open The Last of One's Kind

[dragon4111 914]

Asator laughs and pets Ali.

"I look forward to that day, Ali!" He says.

Asator adjusted himself and hopped off Ali. He looks up to see the hooded woman and another man standing in front of them.

"I was wondering when you were gonna call me. So is there a battle? If not I have a proposition for you." He says, ignoring the man standing beside the woman.

"A fine how do ya do," Draco said as he saw the man ignoring him. "Here I was going to offer you a chance to test your mettle against the church and dragon riders," Draco said as he leaned against a tree. He really needed to rest now as his magic was nearly out. "But I want to hear this proposition though,"

[Demirari 454]

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"Healer," Architect Arthur turned to Cassandra before continuing, "I can assure you that we won't die from this." His voice was filled with confidence as he continued, addressing Lady Florence, "I believe there is a room in the citadel's walls in Doritha that could accommodate such beast?"

 

Not responding immediately, Lady Florence thought for a while before nodding her head, believing where this is heading to, "Yes, there is a room that I believe could house this dragon. Though the trouble would be getting it there." 

 

Letting a simper form in the secrets of his hood, Architect Arthur spoke with excitement betraying his posture, "Excellent. We can transport it there and surround it with enough troops and heat to prevent any thoughts from the beast from attempting escape."

 

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The barbaric tribes and downs in the Barbarian Frontier was falling left and right at an alarming speed as Praeses armies suddenly blitzed through without any warning. At each battle were the tests of new tactics and weapons that were being developed. For one was the introduction of dragoons as they soon to be known, having cavalry being equipped with muskets as they charge and fire into the enemy before retreating from harm. It was a minor introduction as it was rather simple. The next was the introduction of land cannons as they are known; by stripping the cannons on ships and modifying them for more land uses, it was invented. Such invention gave a tremendous advantage to Praeses armies.

 

Next came the tactics of favoring the use of dragoons, musketeers, heavy infantry, and cannons over the now old-fashioned crossbowmen and varieties of infantry and cavalry. The reformation stripping the complex classes to a few basic squads and groups of infantry provided an easier logistic challenge. Such things gave a boost to the already stretched thin assault lines of the Praeses military. Besides dumbing down the Praeses military, there also came in what is known as a wall of smoke tactic. Such tactics emphasized on the advancing firing lines of the Praeses musketeers followed by a large charge of cavalry and heavy infantry behind. 

 

Armed with new tactics, Praeses exploited the barbaric lands to prepare for their second crusade. 

[FractalMoon 378]

Asator laughs and pets Ali.

"I look forward to that day, Ali!" He says.

Asator adjusted himself and hopped off Ali. He looks up to see the hooded woman and another man standing in front of them.

"I was wondering when you were gonna call me. So is there a battle? If not I have a proposition for you." He says, ignoring the man standing beside the woman.

Ali lets out a small puff of flame and rubs her head against Asator's side, "So do I my friend, so do I..."

Lily sighs, "There's not a battle, that will not be for quite a while, but I am willing to hear your proposition, and offer one of my own." 

 

"A fine how do ya do," Draco said as he saw the man ignoring him. "Here I was going to offer you a chance to test your mettle against the church and dragon riders," Draco said as he leaned against a tree. He really needed to rest now as his magic was nearly out. "But I want to hear this proposition though,"

Lily glares at Draco, "Are you not listening? We don't stand a snowflake's chance in hell against the church or the riders at this point."

 

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"Healer," Architect Arthur turned to Cassandra before continuing, "I can assure you that we won't die from this." His voice was filled with confidence as he continued, addressing Lady Florence, "I believe there is a room in the citadel's walls in Doritha that could accommodate such beast?"

Not responding immediately, Lady Florence thought for a while before nodding her head, believing where this is heading to, "Yes, there is a room that I believe could house this dragon. Though the trouble would be getting it there." 

Letting a simper form in the secrets of his hood, Architect Arthur spoke with excitement betraying his posture, "Excellent. We can transport it there and surround it with enough troops and heat to prevent any thoughts from the beast from attempting escape."

Cassandra sighs, "Too many have died already, but I am with you two."

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Ali lets out a small puff of flame and rubs her head against Asator's side, "So do I my friend, so do I..." Lily sighs, "There's not a battle, that will not be for quite a while, but I am willing to hear your proposition, and offer one of my own."

