"Okay," The elementalist grumbled, "What's the fastest way to go to North Have from here?"
Lazheros narrowed his eyes at the Swordsman for a moment lost in thought. Shaking his head he turned to the elementalist, "There is a portal that connects to any of the Elven kingdoms within the Realm at the Ancient Oak. The colossal tree just east of Asylum. Speak with the Elder there and he may show you the way to your homeland, Prince Willow."
"Thank you, Lazheros," Willow turned towards the Bronze Man, "We will leave at once."
"You sound like you're not joining us, Lazheros," The Swordsman quipped, "What's the matter? Don't you want to go all draconic and electrocute some Orcs? We really could use a heavy-hitter like you on our side, especially if things are as bad as the emissary says."
Alyson just stared at the swordsman, "What?! What do you mean by that exactly?"
"I mean't every word I said, Alyson," Irzen replied flatly, "There is no hidden meaning beyond what I am saying. Take it all at face value."
"He has a very good point," The Bronze Man nodded, "It has been awhile since I've traveled throughout the Realm. It would be my pleasure to accompany you on your journey, Prince Willow."
The Prince extended his hand in friendship to Lazheros, "Your aid would be most welcome. Thank you!"
Caliaphy giggled with excitement, "Teeheehee! Yeah, the Bronze Man is coming with us!"
"That's good to know," Serna whispered to Caliaphy, "We're sure to win with a dragon on our side."
The bronze man's sharp hearing picked up on the shield maiden's conversation with the kurori. He kept what he heard to himself for now.
Armendes stepped back and bowed before him, "Safe travels my friend. Asylum will be in safe hands. I will inform Knight Commander Owen, and Knight Captain Martuk of your current status."
The wizard looked over towards the emissary, "May the gods show you favor this day, Emissary Orym. Safe travels."
"And good fortune to you, Armendes," The Prince looked over to the wizard, "Thank you for the kindness of your company."
Turning to the rest of the group, Prince Willow addressed them all, "My people are in danger and I will answer the call to return home. But I take heart in the fact that I will not return to Northaven alone. I will have friends and allies by my side. And together we will defeat this horde that threatens my people and bring peace to my lands. Thank you all for your aid in this endeavor. Now, let us be off."
"Wow!" Serna whispered to Caliaphy, "Those are the most words I've ever heard Willow say at one time."
Caliaphy smirked, "Elves are by nature quiet in the company of others outside their homeland. You should hear them when they are at home, they're quiet the opposite."
Emissary Orym bowed his head to his prince, "Vanya sulie Quel fara!"
"Are you not accompanying them, Emissary Orym?" Armendes watched as the party to started to leave the suite.
"No. I must remain here. I feel, that there may more be allies to aid my people of North Haven. Unlike my king, who prefers tradition in seeking aid from our kind, I have found it is better not
to judge others just because they are not like us. Rather to seek the skills of those who are good at what they do because of what they are."
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The elementalist walked out into the hallway of the embassy concentrating on the next piece of the Crimson Dragon armor. She could see it clearly as clearly as she watched the rest of the party come out of the suite. The spirit of the gauntlets was urging her to go now but she knew she'd be walking into a land where war had come to Willow's people. And like most elves, they did not take kindly to interlopers.
Lazheros came out after bidding Armendes and the Emissary luck with finding more aid and came over to Alyson without saying a word. ~ The swordsman wants a swift end to the conflict with the hopes that I will be the one to do it. The truth of the matter is that he is far from seeing the WHOLE picture."
"I know." Was all she said to him.
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