22 YDALIR, AELFHEIM, 5050 AAC (AFTER AELFRIC’S CORONATION)
Cursing himself for having surrendered the orbuculum – the only way he could think of making contact with those who might save Alice – Jake consoled himself by considering the bustling carefree life of the city. Often society remains ignorant of the silent heroes who guarantee its normal continuation. Similarly, in despair, he could not know that his prayers at Marble Arch had been instantly answered by the seraph. Appearing to Liffi in her human form as Freya, the goddess warned the Queen of the Elves of her former love’s predicament.
“You swore to rush to his aid if ever he needed you. Now is the time. Muster the Ljósálfar and lead them in the war against the Dark Elves. You, who are a demi-goddess need have no fear.”
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