 

Asator smiles back at Ali. He looks back at the hooded woman and cracks his neck.
"I was talking with Ali and we came up with an idea. A new faction where people and dragons are equal. One where dragons are not abused and treated like the noble beasts they are. We could use your help in starting this faction. Though, you might not want to hear this part...but here it is anyways." Asator clears his throat, "We may go against your faction of riders for they are the worst offenders of mistreatin dragons." 

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Olaf moves around to get a better view of the new comers. He moves to the side of Draco and makes ghostly noises
"WoooOOOoO! Im a big scary ghost~ I haunt this man and his home~"

[Demirari 454]

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"It was an expected and unexpected amount of deaths that were had during this expedition," Architect Arthur simply stated in a bland voice as the one-fourth of the remaining stayed behind to prepare the bodies for transportation to a local church for a proper burial. The remaining continued on, towards the large awaiting gates of Doritha far away from here. Each man near the large cage glanced at it every so often in fear as if they expect the beast to wake up any time and end their lives.

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(Skip to there.)

 

Having managed to move pass the crowds that started to gather at the sight of a caged dragon, the expedition force squeezed the cage into the citadel. It was not an easy task, but eventually, they managed to succeed in transporting the large dragon to a large room. A room built out of sturdy material and the many dozen catwalks above the room that was reinforced by refreshed men, ballistas; crossbolts and even muskets, and finally the dozens of torches and high-grade fuel that are ready to set aflame at any minute's notice.

 

While the beast was in the middle of the large room, it wasn't certainly unrestricted to its movements. Having many of its limbs chained to the walls repeatedly with refined and graphene enhanced chains they managed to gather, it was with confidence that Glacies won't be able to break free. Though that was still a theory based on how powerful Glacies is, especially in a situation where most of its limbs are imprisoned into the walls. 

 

Having left the beast to the ground level, Architect Arthur watched it from above, along one of the catwalks. It was certainly an exciting occasion for Architect Arthur, perhaps here he can question more of the ancient history and the Griffon Family itself. That is if they are able to strike a deal with Glacies to try not to kill everyone in this room and refuse any cooperation, that would be horrendous to Arthur's eyes.

[dragon4111 914]

 

Asator smiles back at Ali. He looks back at the hooded woman and cracks his neck.

"I was talking with Ali and we came up with an idea. A new faction where people and dragons are equal. One where dragons are not abused and treated like the noble beasts they are. We could use your help in starting this faction. Though, you might not want to hear this part...but here it is anyways." Asator clears his throat, "We may go against your faction of riders for they are the worst offenders of mistreatin dragons." 

 

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Olaf moves around to get a better view of the new comers. He moves to the side of Draco and makes ghostly noises

"WoooOOOoO! Im a big scary ghost~ I haunt this man and his home~"

 

Draco ignored Olaf "Hit and run tactics," Draco said as he looked at Lilly. "cutting off supply lines one by one," Draco said as he listened to Asator. He chuckled to himself about the idea "Good plan but not all of them treat their dragons as if they are pet's," Draco said.

[FractalMoon 378]

Asator smiles back at Ali. He looks back at the hooded woman and cracks his neck.

"I was talking with Ali and we came up with an idea. A new faction where people and dragons are equal. One where dragons are not abused and treated like the noble beasts they are. We could use your help in starting this faction. Though, you might not want to hear this part...but here it is anyways." Asator clears his throat, "We may go against your faction of riders for they are the worst offenders of mistreatin dragons." 

Lily smiles, "That sounds like a plan, but we're getting ahead of ourselves here... We're a very small group at this point, the Riders would slaughter us all. We need people on our side, then we can try something crazy like attacking the Riders... I do agree with you though, we need somewhere new to live where we can all live as equals." 

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"It was an expected and unexpected amount of deaths that were had during this expedition," Architect Arthur simply stated in a bland voice as the one-fourth of the remaining stayed behind to prepare the bodies for transportation to a local church for a proper burial. The remaining continued on, towards the large awaiting gates of Doritha far away from here. Each man near the large cage glanced at it every so often in fear as if they expect the beast to wake up any time and end their lives.

----

 

(Skip to there.)

 

Having managed to move pass the crowds that started to gather at the sight of a caged dragon, the expedition force squeezed the cage into the citadel. It was not an easy task, but eventually, they managed to succeed in transporting the large dragon to a large room. A room built out of sturdy material and the many dozen catwalks above the room that was reinforced by refreshed men, ballistas; crossbolts and even muskets, and finally the dozens of torches and high-grade fuel that are ready to set aflame at any minute's notice.

