The rally

The six remaining legions came home. Even the gods themselves came to see Mhirriah wed, a fact that would decide the fate of humanity . When the rift opened, the legions pushed back, bolstering the city's defenses.They retrieved the empress, storming the palace. They entered her chambers and found her still sleeping. She opened her eyes and stared in shock, strangely unaware at the events that unfolded just outside her bedroom door. Mhirriah gathered herand her most trusted advisers to guide her next move.They decided to evacuate the city, and nearly one hundred thousand people gathered outside the city walls. The next wave would arrive soon, picking up where the first left off. The city burned and its people were forced to watch.The gods then gave Mhirriah a holy task: They would remain and buy time while Mhirriah took her people north, gathering what survivors they could until reaching the promised land. She was given a list of labors. The gods swore on their death that Mhirriah would ascend to godhood if she completed them.