Land Travels - Part 5, From the Beyond

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  1. Duke William of Serenite

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    William is feeling much better between the spirits in his flask and Magnus' spell; he seems to have shaken off the seasickness. William is using a map to navigate as he has never been to Dragomir or even driven a ship himself. It is quite a ways from Serenite.

    Serenite has been a hermit kingdom for some time as Williams' distrust of others is known through out the realms. Yet with the Obsidian threat and his friends Boris' many adventures, William has had a change of heart.

    William sets of a prayer to Sequanna as the wraith heads towards the destination. After a few days and nights of sailing the Wraith finally wrapped around the coast to Dragomir. As he approached Dragomir he was welcomed with pleasant cooking smells, the bustling noise of Dragomir's community. At the docks were the Duchess' guards wearing polished bronze plate mail all wearing the Duchess heraldry on their shields a Bronze Dragon and a Pink Rose.

    As the ship neared the docks two armed guards with Halberds accompanied the duchess closer to the ship. Catherine was wearing a elegant hand crafted metallic bronze gown hugging her body with a beautiful bright blue eyes and dark hair. William stood in awe for a brief moment and suddenly came to be, he is a happily married man however the duchess' beauty is noted.
     
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    The Wraith felt the calling from Assana as soon as they docked in Dragomir. He looked over at William, Catherine and the others then motioned Razulah over. In the old tongue he spoke few words to him.

    "I must do what I was sent to do. Do not have anyone follow me and pray to all our gods that I defeat the one sent by darkness".

    Razulah looked at him for a minute and know this was going to be a battle fought by two beings summoned from another dimension. He excused himself from the group and headed towards the woods, he knew what his could do to turn the tide in their favor. He saw the wraith depart as soon as darkness set in and heard his distinctive howl from a distance. Razulah found a particular patch of ground from which he felt strong vibrations and used the eggshell powder to draw some primal magic symbols on it. He chanted to the primal gods. The message was clear, we must win this battle and prepare for the next one.

    The wraith felt the disturbance get stronger and stronger. Something called out to him and then he saw the glowing portal open next to the spot where Boris had been poisoned. In a rage he stepped though it and almost stepped on the body that was lying in front of him. He reached down and moved the body over to notice it was a woman. He saw that she was unconscious but still alive then heard the laughter from nearby and saw Orta holding a small vial in her hand.

    "Ahh so they send you to avenge the captain. He must have died instantly. He had so much potential with our leadership and power yet passed up our offer. Now to dispose of you and take care of our more pressing matters in Dragomir".

    Orta chanted some words in an unknown tongue and a dark figure with horns materialized behind her. It was a daemon holding a large Halberd with a red and black glow surrounding it. She was about to give it orders when the dagger the Wraith threw at her imbedded itself in her forehead. She would speak no more.

    The wraith turned to see the woman that was unconscious awaken from her slumber and motioned her to go back through the portal. He did not want her to witness what was about to be unleashed in this dimension by two creatures from the beyond.

    Both the Wraith and the Daemon looked up to the dark sky then lunged at each others weapons in hand. The Initial clash was felt in both this mysterious dimension as well as the one Novians were bound to.
     
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    Rentier awakes on the brink of the day at her camp, the fireplace cold, a big headache, a flooding desire to search for the burned location the duchess told her about and a sense of urgency. So a lot to think about, but her mind was not clear enough to make big leaps.

    "Clearly not my best transfer back from the elemental dimension to Novia"

    She begins packing for fast travelling, already making plans about how to find the burned place and get back to the elemental dimension for her elemental partner. But each thought that was not already imprinted in her hunting reflexes got her only more headaches.
    Finished packing she takes her faithful bow and starts to search for any clues. Soon discovering that the wildlife seems to avoid a place in the woods.

    "That must be the place my Duchess told me about"

    She silently and slowly makes her way there, the bow in the ready like she would go hunting for prey which is aware of their surroundings.
    Getting near the maltreated novian soil she finds a Wave - as she calls a little water elemental for herself - shimmering above a small puddle of water close by the burned place which still seems to be a fresh wound to mother nature.

    As soon as the Wave senses the apporach of Rentier it explodes and small waterdrops cover the area with a dense mist in which a small area looking like a standing mirror stayed unnatural clear.
    The mist seems to have triggered the puddle. It started whirrling, building up another Wave which directly floated to the clear area in the still hanging mistcloud and vanished in it to whereever it leads. Not really thinking Rentier runs there but still stepping light so not to let traces of her movement be seen and with a jump goes through the gate.

    After a short confusion she lands in a roll to a fighting rest - her bow at the ready - checking the area for any other entities before registering the other world, which she formerly only has known from her mindtravels to visit her water elemental.

    The Wave was not to be seen and the area was clear as far as she could see and sense. So she began to inspect the whirrling mirror which already has begun to be smooth again.
    Here it could clearly be seen but a inspection of it did not discover anything about its source or any other clue about its creator.
    Tiredness begins to reduce Rentier senses so she ignored the urgency and the desire to search farther and went back through the mirror to Novia.
    Back tere she tried to confuse her traces in the burned soil before making it up into a nearby tree out of clear sight but so she still could see the tortured soil but not be seen from down there.