 

While the beast was in the middle of the large room, it wasn't certainly unrestricted to its movements. Having many of its limbs chained to the walls repeatedly with refined and graphene enhanced chains they managed to gather, it was with confidence that Glacies won't be able to break free. Though that was still a theory based on how powerful Glacies is, especially in a situation where most of its limbs are imprisoned into the walls. 

 

Having left the beast to the ground level, Architect Arthur watched it from above, along one of the catwalks. It was certainly an exciting occasion for Architect Arthur, perhaps here he can question more of the ancient history and the Griffon Family itself. That is if they are able to strike a deal with Glacies to try not to kill everyone in this room and refuse any cooperation, that would be horrendous to Arthur's eyes.

Cassandra sighs. She had a plan in case things went badly, but it would likely mean the end of Doritha as a whole. Heating oil wouldn't be enough to dissuade this monster from attacking. So as they were setting up the holding cell she got to work drawing a diagram around the complex, not telling anyone what it is.

 

Draco ignored Olaf "Hit and run tactics," Draco said as he looked at Lilly. "cutting off supply lines one by one," Draco said as he listened to Asator. He chuckled to himself about the idea "Good plan but not all of them treat their dragons as if they are pet's," Draco said.

Lily sighs, "And how do you expect the three, four if you count Olaf, of us to cut off the supply lines of the largest empires on the continent? Even if we could, they'll note our numbers and send enough of an escort to kill all of us without breaking a sweat."

[Rainbow Dash 1,472]

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Asator laughs and slams his hammer on the ground.
"I can take them all on! Me and Ali are an unstoppable duo!" He boasts.
He looks down at Ali and smiles warmly, feeling and believing that he and Ali were indeed the unstoppable force he claimed. Asator looks back at Lily and puts his hand out for a handshake.
"I am glad we agree on something. You and the man over there said something about hitting and running? I think we can do that. Ali is pretty fast, and I can hit pretty hard...although, its really up to Ali." Asator looks at Ali, "What do you say, Ali?"

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Olaf stopped for a minute and looked around.
"I'm still visible....aren't I?"

[Demirari 454]

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Glacies soak up from his forced slumber. His eyes already scanning the foreign room and the bindings that bind him to this floor. Feeling humble and a small respect for these mortals and the need to explain his place here. It was a small request that these mortals can spare. Else… they'll suffer his wrath in their secure confines.

 

A mortal was approaching, a blessed one at that. Smiling cruelly at the mortals above and the recent addition to this lovely pitiful group. It was Architect Arthur was it? A bold name to be placed on a mere mortal.

 

"Good evening," Architect Arthur calmly stated as he approached Glacies slowly. One of his blessed ones, most unusual and entertaining to the elderly dragon.

 

Glacies merely opened his mouth and closed it before responding, using the air to form his words, "Good evening pitiful one, I have come to request something." That itself surprised many of the soldiers there and angered some. He continued, "If you will, please all those who are important come down." His voice was demanding and hinted that he won't take a no for an answer.

[FractalMoon 378]

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Asator laughs and slams his hammer on the ground.

"I can take them all on! Me and Ali are an unstoppable duo!" He boasts.

He looks down at Ali and smiles warmly, feeling and believing that he and Ali were indeed the unstoppable force he claimed. Asator looks back at Lily and puts his hand out for a handshake.

"I am glad we agree on something. You and the man over there said something about hitting and running? I think we can do that. Ali is pretty fast, and I can hit pretty hard...although, its really up to Ali." Asator looks at Ali, "What do you say, Ali?"

Olaf stopped for a minute and looked around.

"I'm still visible....aren't I?"

Lily takes his hand, then sighs, "You are surely a powerful warrior, but you are only one man. You cannot be everywhere at the same time. Even if you could, you and your dragon will tire much more quickly than you believe you will... You cannot keep up a siege of this scale without help, and I would rather be able to hold down the entire front before we try to do that..." She turns to Olaf, "Yes you're still visible. If you really wanted to you could still touch things too."

[Rainbow Dash 1,472]

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Asator grips the woman's hand and gives it a firm shake.
"I can do whatever needs to be done, regardless of my bodies limit. Though, I am weary for Ali; and the decision is up to her if and what she wants to do."
Asator pets Ali, "So, what do you think Ali? What is your stance on this?" Asator asks.

