Callum eyed the Earth Nexus closely, his gaze resting upon the beauty of the massive cavern paradise. A large river of water flowed throughout the open space, tress and plants decorated the place. A large waterfall flowed upon the cavern wall opposite the entrance.
Earthblood Elf Mages were spread about, many tending the vast gardens that littered the place. Callum glanced at Rayla who lead the way forward, the two of them approached the central structure. The structure was made from wood and stone, pillars supporting a larger construction of beams that held a massive crystal that pulsed with Primal Magic.
Standing beneath the crystal, was a female Earthblood Elf, she was slim in her build, her horns were large and covered in leaves, as were parts of her own body. She held a wooden staff that housed a Primal Stone at the tip, held in place by vines and other natural plants.
The female Elf turned to face the two. She bowed before Rayla. "Captain." She greeted with respect, turning her attention towards Callum. Her eyes observed him briefly. "Come, we shall speak in private." She decided. Leading the two away from the others, into a small system of caves until they came to a stop before a wooden door.
Upon entering, the female elf turned to face the two. Rayla blinked. "What's with all the privacy?" She questioned.
The female Elf sighed. "Ever since Queen Zubeia's announcement of peace with Katolis and Duren, Glanduil changed, his faith in our queen was lost. He supports Warlord Eletha's efforts." She explained.
Callum blinked. "It seems there isn't a single place in Xadia that hasn't been touched by my aunts views."
The female elf nodded. "Indeed, she has spies inside the Silvergrove, Lux Aurea, Caelus and Aequor." She paused. "I should introduce myself. I am Ysildea, guardian of the Earth Nexus."
Rayla nodded. "I'm Rayla, and this is Callum, the next Archmage." She said.
Ysildea nodded. "Ah, I remember the previous Archmage, a good friend of mine, Arathorn. He believed peace could exist between humanity, dragons and elves, so do I and my followers." She said fondly.
Callum smiled. "From what I learned since Caelus, my father was wise, quick to protect his loved ones when threatened and was powerful in his mastery over the six Primal Sources." He said.
Ysildea widened her eyes briefly. "You are his son, there were rumours that he had conceived a child, not many believed them. I would consider it an honour to train his son in the ways of the Earth Primal, I am happy to give you both residence within my home as well."
Rayla glanced at Callum before looking at Ysildea. "I suppose we can stay here. Would happen to know two Earthblood Elves loyal to Queen Zubeia who could join the Dragonguard. With what you've said about Glanduil, I'm not sure we can trust him."
Ysildea nodded. "It is wise not to trust Glanduil's picks, he will more then likely plant spies within the guard. I shall seek out two worthy Elves for the Dragonguard." She replied glancing over Callum. "I should warn you both, he will keep an eye on you both when outside of my home. Do not let him get through to you." She paused, her voice dropping to a whisper. "With hope, we may be able to get word out to Queen Zubeia of Glanduil's intention, and by extent, replace him with someone loyal to her."
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Aaravos glanced over the map of Xadia, Viren and Claudia stood nearby. His gaze lingered over The Withered Mountain's in the east. Viren noticed his gaze. "Why do you stare at those mountains in the east?" He questioned.
Aaravos looked up at Viren, the former king of Katolis noticed a glint of fear in the Startouch Elves eyes. "They are concerning." He said.
Viren frowned. "You're afraid of them." He said.
Aaravos narrowed his gaze. "I have a right to be, you have no idea what lurks within the depths of The Withered Mountains, of the horror that came close to conquering Xadia, of the destruction they brought down upon us all. Every Elf and Dragon knows the stories, the legends and myths that explain the curse brought about by their icy magic." He said.
Viren frowned. "What do you mean?"
Aaravos looked back at the map. "What lurks in the mountains are cursed for eternity, I dare not speak their names. But even I haven't seen what they are. All I know is that it is forbidden for Startouch Elves to enter those mountains, if you wish to know more, you should seek out the many books regarding the beasts."
Claudia frowned, she'd read many books regarding The Withered Mountains, she knew that they were cursed, that they were a harsh and brutal land where life could not survive for more then a few days at most. The thought that something could even stand the ruthless temperatures and relentless blizzards worried her. If something could survive that others could not, what hope did they have?
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Eletha shivered slightly. "The Withered Mountains are spotting life once more. Why begin returning now?" She questioned, a mystery as to why these icy beasts were starting to emerge from myth and legend once more. She needed to act quickly, wipe out humanity, unit Xadia under her banner and then wipe those cursed creatures out.
Sontar also wondered why these cursed beasts were starting to emerge once more, what event had drawn their interest? What had they down that would cause them to emerge once more? Could it have been the battle at the Storm Spire? Had that caught their interest? Or was it something else? Whatever it was, he knew it was bad.
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And in the darkness of The Trapped Realm, a voice chuckled to himself, an icy voice rang out across the barren wasteland, a voice that sent chills down the Elves trapped there by Viren. Runaan, Tiadrin and Lain, all of them felt the shiver of fear.
The voice of he who had been banished there an eternity beforehand, smiled sinisterly, his breathing harsh and rough. "Too long have events not been in my hands, but with the return of Prince Azymondias, opportunities have been opened." All that could be seen of the being were two sick emerald green eyes.
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A Father's Legacy
Hayran Kurgu(Late notice: ON HOLD UNTIL I GET BACK INTO TDP) Taken from my Fanfiction.net account. Callum never knew his birth father, and often never paid much attention to it. But when an old foe of his father's appears from the forgotten, secrets are reveale...
