Betwixt (M)onst(e)rs and Guardians: Part 1

Yes, there will be a war, but later. Much further along in time, preserved for the next story to come. Of course there will be the need for heroic deeds, fearless warriors, and cruel sacrificial final stands. Eventually. But for now, in the beginning of this story, there is fear. There is confusion. There is uncertainty. Not every warrior is ready to step into the role of protector just through means of destiny and physical prowess alone. Sometimes it takes much more. Sometimes it takes fig...