Olaf chuckles and picks up a rock. He hurls the rock straight off the cliff and watches it soar.
"Ahh! Forgot how fulfilling that was. Now Lily, seeing as I can touch things I think I should fight in this war."

[dragon4111 914]

"I do have a plan for that Lilly," Draco said as he looked toward Albion and smiled. "The church threatens a city's home. What can they do? Well ever face a mob of motivated villagers?" Draco asked with a smile on his face. "Plus I think they have an iron mine nearby so they will have arms and armor,"

[FractalMoon 378]

Asator grips the woman's hand and gives it a firm shake.

"I can do whatever needs to be done, regardless of my bodies limit. Though, I am weary for Ali; and the decision is up to her if and what she wants to do."

Asator pets Ali, "So, what do you think Ali? What is your stance on this?" Asator asks.

Olaf chuckles and picks up a rock. He hurls the rock straight off the cliff and watches it soar.

"Ahh! Forgot how fulfilling that was. Now Lily, seeing as I can touch things I think I should fight in this war."

Ali seems more cautious than Asator, but it's obvious that his enthusiasm has definitely infected her as well, "I... I think we have a real chance of at least stopping them for a while... I mean, they wouldn't dare fight as hard as we can!" She says, her voice more hopeful than convicted.

Lily shrugs, "I'm just trying to make sure you two don't get yourselves killed before we can actually make a difference. After all, we're in this together so I want to watch out for you..." She turns to Olaf, "The same goes for you. If you want to help then you can, but I really think it would be a better idea if we wait till a bit later to engage in active combat."

"I do have a plan for that Lilly," Draco said as he looked toward Albion and smiled. "The church threatens a city's home. What can they do? Well ever face a mob of motivated villagers?" Draco asked with a smile on his face. "Plus I think they have an iron mine nearby so they will have arms and armor,"

Lily chuckles, "Honestly? They can just slaughter everyone in the town, then burn it to ash and salt what remains so nothing will grow again. I've faced a mob before, and they're excellent when you need a self esteem boost by roasting people who don't stand a chance of fighting back."

[dragon4111 914]

Ali seems more cautious than Asator, but it's obvious that his enthusiasm has definitely infected her as well, "I... I think we have a real chance of at least stopping them for a while... I mean, they wouldn't dare fight as hard as we can!" She says, her voice more hopeful than convicted.

Lily shrugs, "I'm just trying to make sure you two don't get yourselves killed before we can actually make a difference. After all, we're in this together so I want to watch out for you..." She turns to Olaf, "The same goes for you. If you want to help then you can, but I really think it would be a better idea if we wait till a bit later to engage in active combat."

Lily chuckles, "Honestly? They can just slaughter everyone in the town, then burn it to ash and salt what remains so nothing will grow again. I've faced a mob before, and they're excellent when you need a self esteem boost by roasting people who don't stand a chance of fighting back."

"Must you rain on my parade Lilly? We'll start out small aye. But truely I know where your going with this Lilly but I do know how to bring up afew armies okay?" Draco sighed too himself. "Also warrior what's your name?" Draco asked the man with the dragon. "And the dragoness," he added.

[Demirari 454]

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Lady Florence watched the conversation between the Architect and the dragon as she noted the Architect motioning for the healer and herself to go down there. Gripping one of the railings with tension, she turned to Cassandra, "It seems like the Architect wants both of us to be down there. I want you to be behind me as we enter, it could easily be a trick the beast had formulated for all three of us to die." 

 

Turning to the nearby exit to the staircase, Lady Florence took a few steps as she waited for Cassandra to start following behind her. It'll be most of interesting to figure out what the dragon wants. Or it can easily turn into something no one really wants, besides the dragon of course.

 

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The port of Arci, an island-city in one of the many islands of the Ion Archipelago was a major trading port and a ship-building city at that. Today wasn't any normal day for the city of Arci, no, it was the revelation of a new ship class. It was an invention that'll give ships armor that'll be noteworthy. It was time to introduce armor platings to each ship, to introduce further protection against the infamous ship-killing weaponry known as the cannon. 

