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"It is powerful. However you might have noticed the energy it requires. The ancients could use this without problems because their life force replenishes hence their long liveability. Though even ancients lose energy and die. Most of them become no older than 2500 years and watcher are expected to live nearly 6000 years. However there are only two individuals who I am aware of who have surpassed the life span of even a watcher. I however have lost track of time and am probably past my prime myself." Jyana said.

Suddenly there was a rumble in the distance. "This is not good. She has come earlier than expected." Jyana said. She then tackled Dumah and they vanished midair. Suddenly they were back at the fortress. There was a gaping hole in the wall. In front of the fortress was a woman with long silver hair. She appeared young however.

"What is the meaning of this?" Said the guardian of the outpost. The watcher then said: "I have heard much about you. A man with his beliefs strong in Ilea but his thought is as blind as a mole. Too bad Ilea wont save you. Rather the opposite. Like me she wants to thin out the numbers of the humans and bring back a golden age of the watchers." "I will not hear such heresy!" The old man said and cast a seemingly powerful spell against the woman. But the woman just blocked it as if it were a punch. She then decided to cast her own spell with intent to incinerate the old man of the spot. Jyana rushed forward and pushed the man aside as the spell of black fire rushed towards him. She reflected the fire in another direction.

"You? Stop interfering! You shouldn't be protecting that filth!" The woman said. Jyana then said: "I am normally an observer for the sake of my occupation. However I cannot sit idly as people intend to massacre those who are by far weaker than them." Suddenly the last two words appeared from behind the woman. Jyana smacked the woman on the back of the head. "Like always." Jyana said. The woman then said: "You annoy me! Why do you torture me with your presence and mock me? You always defend and aide but never fight back. You could be one of us!" "Silence! You know nothing! These people looked up to the watchers as protectors and they were betrayed. Why should I join a band of overpowered ancients that terrorize weaker beings? People believe you possess superior knowledge, yet do you know who I am?"

"Else than a wandering storyteller that everyone can seemingly remember from their youth that defends those who need it? I do not know your name or origin. You might just be a human sorceress who has exceeded her normal life span but I could rather imagine that you are aeons old. Judging by the lucidity of your stories, you might have even witness the myths of the ancients." The woman said. Jyana then answered: "The name is Jyana Lightbringer, storyteller of old and teacher in the name of the earth mother. But I know who you are." Jyana then could be seen whispering in her ear as the womans eyes widened.

Then woman then took and offensive stance and said: "None the less, I will destroy you and those who you protect! Now die!" She then unleashed from each hand a dark beam. One was directed at Jyana and another was directed at the fortress. Jyana however appeared behind Dumah again and said: "Now is your change to prove what you have learned. If it takes too much from your life force, I will replenish what I can of it."