A week had passed since Blattier declared his vengeance against both the Starlight and Valerion families.
Turning the entire Empire into his hunting ground, he took the families of soldiers hostage, splitting the Empire's forces in half. Many tried to betray their comrades to protect their loved ones.
Given the current situation, the elder, Iris Sunlight, took command—placing the members of House Starlight and House Valerion on one side, and the rest of the soldiers on the other.
This move reduced the skirmishes between the two groups, but it did nothing to ease the seething rage or the miserable morale of his men.
The Starlight and Valerion side burned with fury and hatred after news reached them of their homes and families being wiped out. The other side was gripped by tension, fearing what might happen to their loved ones if they dared oppose the Church's enemies.
In this way, chaos spread through the camp, and the Empire's side lost all semblance of order.
