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The explosions of the grenades created a cacophony of sounds that pierced Rhi’s ears and left him rather deaf for a few seconds, and he lost track of his rhythm, messing up his song and finally just stopping. Just in time though, since Renn performed the final blow, shooting that arrow at the core of the beast, destroying it for good. As Bonewerk collapsed into a pile of bones, Rhi yapped and attempted to dodge the flying fragments.

He recovered his hearing senses and started to pant, quite parched after the whole ordeal. He grabbed his water skin and gulped a few mouthfuls. Just as he recovered, this mysterious figure gave out their speech, Rhi remained alert but nevertheless said or did nothing. Once the warning was given, the kobold gasped as a shard of the gem pierced the back of his hand, making him let out a sharp “aie”, holding his wrist and checking the gem. He rubbed its surface with the tip of a finger and then looked at the rest of the group. “They… They sure are rather pretty but… How are we supposed to know how to control portals…? Do we just… Point our hands at them and see what happens…?” His voice seemed coarse and rusty, a tone similar to when someone shouts for hours, perhaps due to the many songs he had to perform in a single day. “I-I am quite tired right now, though… How long have we been inside this place?”

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As usual first half

And this be for the second one

Still slightly dazzed from the events that just happend you decide to rather move forward quickly before the weird fiend reappears. So you start setting foot in the direction of the newly opend pathway.

As it turns out it's a staircase leading further down into the depths of the dungeon. Slowly you start your descend going down step by step. You're not even sure if you really go down anymore due to the weird nature of the dungeon but you don't worry about such things right now. Further and further you go down till you finally reach the end. You arive at a small room what contains another one of the Portals you saw a few times already.

Carefully as something might appear out of them you go towards the Portal. As you do the spilnters in everyones hand start to glow in a faint green glow. Runes on the portal resonate with that glow and the portal opens up. Unsure what to do you slowly go towards it as going back isn't a viable option. With a bit of hesitation you finally decide to step through the portal.

As you step out of the other side you can't believe your eyes. Dragons. And not just a few of them fill the skys all around you. Amazed by the sight you also slowly start to look around your closer surroundings. It seems like the portal stands on a small montainplateau. You can see multiple bridges spanning between the mountains creating a network that all seem to lead towards a big mountain in the middle what also seems to be the place where the Dragons come from. You can see multiple ones flying into and out of multiple cave openings at the flanks of the mountain.

As you take a closer look of the plateau you notice a small group of humanoids already waiting for you. As you get closer you start to see proper features of them. Their body might look human yet their facial features and such are clearly drakonic. Most of them seem to be a mixbreed between a human and a dragon while others only show slight dragon features like horns or wings sprouting out of their backs.

As you go towards then a old grizzled Veteran comes towards you. His face mostly resembles that of a dragon with with scales covering his body aswell as horns growing out of the side of his head. You notice that he has o be a veteran due to the dozens of scars on his head one even running through one of his eyes what doesn't seem to be functional anymore as it's only white.

Before you can even say a word he raises his voice "So another group finally makes their way into our territory. However I do have to ask if you come in peace or if you're here to make trouble? Never mind scratch that last part if you wanted to make trouble I wouldn't be talking right now and you would just be a piece of ash on the ground" He points towards 2 dragons that clearly stand guard with his group "So that means you're probably another group of unfortunate souls that got deeper into that cursed dungeon. You need to know that we've been guarding this portal for centuries. Sometimes we just get another group of adventurers and sometimes it's a bunch of monsters that try to kill everyone around here" he laughts "Not that they had any succes so far. Our ancestral friends here make dealing with threats a simple task. Anyway I should stop talking and actually welcome you properly. It doesn't happen that often that we get interactions with outsiders and we're always interested to hear where the adventurers come from and what brought them into the dungeon in the first place". He turns towards his group and shouts "Hey someone inform the Elders that we got guests." As he said that one of the people of his group quickly climbs on the back of one of the dragons and flies towards the Mountainrange in the distance. After that the Veteran turns towards your group again "Sorry but you have to take the long way. The big guys don't like carrying strangers. But for that I will escort you personally to the inner circle". And with those words he turns around and starts marching towards the nearest bridge. Since you know that not follwoing his invation might upset the veteran you start following him.

