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Search for the Half-Demon, Part 2; For Aliva Sheltswen
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Post #1 Jun 17 2007, 11:33 AM Grunt_of_War
The travel took a little longer than she had anticipated. She had traveled for nearly three days on foot, and she had just recently entered the swamps where the city supposibly settled in. It was relatively cold and damp, mud and shallow bodies of water dominating the landscape along with the secluded creatures that made the place their home. Nearing sunset, she wasn't sure if she would need to camp again or not, but if nothing else, she was hoping the landscape didn't hide the town within it for too many miles.

Occasionally the sound of nearby creatures would echo in her ears, but other than that, it seemed peaceful. She took a minute off her feet to lean up against a nearby tree, and took out a small bit of dried jerky to chew on for a couple minutes. Her eyes, however, instinctively kept out for anything suspicious, and her ears perked up occasionally for any odd sounds.
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Post #2 Jun 17 2007, 08:29 PM Craggon
You feel the sharp metal of a curved blade touch to your neck. The skill of the user was above that of any human, magically enhanced or not. The being holding the blade brought its mouth to your right ear and whispered calmly, "Do not make any sudden movement, we have many in our company and wish not to harm you if it is not required." The voice emanated no distinguishable male or female characteristic, even with your unique hearing capability.

"Drop to the ground, if you try to run our archers will not hesitate." it said, removing the blade and disappearing in an instant down the tree to the bottom where it was cloaked in shadows. Its cloak hid any features, but you could tell it atleast resembled a humanoid form. Waiting below, the thing made a signal and multiple others walked forward from hiding, still poised to attack. They too wore cloaks and were under cover of the night.

There was a familiar mark over where a humanoid's heart would be, on every one of them. You cant remember what it is, but something tells you they are ones to be trusted. Almost sensing this, the leader says, "You know our word will be honored, so please do as I requested and this unpleasant meeting will be at an end sooner than you may think." There was no malice or spite in the voice, it betrayed no emotion, and was once again said with the strange voice.
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Post #3 Jun 17 2007, 10:48 PM Grunt_of_War
Not wishing to get into any more trouble than needed, Aliva did as it asked, dropping to the ground with no deceptive movement. Her lips struggled to say something, but her confusion mixed with familiarity and fear at the same time left her unsure of what to speak or even do from that point. So she kept her actions as neutral as possible, awaiting for something to occur. But after a few moments, she posed a quick question in regards to what was happening.

"W...who are you?" she posed, hoping it would ring a bell within her mind.
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Post #4 Jun 18 2007, 08:58 AM Craggon
"We are creatures conjured from the nether and brought to serve a great elven mage. You know his family well, and that is why this crest looks familiar. It is the crest of his family, they were among the first and greatest of the Dragon Riders in their time, and have loved and taken care of dragons ever since. I believe you may have even met him before." said the being, removing its hood and revealing to you a dark liquid-like substance that had streaks of white and green, giving off a glow. Its structure was defined, the liquidy substance merely flowing around inside its confinement.

"Now, we must take you to our master, where he will take you to the city himself." it said, then put its hood back on and made a silent command. Those around you came in to formation in a box around you, weapons drawn. "These parts are dangerous," it said before turning toward the direction it was headed and began walking. Those around you followed, sticking to formation, you had no choice but to follow as they led you to their master.
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Post #5 Jun 18 2007, 09:29 AM Grunt_of_War
Aliva's eyes slightly widened at its words. "Of course...!" she almost exclaimed before restraining herself. Indeed, she had met some of the Riders on a few occasions, once when she was merely a hatchling, one as a juvenile Drake, and once only about half a decade ago, when she was finally recognized as an adult. The dragon applauded the wizard's ability to track her that well, and even more so delighted that she would be speaking with someone whom she didn't have to hide her true identity from.

