by The Kingpin » Tue Feb 28, 2012 12:40 am
As the sun disappeared behind the pristine peaks of the Eastern arm of the Kirrahara mountain range, Septimus nuzzled his mother, the large white Dragoness smiling proudly at her son, knowing for once that his departure was in service of his Clan and kin, and that he did so gladly. "Be careful, Septimus. You're all I have left. I don't think I could stand to lose you too" she growled concernedly, Septimus chuckling light-heartedly as he responded, eyes shimmering knowingly "Mum I've been out there for months, and seen plenty. I'll be fine" he growled reassuringly, the female sighing as she nodded. "I know. But you can't blame me for wanting to see my son raise his own family, can you?" she growled, Septimus snorting as he shook his head. "Maybe after I've seen all Aster has to offer" he growled with a smirk. Tanwen shook her head amusedly, sighing. "I'm holding you to it. Remember that" she growled, Septimus nodding with a smirk. "I will" he growled, chuckling. his gaze shifted to the two large males beside her, the massive black form of Thurduunax standing between her and Cyndeyrn, the large white Dragon's shimmering scales almost seeming luminous in the darkness that was swiftly washing over them. Thurduunax meanwhile would have seemed a living shadow if not for the dull yellowish glow between his scales and the whitish gold glare of his many scars and runes. "I have armed you with skills that may well help you survive the long months you will spend out there, Septimus. However, when you learn to use them will depend purely on your own abilities. It is unfortunately not within my power to grant you that knowledge before the time comes that you discover it on your own. The knowledge and mastery of those skills is, however, locked away in your mind, to be released once you have discovered them. Do not fear what you do not know, nakhriin...Instead, embrace it as a tool with which to expand your knowledge. Temper your curiosity with caution, and you may well be on your way to becoming the wisest of the Hueilin" rumbled the Ancient, Septimus nodding as he considered what he was told carefully. "If the time comes that you require guidance...ask, and you shall be answered" added Thurduunax finally, Septimus bowing, though he was genuinely perplexed at the last part. as the young Dragon eyed his grandfather, Cyndeyrn smiled down at him, the glint of pride in his eyes unmistakable. "Make us proud, Septimus. Bring back your brethren and show these whelps how foolish their assumptions have been this whole time" growled the Maelgwyn Clan Leader. "Watch over mum for me, grandfather" growled the younger Dragon. You're the only family she has while I'm gone he added psychically, the large white Dragon nodding with a reassuring smile. "She'll be just fine. She's got a heart as strong and stubborn as the mountains themselves. You just worry about gathering the other Dragons and bringing them home. Leave the rest to us" rumbled Cyndeyrn with a chuckle, Septimus smiling as he eyed his mother, her worry for once fading beneath her pride and joy for her son. giving a final nod to the three, Septimus turned south, leaping into the air with a roar, his farewell to his friends here echoing off the peaks and across the valley as the Scholar disappeared past the peaks on the edge of the valley, heading for the edge of the mountain range, and beyond, into the vast expanses of Aster...
Andruil meanwhile, had just left a large building carved into the wall of the gargantuan artificial cavern that served as the Dwarves' fortress city. the walls were lined with hallways out of which archers peered, large crossbows in hand as they watched vigilantly for threats. the marketplace was bustling with all manner of creature, some familiar, others not. Being so far West meant Strakhtmarch was linked to the Coastal cities that traded with races from beyond Aster's borders, meaning many a strange race of creature would wander through the city doing trade in exchange for resources not available in their homelands. in other cases, Asterian residents many didn't know existed, races as alien as the lizardmen of Hexoatl, traded with loud, cheerful vendors, bartering and haggling for all sorts of goods, others still walking into shops carved into the walls, signs above the entrances marked with names in Dwarven and their common Asterian counterparts, and in many cases, accompanied by a symbol to ease identification for foreigners. Andruil headed back to the inn where he had left the others, having finished with the issue of transport. He had arranged for a Gryphonner to bring out a number of his better Gryphons for display, so that they could choose which ones to purchase. Valenhad had provided Andruil with the equivalent of a blank cheque, and he had every intention of making use of it. Walking into the inn, Andruil made his way up the stone steps towards the upper levels, which had vents leading to the surface, enchanted to pull in cool air from the icy peaks above, keeping the chambers well cooled for those unaccustomed to the heat of the volcanic depths of the Dwarven Capital. With Andruil's message to the Dwarven High King Urist Hammerhand delivered and acknowledged, his duty here was almost complete. All that remained was to commission the weapons for the Assassins; something he required Vix and Arsenic to do. Walking into the large stone bedroom, Andruil looked round. there were 3 sets of drawers, each with 2 large, deep-set iron drawers. to one side of the room, two bunk beds lay, each having two layers, making a total of four beds. his personal supplies, offloaded from Furax, were now laying on one of the two lower beds. glancing round at the others, he smiled "Settling in well?" he inquired...
"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