    Beginning to write a report to the duchess about her discoverings and a plea for fast support she sent out a silent call for the white raven. After finishing the report, Rentier got into a light trance awaiting any movement.
    She woke - sensing a bird coming - only to see the white raven already beside her on a branch nearby.

    "How did it come here without me noticing it any earlier, lets get the report back"

    So she got her report to the raven and sent it back to the duchess.
    While now falling asleep her thoughts were clouded and torn between waiting for reinforcements and the more and more stormy desire to go through the gate and find out what happened to her elemental.

    Waking on the next mornig she was in a bad mood after a not very restful sleep.
    In the sleep she already decided that there was no more thinking about waiting only to release the desire to find her elemental soulmate.
    She broke up her sleeping branch campsite still trying to get a clear feeling of the area but nothing seems to have changed.
    Retracing her way to the here invisible mirror, she again stepped through it, the bow in the ready...
     
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    Without much time William was escorted by guards to the Duchess' castle. There they sat with Magnus and her war council and were discussing plans.

    William was very thankful as he recently lost half his army to the last Obsidian battle at Serenite's shores. Magnus was giving advice on strategy as he has won many battles for William. He said "the last battle made it to our shores and killed many of our people. Perhaps we can fight them with ships in the harbor and choke them off at the lighthouse." Magnus continues "and our mages and archers can use the lighthouse to fire at the boats incoming". Suddenly they were interrupted by a guard who said, "My Lady, "One of our fishing boats just docked at harbor saying something about an Obsidian ship approaching."

    Catherine seemed surprised as she did not expect an attack at her shores. William looked at Magnus and he started mumbling something about the cemetery... William nodded "no please the Duchess may be insulted."

    The duchess seemed to have overheard the two talking but drove her attention back to the guard.

    "Send out a scout, quickly all our lives may depend on it!" As Catherine rose from her chair, the warning bells began to sound. William cringed at the sound he once heard before the massacre at Serenite. Magnus shouts" they must have followed us here!"
     
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    Boris looked at the battle as a spectator and this he was not used to. Assana pointed ahead and the Daemon and Wraith fought on for what seemed eons yet the battle was over fairly quickly. Just like with Dolus, the wraith slowly dismembered the daemon one limb at a time like a cat toying with its prey. At the end of the battle the wraith took the daemon's head and impaled it on its weapon leaving it in clear sight for anyone else who happened to cross into this elemental dimension to see.

    Boris looked to Assana who spoke to him in slow measured tones.

    "It seems the wraith avenged you. Ye will return to the world of lies and deceit to continue your mission and ye will take a gift back with you yet at a cost. Ye will be attuned to the sea and its magics yet like your mother will have a price to pay. She is not able to take human form but one day of the month and ye will not be able to procreate nor feel physical love. This is the price if you wish to continue your journey. The choice is yours Boris".

    It was like a bucket of ice water when he heard those words spoken yet his path was set and his choice was made without hesitation.

    "I will go back to that dimension of lies and deceit to finish what I came here for Assana. I am ready to return".

    Boris flet the thud of the ground as if he had been dropped from the tip of a mountain and looked around. Everything felt distortioned and his wounds still bled but there was not sign of the poison and its greenish tinge.

    "Where am I."

    He walked toward what looked like a portal yet could not go through to the other side to which it led. Everything in this dimension seemed etheric and unreal.

     
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    "My Lady" caused me to jump, startled from my place at the war council table during a discussion of the plans for our next move with Duke William and Magnus. We knew we wanted to find out who poisoned Borus as well as making battle plans. This cry stopped us in our tracks.

    Just then Snow, my white raven, flew in the window and landed on the back of my chair. Thinking that maybe Rentier had more news of who poisoned Boris I retrieved the message. Rentier needs help for she has found possible clues in another dimension. Her water elemental has gone through a mirror and seems to have gotten disoriented or hurt. Rentier needs our help. She reported that she had gone back through the portal and had tried to sleep but it was fitful at best. She decided she must find her partner, the water elemental, so she again went through the portal, to lay down to sleep and wait for the morrow. She was back into the confusing dimension but she found death was already there. When she awoke there was a huge creature standing in front of her. She turned due to the direction the Wraith had given her to go back through the portal now quickly while she could. For a second she froze at the sight of the red, evil eyes staring down at her. She did as the Wraith said and jumped back through the portal.

    A discussion was had as to how to provide help to Rentier and began that mission. Duke William, Magnus and Duchess CatherineRose turned back to the plans to make final preparation to send much of the guard to the shores of Dragomir Mori as the eminent battle would begin presently.

    Although I was surprised that the attack would be on my shores I was non the less prepared just in case there would be an attack. My people are ready.
    What was that?! Did you feel that Duke William? Did you Magnus? I felt the earth shake. It is like the gods are in a great fight with their mighty weapons clashing! OH MY! the sky is black with the rage we are hearing!