With a nod, she followed willingly in the formation, walking for a short while to get to their destination...
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Post #6 Jun 18 2007, 02:46 PM Craggon
You are led to an opening in the base of a stone structure, its massive build giving much to wonder about it. As you enter, you notice a large winding stair case along the wall, it goes on as far as you can see. The beings, however, do not go to it. Instead they walk to the center of the structure and all turn inward, staying in formation, toward you. Sheathing their weapons, they all cross one arm over the other, then pull them to their chests. Bowing their heads they begin chanting the ancient language, faster and faster, until you all lift off the ground and begin to ascend toward the top of the building.

As you stop, stone floor slides closed underneath your feet, and they stop chanting. They disperse throughout the massive room and go in different directions, set about multiple tasks. An elf walks toward you and says, "Hello, I am N'tral, one of the few remaining Dragon Riders, and the chief magical consult of the central elven cities. Ver'Vuses is where my home is, but this is one of my many towers throughout the lands." he said with a smile.

The many auras about the elven man showed his ability, his hair was long and black, but he had it set in the way that denoted Swordsmaster rank. One somewhat strange feature for an elf, was his black trident shaped beard, a common symbol among some humans that showed favorable skill with a weapon. His robe was loose and showed combat style pants, but a bare chest upon which many intricate yet faint tattoos were visible that also showed progress in many different aspects of combat. He kept his body in such a way that almost any culture could tell his ability, thus part of why he was used often in politics; much to his dislike at times.

Looking you over with his ice blue eyes, he softened his composure slightly, keeping formal but releasing the bonds of military attention. His eyes finally stopped at yours, gazing into them...and beyond. This was no hostile jesture and was done with restraint, somewhat inviting of you to do the same.
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Post #7 Jun 18 2007, 03:47 PM Grunt_of_War
Aliva's first impression of the man was generically that of a well-mannered, keen mage-warrior from his physical description along with the power shown in his mana signature. Oddly enough, she felt comfortable around him, which might not be surprising due to his Dragon Rider status. As his words soaked in, she was reminded of his presence on past occasions, especially the one that depicted her becoming an adult. They didn't necessarily talk much beyond a few greetings, but it was difficult for a dragon to forget even the most brief of meetings.

But as she looked him over, the young dragon felt drawn to his piercing blue eyes, which held many secrets kept within the man's past as well as his personality. It was almost like reading a well-written book, only much more detailed and intriguing than that, and her own lightly golden eyes slowly wandered from one feature to the next within the iris. After what seemed to be many minutes, she finally spoke.

"I'm assuming you know who I am; we only just talked a few years ago," she said calmly. "I've been trying to reach your hometown, Ver'Vuses, to find a Half-Demon, a task given to me by the Spirit of Light." Her words carried no sense of holding back, as if she were speaking to a best friend she had known her whole life.
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Post #8 Jun 18 2007, 05:37 PM Craggon
"But of course, you are the young Miss Shieltswen. It is an honor and privilege to see you once more. Please, take a seat if you wish." he said, gesturing to a few well crafted very comfortable looking chairs, "I made them myself." he said solemnly.

"So, she sent you to seek out Balthuzar? I had the opportunity to speak with him, he travelled to one of our cities a while back and the authorities there were concerned. They sent for me to investigate the man, and i did more than that." he added.

"I approached him when i arrived, he already knew who i was, but as soon as i was close enough i could look into his eyes and see who he was. Interesting, that one. Such a history of darkness in his past, he even grew up with demons. The most shocking part of meeting him, was that after we talked i found that, had i not been sure my powers told me the truth of his past, i would view him in a totally different light. The man is without a doubt the most interesting being i have met, if he was around during the initiation we would have another great Dragon Rider." he said.

"Spirit of Light is right about him, there is a capacity for good, and i think he wants it at some level. Knowing you, i believe you may be one of the few that can bring him to become that which you seek. I have some advice for you, for i know you shall meet him soon and you will need this. Do not judge him by looks or reputation, there is much more to the man than the story. He has no weaknesses to my knowledge, and his ability is great. He is understanding, so do not meet him with battle in mind, meet him with an open mind and a steady resolve. He admires intelligence just as much as physical ability."