 

Such notion of plating for ships wasn't relatively unknown to many people, especially shipbuilders. Now, it was different, with the introduction of cannons, it seemed to be required to offer more hull-protection to the armor of each ship--at the time, ships were build solely with wood. This will combat the cannon with greater success than wood, which the cannon proved to be useless. The cannon wasn't the single reason for the invention of plated ships of course, there was another darker reason. It appears that some pirates managed to steal a few cannons from Praeses Naval ships, which had alarmed the Admiral Board of the Praeses Navey. Now, it was an age of pirates against the common merchant ships and Praeses ships. 

 

It was soon to be known as the Age of Exploration soon enough. To citizens of Praeses, they cared little of what Sorasa did to itself as it seems domination there was soon to be completed. Today, the modern world, it was to each Praeses follower that the thirst for new worlds awaits. Like a spark across many captains that they must explore the dark unknown of the rest of the worlds. 

[Rainbow Dash 1,472]

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Asator laughs heartily and hugs Ali.
"No one can fight as hard as we can, Ali! Anyone who tries to stop us is a damn fool." Asator proclaims.
Asator looks back at Lily and sighs.
"I do want to fight, but I dont want to risk Ali's life. So I will play it safe and wait for you to tell me when to fight."

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Asator looks at the man and adjusts himself before speaking.
"I am known as Asator. This is my friend, and better half, Ali." 

[dragon4111 914]

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Asator laughs heartily and hugs Ali.

"No one can fight as hard as we can, Ali! Anyone who tries to stop us is a damn fool." Asator proclaims.

Asator looks back at Lily and sighs.

"I do want to fight, but I dont want to risk Ali's life. So I will play it safe and wait for you to tell me when to fight."

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Asator looks at the man and adjusts himself before speaking.

"I am known as Asator. This is my friend, and better half, Ali." 

"Names Draco O'Malley," Draco said as he looked at Asator. "You definitely have the air of a berserker to you," Draco said as he looked at Asator. "Berserkers are fearsome warriors. Had the misfortunate to fight one. Er quick note Asator best way to deal with a berserker is to end the fight quick," he said

[FractalMoon 378]

Asator laughs heartily and hugs Ali.

"No one can fight as hard as we can, Ali! Anyone who tries to stop us is a damn fool." Asator proclaims.

Asator looks back at Lily and sighs.

"I do want to fight, but I dont want to risk Ali's life. So I will play it safe and wait for you to tell me when to fight."

Asator looks at the man and adjusts himself before speaking.

"I am known as Asator. This is my friend, and better half, Ali." 

Lily smiles, "Good, I'm glad you are willing to hold back long enough for a real plan to come together... After all I want to fight just as much as you do, but I want to do it right."

Ali nuzzles Asator's leg, "I wil fight for you till the end my friend. We are truly the greatest team on the planet."

 

"Must you rain on my parade Lilly? We'll start out small aye. But truely I know where your going with this Lilly but I do know how to bring up afew armies okay?" Draco sighed too himself. "Also warrior what's your name?" Draco asked the man with the dragon. "And the dragoness," he added.

Lily sighs, "I've run an army before, that's not the problem, the problem is building a fighting force that has a chance of doing anything to a force many times our size and power. I have heard rumors of new weapons being developed by the church, and I want to get my hands on a few before we go to war, after all we should get as many advantages over the riders as possible right?" She snaps her fingers and converts the kinetic and sound energy from doing so into a small flame on her fingertips.

 

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Lady Florence watched the conversation between the Architect and the dragon as she noted the Architect motioning for the healer and herself to go down there. Gripping one of the railings with tension, she turned to Cassandra, "It seems like the Architect wants both of us to be down there. I want you to be behind me as we enter, it could easily be a trick the beast had formulated for all three of us to die." 

Turning to the nearby exit to the staircase, Lady Florence took a few steps as she waited for Cassandra to start following behind her. It'll be most of interesting to figure out what the dragon wants. Or it can easily turn into something no one really wants, besides the dragon of course.

Cassandra readies herself to meet this dragon. The central tenet of which was denying his power. In her mind, and as such to her Faith, he was nothing more than a large talking block of ice that could not hurt anyone around her. As a result of that, her power would shield everyone around her, since that was an extension of her Faith, to protect her comrades.

[Rainbow Dash 1,472]

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Asator looks at the man and shakes his hand.
"Draco O'Malley, huh? I knew a guy with an "O'" last name. Owed me a lot of drinks...should probably collect on that soon." Asator says.
Asator looks over at Ali as he felt her nuzzling him and gives her a huge hug.
"That we are, Ali, that we are. I dare anyone to try and get in our way!"
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Asator looks back at Lily and gives her a thumbs up.
"Don't expect me to hold back too long." 

