Some Avatars set out immediately to alarm their allies in search for aid. While others remained with the old man, trying to fathom where the intruders might appear.

Unfortunately, the images that the crystal orb disclosed were clouded and cryptic.



"Look!"

, one of them shouted.



"I can see houses! This must be a village or a town!"





"This is no help." , another Avatar answered discouraged.

"There are hundreds of towns out there. And even if we find the right place and defeat the intruders, we will still not know, who or what opened this portal. It could appear again at any time or place!"



The old mage raised his voice while still holding his left hand over the glowing orb: "Have you not listened to my words, Avatar? The spirits have spoken to me. Finding all of the types of creatures that come through the portal could be the key to determining the source of this dire magic. It's unclear why, but there seems to be a mystical link between the location and the creatures that will appear."

"So be it!" the first Avatar spoke, "I will find them all, and I will slay them, even if it means I have to go alone!"



The elven face turned even more serious now. "This is no task one sole Avatar can complete... There may be terrifying beasts too dangerous for you to fight. And beware, there may also be those who will hide as they do not want to be found. Strength alone will not help you, Avatars. You must work together."



And while the old man was speaking, a third Avatar suddenly pointed her finger on the crystal orb, which now has changed again.