“Sir, Scarlet Star's forces are converging on our headquarters!” Willie burst into the courtyard, breathless.

Clement shot to his feet, sensing trouble. Scarlet Star had never paid them much heed before, so why the sudden aggression? "What's happening?" he demanded.

"I'm not sure. They just started pouring in," Willie explained frantically.

Boom!

A resounding crash echoed nearby as the wooden door of the courtyard was violently kicked open. Though Adrian's appearance had driven away some patrons, a few reckless gamblers remained, ensnared by their vices. The invading members of the Scarlet Star wasted no time and launched into a frenzy of destruction and looting. Their rampage spared no one, targeting both Sable Emblem affiliates and hapless gamblers alike. Chaos ensued, with casualties mounting rapidly.

Three or four hundred individuals clad in crimson robes, representing Scarlet Star, descended upon Sable Emblem's headquarters. Caught off guard, Sable Emblem's defenses crumbled