[dragon4111 914]

Draco shrugged as he started to walk towards the cave he sensed that the two other dragon riders were at. A large boulder blocking the entrance. "Ho boy your subordinates are behind here Lilly," Draco said as he sighed. "Shall we use the fire whiskey to obliterate the boulder Lilly?"

[FractalMoon 378]

Draco shrugged as he started to walk towards the cave he sensed that the two other dragon riders were at. A large boulder blocking the entrance. "Ho boy your subordinates are behind here Lilly," Draco said as he sighed. "Shall we use the fire whiskey to obliterate the boulder Lilly?"

(These are going to be NPC subordinates, seeing as Bat has other plans for Zefira.)

Lily shrugs, "Sure, pass me some and I'll get rid of the boulder..." She cracks her knuckles and transforms with a small wince.

Asator looks at the man and shakes his hand.

"Draco O'Malley, huh? I knew a guy with an "O'" last name. Owed me a lot of drinks...should probably collect on that soon." Asator says.

Asator looks over at Ali as he felt her nuzzling him and gives her a huge hug.

"That we are, Ali, that we are. I dare anyone to try and get in our way!"

Asator looks back at Lily and gives her a thumbs up.

"Don't expect me to hold back too long." 

Ali smiles, "Anyone who dares will be eliminated immediately. I will follow you to the end my friend."

[dragon4111 914]

"Transform to many times and it'll be over channeling," Draco said as he handed her the glorious elixir of the gods. He chuckled to himself "To cast aside what makes you a dragon rider. That I wonder if your partner was still alive would you have chosen this path or would you still be hunting me?"

[Demirari 454]

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The doors slowly opened up as the passageway to Glacies was clear. Along the passageway were soldiers waiting, their muskets ready at any minutes notice. It was a tense situation that anyone can feel and note, especially Lady Florence as she descend down and waited for Cassandra to follow.

 

What request does the beast demand? It was that what made the tension thicker than previously thought before. Conversations between Praeses and dragons were rare and very uncommon. This was the first time in four years since the last "official" talk between mortal man and a beast.

 

(It is short, but eh.)

[Rainbow Dash 1,472]

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Asator smiles and pats Ali.
"And I will do the same, Ali."

Asator looks back at the lady and the man and witnesses them transforming.
"I dont know what to say to what it is they're doing....but it does sound painful."

Zefira continues to explore the cave, wondering if there were any secrets or treasure's to be found.

[FractalMoon 378]

Asator smiles and pats Ali.

"And I will do the same, Ali."

Asator looks back at the lady and the man and witnesses them transforming.

"I dont know what to say to what it is they're doing....but it does sound painful."

Zefira continues to explore the cave, wondering if there were any secrets or treasure's to be found.

Ali nods, "It sounds immensely painful. Let's not think about it anymore."

Zefira sees a faint glow emanating from what appears to be a crack in the wall, a sickly fel green light that filters into the cave.

"Transform to many times and it'll be over channeling," Draco said as he handed her the glorious elixir of the gods. He chuckled to himself "To cast aside what makes you a dragon rider. That I wonder if your partner was still alive would you have chosen this path or would you still be hunting me?"

Lily shrugs, "Honestly? If she was still alive I'd still be arrogant and confident, so yes. Her death was what made me question what I was doing." she takes the top off of the bottle and drinks more than she did before, probably more than necessary. Her eyes go wide as the much stronger effect of the magically enhanced liquor takes hold of her body, and she feels an intense burning begin to build within her.

 

The doors slowly opened up as the passageway to Glacies was clear. Along the passageway were soldiers waiting, their muskets ready at any minutes notice. It was a tense situation that anyone can feel and note, especially Lady Florence as she descend down and waited for Cassandra to follow.

What request does the beast demand? It was that what made the tension thicker than previously thought before. Conversations between Praeses and dragons were rare and very uncommon. This was the first time in four years since the last "official" talk between mortal man and a beast.

Cassandra sighs, "Alright dragon, what do you want? It's been a long day and I'm seriously not in the mood for this."

On the other side of the continent, there was a conflict brewing. On the edge of their territory, the Riders were preparing for an invasion. In their eyes, the Church had been given a free ride long enough, and it was time to strike.