Gatherings - War Begins - Conflict erupts - Emotions explode Armies of Elves, hu-mans, dragons, spiders, and Orges gather for the first Vatican War Battle. Alliances waver and reform, as an unholy one leads the Trio's forces into the Pathos Valley. For the first time in 1980 years, earth experiences a Goblin Grand Parade, a Barrage, and Troll attacks. Earthen hu-mans ignorant of the Meta-verse find themselves facing creatures thought to be mythical. Ragland and his team prepare to lead the few against the tsunami of creatures prepared to eliminate humanity. Inside his team fractures caused by treachery, personality conflicts, and evil create tension and infighting. The battle arrives, as war threatens to breakout within the Vatican Team. Yet, the Trio's side teeters on disaster, as most distrust their leadership. Can Pathos hold until reinforcements arrive? What will these forces be? Conflict within and outside of Pathos. If they win, the journey leads Ragland to a city christened Ethos.