As you walk towards the homemountain you also get a better sight of the asthonishing view. It appears that this mountain range lies above the hight of even the clouds, You can see a few mountain peeks here and there but none are as high as the one you walk towards.

After what feels like an eternity you finally arive at the home of the dragons and dragonfolk. The veteran stops for a moment before talking again "For the start I will guide you to the ancestors and the high council of dragons. They probably want to know a few things about you and what happend to you so far." With that he starts guiding you trough the tunnels and caves he seems to call home. It seems like the outer hulls of the mountain contain mostly military structures and institutions as you see a lot of forges, barracks and training grouds on your way. However the further you get to the center the more lively and friendly things get. You start to see civilians aswell as children of all ages looking at your group with huge eyes interested in the strange group that just enterd their home. Most of the civilians are just like your guide with having both human and drakonic features but every now and then you see people that seem to have none at all and look just fully human.

After another long walk you finally reach the end of the way. A massive door guarded by two dozen of warriors and four dragons. The veteran whispers a few words with the captain of the guard before the doors slowly start to open. He makes a gesture towards you showing you to follow him.

The inner sanctum was not what you expected. Gold, Gold everywhere aswell as rubys and other gemstones decorate the walls of this place. As you walk into the cneter you see three dragons aswell as five humaniods. All of the humaniods are clad in heavily ornated robes and each one is holding a staff showing that they seem to be part of the council you heard of. Three of the humanoids are male while the other two are females. One of them being rather young compared to the other ones who seem to be very old and wise.

The middle one, probably the leader, now takes a few steps forward and starts speaking "Travelers let me just say that it's good to see another group of you again after the many years that have passed since the last one. At this point it's rather rare that we even get to see new faces around here at all. *sigh* Seems like the heroes of today aren't what they where twohundred years ago when I was just a little hatchling. Back then we used to see heroes every other day but now we only get to see maybe 1 group every other year. But I digress lets get to the point that being that we're glad to finally have another group we can call out guests. You should know that we're always very interested in the tales of the groups that pass through our territory and since we live rather solitary from the rest of the world any news is important for us as collecting wisdom is an old tradition of our kind."

After those words he starts talking further and further about the history of his kind aswell as the dragons that live in these mountains and how this entire civilisation came to be.

During all of this however you feel that the younger of the two woman wants to ask something important yet she feels hesitant to intterupt the elder.

(And with that I close for today jesus what a beefer but I sure hope it's good also I now like to call in @DragonMage156 to intterupt the elder once she seems to fit. Till then he's just rambling but you have to intterupt him and start making clear that you want to travel with the group. That's all the direction I will give you for that do what you want)

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SO. MANY. DRAGONS.
THERE ARE JUST SO MANY.
WHY ARE THERE SO MANY.


Rhi cannot stay still for a moment, his eyes are as wide as two moons and he continuously looks here and there to spot the magnificent beasts. He starts to imagine the million years he could spend in that place and never get tired. He doesn't say much when they reach the inner sanctum though, and he remains close to Pit the whole time. He was shifting his weight on one foot and the other at all times, fingers on his muzzle and biting his claws nervously, tail flicking about. He tried his best not to yap and yip and do any noises. THIS WAS TOO AWESOME FOR HIM.

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The tinker is fascinated by the dragon's keep. It reminds him of home... "Come to think about it, have I ever told my story to anybody in the group?" he mumbles to himself.

He bows slightly at the elder, just to be polite.

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(Sorry for the late reply, it's hard to come up with something when you're put on the spot like that. And holy sh*t! I'm part of the council?! 0_0 I'd love to hear more about Ria's backstory and how she got a place on the council. *Ahem* Anyway...)

