Episode 16: The Reason to Fight | A Tears to Tiara Episode Summary

Boom! Crash! The walls of Avalon City came rushing down, damaged by the endless barrage of fire and debris as Gaius and his men marched outside the gates, their huge army behind them. The general was glad, overwhelmed with happiness that he had finally defeated the Gael's "Flame of Hope" to which Riannon is very proud of.

As the bombardment continues, a scout informs him that the 2nd army has reached the forests. The general merely told him to inform the group to go with the third team.

Meanwhile, Riannon is in the royal chambers, gazing at Arawn hopelessly as a new courage rose up within her. She promised to him that while he is recovering and while Arthur is missing, she will guard the city with everything that she have.

Upon doing so, she marched outside the courtyard and boldly declared to everyone that Arawn is doing better and Arthur will definitely return. This strengthened their failing hope. And was even further boosted when a soldier said that they are the Gaels- fearless in battle and strong in power. They will not give up and they returned to their post, surprising the already assembled Imperial Army.

Back deep in the Forest of the Elves, Arthur took refuge, tormented by the guilt and the consequences of his betrayal. He beat himself, questioning... wondering how he could do such a thing, to Arawn no less, the Elder and his personal best friend.

Episode 16: The Reason to Fight

A small group of Gaelic warriors were on a forest. The serenity and peace was broken with Morgan's loud complaint of why they must remain in the forest. Octavia questioned if it was that the scout's instruction were delayed.

But Ogam confessed that they had lost contact with Avalon and to ensure the safety of their military force, they must stay in the forest for four days. When Morgan complained once again, Ogam explained that with Arthur's disappearance and Arawn's injuries, the Gaels have lost their pillars of strength, thus lowering the spirits and ability to fight.

Furthermore, Ogam explained that the entire series of events is nothing more than a well-planned trap and they fell right into it. Morgan was contented and has agreed with their plans.

Meanwhile, the entire city of Avalon is under heavy seige. The minimal resistance they offered did not affect the war, but amazed Gaius still the same. He was under the impression that they have lost their will to fight but he was surprised and praised the "wife of the demon king" for the job well done as well as her competence as the leader. Despite for only Riannon, a few Gael warriors and the two elves defending the city, it did not fell into the Empire and the walls remained impenetrable despite for the considerable damage it took from the catapults.

At that same time, Arthur met Ogam in an island, where a beautiful temple stood. Ogam greeted Arthur however the warrior told Ogam that he need not change the topic. If he have come to punish him for his crimes, then he would take the responsibility and will not run away from the punishment.

However, the old mage merely told him that he's thinking a lot. As was mentioned a while ago, the mage was merely in this place because he misses it and it brings back old memories for him. This seems to calm Arthur down and he asked Ogam what is his reason to fight.

In response, Ogam asked Arthur if he knows about dragons. When the warrior informed him that it is merely a fairy tale, he decided to tell him the whole story, as well as the mage's true identity- a dragon robbed of his hometown.

The ruined island is actually a shrine to the people who lived far beyond the horizon, Ogam's ancient comrades. Their land, no longer visible to the people was wiped off when the second moon, the moon that shines on the day fell on their hometown and curshed it beneath its weight. There are creatures who drove them away and took their already ruined hometown from them. This, according to Ogam, is his reason to fight- his inability to forgive them is what drove him to go to battle. After telling his tale, Ogam asked the same question to Arthur but the warrior has no answer, so he settled for silence.

Back in the Gaelic tribe's camp in the forest, Morgan is going crazy, impatience and worry clawing at her. So, she complained to Octavia and told her how she could be so calm at such times. But the former Imperial Warrior replied that she's not really that calm at all. And after assuring Morgan that they will leave, the two used stealth to leave the army behind.

Meanwhile, while talking to Ogam, Arthur saw smoke rising out of Avalon city and rushed towards it. However, the now-revealed-as-a-dragon Ogam stopped him, telling him that he has abandoned his comrades and the battlefield thus he has no right to fight anymore. This stopped Arthur and after a lengthy conversation about wars, tragedy and history, Ogam informed the young warrior that he should go to Gorsedd Arrawn to seek for the truth. The place is Arawn's Throne, built by the blood and courage of the dragons, elves and humans when they were still living in peace.

Meanwhile Octavia and Morgan made their move at nightfall, stealing Imperial uniform as disguises as they attempt to slip past the huge Imperial troop deployment on the outskirts of Avalon undetected.

Back to Ogam and Arthur, they were attacked by a group of bears or something- blue warriors with fear-inducing teeth and powerful weapon techniques. At the course of the battle, Arthur managed to unintentionally yell Arawn's name. This cause him to remember their "moments" together and the times when they fought side by side. This also triggers him to remember what Arawn told him before he fell. Remembering that Arawn call him his friend is enough and made him content.

Through this satisfaction, he yelled to Ogam, with great confidence that he now understand what he must do. This made the man nod in gladness. But before words could be spoken, the Earth shook and the temple gates opened. The enemies then retreated for a greater foe has emerged, identified by Ogam as the Electrum Golem- a relic of the ancient battle.

To fight the monster fairly, Ogam transformed into his demon side. This made Arthur aware that the man was not lying to him. The man then told him, while fending off the golem, to do what he has to do.

Arthur hesitated. But Ogam promised that they will meet again. This is enough to get Arthur going.

Meanwhile, Octavia and Morgan braved the Imperial camp. Donning their disguises, they quietly moved through the guards. However, it was unfortunate that a guard offered Morgan a drink, revealing her to be "female" and a "Gaelic warrior". Thus they were chased. However, they managed to outrun the guards and informed Avalon's watchmen to let them in.

Through the help of Lyr's "Rathty Missile" they were able to divert the enemy's attention and granted safe passage to Morgan and Octavia. Upon their entrance, the Flames of Hope were rekindled and the Gaels once again boosted their spirits as well as their firepower.

However, as the 2nd Imperial Army on their way, can they still manage to survive? What will become of Arthur? How about the Gaels stuck in the forest? Will everything be back to normal? Can the Gaels ever be recovered? The next episode will surely turn the tides of battle and intensify the excitement even more. Let us together anticipate the next episode of Tears to Tiara!