    As the warning bells were ringing. Each man in the city grabbed a gun, bow, knife or sling shot or any other item that could be be used as a weapon. Each person had been preparing and practicing for this battle for years. All the battles before had been preparing them for this great battle. Dragomir Mori's guard took their post with weapon drawn. Each archer lined the castle walls as well as the shore for miles in readiness of battle.

    I went to my Bird Caretaker and put a message on every raven that was there and sent them to swiftly fly to the cities and towns with the warning message. One of the red ravens flew to Alexandria. Oneof the black ravens flew south to Port Phoenix. A white raven was sent to Bastion's Point. A black raven was even sent to New Heaven and a black raven to New Britannia Marketplace both of which are on the shores of Spendthrift Bay which is near the Capital City of Novia, Central Brittany. The message was an urgent cry to be ready for battle which has been expected for many years and appears to be eminent.

    Duke William and Magnus sent word by a scout that Serenite was to order each man to be in place and ready to protect the city. Duke William told the scout to have the Bell Ringer to ring the warning bells and not stop until all men were in their place. They were to continue ringing so that even cities surrounding Serenite would hear and be ready as well. Each ship was to be full of weapons and ready for the battle to come if Dragomir Mori is crossed and the Obsidian ships make it around the shores of Aerie and over past Ardoris. Duke William is determined to not have any of his citizens massacred again.
     
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    Vox Aquila the Dukes hand received word of the raven back at Serenite. Aquila is more seasoned at battle than William will ever be, he also controls the Legion. As he finishes reading the letter he wonders what troubles has William gotten himself into.

    Aquila is the reason Serenite even has defenses. The army is also more confident with him at the helm, William knows that. These poor Obsidians have never met a man who thinks war is a game of chess.

    He then calculated the speed of the raven and the boats headed back from Dragomir to figure out when they would arrive. He had his men gather all the loose branches they could find to hide the artillery. He had all the archers and artillery men camouflage them selves with dirt, mud and branches along the coast.

    The wizards sat in the lighthouse with a minion of guards inside the tower. Not even the lighthouse was on. Everyone in Serenite had their lights out. Aquila could taste the adrenaline of the moment, pure ecstasy. He didn't even ask the townsfolk to leave, he wants them to watch them burn!

    Like any good chess player you have to give up a pawn. Aquila left a warship in the harbor and filled it with gunpowder. He then setup a ships crew of a few dummies stuffed with straw. Next Aquila patiently sat in the helm and waited for signs of a ship.He thought to have a smoke but the 2 tons of gun powder beneath his feet changed his mind. As soon as the warning bells began to sound he let it set sail to the Obsidians.

    As the first set of ships rolled in the legionnaires removed the coverings of their catapults and lit their arrows with fire. Aquila lit the signal fire to begin the attack. The first two ships that rolled in were met by the full force of the archers and catapults. The mages at the lighthouse were blasting what was left of the ships with fireballs.. A few surviving Obsidians jumped off the boats and headed to the shores.

    The bait boat was on course towards the Obsidian army inching closer to the second set of ships which were four in total. As one neared the bait boat a single arrow lit the boat on fire and decimated one boat in a fiery explosion. The rest of the Obsidians' army morale was bleak and their fate was sealed. Two of the boats turned tail and sailed away and the remaining boat boat was getting plummeted as the men jumped off. The few Obsidians that ended up on the shores were sent to prison.

    Soon after the attack the townsfolk rushed to the streets and cheered on Aquilas name and carried him through the town, the Champion of Serenite!
     
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    After the elemental plane was rid of all the daemons and spirits, that have no belonging there, Rentier's water elemental was free again and began to search for her.

    As the elemental got back to the still persisting gate, only a unconscious Boris could be found.

    Having no sense of Rentier in this plane the elemental took Boris sunken body and mangled soul, thinking
    '...this is no place for the whole living, this one has to leave .... maybe Rentier knows what to do, if i find her ..... the gate has to be closed'

    starting to leave, the elemental sent out some waves for help from the water-realm to close the gate, while it was starting to float to the novian plane through the gate.

    as the elemantal spawned on novian soil it found Rentier near the novian gate.
    But Rentier is also not responding to the ususal hail between them.
    now the worries got stronger that she was hurt badly so the elemental put Boris body near Rentier's and started to flow around both - doing some strange waving and whirrling, sprinkling the bodys with water to bring back the souls and heal the flesh.

    While healing both the elemenatal sensed the incoming of other novians investigating the location. After a short deep scan of their intentions the elemental took a last look of the bodys, which seemed to have relaxed in the "watering".

    'I will come back' - that was a vow to Rentier and the elemental withdraw through the gate to help the already gathered water-realm to shut the gate...
    ...leaving two mangled souls in now relaxed sleeping avatars on a burned patch of novian soil with no traces left of a plane gate
     
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    Boris felt the voices calling his name as William and Catherine tried to bring him back from his stupor. He wanted to come back to consciousness yet the lucid dreams kept him in that netherworld for a few more moments and much was revealed to him.