Ria stood there listening to the Elder. She examined the group and saw a lot if interesting people. What a journey they must have had to get here. Ria liked this world and had an important role of being in the council but what she wouldn't do to get out there and have another adventure again. But that was all behind her. Then again these new heros don't know this world start to finish. Perhaps she could guide them. No, surely the Elder wouldn't allow her to run off like that.

She kept her posture but the thoughts kept running around in her head. It was a debates about what she wanted and what the Elder wanted. She could never disrespect him, that's why she hasn't interrupted him yet. That and also she was trying to find the right words to use.

Obviously, someone could sense her getting quite fidgety and inquired about her in particular.

(Sorry, this is all I have for now :/ )

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(Note not post of the day but since Giddy addressed the Elder I feel like I have to do something instead of just letting him monologue further)

Startled by the sudden interruption the Elder looks at your group "I was just talking the entire time again wasn't I? Hehe well since we don't get that many guests anymore I suppose I was just to eager to tell our history again." He turns towards the woman. "Ria my child what is it? I see that something is bothering you. And I think I know what you're going to ask"

(So Mage now is the best time to talk. Would have tagged her but mobile Browser says no to that :/ )

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Aranea stayed quiet while the Elder spoke. It wasn't every day that you could hear about a different civilization history and she listened eagerly. Venator how ever was bored out of his mind, he got out of standing there and listening to people ramble on only to go back in... He silently thanked Jordan.

( @DragonMage156 here you go)

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(Should I have coloured text?... At to hell with it! Why not?)

"Actually Elder, while they're in the city I thought I could help them get acquainted with the city and some of it's inhabitants. Perhaps it'll give them a chance to share their quest so far and to see more into our history"

The Elder raised an eyebrow.

"Ok look, there's no hiding from the wisest so I'll just say it: I wish to join these group of heros on their quest so I ask for your permission to leave the city"

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The Elder smiles "I knew that it would come to that sooner or later. You've always been more of the explorative type always wanted to see what's behind the other portals we've been guarding. I suppose I can't really stop you. But you know that you leave a lot of responsibility behind. The council needed fresh blood. Most of us have been leading this city for centuries so we're just to used to the way of our ancestors." He looks at the group. "But if you feel that this is the right choice then I won't stop you." He looks back at Ria. "But before we send them and you on their way let us at least welcome them as guests. It looks like they could use a good meal and a proper bed. And while they recover we both will prepare everything for your departure."

With these last words the Elder gives a gesture to the old Veteran standing in a corner. He bows and gestures you to follow him. You leave the council room behind not knowing what to think of this sudden turn of events. A new member might not be a bad thing but it comming so suddenly was certaintly not planned.

The Veteran guides you through the city until you come to something that resembles a simple Tavern. He leads you inside "This will be your place for the night. We will bring you something proper to eat a bit later. Beds are upstairs so if you want to sleep in one again you can do that." With those last words he turns around and leaves closing the door behind him.

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"I'm afraid if I lie in a proper bed again, I'll sleep in and won't be able to bear the rough floor anymore. A comfy chair will do.

Miles, at the bone beast, I noticed that Tony could do with some tuning. Mind if I briely adjust that?"

But the tinker's mind is harking back... Back when he had a proper bed... When everything was alright... When- No, the current situation is what matters! The party just grew one member larger. "Ria was the name? It's a pleasure to welcome you in our group."

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(Woo boy, I have a lot of reacting to catch up on.)

The crystal shards did indeed seem to be required for progressing, Miles had to reluctantly admit. She wouldn't pry it off now, but as soon as it was no longer needed she would get remove it even if it meant amputation and designing a prosthetic limb. She reapplied her gauntlet and continued forward.

~~~~~

Miles was stunned. Was this even a dungeon? The mountainous expanse seemed to go on forever; could they possibly still be underground? It was a little difficult to wrap her head around. 

