Kulman smiles a bit, remembering the words of his truest
friend, "the world is grey"......
"Ty'wina, you make some great observations, and some
poor ones. I am no longer simply a
squire, I am a Dragon Knight. These, my
companions are the Dragon Knights of Belhaim.
You are correct we watched the Tower of the Ten fall from inside the
Grand Lodge. We made entry into the
famed vaults of the Deceimverate. We
witnessed grand-masters fall all to complete a task. This task, which we still are upon today, has
a payment that is immeasurable. Gold,
Gems, Lands, Titles, they are nothing without Power.
There are those in this land that are shaking the balance of
power across the land, and if you are not already one of their kind; then they
will subjugate you, me, and everyone. No
longer will there be coin to be made; no longer will there be bounties to be
collected. What I offer you is your way
of life. Your life's work could cease,
as could mine, as could my companions.
A secretive and deeply religious group is claiming Magic for
themselves; they are taking Power from others and keeping it for
themselves. Their God is not as noble as
the Great Gorum, but a primeavil abomination that thrives on destruction and
chaos. Once this group, who call
themselves the Children, have accumulated all of the Magic in the world their
Dark God will be released and no longer will profits flow like the blood of
your enemies. No longer will rich men
have coin to spend on their desires. No
longer will the world need groups like ours.
Subjugation, Slavery, Chains, that is all that will be left for all of
us. You and I will be able to stand
against them for some time, but they will control all Magic – Divine and
Arcane. They will have stripped Innaris
of her destructive forces, they will have removed Echean’s power over time and
space. For those like you and I, we will
be able to fight, but we will not heal, we will not be able to move freely
throughout the world, and eventually we will fall, not only our way of life,
but our very being. My companions and I
are on their trail, we know what it is they seek, and we will stop them. I have requested your help, as an equal, to
help us save this world. To save our way
of life. To be heroes, even though the
world may not see it, may not thank us, it is what we will be… and did I
mention they are rich??
So what do you say, do you have a desire to help in some
way? It is in your best interest, as
well as mine… But I would humbly ask you to not call me a Squire. It is true, once, I was your Squire. You gave me knowledge, harsh lessons, and
protected me and for that I will always be grateful. I will always call you a friend. But I am no longer a Squire. I am a Knight…… Azuzu”
With that single word a Winged Dragon leaps from Kulman’s
Chest Piece and Kulman in a swift motion mounts Azuzu with his shield gleaming
in the candle light of the small cave..
“ A Dragon Knight. One that is asking for old friends to
become new companions… Are you with me?”…
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