The kingdom of Concord comprised six counties and a capital city. The Cromwell family ruled Fondel county. The others were Bustee, Lustwhack, Pussypaw, Bowner, and Aanull. Beaver City was the capital of Concord.
Currently, Ethan and the girls were trudging past the Whispering Woods towards Gulchtown, which bordered Bustee County.
Bustee had mountainous terrain with settlements across hill slopes. Mount Elysar, its highest peak, was often considered sacred. It was believed to be frequented by angels. In fact, holy knights from all kingdoms visited the site for training.
A clouded sun was setting over Mount Elysara when suddenly the sky ripped open as if someone had torn a curtain. The dark clouds split apart, and a beam of white blinding light shot down on the summit like holy fire.
It hit the hilltop, burning everything like napalm. Rocks turned to dust, grass caught fire, and all animals under its range were roasted.
