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Post by ehrkzhan on May 10, 2008 2:05:17 GMT -5
he shurgged "how else could he be the best swordsman? why do you keep calling me Hatchling?"
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Post by Arthas on May 10, 2008 2:09:50 GMT -5
"HAHAHAAAHAHA" he made a sound deep in his throat that sounded very much like laughing. "It is a term Dragons use for those of young age, my friend. Arthas was already an amazing swordsman when he was young, it is his strength that comes from our age, not his swordsmanship, however I think that you may be better than him." he said softly and with a glint of humor in his deep bass voice. "You too shall be like him...though you will not, he has seen many things that most humans barely dream off. This has affected him greatly, and though you may never be a strong as he you will certainly be of the most powerful Riders.....IF you are chosen." he said extremely lighthearted and with a small chuckle.
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Post by ehrkzhan on May 10, 2008 2:12:47 GMT -5
"can you tell me exactly what a rider is and how he or she is choosen?" he looked at the dragon with a wanting to know expression
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Post by Arthas on May 10, 2008 9:15:54 GMT -5
"You do not yet understand?"he said playfully. "The Riders, THE Dragon Riders, are beings chosen to become joined with a Dragon on the deepest of levels. The only way you can be chosen is by touching the eggs and see if one hatches. However, the Dragons in the eggs in Ember's Castle are not what they seem, they are not true dragons, they have been changed by magic so that they may become the friends of Humans, Elves, Dwarves, even Goblins if the chance ever arrives. Take me for instance, I am about forty feet long but I am only ten feet tall, were I a wild Dragon I would be much taller and much shorter in length of body. And I am not Arthas' true Dragon, though it pains me to say it. I am his.......replacement.......and though I am connected to him on every level, we are not yet truly bonded. This will only happen when he lets to rest what happened to him in the beginning, and it will take sometime." he said somewhat sadly. "But, this will not affect our relationship or your training, should one of the eggs wish to hatch for you." he said with an expression on his face and mouth that could be only humor. "You may want to consider resting, if you wish to sleep out here I can guard you, but if you prefer a bed then be off! You need some rest before the morrow." he said with much happiness while laying his head on the ground.
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Post by ehrkzhan on May 10, 2008 23:09:00 GMT -5
ErkZhan felt a wave of tiredness. he stood up slowly and felt dizzy. he tried to walk towards the house and almost fell over
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Post by Arthas on May 10, 2008 23:13:10 GMT -5
"Sleep by the fire tonight, I will keep you protected." he stated with concern.
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Post by ehrkzhan on May 10, 2008 23:15:14 GMT -5
the ground rushed up in ErkZhan's field of vision. he hit the ground kinda hard. he closed his eyes slowly
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Post by Arthas on May 11, 2008 10:02:55 GMT -5
"The Magic must have taken alot out of him.......interesting." said Arthas as he walked stealthily up to Muradin. "I have a feeling that we should take him tomorrow whether or not Ember is there, the other Dragons will want to meet him, and examine him for candidacy." Muradin: "They will not like him, he is too......different from what they want in a Rider. But, I believe Ember shall accept him. I do sincerely hope that one of the younglings will choose him, he would be great, but I agree, we should take him tomorrow." he said while falling asleep.
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Post by ehrkzhan on May 11, 2008 13:21:23 GMT -5
ErkZhan thought he heard them speak, but his mind was already drifting in and out of his body. his dreams were changing from nightmares to weird dreams. in one dream he thought he could see like a dragon, but could only see darkness around him
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Post by Arthas on May 11, 2008 16:25:19 GMT -5
"Well, good night Muradin. It's agreed then, we will take him tomorrow. "Good Night Arthas." Muradin said while drifting to sleep.
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Post by Ember on May 11, 2008 16:31:12 GMT -5
Large wings whispered through the night air. The dragon queen had been busy, but could now tend to matters at hand. She landed softly, her large body shaded by the night. "I apologize for my absense." She said, something resembling a smile on her fanged jaws.
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Post by Arthas on May 11, 2008 16:39:17 GMT -5
"Ah, so the Queen returns!" Arthas said with extreme happiness as he bowed.
Muradin rose from his position and gave a small chuckle, then bowed his own head. "Tell me, Queen Ember, what do you think of this boy here?" he stated as he returned to his sitting position.
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Post by Ember on May 11, 2008 16:43:29 GMT -5
She watched the boy sleep slowly for a moment, then turned. "He seems impressive, especially for one so young. But are you sure?"
She stretched out her neck, relaxing the muscles in her neck. She then turned towards the boy, watching. "I shall stray, at least until he awakens."
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Post by Arthas on May 11, 2008 16:52:55 GMT -5
"We are sure but, the Dragons in the eggs won't know until he touches one of the eggs. He is extremely powerful, he even broke one of my wards just by hitting me and no human I've known has the power to destroy magic without using it." Arthas said while looking at ErkZhan's armor. " Is there anything we can get you? Something to drink perhaps?" Muradin: "Or maybe somewhere to rest?" he asked much more quietly, trying not to wake ErkZhan.
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Post by Ember on May 11, 2008 16:57:31 GMT -5
She blinked slowly. "I promised I would stay here. I am pretty comfortable."
She felt oddly about the subject of Dragon riders, as being royalty, she'd never had one. It was considered an indignity to a royal. She turned to Arthas.
"My family rarely spoke about Dragon riders, because royals do not have them. Tel me more about such things."
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