"Lastly, he is very persuasive when he wants to be, as well as when he doesnt. He turns heads for multiple reasons, foremost shock, but many find him either a magnificent warrior, a sharp mind, or an attractive man. I do not know if it is magic that is at work when the seeds of admiration are planted into the minds of those he meets, but i do know it happens."

"Pardon me for making this a one sided conversation. Is there anything you need or want while you are here?"
he asked with a good natured smile.
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Post #9 Jun 18 2007, 07:54 PM Grunt_of_War
After listening intently, Aliva heard the Dragon Rider's question to her and responded in turn. "Oh, nothing really; I had just eaten previously before coming here. But, if at all possible, could you tell me what he looks like?" Though her question was posed to sound like part of her search to make it easier, but a moment after she asked, it wasn't that at all. Her ability to sense one's mana signature was strong, and able to tell them apart from others like a fingerprint, only much easier, so a mental picture of someone would help little anyways.

She was always teased as a youngling for being curious all the time, sometimes even asking questions others would deem childish, but in truth did have a special purpose that she would find difficult to figure out herself at times. But from N'tral's description of the half-demon, she could feel and admire his struggle within himself. This Balthuzar piqued her curiosity even more than before, and she couldn't wait to find and meet him, and not just because of her task. But she vowed to help him in any way possible, and steer him away from his more vicious side.

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Post #10 Jun 18 2007, 08:36 PM Craggon
N'tral's smile widened and his eyes glinted a bit, "He is tall, his skin a light shade of blue nearing on white, his ears are pointed and his head clean-shaven. He once said that he used to have long black hair, but it fell out when his half-demon ancestry took its lead and nearly consumed him. I believe if he is purged of the evil he has commited he will grow it back, but that is unimportant. He has no facial hair, and his jaw is strong with no excess skin or fat. His face is stern and his nose normal, his eyes are an almost glowing red, not as rounded as a humans. He has a black tattoo on his face, stretching from the left jaw-line to the middle of his forehead." he said.

"He wears his plate armor and leather under-armor at almost all times, and uses a gigantic two-handed sword." he finished, "Anything else?" he asked with a happy tone. Just then a large gust of air is heard from above, and you feel the minute vibrations of something on the roof. A door opens and a dragon descends the stairs to the room. In her human form, she is a beautiful young woman of around twenty four, her long blue hair sways as she comes closer. "Ahh, here is my companion, Phoebe." he said, walking over and putting an arm over her shoulder. The light blue skin on her cheeks turn a pinkish color as she blushes.

"You didnt tell me we would have company." she said in a lovely voice, then turned to you and asked, "Who is it that i have the pleasure of meeting?" with that she smiled.
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Post #11 Jun 18 2007, 08:45 PM Grunt_of_War
The young Radiant Dragon made a glance at Phoebe, noting her form as she asked the question. In truth, it had been a couple years since her last sighting of any dragonkin, so she felt content with finally meeting a familiar presence. Aliva took a short bow before revealing her name. "I am Aliva Shieltswen, and my heritage lies within the Radiant Dragonflight," she replied humbly.
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Post #12 Jun 19 2007, 09:14 AM Craggon
Returning the gesture, Phoebe said, "I am of the Blue Frost Dragons, you may not have heard of us, it is a foreign clan. I wouldnt be anywhere near here if it wasnt for N'tral." she smiled and hugged him, "But its so beautiful in these lands." she added.

"Well, now that you two are acquainted, is there anything else you want to ask before we set out on our journey?" asked N'tral.
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Post #13 Jun 19 2007, 09:50 AM Grunt_of_War
Aliva shook her head politely. "I believe that I'm ready to go to Ver'Vuses. Any other questions I may have will probably be answered once we get there."

