Iessa’s features softened a little, “Then you have done us a great service.
The crystal is replaceable but not on this world.
One would need to go to the City of Orundi in the land of the Sylvan to regain it but I am the only One who can open an Energy Bridge there and I would need stay here to keep it open so whomever goes through can return here. Bel’en Neth, your son Kopti was a Garderner of living crystal go to his fields and see if a replacement might be provided. While you do so I will attempt to reach my kin I’tash so that aid might be sent for other repairs.”
“It has been a long time Captain, Orundi is not as we left it and I fear what we will face,” replied Bel’en Neth
“Aufgogs, I request you gather to you the most powerful Adepts of your allies for I am in need of an honor guard to accompany him to Orundi,”
Said Iessa, “One from each tribe would suffice but no children or those who have not seen extreme danger. Krato attacks are common enough that only veterans should be sent.
My payment will be the thanks of the Sylvan Empire which brings with it many benefits.”
“This is not safe Captain,” interrupted Bel’en Neth knowing his captain did not understand that their civilization had been wiped out in the millenia since the ancient crash.
"This…is an order,"said Iessa in a voice that brooked no rebuttle.
“Yes Captain, as you command.”
Iessa said ,“Aufgogs tell me when you are ready and you have gathered your allies and I will open the Energy Bridge.”