    He saw an obsidian naval force of twenty ships approaching and yet only five bore down on Dragomir as if to stall any pursuit of the larger part of that fleet heading towards the south. He knew their destination instantly; Serenite. He also caught a glimpse of another Obsidian Cabalist standing in the prow of their flagship. The lucidity of the dream was breathtaking and the Cabalist spoke to him in that dream taunting him.

    "Captain Mondragon", one more chance to join the winning cause. Heed my offer or I will exterminate you and your friends before the next day ends. I am Indigno, yes the master of poisons and am surprised you survived the daggers you must well remember. Your primal magic and luck is about to run out, what do you say? It seems Orta was not as convincing as she should have been".

    Boris looked at the cabalist and in this lucid dream brought two swords together then launched them up in defiance. "I will kill you with these swords and your ships will sink. Take that message back to your maker".

    Suddenly he awoke to find this woman unconscious next to him. He saw William and Catherine next to him and heard Catherine call out the name Rentier as she tried to shake the woman causing Rentier to awaken. There was a mystery about this woman that caught Boris' attention yet time was of the essence. Boris looked at both William and Catherine with urgency in his voice.

    "William, Serenite is being attacked by the large part of the Obsidian fleet. They sent five ships towards us here to slow us down or stop us altogether from saving Serenite. You must alert Vox and the others of what is about to happen to them. Catherine, we need to gather as many ships as we can and overcome the five obsidian ships coming towards us. Maybe we have a chance to catch the larger fleet."

    Boris saw his priest Razulah running towards him surprised to have his friend still alive. Captain, the "Dragon" is ready for your orders."

    "Razulah, have the crew assemble and help me to the beach nearby, we must do the ceremony prior to heading out to sea. We must unleash the primal magic now".

    Razulah helped Boris get to the beach as his body was still in a semi unconscious dream state. Razulah brought out the white war paint and drew the markings on Boris' arms and chest. These were powerful signs that called forth the original source of all magic known to man. Boris kneeled on the beach speaking directly to both the Sea Goddess and the Lord of Lightning.

    "We are few and have been chosen for moments like this, you cannot fail us for this is but the beginning of the battle to keep evil at bay. Call forth the great storm its our only chance"

    Boris uttered words and chants in a language known to very few and noticed his strength return. Far in the distance the sound of the wind and lightning crackled towards both Serenite and Dragomir. A great Storm was forming.
     
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    No! No! No! There will NEVER be surrender. We will fight to our death if need be but we will not cease our calling to rid our beloved avatars of the dastardly Obsidians. You, Indigno, may continue in your quest of killing Boris Mondragon but you will fail. Your power has covered our land too long now but no more. Boris has given us the very clear details of his dream as he was being awakened from the torture the poison had on his body which almost killed him. You, Indigno, think that your orders would be listened to and that Boris would be intimidated by the likes of you? That will not be!

    Razulah continued in painting Boris as Boris was calling on the Sea Goddess and the Lord of LIghtening to bring their mighty power with their great magic to this point in time. There will be a Great Storm. The storm will cover the great seas surrounding Ardoris and down to Aerie and over to Dragomir Mori. The lightening shown as blue and silver streeks in the sky while the wind became the deafing cries of the ages of death past.

    Boris stood with the powers swirling around him with his body taunt with determination and strong will to win this battle against this evilness. He knew this was the greatest challenge against the Obsidians so far. But he also knew that the powers brought forth by the calling out to the Sea Goddess and the Lord of Lightening held the powerful magic evident as the seas were churning into what appeared to be 30 foot waves. Waves so great as to be able to swallow all that would be caught in it's path. The Obsidians would soon face the great storm and fear from all the power will fill each and every heart. Boris would not fail nor would his eyes fail to see every evil obsidian on a stake with the blade of the avatars protruding from each of their evil hearts.

    "Come! Snow, come now you have a great job to complete as quickly as the snow falling from the sky. Take this message to each of these cities: Alexandria, Aerie, Endurance, Westend, Point West, Harvest and Estgard. Do not stop until you have given each the message and return to me. Fly in haste my lovely bird and take care you do not cross over into the sea. There is great danger there and you must accomplish this task.

    Boris, Rentier's water elemental used it's water power on you and now you have returned to the living to complete your task.
    I sent a message to Aerie, Aleaxandria, Westend, Point West, Harvest and Estgard to send the men and ships they had made ready for when we called upon them to come for the Battle is about to begin. They have each made their souls ready, kissed their wives and children goodbye in case they did not return on this side of life. All men and their families have made a vow along with you,Boris, that the evil Obsidians will never again butcher their families and if need be they are willing to lay their lives down for that cause.

    "My Lady" was heard coming from one of my guards. He then began to shout his message so as to be heard over the noise of the sea.
    "THE WIND AND RAIN ARE CAUSING GREAT HAVOC AND BEATING AGAINST THE ROCKS NOT FAR OFF SHORE. THE STORM IS INTENSIFYING BUT THE SHIPS AND MEN HAVE ALL ARRIVED FROM THE CITIES READY FOR BATTLE."
     
