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Kreen's eyebrows rise as he finishes packing away some of the smaller pieces of fruit in a magically cushioned bag designed specifically for that purpose and rises to follow Zeal.
"Tell me, what is this third area? I know well many of the lands inhabited by humans and know that Elves could never do us harm, nor would the Fae unless we invaded their lands. What is this third region which poses so great a threat?"

((That's fine Rath. If she has your permission then she can act as your substitute. She will be expected to understand the world and your character as well as you do. If she doesn't then I will explain things to her. smile By the way, IC it is in the evening and the trip to Myops will be in the morning. That is in reference to what was said earlier, before Zeal went in to talk with the dragons privately. Your characters should know this but following him in order to ask a question or something is viable.))

Zeal motioned for them to remain where they were and listened to their words. His expression was serious but his posture did shift toward a more relaxed state. He turned to address Artes first.

"You are welcome, Artes. I am well aware of your desire to improve your abilities and I know that the bow you have now is not suitable for the training that you want to undertake." Zeal turned to face Kreen. "As for the region, it is called The Pot Thief Mountains. It lies just to the south of your homeland although the name was given by a human explorer. It is dangerous because of two particular species of monster that live there. I will explain more tomorrow. Eat well, get some rest tonight and eat a good breakfast as well. You'll need it." He walked forward and grabbed a piece of fruit before turning to go. "I need to get some rest of my own. I'll come back in the morning." He took a bite of the fruit in his hand and paused for a moment before walking out. "Very good. Very good indeed."

His walk back to the ledge was uneventful and he paused too look out over the Silver Sea as is shimmered in the light of the few stars that had managed to appear this early in the night. His awareness was with Valden more than the view and he smiled as he turned to go into the main lair. His steps echoed softly down the passage as he went and he bowed once to Mirage, asleep though she was, before crossing to his own chamber and resting against the wall to finish his fruit. Things are progressing... It shouldn't be all that long now either.

Valden hunted. His prey ran but not fast enough. He was calm and felt no elation or bloodlust as he swiftly killed his first prey and began to eat. His jaws and fangs were most effective and he finished rapidly. He felt greater pleasure in Zeal. You are growing into a leader already. I am impressed. He once again lunged into the air in search of prey.

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As Rath walked outside, he realized that they were leaving in the morning. And he saw Zeals motion and turned around. He paced back into the room and took a seat on his bed. He listened and watched Zeal as he was talking. Pot Thief Mountains...sounds exciting! When the other human was done talking, Rath suddenly felt tired and as he took a carrot from the table, he layed down, gnawing on the orange vegetable. He stared at the cave ceiling. Wow...I cant wait for tomorrow, the adventure will begin... Rath pondered what he needed in silence, moving his lips, taliking to himself.
The human slowly closed his eyes as he heard Zeal's footsteps walking into the distance. Soon enough, he was fast asleep, with a huge grin on his face.

After about an hour and a half of medetation, Artes decided to sleep as well. He would have to aquire something to make his bed more comefortable. Maybe if he could find a soft enchantment, how interesting that would be. He dreamt of more comefortable accomodations as his eyes became heavy and he fell asleep.

Many hours later, Artes sat up in an instant, his body sweating and his breath rapid. He looked around, frightened for his life, but found that he was still in the cave. He stepped outside, the wind nipping at his bare face as he watched the moon begin to wain for morning, though the sun had yet to awaken.

He sighed softly and sat there watching the see. For how long he did not know, but he thought of many different things and he could not fathom what might come this day for him. What would lie ahead? What stood before him? These were mysteries as deep as the question of 'Why?' He had no answer, but sat and awaited for it to come.

"Yes. It's so beautiful, nature is. It almost makes you feel out of place. Sometimes I fear that concious beings were not meant to be. I mean, look at a cat. A cat may attack a mouse with no remorse. There is no spite, just instinct. If the mouse had a family, they most likely will not be able to even concieve that he was eaten by a cat. There is no hatred, only nature. Animals cannot hate one another, that is strictly an emotion of concious 'intelligent' beings. I wonder if the creatures that destroyed my village, if they feel pain or remorse for what they did, or if it is simpley instinct for them." The elf seemed to shift uncomefortably, hugging his legs together and resting his chin on his knees. "Lord Zeal has been so kind to me, Lord Valden and Lady Mirage as well. Zeal saved me from those dark creatures... symply out of the goodness of his heart. I suppose that is another things that animals do not have... care, kindness, and love. How strange nature is... all in its infinate wisdom."

((I'm glad that you guys are on a role but please don't shift the timeline any further forward until Kreen has a chance to react. Just don't mention the time of day until he posts next. I don't want to leave anyone behind. smile ))