She brushed back a bang that intruded in front of her eye, and awaited for what was to happen next.
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Post #14 Jun 19 2007, 07:23 PM Craggon
"Alright, let us make haste." he said, turning and taking Phoebe's arm, then walking up the stairs to the roof. Phoebe walked out into the center and transformed into her dragon form, and N'tral approached. Half mounting the dragon, he turns to you and holds out a hand, "It would be best if you did not blow your cover." he said, waiting for your hand so he could help you up.
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Post #15 Jun 19 2007, 07:38 PM Grunt_of_War
She took his hand, getting pulled up onto the other dragon's back with little difficulty. With a nod to show her readiness, Phoebe's wings stretched out, showing the full wingspan, and took off with a few graceful yet powerful flaps. It took only a few moments to do so, but soon Aliva felt an ongoing gust of wind blow through her human hair, and she felt higher sensitivity upon her skin compared to her scales. In fact, this was the first time she had been up in the air aside from in her dragon form, and it felt like a different experience not having to worry about the stance of her wings and body to keep herself up in the air and to turn.
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Post #16 Jun 20 2007, 12:32 PM Craggon
Phoebe went through a series of the most complex maneuvors, passing time until the arrival at Ver'Vuses. N'tral was an expert Dragon Rider, his skills vast and his ability with his dragon nearing on legendary. The connection between the two during flight was unlike any other, their thoughts and feelings pooled into one mass of pure domination over the elements. If the area was too cold, they would instantly warm it by either expanding their body temperatures from within, or with magic. If it was too hot they would cool it down with a concentrated burst of air that tunneled past in such a way that it would take heat with it.

Her wings would shift from one methodical flap to another, never allowing them to stay on one pattern for too long. This prevented any possible danger in the sky from being able to pick out their pattern and attack. It was uncommon that anything attacked a dragon, but it wasnt unheard of. Many times they would dip above and below the clouds, sometimes they went around, others they flew straight through. This had no real significance, it just depended on what mood they were in when they saw a cloud.

Picking up speed drastically, they began to spin, a few times to one side, then a few to the other. Correcting course they kept their pace and began to rapidly descend. As they came down they circled a very large city. Its walls were much taller than the human walls, and the perimeter was just as much longer. The city was built in a valley between two natural barriers. To the east and west were large mountain ranges, protecting the city from invaders. The north and south were the most heavily defended. It was obvious this city had seen much action in battle and war, the only thing that betrayed this was its marvelously well-intact structure. The material used on the walls and towers stood strong and looked as if it had never been scratched.

Making a few large circles around the city, they guide you down to another large building built to support a dragon. The building was one of the finest in the city, apart from the palace it was probably the best structure they had ever built there. Landing on the roof, N'tral dismounted and held up his hand to guide you off. "Did you like the ride?" he asked while waiting for your hand.
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Post #17 Jun 20 2007, 01:04 PM Grunt_of_War
Again, she took his hand, gliding off with grace till her feet felt the ground below. She brushed her hair back, knocking the bangs away that happened to fall into her eyes during the ride. A light coat of sweat rested upon her entire face, making it shimmer in the sunlight. After wiping her brow, the responded with an exhilarated grin.

"It was wonderful; it is amazing how well you and Phoebe have connected together as a rider and dragon," she spoke before checking to see that all of her equipment was with her. She took a look towards the city's buildings, watching them unfold all the way to its limit near the peak of her vision. It was no surprise that it had a marvelously organized and unique architecture; from the few elven cities she had seen, all had a steep contrast to other cities in that art and form were connected with stability.

"The city is amazing," she summarized from the thoughts in her mind, walking over to the edge of the building's perimeter. She felt an ongoing gust of wind rising from the lower elevations, and allowed it to sweep through her hair and face to relieve her of the sweat upon her brow. Thousands of people were migrating through the city, and from the top of the structure it was like watching a giant colony of ants struggling to complete their daily tasks till dusk.