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    As things began to calm down in Serenite William and Magnus teleported in and the townsfolk were still praising St. Aquila. William wondered Saint Aquila? I love the new name! Aquila was once Father Aquila who long ago ushered in New Brittanias First Call to Order. The name is well deserved, this land is ridden with Chaos and Serenite stands strong, united by Order thanks to our Father's preaching.

    William and Magnus approached Aquila and mentioned that what we just fought was just a fragment of the army, we are expecting 20 ships at our shores. Aquila quickly turned pale white of the news and he seemed faint. His men were still recuperating from the last battle and no way can Serenite's Army stand up to 20 Obsidian Ships. William mentioned "We have some help there is a great hurricane coming this way, it will most likely destroy half the army and or slow it down. I suppose by now these Obsidian's will know swimming is a requirement of battling Serenite."

    Magnus hinted that we raise our dead with a signal. William put up his hand and said, "Let the dead rest, and you know that comes with a cost. I will handle it. Its time these Obsidians learn a lesson." William asked Aquila to take the soldiers to garrison inside his castle and basement. He then instructed Magnus to ask the townsfolk to stay indoors, board their windows up and keep their doors locked. William then walked into his castle and into his treasure room. The room was littered with golden goblets, Obsidian coins, gold coins, rare fabrics and a collection of artifacts and ancient Obsdian scrolls. Like a small dragons treasure trove.

    He then asked his guards to drag out one of the coffins full of Obsidian coins and asked them to step outside. As the guard closed the door William pushed a lever behind a painting and entered a secret chamber.
    In this chamber was a heart shaped amulet positioned on what looked like a half human and dragon staue. The Amulets name is the Dragons Heart. It allows one who wears it to speak the tongue of dragons. It however doesn't protect you from them. This Amulet is part of Serenite's Darkest secret. William long ago used this amulet to make peace with the 3 dragons of Grunvald. Serenite's Army and people suffered relentless attacks from the dragons. However how he swayed them is the dark part.

    William then prepared a wagon with the chest of coins and about 100 of the Obsidian prisoners from the last battle all chained hand and foot in a long line. With his two white horses leading the way he marched into the Shardfall where the 3 dragons reside. As he approached Evakel the Green said to him with his hissing voice. "Oh why does the Duke bringing presentssss so soon? It is not your time?" The dragon eyed the prisoners and his carriage. William then bowed to one knee and lowered his gaze and spoke. "I bring you an offering and I offer you even more at my shores. There is an army arriving and I thought of you? You know, always so hungry? "

    As William was speaking Grado the Red approached William from behind and spoke. "Do you take Dragons for foolss, you want usss to save your people from dying and you bring some sslaves and a chest of gold to buy usss?"
    William nervously replied" I..I can do more I promise, haven't I always kept enemies and war at my shores? They have fed your belly for many years. I beg of you save my people."
    Grado replied as his nostrils dripped with red flames "Well you said more, what will it be William?"
    William replied." I will quadruple my monthly quota, I will bring you 4 strong men a month." Grado let loose a long hiss as he neared Williams face, with his red fiery eyes upon him."Enough of these petty presentsss William, I want the book Magnus found in Desolissss."
    William responded "What book?"
    Grado replied with a clawed slap that hurled William about twenty feet."Don't you ever lie to me again Duke, bring me Dirae's Lexicon or all of Serenite will be in cindersss."

    William thought to himself "Dirae?" Why does that name ring a bell...
    William feels that one day he will have to deal with these dragons the hard way. This pact has blackened his soul from all the lives he has sacrificed. What could William do? He asked Magnus to quickly copy any spells he felt he needed within the time frame of a few hours and then handed the Dragons the book.
    Grado replied to William with a hearty thanks"This has pleased us William, since you have been so generouss today we will spare Serenite and save your people. Lie to ussss one more time and it will be the lassst thought you will ever have."

    William then left to Serenite and sat at his castle balcony with Magnus, Razulah, and Aquila overlooking the town. They witnessed the hurricane and the dragons setting the boats on fire as they had their fun. Poor Obsidians thought they were going to meet an army. They were mostly fried to a crisp and the few that survived served as entertainment. They flung them around in the water, like a killer whale playing with seals. William could not help but to chuckle.

    After a long day they united for a toast, and William uttered as he raised his glass "Our eternal love for our land and people is why we make the sacrifices we make, may Sequanna guide us." everyone else chanted as their cups struck each-other "Long live Serenite!" the voices echoed through the town and could be heard reverberated throughout the city. Tonight Sernites stand proud!
     
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    Snow! You are back so soon. Where is Rentier? I thought that she was to follow you back from where Boris left her. I see you have a message attached to you. Well Snow thank you for bringing this message right away.
    As mysterious as she was in appearing in order to help, her water elemental has vowed for her safety from possible seasickness and any pain she would feel by going from one plain of unconsciousness to another. She will be carried in her unconscious state to the Misti Sea and will be kept safe below in the hold. She will then continue with us on our journey to Serenite.

