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Sparrow makes a deal to get his family out of Dragoon, sealing his own fate with the Ledfords in the process
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Sabbath attempts to abscond with his niece, Vera. Instead of accepting his offer, she avoids him. When he approaches Raythor, the little boy tells his parents and Sabbath is rebuffed.
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The long enslaved Light elementi in Dragoon attempt a rebellion. Those that aren't killed are exiled. They largely died in shame outside their home country leaving surviving young elementi, Tannith, behind
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Lighting and Ice refugees stage a rebellion that leads to the take over of the royal family's palace. Only the crown princess's quick thinking and the intervention of Ryan Talonshade retook the island for the Crown.
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King Brian, attempting to make it easier to invade Everglade, completely invades Carina. He has 99% of the Greatly family killed, and came incredibly close to victory. Only William Rainbird's inventions drove the Drake forces back.
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The Prince of Everglade marries a Princess of Bloodroot. The tie between their countries cuts off wartime funding to Dragoon, starting a time of peace.
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Laura triggers the opening of the reverse world portal after Markus's wedding. After a small period of consideration, she decides to go through herself.
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Kaede and Noriko start on the Gladiatorial circuit
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Kaede meets the charming Sparrow at an after tournament party. She likes him at once, though it wary of him. She introduces him to her sister, who also likes him at once.
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Sparrow flirts hard with Noriko, and the two begin courting. Both nobles are unaware that Sparrow was sent specifically to seduce Noriko and further the Ledfords plans.
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After a whirlwind of a courtship framed by the Games, the pair become engaged. Kaede, at this point, is close friends with Sparrow and falling for him too. She keeps this to herself.
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Noriko and Sparrow marry and Kaede resigns herself to the man she loves marrying her little sister.