"Find your way towards your Master."
A dragon turned mana rushed to the ground floor welcoming it was a gate to the living world the mana whilst lacking thought was driven only by urges dove into the magical gate.
Reaching the other side of said gate it soared through the blue skies of the mortal realm in search of its host one of the XIII.
"Get in my way again and I'll paint this tavern red!!."
A Dragonkin howled at a group of wailing men lying half unconscious before swinging a mouthful of ale to quinch the thirst of what would seem like an aftermath of a brawl.The dragonkin had turquoise scales , jade colored horns and tail his skin on the reddish brown side his grey armor covered with traces of blood from man and beast alike
In the midst of chaos the tavern owner hid behind his counter table peeking his head over to find the whole bar strewn with wooden chunks of tables and chairs.
He gulped and summoned whats left of his courage to demand...
"Mr. Please no more , my business is in danger look within your heart and have mercy on this establishment. Leave i beg you!!."
"*hick* who do you think you are becking orders at me , I'll have to make another example out of you just as I've done those welps."
Menacing aura oozed out of the Dragonkins left palm as he materialized an otherworldly sword with his killing itent skyrocketing the man was sure he's going to end a life. As to why he's willing to go down that path boils onto his desire or rather thirst for vengeance. Bidding his time idly hiding behind the shadows had dulled his instincts the man wanted nothing more than blood pure and simple unfiltered violence.
"aaaah!!, stay away from me!!."
The tavern owner tripped over debris his failed attempted of escape sprained his ankle , in a fit of panic he crawled at a snail's pace towards the door at his heel was the dragonkin bemused by that man's antics.
With each meter the man crawls, the dragon kin matches him with twice the steps. It was a matter of time before he'd allow himself to catch up to that tavern owner and with a smirk...
"Please I have a daughter."
The man raised his otherworldly sword ignoring the man's plea when suddenly a fantastical flare of mana broke through the taverns door blasting the dragonkin off his feet sending him on a collusion course through the counter and slamming him against the wall.
"Ahahahaha, welcome back my friend."
while brushing off the excruciating pain the dragonkin cackled maniacally as if reunited with an old friend.
Brushing rubble off his body, the dragonkin noticed a picture frame on what remained of the counter in that frame were 2 girls a halfman and an elven.
In a fit of rage the dragonkin strode towards the man holding the picture to his face , he asked.
"Who is that girl?."
"M-my daughter."
The man replied in terror filled stutters
"The one next to her." The dragonkin clarified
"I-its the Princess of the Oraia Dukedom E-Elfheim"
"I see."
The dragonkin had become eerily composed after hearing that man statement.
"Will you let go of me Mr."
"No."
A gratifying smile graced his face as he lunged his sword's tip piercing the mans heart thus putting an end to the pitiful mans life.
-Sultanate of R'aul in the city of Marsa jewel of the desert.-
The bazaars is filled to the brim with vendors vying to grab customers attention along the hustle and bustle of the city a Dragonkin walks
In Oraia the sight of this would elicit certain reactions from residents however things are different here in the Oasis city states it is a place where man, beast, elf and dragonkin meet and trade rather than classism based on appearance the oasis is run by a socio-economic hierarchy the rich is preferred and race is of no significance.
"did you hear the news coming out of the qal'aa(castle)?"
"What news?."
"Word that the Princess of Oraia is coming on an official visit shook the Sultan's inner circle."
"You think it has something to do with defining the new borders?."
"I don't know what prompted the talks they've but all suspended dialogue following Sultan Asad's forceful occupation of Oraia's Southern plains."
Unbeknownst to the conversing party, the dragonkin listened in with keen interest, the princess of Oraia a descendant of a long a line of oppressors arriving to the same oasis he's made his base. A savage smirk graced the dragonkin's face as he simulated the various ways he'd end his life before uwalking away from the unaware merchants
"Political non-sense aside, if what you've heard has any truth we should consider this an opportuni- what's he doing here!!???"
"Hey Rostof!!."
The Dragonkin known as Rostof turned his face around to find an unassumingly average human merchant following his steps
his dark brown hair tied in a pony tale and his skin unblemished by the roaring sun of the desert suggests that he's not an inhabitant of the oasis city.
"What do you want Ozwald?"
"How long have you been listening!!??."
"Long enough to summarize that our Princess is coming here."
Rostoff looked at Ozwald with a vile primal expression of ecstacy followed by a reptilian slitting movement of his pupils.
"You've gotten your contract back, haven't you IX the steel armada."
-back on Oraia-
-in some cavern-
"Zephyr!!, you imbecile why would you take the contract and tag me along a mission when you've not the slightest clue about the objectives!!."
"If I knew we'd be chased by the undead, I'd have refused !!."