And somewhere among those people, the half-demon likely took his place temporarily.
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Post #18 Jun 20 2007, 02:18 PM Craggon
Phoebe shifted to her human form and walked up alongside you, N'tral taking your other side. They looked over the side as well, and smiled. "Aye, it is." he said, watching a few moments longer then turning and walking over to the stairs. Phoebe met him part way there and they began to descend the stairs together, "You are welcome to use this building during your search, its height helps focus your talents, and it has plenty of lodging and free food. The workers and guards are all of my summoning, and they will know you from now on. They will grant access to you as well as those you so choose, and they will deny access to those of your choosing. If you call them they will come to your aid, there is a guard unit i will assign to you later that will react on a code word and come to your aid anywhere in the city." he said before they continued down the stairs.

The moon begins to rise into the sky, bringing with it the sweet retreat of drowsiness and sleep. This night is significantly tiring, for what reason you do not know, but it seems you are sapped of more energy than after any usual day. But, today wasnt a usual day, and it promised that tomorrow would not be usual either, nor perhaps even the next day. As uncertain as it was, the future, it kept providing twists in your path through life, one was bound to send you to Balthuzar, and here it is, leading you there. You hear the wind blow accross the tower and recognise a whisper run over it, 'Sleep well, young one, your journey is far from complete.' The voice is familiar, although the whisper strains on your memory to try and find out who it is. One name comes to mind, Essence of Air.
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Post #19 Jun 20 2007, 03:49 PM Grunt_of_War
As the feint words entered her mind, she felt a yawn expel from her mouth, and she soon entered a spare room within the building. She was weary, which wasn't necessarily a good thing, but it had been days since her last decent rest. The bedroom she walked into wasn't necessarily large or luxurious, but it felt comfy and warm, which was all that mattered. A bed fit for up to one person stood near the far wall, and a small table near it with a lit candle as well as a book.

The floor was crafted of polished stone, as well as the ceiling and walls, and a window was set on the wall adjacent to the bed, which held the crescent moon in all its glory. In addition, a large cabinet spanning about three feet in width and standing about eight feet tall stood on a bare wall to the left of the door, made of Oak. She opened it wearily, and saw what looked to be a number of other books: tomes of spell crafting, of lore, and even some stories that were well known to be masterpieces. Near the bottom were bagged loaves of bread, some jerkey, and other preserved food fit for a journey outside of town.

Thinking it may be of use later, she closed the doors of the cabinet and sat on her bed, eying the room once more before observing the form of the book on the table. Curiously, she picked it up, her light golden eyes surveying its cover. A blue background gave way to enriched silver text on the front, titled 'Secrets of the Light'. She flipped through a few pages to find several words in common explaining the purpose of the book, followed by text in Arcane Writing showing the words and gestures of simple spells. Most of which she already knew.

About fifteen minutes later, she placed it back on the table, and blew out the candle. Aliva pulled the covers over her body, staring out the window at the moon. Only one question kept her up that night before she finally fell into slumber, which summed up about everything she could think of at that very moment:

What lies in store for tomorrow...?
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Post #20 Jun 21 2007, 09:05 AM Craggon
You are walking down the main road in the elven city of Ver'Vuses and find yourself drawn to a tavern. You round the side and enter from the front, immediately hit with a pleasant aroma. Fresh bread, steak, and fine wine are noticeable to your sensitive nose, and they smell very appealing. You walk over to a table and sit down, at which point you are comfronted by a bar maid. After taking your order she hurries off, disappearing through a doorway. It is now that you notice the tavern is deserted apart from you and a bartender. Looking out the window you see the sun high in the sky, and decide this is very odd.

As you wait for your food, the bar maid returns and gives you your drink. Just as she walks away, a tall man enters the tavern. The bar maid looks at him and smiles, waving and walking through the doorway again. The man looks around and sees all the empty tables, then he notices yours. Walking over to your table, he takes a seat opposite you. Retracting the hood of his cloak, the man shows you his face: his skin is light blue, his eyes a glowing red, a black tattoo stretches from the left side of his face to the center, he is bald and has pointed ears. On him are many pieces of plate armor attop of leather under-armor, and next to him is a scabbard with a huge two-handed sword inside.

