Girl of the Spirit Forest

Opening Narration
Adean was nowhere to be found in Evans Castle. She had already been taken deep into Verdane territory.

Verdane existed under the cover of a thick forest. In the past, Verdane's frequent encroachment of the border earned them the label of barbarians by the people of Grandbell.

''Under the reign of King Batou, Verdane witnessed a cessation of all fighting along the border. The amiable monarch succeeded in maintaining the peace with Grandbell, while pacifying his zealous sons. However, that very peace was ultimately violated by none other than King Batou.''

''The king ordered his three sons to invade Grandbell. There was Kinbois of Genoa, the eldest son, Gandolf of Marpha, and Jamka, the youngest of the three. Using the forest as cover, the savages awaited Sigurd's arrival.''

''Where had Adean been swept off to? And what incited King Batou to invade Grandbell without warning? Sprawling before Sigurd lay the daunting Great Verdane Forest. He was about to set foot into the forest of spirits...''