"Oh colour me surprised, the hero and his lack of common sense. I brought no holy elixirs along and you expect me to act as a healer!!."
"Alright, I'm sorry alright what more do you want me to say!!."
"Admitting you're wrong is one thing, but doing so when we're facing off against hordes of undead bats is another thing in its entirity."
"Oh , shut up Tyrel."
'Thoust appear to be in trouble Zephyr, do you require help'
"I'd much appreciate it Salamander."
Zephyr turned around towards the tunnels where the undead bat hordes followed and beckoned an order at his invinsible partner
'Salamander, fire bolts'
Salamander's via his (link) prepares a fire elemental magic circle shooting the incinerating a dozens of overgrown undead bats in its awake
"I have to remind myself not to follow you in your next escapade next time."
Said Tyrel before collapsing from overall exhaustion , as a bookworm stamina was never his strongsuit he'd much rather spend his day in a study .
"Don't go passing out on me just yet, we still have to retrieve the moonshrooms. You tagged along to get a piece right then come along."
"*sigh* lets get this over with."
The party of two walked back to the tunnels and after a long teck they eventually reached an open area illuminated by a hole in the ceiling their eyes laid on a vast field of plantlife. In the centre of the expanse a group of mushrooms glowed a glint of white.
"We've found what we were looking for, now to leave this accursed place."
Tyrel plucked the glowing mushroom carefully as to not damage the incredibly rare priceless flora.
"You don't have to ask me twice."
-Oraia-
"Thank you Mr. Zephyr, how could I ever repay you."
"Hubert how about you start by paying my dues and don't you dare give me a quest without crucial data.
Are you satisfied Dr.Tyrel?."
"I have more to say to but your words would suffice."
"Ahaha, I apologize for my negligence good sirs."
He really wanted to kill me behind the scenes, and on top og that he's offering me pennies for an exhausting amount of work, Do I look like a farm mule to you Hubert?
"Gills now."
I take the glass jar that contains the mushroom threatning to break it wordlessly
"Here you go your payment and a bonus from me!."
Hubert caved in eventually and paid me for what we agreed upon plus a bonus sum.
"See that wasn't so hard." I say counting the gold
"By the way Sir. Hubert, what gave way to free time. Shouldn't you be working in court this day."
Tyrel curiously changed the subject asking Hubert
"Ah, the Princess is currently engaging with an envoy messenger from R'aul. And hear this the messenger is none other than Sara the duel blade mistress."
-Elfheim Castle-
"Your majesty , the envoys have arrived." said the doorman
The Princess beckoned her escort to which he replied...
"Let them through." Said the Princess personal escort Flin obliging her wish
The Sultanate of R'ual sent 3 envoys each represent the mightiest warriors of their respective oasis, for R'ual as a nation power and gold go hand in hand.
The representatives each possessed a unique presence though among them a single woman stood out she was a halfman or a half beast half man , her limbs were that of a tigress with black stripes along her orange fur wearing a brown chain mail and long leather trousers that has gap for her tail to protrude from behind.
"It has been long since we last saw each other Sara."
"Indeed my lady, it has been some time."
"I take that you are here to further the border negotiations, they wouldn't send the infamous dual blade mistress otherwise."
"Haha, you are right my lady. As for your decision we await it with abated breath."
"It won't be long, I'm going to meet the Sultan and we'll conclude the land secession when the time comes."
"I'm glad that we've come to an understanding my lady."
"So am I."
"Well we shall take our leave."
"Sara , perhaps you can stay for a brief moment. Your escorts are free to leave."
"What would ya have us do Sara?." Said the escort
"You may leave, I'll have a talk with my old friend."
"Don't make us wait for long Sara." Said the other escort before taking his leave
"Is something the matter my lady."
"Call me Reifa, we're friends after all."
"With all due respect Reifa, i have to keep up appearances surely you'll understand."
"*sigh* i know how uptight you get with your kinghtly conduct, I'm honestly envoius of your liege for having your undying loyalty."
"My country aside, Reifa you mean as much as to me as my own family."
"I know that Sara, and I appreciate it."
"Ahem lets leave our past behind for a moment, I need to consult you on something."
"It will answer to the best of my abilities off the record."
"Thank you Sara."
"Would Sultan Asad be content if we seceded the Southern Plains to R'ual."
"With all due respect, my liege built his oasis on greed so I wouldn't put it past him to settle rather he'd wish to take more. The best option would be to resist I say this as a friend."
"Shes right , your highness please reconsider, to cede your territory to that warmongering barbarian is unthinkable!!."
"Flin and also you Sara your hearts is in the right place however considering our circumstances I'm willing to sacrifice a piece of my realm for the sake of the world."
"The world?, what do you mean by that Reifa."
"I suppose i'd divulge since we're keeping it off the record
The XIII are back."