Looking up at you, the man sneaks a hand from his side to the center of the table, offering it to you. "Hi, I am Balthuzar," he says, "What is your name?" You take his hand and shake it, noticing the firm grip, and part your lips to say something when suddenly you are dragged out of the scene, it becoming merely an image in your mind now.


You awaken. You notice you are back in the room inside the Dragon Rider N'tral's estate. The dream remains vivid in your memory, especially the last part when Balthuzar had shaken your hand and introduced himself. The voice sounded so innocent, but it was the voice of a hardened warrior, one who had seen countless battles and bloodshed. Most of which he himself caused. This did not matter in the dream, though, it was as if you met him without knowing who he was, he was just another kind hearted lost soul.

You hear a knock on the door, and the familiar voice of a summoned helper, "Breakfast is ready, my lady." he said, then turned and went back to his duty guarding your door. Outside your door there are sounds of plates and silverware being set on a table for the morning meal. Feet shift from place to place accross the floor and get ready for the morning routine.
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Post #21 Jun 21 2007, 04:17 PM Grunt_of_War
After giving the servant a simple call that she was awake, Aliva got dressed in her normal set of armor, placed her maul on her back, tied by a rope, and looked out the window. In the moon's place, the sun's visage could be seen gleaming over the sky, its position revealing that it was mid-morning. She also took notice of a few buildings in sight, as well as the morning mass of people getting to their destinations. With a sigh and a grin, she opened her door, and found her way to the dining room with little difficulty.

Her first impression was that of amazement. The room was of admirable size, with a polished stone floor complete with a well-designed rug underneath a large table, though only six chairs made their presence at the perimeter. Unlit candles and flowers took up positions near the center, lavishly decorating it but leaving plenty of room for the several platters that made their stay upon it. They were each similar in design: an engraved silver lip with a very tall lid to keep the food warm. But even without looking, her sensitive sense of smell revealed a large variety of food, from eggs to bacon, and biscuits to freshly made pancakes.

Smaller trays could also be seen, no longer than half a foot, which held bars of butter within them. Her eyes also noticed the servants, who seemed to only be gusts of visible air as they hastily got from one destination to another to complete the tasks given to them daily. A few, however, stood only partially seen at the doorways from time to time, probably to make sure nothing went wrong. Aliva also took note of the walls, which beheld translucent glass containers on an even level throughout the room, giving off a light blue luminescence. She was able to tell of their magical nature, however; many mages preferred the neutral temperature and little maintainence required of magical lights compared to torches.

After a survey of the room, she took a seat near the closest end of the table, awaiting the arrival of her hosts for the morning meal.
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Post #22 Jun 22 2007, 09:28 PM Craggon
N'tral and Phoebe entered, arms locked and smiles on. Taking in the view of the room, their eyes settled on you and they seemed to speak to eachother without using words. Continuing on they took positions at the table as the last bit of food was set down. Their eyes met yours as they both said in unison, "Good morning." They then began to gather food to their plates, checking that everything was in place before halting and awaiting your next move.

Lifting his head slightly, N'tral took measure of the temperature, then lowered it slightly. Satisfied now with the setting, he once more took up his smile and waited silently for manners to allow him to dine. Servants went about the room, sticking close to the walls as they did so, out of site yet in sync with their environment and current duty. The lighting dimmed slightly, your eyes adjusting to the new view of the room. The mood was the same, but the appearance of the room changed slightly every so often. Although not unlike an illusion's fluctuations if not properly maintained, the magical presence was most definately not of the illusory type.
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Post #23 Jun 23 2007, 09:12 AM Grunt_of_War
After returning the greeting, she looked in awe at the fluctuations in illumination within the room as she placed food on her plate to eat. But as she placed a fork full of sausage in her mouth, Aliva couldn't believe how perfectly it had been prepared. In fact, it would seem almost impossible to make through standard cooking techniques. So in essence, she took her time to finish her entire plate before moving on to a second. She felt rather content after that, however, and found that she was the last to finish, which didn't surprise her. Of all her siblings, she was usually the last to finish any meal.