    "My Lady, Rentier has been safely secured in the hold of the Misti Sea. She will be protected from harm."

    We will always be grateful that she and her water elemental were the instruments used to find our Boris so that the evil Cabalist will continue to be removed from Novia.

    One of my guards came running breathless with a vial of leaves he received from Razulah, Boris's priest. Boris had sent a request to
    Razulah to send a potion to cure seasickness in case it were needed.

    These leaves will be made into a bowl of tea to prevent seasickness for Rentier during the sail to Sereite.

    "My Lady" the guard said again as he bowed returning to the room. "The governors and representitives from each city have arrived"
    Thank you. I am ready to speak to them. Please go now and announce me.

    "Thank you all for coming so quickly today and for your willingness to be tossed about in the storm you see and hear just off shore. As you know Boris will be taking the Dragon and I will be taking the Misti Sea toward Serenite to join Duke William in celebration of the defeat of the Cabalist in Serenite.

    "Snow", take this message to Duke William so that he will be expecting Boris, I and Rentier along with our crews to join him in his victory celebration.

    I have just received word from Boris Mondragon to also be ready with our ships for a great battle. There are 7 ships from each of our 11 cities for a total of 79 ships including the Dragon and the Misti Sea. It appears that all the battles past will be minor compared to this one.
    Each governor and each representative stood. Each governor spoke in a firm voice a word of blessing: "HONOR". "SACRIFICE". "TRUTH". "VALOR". "COMPASSION". "SPIRITUALITY". "JUSTICE". "HONESTY". "HUMILITY". "LOVE". "COURAGE".

    Each man, as he spoke, raised his fists in the symbol of Courage as we passed by them on the way to our ships.
     
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    Boris expected support from some of the nearby cities but to see a flotilla of ships representing the major Novian cities left him in awe. The winds had calmed except for far out at sea where the eye could barely discern the massive storm and somewhere out there between Dragomir and Serenite was a large Obsidian naval armada. He knew they had to beat that Obsidian fleet to give Serenite a chance. If Dragomir and Serenite both fell to Obsidian rule then the other cities would also fall quickly due to the strategic location of these two ports.

    As the crowd of ship captains approached led by Lady Catherine he bid them to have a seat in a makeshift meeting room where 12 chairs had been set up.

    "Lady Catherine and Captains of our fleet, We have 79 ships at our disposal and here is how we are going to proceed, I want to leave 19 ships near the Dragomir coast as a defense fleet. That fleet will be the one thbelongs to the city of Aerie due to its proximity and should patrol the nearby sea. Our other 60 ships will be broken down in three groups. One third will be led by me and will move towards the center of the Obsidian Fleet. My blue dragon Marak will lead me to their location once we have sailed out of Dragomir. I want Lady Catherine to flank my right side one league distance out, and Captain Thomas from Brittany will flank me one league distance to my left. I plan to lure the Obsidian ships towards me and have both the right and left support ships close in and open fire on them from their sides. If this works out as I have planned then the Obsidian ships will be trapped and will be sitting ducks. We must do this quickly and then sail towards Serenite to catch up with the rest of the Obsidian naval force. Any objections? if so speak now as time is of the essence.

    Boris looked for inputs and everyone agreed to his plan. "Remember when my blue dragon Marak approaches your ships will be the time to turn broadside and fire your cannons as it will mean the Obsidian ships are in the trap and will be attacked from all sides".

    He heard the roar from the crowd and a smile formed on his face until he heard "Hail the Pirate King". He knew he had to put that to rest quickly.

    "Lady Catherine and Ship Captains, I am humbled by the title yet I am no Pirate King nor wish to be one. I am but a simple man thrust by fate into this world with one objective which I hope we all share and that is to prevent Obsidian rule and slavery from becoming the future of Novia. Here we are all of equal rank and I will lead this mission only because I know the Novian seas better than anyone else but what you will see and learn from me in the coming days will help you defend your cities and ports. This is only the beginning and I am sure we will have plenty of future battles with the Obsidians if the gods will it".

    Suddemly a loud noise from the sky revealed a large blue silhouette and Marak the dragon landed behind Boris. The sound of weapons being brandished filled the open meeting area with the word "Dragon" screamed by some that were startled. Marak moved closer behind Boris and placed his large head under his right arm. Boris raised his left arm to calm the crowd as he leaned in toward Marak and whispered some words to him. "No need to fear, this magnificent beast will do ye no harm. We have a bond and he is the one that will help us defeat that cabalist scourge".

    Boris noticed the silence that filled the room and uttered one final sentence as he raised his swords in the air. 'Death to the Obsidians, these are our seas and this is our continent".

    He noticed the fiery enthusiasm from those future Novian leaders as they echoed those words in unison and hurried to their ships.
     
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    Boris led his mates to his ship along with Marak his dragon. Marak was anxious to get started for he loved Boris so much that he could sense the anticipation of the job ahead of them. He did not stop to frolic in the water or blow fire in play from his mouth. Instead he faced the east and kept the same steady pace the ship was making. He knew his job at that moment was to locate the Obsidian ships quickly.

