by The Kingpin » Mon Mar 05, 2012 12:12 am
With the dawn sun washing against his scaled hide and the cool early morning breeze, Septimus glided along the Eastern Asterian coastline, just a couple of miles off shore, the Dragon heading towards the city of Daaven. the calls of seagulls could be heard below as fishing boats from coastal towns and villages sailed out to gather the food that would feed the community today. The sight below was serene, completely free of the troubles of the world. No one could guess, looking down at the world from up here, that danger lurked everywhere, and that their very existence could well be at stake. The Dragon looked onwards into the distance, at the many specks dotting the Asterian landscape, cities and towns of various sizes. He knew that he would have to leave the coastline soon and travel inland towards the city of Daaven, but for now, he felt there was no rush. feeling a pang of hunger, the Dragon began to descend towards the water's surface, intent on catching himself a decent meal before he travelled inland...
Andruil was quick to rise that morning, washing his face briefly with a small jug of water and a towel, before heading off towards the Gryphonners. He needed to prepare their transport for the journey back, and then head to the stables to have Furax sent home. walking down to the main hall of the inn, he spotted a few of the Dwarves sleeping in chairs around the chamber, though most had managed to stumble home to sleep, a fact that surprised Andruil considering the amount of ale and mead they had undoubtedly consumed. walking out the door, he made his way towards the stables, knowing that the Gryphon stables would be close by...
Three black-robed men arrived in a small fishing village somewhere along the coast of Aster, each riding a large Gryphon, the creatures armoured with black, ornate plates, covering their limbs and the crown of their heads, protecting them from injury. the three riders landed at the village's entrance, the Gryphons slowing to a walk as they entered, the centre Gryphon carrying a man whose black cloak was decorated with fine silver trim, or what looked like silver. close inspection would reveal that runes decorated the entire cloak and seemed to shimmer at certain angles, somewhat like silk. the front of the cloak's hood nearly completely hid the man's face, though ice blue eyes were visible within. the cloak was held on by a silver chain crossing the man's chest, which was protected with dark steel plate armour, intricate runic patterns decorating the edges of the larger plates. in the centre of the chest, a downwards pointing longsword beneath a crown, with two crossed staves, decorated with intricate Celtic-knot styled tips shimmered against the darker backdrop. the emblem of the Council of Mercutio. In a sheath attached to the Gryphon's saddle lay a long gripped spear-like sword, on the end of which was a glowing gem of multiple colours, wrapped in thick silver, forming a Celtic knot pattern similar to those depicted on the emblem. To either side of the Archknight were a pair of Vindicators. each was cloaked in similar robes to the knight's, though lacking the intricate silk-like patterning and wearing lighter looking armour. they each carried a staff and a sword, and were obviously mages of considerable power, their eyes shimmering with a slight glow...
"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