The young dragon brought her napkin up to wipe her lips of any grease or food particles before returning the favor for their hospitality. "I am most grateful for your assistance, including shelter and this meal. I haven't felt so welcome as a guest in many years." With that, she waited for the next course of action before leaving to begin her task.
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Post #24 Jun 26 2007, 05:34 PM Craggon
"It is our pleasure to help all we can, an honor to aid a dragon, and a privilege to aid a follower of the light on a quest." said Phoebe rising from her seat, N'tral mirroring the action. The two walked on either side of the table toward you, passing and turning back. "Follow us." she said, then exited the room. As you followed, you notice the stairs were delicately woven into the building as if not by tools but by growth of the rock itself. The two lead you down one flight and through a door, passing through to a cooler environment. The room was chillier inside and was somewhat eerie.

You see many beings come to attention as the Dragon Rider enters, they salute and await orders. These seem the same as the rest of the summoned ones in all aspects but one, they contained upon them a mark different from that of the others. Upon their left chest, slightly closer to the shoulder, they had a mark that was on their skin and shone through the clothes. The mark was a well known one among warriors, it displayed rank of officer. This would be of no interest if it was not somehow different from any normal being's mark, this one had depth to it, upon looking at it any lesser being thank a dragon or another officer of the summoned would be intimidated almost immediately.

It had no effect on the Dragon Rider, either from the fact that he summoned them or the fact that he was the closest to a dragon there could be without actually containing the blood of one. N'tral saluted and the summoned rested their arms, staying at attention and perfectly still. "Aliva, these are the commanders of my personal guard, they control everything the summoned do through my command. I wish for one of them to follow you through your journey while in the city. The one i have in mind is great in knowledge of magic and combat, he can disguise his appearance and voice enough to appear to most as a regular being. It would mean a great deal to me knowing he is with you, even if you wish to have him stay a distance from you." said N'tral, waiting for a response with a hopeful grin on his face.

He had decided something very quickly before you could respond, though. Turning to the summoned he said, "Bodasen, step forward." as soon as he had issued the command one of the summoned stepped forward. Bodasen changed as he stepped forward, his features becoming defined. His cloak was of a crimson tint, his armor a mix of silver and black, he is wearing mostly chain armor with some studded leather to back it. At his belt are two swords in their sheathes, both had ivory hilts with the head of wolf at the bottom, the blades curved slightly and were placed for easy withdrawl. At his shoulders were two more swords, exact copies of the two below, yet their hilts contained the head of a panther at the end. The hood of his cloak lifted and fell back, although there was no wind it seemed as if, for a moment, there had been. This revealed a face that contained mainly elven attributes, but was too strong to complete the look, and left one to wonder if he was merely an above average looking human. His black hair flowed freely behind him, it came down to his shoulders and was pushed back at the ears to show somewhat pointed ears. His skin was a fair shade of tan, his eyes were more oval than circular and where electric purple, and his nose was slightly wider than an average elf. Upon his head was a metal band, decorated with intricate carvings of the ancient language, the last piece of his wardrobe was a torque at his neck, this too had carved in it the ancient language, both radiated power and ability.

The summoned saluted you, his hand turning into a fist and striking his breastpiece over the heart, then shooting out to full forward length. Letting the arm drop, he waited silently for your judgement.
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Post #25 Jun 26 2007, 11:47 PM Grunt_of_War
Aliva stood still, as if staring off into a dream world. But after a moment of silence, she snapped herself out of it with many different eyes waiting for her response. Recalling the question, she spoke out loud in a calm voice.

"I appreciate your concern, Mister N'tral, and I gladly accept Sir Bodasen's assistance. However, I'm not as helpless as I look, I'm sure you know. Of course, that's with all due respect." It was more of something for her to say, and she could guess what his answer would be, but she felt that she was being handled as if she couldn't defend herself. Could it be 'that' dangerous within the city for a young dragon, after all?
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