~Year 994
Lord Nilon ignores the petition of the court officials, despite his position to temporarily preside over the affairs of the High Kingdom,
The royal beast tamer insists the High King's affairs will be decided by him alone upon his return, much to the dissatisfaction of the court officials.
-The Royal Archives, History of Vallarta
It had begun quietly, the winds had calmed down for only a short moment, dancing about and over the sands, pushing them ever so slowly in various directions.
The fine grains of sand scurried over the surface of the desert, manoeuvred by the softly blowing wind.
The party seemed to be in apprehension, wondering if truly the mild sand storm had calmed, however Lord Rina's prediction rested heavily on their minds making it difficult for them to relax at the calm of the desert.