorn's long standing peace treaty protecting them. They however make plans to appeal to the Rausten Magic College, unaware that the college is in ruins following the Magical Mutiny.

The next day the Acacisan Army arrives led by Jascques Broth. He gives an ultimatum, Isabel must return to face justice or Bergahorn would be invaded. Rousing the Bergahornian people, they prepare to defend their half of Rand. The walls are strong, with Kathus believing that the army can be thrown back.

Ultimately choosing to fight, Isabel is able to stop many of the attacking army and the battle seems to have been won. However, a large shadow appears on the battlefield. Believing that the Acacisans have summoned a dragon, the villagers lose faith and the defence is abandoned. The town is overrun, with Isabel and Kathus barely managing to escape.

A couple of days later they reach the crossroad town of Gabel, barely ahead of Dazzle and decide to head to Rausten for help. Before they can make that decision however, Tanaki Juppus appears from the forest and informs them that Rausten has been ruined by both Count Benjen III and an armada from Acacisa. He suggests making a stand at Carcino, arguably the only walled city left. He agrees to travel with them, leaving the scorched forests behind for the first time in many years...

Main Characters
(*) Denotes first appearance

Isabel

Kathus Warde

Jascques Broth

Jiamat

Tanaki Juppus