    Each of the 20 ships in Captain Thomas's group
    steadily moved forward and to the left of Boris, remaining in front of Boris, by the agreed distance.

    I led my captian of the Misti Sea and the mates to board her. We then checked that each of the 20 ships that were in my group were moving east toward Serenite as well. We, also, held the one league distance ahead and to the right of Boris.

    Marak, blue dragon was quick to spot the Obsidian naval force.

    My heart was pounding out of my chest with the anticipation of the great battle about to begin. We were sailing with determination and a watchful eye for the moment the Dragon would appear so we could turn broadside and begin our attack from all sides of the trapped Obsidian ships.
     
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    William woke up early to a thundering bang. A meteor struck in the Shardfall area, the sky seems to be lit with them lately. Only what seemed to be a far away meteor shower is now hitting closer to home. This can't be good William thought to himself.

    The town is making repairs to the ships and trying to get back on its feet from all the battles. If these meteors start hitting homes we could be cleaning a bigger mess soon. William put a 6 o'clock curfew in Serenite, and asked residents to ride out this cosmic storm in their basements till further notice.

    As William looked above and monitored the repairs on the town Magnus approached William nervously. William asked "What is it Magnus?"
    Magnus responded "Sire my calculations of the Dark Starr were off , and from my observations it seems headed towards the Quel Area."
    William responded "I have a curfew set for tonight and asked everyone to ride out this cosmic storm in their basements. I don't think any mortal magic can stop what is coming. What have we done to anger the gods this way?"
     
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    Rentier was dreaming about her history with her water elemental but something is wrong, darkening the thougts and she pants around in her sleep but could not wake.
    A blackness of evil coming near, her elemental floating beside her, trying to shield her from it.
    The evil is surrounded with lots of water raising in the air like a water tornado but it is still going on, eager to fullfill its devil ventures and goals.
    The water elemental enchants the water of the tornado to give it more strength and she trys to give her meager magical support, but the oncoming blackness seems only to be slowed but not diverted.
    Rentier can now "see" it all clear in her mind, but is unable to do anything about it and as the darkness is approaching her position she crys out in anger and frustration. Her Warning Scream "The Darkness is coming! We can't stop it." will be heared all over the ship and might be heard by magical imbued persons as a thougt wave leaves her like ripples on a still water pool and a stone was dropped in it.

    As Razulah hears the loudless scream he reached out to Rentier and sent her pictures of a calming sea with the flotillas ready to strike from all sides to crush the obsidian evil.
    After a long moment to peace her soul she understood what Razulah wanted to show her and she influenced her elemental companion to calm the seas.
     
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    The wind,,the rain, the sound of this majestic naval force heading out together as one kept Boris focused on the danger ahead. This was all timing and precision like a surgeon with a sharpened scalpel about to save a patient with a deadly illness. 60 battle hardened crews with one thought and willing to give their lives in a second to save this continent from slavery. He had been born for this moment and had endured an orphanage and much adversity to get here. . Could he do it all over again he would not hesitate one minute in the way he had lived his life or what he had become. This moment like many others would define what Captain Boris Mondragon and this entire fleet was about.

    "Captain, the druid woman has seen great danger, she has sent me an image of what is ahead, she will calm the seas for us with the help of her elemental". Razulah's eyes were full of excitement at this turn of events.

    Boris looked up at the skies which though full of lightning also had a new feature about them. It was pure darkness lit by meteors as if something or someone was using the primal magic without a care for themselves or others.

    Marak the dragon suddenly appeared in the skies above within eyesight of One-Eyed-Jack who from the ship's crow's nest yelled down to Boris. "Captain, the dragon sends the signal".

    All the ship's captains had been briefed prior to sailing out to have their watch officers on their respective ships keep an eye out for the dragon to appear in order to begin their turning maneuvers and to unleash hell upon the Obsidian fleet..

    Marak unleashed a fury of fireballs on the Obsidian ships below and their spot had been revealed to the allied fleet. 100 ships in a frenzy which had survived the hurricane were in total confusion while Boris raised both hands and dropped them suddenly. Three sets of 20 ships turned broadside in unison and unleashed the fury of their cannons as one. The sky was calm now except for the fire that had been unleashed from three sides on the surprised Obsidian navy. The sounds of men screaming could be heard for miles as the Obsidian naval force had been torched. This massive fire made it easier for the allied fleet to continue their bombardment and in less than two hours only two Obsidian ships were able to sail away and the rest were either sunk or about to sink in a giant plume of fire and death.

    Boris had raised his arms again, this was the signal to stop firing and regroup as one. Let those two ships return to the hell that spawned them and let their masters know the Novian sea belonged to the allied navy. He then had Razulah send a message to Lady Catherine and Captain Thomas on two black seagulls to follow him to Serenite. This battle was over yet they had no idea what was left of Serenite or how big of an opposing Obsidian naval force would be there waiting for them. Time was of the essence and the meteors were now more numerous with each passing hour.

