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• Tucker, Lionel, and Francis ride on the airship armada towards the World Tree

• Francis claims to see “spots”

  • Visited by a new element he is unfamiliar with. It calls to him.

• Lionel explains the plan. They seek to apply the “Concord Formula” at the base of the World Tree.

  • Doing so will rid the tree of its fey magic.

• Francis seems to have reservations about the plan. Lionel is suspicious of where his allegiance lies.

• Meanwhile, Melvin and Meowfi arrive in Paw’merra.

• They catch up with Thraine, who escorts them to the King.

• They discuss the battle plans.

  • The World Tree itself will be defended by Obi Aerisveil
    • The tree can defend itself.
  • The Wyverns, Druids, and airships can handle the skies.
  • The Paw’Merran Tabaxi, Ents, and Orcs can fight on land.

• Channing Tatum speaks on the airship. New intel suggests that Paw’Merra has been warned.

  • They’ve learned of the Wyverns of Aetheryn as well as the defensive magic in the area.
  • They’re scared of Gorbon’s magic.
  • Grimrest ships have been traveling to Paw’Merra with unknown intentions.
  • They all debate whether to attack from the North, East, or South.

• The gathering in Paw’Merra continues discussing defensive plans.

  • Grandmaster Tree will defend the World Tree, having natural defenses from above.
  • The Orcs and Tabaxi will be able to sufficiently defend from the south. The few airships they have will stay on the ground, providing artillery.
  • Melvin suggests a pre-emptive arial attack. The Wyverns and Druids can descend upon the airships from above, taking them by surprise and popping their balloons before they arrive.