~~~~~

Miles stayed silent and followed the veteran. Just how many hidden kingdoms were there in this dungeon, if it could even be called that anymore. He spoke of a council and elders. Perhaps this system of government was something like the elected council of her homeland. She wasn't much of a political person though.

~~~~~

The Steamknight tried to listen to the elder out of respect, but history was never an interest to her, so she kept finding her thoughts drifting. Specifically, they kept drifting to the previous battle, and her embarrassing mishap. She was rendered useless for the later half of the battle simply because she was knocked over. No one had seemed to mind or bring it up, but she still cursed herself for it.

~~~~~

"Hm?" The Tinker had brought her out of her daze of thought. "Oh, yes you may. I will be watching though, if you don't mind." She set Tony down for him to work on, pausing for a second. "I... apologize for the later half of the battle. I should have thought to apply padding to the back and inside of my helmet to help prevent such a thing. It was an oversight on my part."

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Once they reached the tavern, Ria bid the Veteran farewell before turning to the others. She bowed before saying "I am honored to join you heros on your quest. I'm sure you all have been through so much and have many interesting stories to tell but for now, let us rest for tomorrow we set out"

Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed someone still beaming with excitement. It was kobold, Rhi. She approached him and said with a smile "I am please to meet you, kobold. It's bean a while since I saw one in this world. Heh, I understand why you are excited. For many years, I didn't want to leave and my responsibilities to the council were rather important as well. I am going to miss this place... I wish I had more time to show you guys this wonderful world of ours"

(Don't even think about it Asparagus -_-)

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When addressed by Ria, the little kobold startled. He was walking but then jumped in place a bit, accommodating his clothes and blushing. He started to stammer uncontrollably, roughly for 5 seconds "I-I-I be-belie-belie-ve-ve we have not introduced ourselves. I... My name is Rhi-Rhi, ma'am!", he chuckled nervously and grabbed his lute to try to release some nervousness while plucking some chords. "This place... I want to stay in this place. When all things are done and we finish our quest I am going to stay here, forever. I could work at a tavern and play endless songs to all of the dragons! Ayyyyyy one of them saw me in the eye! They noticed me!" his eyes went wide and watery, clutching his lute with his hands and then wagging his tail rapidly, a high pitched noise of joy resounding within his muzzle.

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(Rhia confirmed)

"Lookin' for adventure!" Hammerhead chuckled heartily after his previous silence. "S' cuz we're adventurers!" He grinned as if that was the cleverest joke possible. "Do you recognize this?" He held out the gem in the back of his hand to Ria. "We all just got 'em. I wasn't really paying attention, but they're supposed to let us teleport someplace or open some sorta door or somethin..."

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(Tbh, Rhia just looks like Ria with an 'H' in it. Mr.P called her that once in Skype before this thing started so... doesn't really work).

"Hm" Ria examined the stone "I don't believe I do. Although I can sense some kind of familiarity with it. Perhaps you could ask around"

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33 minutes ago, DragonMage156 said:

(Tbh, Rhia just looks like Ria with an 'H' in it. Mr.P called her that once in Skype before this thing started so... doesn't really work).

"Hm" Ria examined the stone "I don't believe I do. Although I can sense some kind of familiarity with it. Perhaps you could ask around"

(too late, the ship sailed)

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22 minutes ago, DragonMage156 said:

(It can't be a ship until we hug atleast!)

[Wait

If a ship starts with a hug, that means there's been one already

 

Also, although you may not know about it, as it was pm'ed, but this introduction with an authority figure and a poor sap is deja vu to me]

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24 minutes ago, Youknowwho said:

[Wait

If a ship starts with a hug, that means there's been one already

 

Also, although you may not know about it, as it was pm'ed, but this introduction with an authority figure and a poor sap is deja vu to me]

(That's why I said atleast

Who's hugged in this already and...

wat?

Sorry for spamming Mr.P -_-)

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