    With Lady Catherine's ship and Captain Thomas Flagship alongside the "Dragon" this flotilla now had the following seas and winds on their side. It was a fast sail towards Serenite ahead of them. Would they get there on time.


     
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    The rain was still present but the wind was beginning to calm and blow the direction we needed for faster travel.

    Captain Thomas had turned at the signal from Boris as I also did as if we had some inner strength beyond our known abilities. I had never felt anything like it before. There was the sight of such a great army of ships with a direction of purpose as we sailed. We knew at that moment that the greatest moment of our lives was upon us as we watched the great fire burning the Obsidian ships.

    We were now on our way, after receiving word from Boris carried by the black seagulls, to Serenite. Half my men and I as well laid down to rest for an
    half hour and then the other half after that for a half hour.
    The rain of Meteors were so often now and so close to Novia that rest was fitful. Yet we continued on and were fast approaching Serenite. We would soon know the fate of all the citizens there. We also looked toward another fierce battle so we ate food from the galley and meditated in preparation for that possibility.
     
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    As the allied fleet neared Serenite bay there was an eerie stillness on the ocean breeze. Though prepared and expecting another sea battle no enemy ships and all seemed quiet except for the slow crescendo of meteors overhead yet none of the meteors had affected the fleet. It was as if the Sea Goddess and Rentier's water elemental had cast a protection spell on them. Boris gave the flag signals for only Lady Catherine and his ship to enter the bay and dock. Captain Thomas understood he was in charge of the rest of the fleet until further orders were issued. Boris knew to always leave a defense plan in all docking plans. The Old Brittanian
    naval academy training was ingrained in his soul and actions when out at sea.

    Both the "Dragon" and the "Misti Sea" docked next to each other and Boris walked over to Catherine's ship to welcome her to Serenite. He also noticed Rentier was walking next to Serenite and approached her. "You must be Lady Rentier, I am Captain Boris Mondragon. Boris clasped hands with Lady Catherine. "My lady, the battle and its glorious outcome belongs to you, it was your effort to gather all these fine Captains and their ships that turned our battle from suicide to victory. Lady Rentier, I also thank you and your elemental, Razulah told me that your help at the right moment allowed us to have calm seas and the element of surprise on the Obsidian navy. This was monumental to our victory at sea. Welcome to Serenite ladies. I see my spiritual brother Duke William over there near the dock and we need to see him immediately. Please follow me".

    As William and Boris met followed by Catherine and Rentier both men embraced briefly. "Brother, I am glad the city is safe and free of Obsidians. Though everything looks in good repair you must know that I have a strange feeling something or someone is watching us and will not let their crushing defeat out at sea go unavenged. All four made their way to a great hall led by Duke Wiliam were music and festivities were in order. It was good to see the city folks and the crews of both the "Dragon and Misti Sea" enjoying a well deserved celebration and smiles of joy were plentiful. Yet two men looked at each other with a look of concern. Razulah and Boris gave each other signals to be prepared when mayhem struck.

    The doors of the great hall were kicked open and a very tall hooded man stood there with the heads of two guards in his hands. he rolled the heads towards William, Catherine Rentier and Boris and laughed out loud.

    'I am Indigno, and I will destroy every one of you then set your city ablaze so it will never be recognized again". Indigno brandished two swords and pointed at both Catherine and Rentier. "Ye two witches will die first".

    Duke William grabbed his sword yet his hand was halted by Boris. "This one is mine brother, keep the ladies safe if I fail".

    Boris looked at Indigno and though this hellish creature stood a foot taller than him brandished his rapiers. Razulah walked up to Boris quickly and placed two daggers on his belt with a wink of the eye. The two faced each other like two large cats circling each other to find an opening for a deadly attack. As they clashed swords, Indigno used his weight to push Boris back. For what seemed an eternity both clashed swords without finding their mark.

    Boris looked at Indigno seeing his frustration. "Is this the best that the Obsidian scum can send my way. What a disappointment, you must try a bit harder"

    Indigno made a guttural sound as he neared Boris. He blew a dust from his mask that blinded Boris and his sword struck Boris' side running his blade through his body. Boris briefly fell to one knee from the blindness and the battle would have been over except for his three companinons jumping in. Both Catherine and Wiliam attacked Indigno with their swords while Rentier cast an ice field around Indigno.

    They did not see what was happening to Boris as Razulah placed a quick cloth plug to both the front and back entrance of the sword wound while whispering words to Boris in an unknown language. The rest happened quickly. Boris's face turned into a dragon snout and his body grew equal to that of Indigno. Though still blinded the dragon blood and draconian transformation led him to his prey. Wiliam , Catherine and Rentier stepped aside after Razulah yelled at them to clear the way.

    Boris slowly walked up to Indigno who was frozen in place by the ice field and what he saw coming at him. Boris took two steps and jumped in the air with both daggers in hand. He landed on top of Indigno and thrust both daggers into him. one on each side of his throat. as he toppled over the now poisoned Indigno, he grabbed a sword and heheaded the Obsidian. He began to transform back to human form as the first of the meteors hit the hall and all went black.

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