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Aurelius waved and then climbed up on Nox's back to fly home. He opened the door, and the black dragon followed him inside and crawled to her bed while he stayed up to read by candlelight.
"I suppose so," Valkyrie replied.
Valhalla dipped down and landed by her home. She unlocked the door to allow everyone inside. Valhalla went on to rest, while Valkyrie went into a back room to grab some measuring tools, parchment, and a writing utensil.
Farron was out in the field with Ysethen, both were perched on the grass, Farron leaning up against his dragon as they sat in a comfortable and peaceful silence. They had a fire going and it gave them just enough light to see the surrounding area.
(Okay, so the first major plot point is going to be an attack on the village that kills a lot of people, including all of the elders. It scatters the rest of the village, and I figure that's when we can really start using antagonists and maybe the protagonists decide to just go ahead to where they think Riven is from, partially to flee, partially to research. But there will be some foreshadowing/ignored signs, like prophetic visions from the dragons.)
(Alrighty that sounds cool)
(Alright, just kind of trying to keep everyone up on what's going to happen)
(Aha, yeah)
(Oh yeah, did you want to do stuff in the assassins RP?)
(Sure, what kinda stuff?)
(Idk, just RP. We still have to figure out what that note means. Or maybe we can just reveal backstory. Up to you.)
(Uh… we could do both?)
(Sure.)
Mara stood in the living room of Valkyrie's home not knowing where to go or what to do. Mara was pretty small so hopefully the armor won't be to heavy for her. "Think you can teach me how to make weapons, armor and whatever else?" She would love to learn. She has trouble holding back when it comes to knowledge and knowing how to do things, she just wanted to know it all.
Valkyrie shrugged. “Maybe. I’ve only been smithing for about a year. Depending on what you want, I may not even be able to make everything. But I’m sure if you ask the guy who taught me, he’d be glad to take you on as an apprentice for some time. Uh… here, let me get your measurements.”
She began taking measurements of Mara.
Mara lifted her arms straight out and stood with her legs apart. This is happened many times in the village, so she knew what to do. "Sorry, I'm quite small, although I'm a lot stronger than I look." It ticked sometimes when Valkyrie measured her.
“Smaller means fewer materials, which means cheaper armor. You’re also probably faster than a lot of others, and a harder target to hit.”
Valkyrie jotted down all of her numbers quickly.
“Now as for what type of armor you’re thinking? Light? Heavy? Somewhere in between?”
She moved over to Riven with her tools. “Riven, do you mind if I get your numbers too?”
I don't mind. Mara walked over to Riven to keep him calm. "I would like light armor, it would make moving around easier." Mara played with the feathers on Riven's head, so that he wouldn't move. "I wonder why his feathers glow in the dark?"
"Your guess is as good as mine," Valkyrie replied, proceeding to take Riven's numbers, "But anyway, light armor it is. Probably a good choice for you two as individuals. It'll be easier and take less time, since I get to work with mostly leather and not so much metal. Though I would highly recommend a metal chestplate. Gotta protect those vital organs. As for Riven… does he have any scales or any sort of natural armor?"
"Not sure. How do you test something like that?" It would be nice if he did, then he wouldn't need as much armor which means she wouldn't have to pay as much. "Do you Riven?" He rolled his eyes and nodded. Of course I do, I'm still a dragon.
"Okay, I just… couldn't see with the feathers and all. It would be strange if he didn't- at least I think it would. Would you like me to design something that protects vital areas only? I can place heavier armor there, but it would be about the same weight as a full light set," Valkyrie suggested as she finished writing down a last number.
Whatever you think would be best is fine. He said as he laid down. "We should probably go to bed. It's been a long day." Mara hugged Valkyrie . "Thank you." She smiled then walked out and across the street to her house Riven following behind.
Farron?
Farron cracked an eye open and looked up at his dragon, “Yeah, What’s wrong?”
Do you ever think we’ll leave this village? Go off on our own? Maybe travel North…
Farron gave his dragon a small smile, “Maybe, who knows, why do you ask? Is that what you want to do?”
Ysethen huffed and looked Northward, Possibly, I just thought that… wothhs always being more reserved and all, maybe going off by ourselves would be better then staying.
“Well, we’ll discuss it some other time when I’m not so tired.” Ysethen nodded his big head and grunted in agreement.
Valkyrie stiffened a little bit at the physical contact, but she tried to smile anyway. "You're welcome. Rest well."
She placed her measurements somewhere she would remember, then changed and climbed into bed.
Valkyrie, do you still not feel at home? Valhalla grumbled, Not after all you've done here?
"How could I? I'm only here to feed my family. After all, this place owes us for lending a hand to pulling my family apart."
Do you still not trust poor, old me?
"I… I'm not sure."
Smart girl. Now, did I ever tell you that there is a faction of humans allied with dragons to destroy dragons? That is what you want, isn't it?
"Wait… why would dragons agree?"
The dragons involved wish to avoid all human contact in the future. They believe only the strong dragons should survive at the hands of hunters- but that's because they won't even be seeing hunters in the first place.
"Valhalla, I know what you're suggesting, but I can't… I can't do my family like that."
What about Siegfried?
"I hate that you're right… It's the right thing to do, isn't it? We shouldn't encourage dragons to get close to humans. They're not compatible with each other at all. In fact, if they get close to civilization, it should be seen as a threat."
Mhm. Well, if you want to know more…
"I'd be interested to hear it."
(Did y'all want to time skip to morning? At this point, dragons will have started receiving ominous omens.)
(I'm fine with it.)
(Alright then.)
(Go ahead)
Aurelius woke up to a heavy weight on his chest. Nox had her head laid on him.
Auri… Auri please… she whimpered.
"Nox, what's the matter?"
She clumsily threw her head to the side, knocking Aurelius into the wall. Everything… burning… a-and the screams…
Aurelius held her tight. "Love, it's okay. It was just a dream, right?"
It's never just a dream with us dragons.
"I-I know. I had just hoped…"
I'm scared… Everything was destroyed. There was blood everywhere, dead dragons…
"Alright. Let's go talk to someone about it then."
You don't mean the council?
"I'm not sure. Let's just… let's just go for now."
Aurelius led the way outside, and there was a strange feeling in the air already.
(Can Zander, be one of the people to attack the town? I feel this would be a good moment to bring him in.)
“Aurelius!” Farron sprinted up to him, his breathing heavy and concern clouded his face.
(Can Zander, be one of the people to attack the town? I feel this would be a good moment to bring him in.)
(Yes, but the attack doesn't happen until later in the week, after the elders choose to ignore signs. Maybe Zander and Valkyrie meet, and that's part of how she's finally swayed?)