A Challenge for you "heroes" (Chronicles of Heroes Side Story)

[The Midgard Times]

Wearing radiant armor of finest silver and bradium, with delicate but extravagant design, the mighty Odin Allfather approached the town square, where he would converse with the mortals of this world as promised. The Asgardian politely addressed the congregation, his words laced with a heavy Norse accent. The congregation appeared humbled by his presence.

After a short introduction and speech, Odin asked if he could answer any questions from those of the mortal realm. Someone was brave enough to speak forth, a young woman clad in fiery decor spoke with soft malice, quick to question the security measures that Odin had taken before bringing himself to the world of men. Without a second thought, Odin gave forth his answer, only to be mocked immediately by the strange mortal, who revealed "her" true form: Surtur of Muspelheim.

According to the fire giant, an "ex-resident" of "Faeheim" temporarily weakened the seal to help him escape. The mystery faerie also disguised him as a human woman. Some could only deduce he was referring to Lucretia.

Prontera was charred as fire fell from the sky. Odin clashed against Surtur, while the mortals fought his fiery followers to protect the city. The brief, but brutal conflict ended in an all-out assault by the two forces.

Both Odin and Surtur fell to the ground. The Allfather was gravely injured, while Surtur's flames were dimming. The fire giant fled, offering the usual threatening words of destroying the rainbow bridge. Odin retreated as well to recover, claiming he would return in October. He also warned heroes of an imminent threat to Midgard: Fairy Lucretia, which we all knew about, and a certain "cloaked schemer", who will, according to Odin, bring war and desolation.

An air of uneasiness reigned. These past few weeks have been filled with much turmoil, and according to the Allfather, the worst is yet to come.

(Thanks to Lin Lin and Cutty Wren for helping me word most of this!)