With the journey complete, and the acquisition of incredible treasures, Devaguea will find that he has reached a new level of potential for magic. (Increase to level 12.)<br/><br/>The small town would take his suggestions under consideration - but most likely, the town's citizens would make their voices heard, as well.<br/><br/>The report from the lake was a harrowing tale. The ankou itself was a nightmare, launching ambushes seemingly at random - even in the middle of the day, as darkness descended on groups attempting to secure portions of the lake. Fey of all kinds would attack along with it, and every battle was difficult, and left both sides injured. The enemy's forces seemed inexhaustible, but that was mostly because they often were able to escape before being slain. While the additional reinforcements turned the tide of the battle early, and his forces seized control of the enormous lake, that just meant they had to spread thin, and leave themselves open to ambush, the enemy relying on guerilla tactics to make their lives hell.<br/><br/>Al seemed lost when the artifact was finally discovered - by the opposing side. Both factions learned of the weapon's arrival at about the same time, but the wicked fae were able to recover it first, and very nearly escaped with it, utilizing the blade's teleportation to flee from danger. Only the dragons were even able to keep up, and even then, it was a close feat, that ended in a pitched battle that left both dragons wounded - and the ankou dead.<br/><br/>Wounded, exhausted - and triumphant, the entire party returned to the capital, bearing the mysterious artifact.