by The Kingpin » Tue Feb 21, 2012 7:48 am
Septimus felt the mana charged water around him pulse with life as he neared the bottom, wisps of light stretching through the water like some form of ethereal fabric, untouchable silken sheets flowing lazily in the current. the young Dragon spotted a small underwater cave not far ahead, vitorite forming along the brim of the entrance. The Dragon headed forward towards it, spotting movement within. as the Dragon closed in, a pair of shimmering draconic eyes stared out at him. moving somewhat more carefully, he approached, descending ahead of the entrance so that his full form would be in view to whoever was inside. the eyes narrowed, before disappearing, their owner going further into the depths of the cavern, Septimus following, curious...
"I take it you have news for us, Makkus?" said a powerful voice in the large circular chamber, the Council of Mercutio assembled around a ring-like stone table encircling a pillar of mana descending from the ceiling. the domed ceiling of the structure was covered in a massive artwork telling the history of the Council, the artwork made from pure Vitorite, colours dancing and bringing the artwork to life, enchanted to make the art work seem to move, the image in an eternal dance, of a massive serpentine Dragon and a great 6 armed fiery demon, and of the disappearance of an island kingdom. "Yes, my Lord. It appears we have been approached by an organisation that believes that the Blood Omen of Zuppoland is alive and walking amidst Aster's inhabitants" responded the Vindicator calmly, holding out the book, which levitated to the most senior of the council currently in the building. The man was cloaked in dark navy and maroon robes, with woven trim that seemed to be laced with light, Vitorite powder woven into the stitching and giving the brims of the elder mage's cloak a shimmering look. beneath the hood, a pair of piercing ice blue eyes stared out, shimmering just enough to hint that they were not natural. a short, well-trimmed silver beard adorned the man's chin. the message had sparked a wave of low murmurs amidst the robed figures assembled around the table. "The Blood Omen? interesting. And I take it you gained little of this organisation's identity?" asked the elder. "Only that it is likely they are descended from the Mages of Zuppoland. They passed onto me the memories of the last hours of the nation before it plunged into the sea. It appears the Blood Omen encountered a Mana Well and attempted to absorb it. the resulting destruction it unleashed destroyed the chamber the Mana Well occupied, beneath Zuppoland itself, bringing it crashing down into the sea" explained Makkus. "I see...Was there anything else worth mentioning about the incident?" questioned the elder. "Only that they chose to make contact with us via a Golem. And many of them were present when I spoke with it. They were collectively watching through its eyes" explained Makkus. "Interesting. Very well. Once the Archmage has returned from the Royal Palace, we will speak of where your search shall begin. We will need to contact our agents across Aster to find out where the last sighting of anything matching Desunka's description was located. Inform your brother Travius. Have him prepare to leave, and have the Gryphon stables informed that you are to leave tonight. Once I have spoken with Lord Matthias, An Archknight of the council will join you to begin your mission" said the elder mage, Makkus nodding slowly, acknowledging his superiors orders, before turning to leave the chamber, as the Council continued their meeting, discussing other pressing matters; The call that had spread across Aster recently, and the appearance of an Archdemon in Draxon...
"Ah yes, organised chaos. the sign of a clever but ever-busy mind. To the perpetrator, a carefully woven web of belongings and intrigue, but to the bystander? Madness!"
–William Beckett, Lore of Leyuna RPG