What takes a Dwarf out of the mountain fasts? Usually he is kicked out by his own Thane. This is what happened to Vlarn Ironbeard when someone accused him falsely of treason. He packed his bag and left his giant home under the mountain and embarked on a journey into the human Kingdoms.
Ishia'Dimist had the same problem, he was thrown out of his "hive" for being the only one to point out that the whole community was being run as an estate for their Queen.
They met by a towering waterfall that reached far up a tall mountain. "Veskeggor" as it was called by the dwarves. They exchanged their tales of woe and decided to travel with each other.
The Forests of the Elder Shire where a nightmare of moving trees, strangling roots and waving branches plus quicksand and fire swamps. A few brave wizards had managed to grow (from a red crystal) a large tower in a clearing and it represented the only civilization in 1,000 miles in any direction. A school of 3,000 Red (Neutral) Wizards lived in the Tower, with the Arch-Wizards living at the top of the tower and maintaining the inner crystal. The fortune pair had spotted the Tower and went there to ask for food and rest.
"Sirs, can we rest here? We will gladly pay off our debt." said the dwarf to one of the Wizards. "We are not in the custom of keeping strangers but this whole forest is dangerous. We'll talk to the Arch-Mages." said Fahare the Wise. The pair waited outside for what seemed like an hour until the wooden door opened. "Come in, the Head Archmage wishes to see you." said Fahare. The three walked to a circle on the ground and the wizard tapped it with his staff and they all were instantly teleported to the top of the tower. "I am Farhare the Wise, Maximum Arch Wizard for our entire Order. I sense you both are heading south. I need something delivered." said the Wizard. The Wizard eyed the fairy and shoved a small letter into his hands. "Give this to King Magnus of Bristane and you dwarf, give this package to him." said the Wizard as he shoved a package into the arms of the dwarf. "I would be honored" said the pair. The Wizard smiled and waved his staff and uttered an incantation and both landed in the city of Bristane in the Courtyard of Bristane Castle. The King and Queen were enjoying the summer day on their outdoor thrones when they saw the two appear out of thin air. "Are you messengers of the Arch-Wizard?" asked the old King. "Yes, and here is your letter and package." said the dwarf. The king broke the seal and opened the letter and smiled. "Yes, we happen to have a need for you dwarf. Our mines are in a state of utter disrepair. Can you go down and fix the problem? I am giving you 400 armored men and 800 miners. The others had fled due to a chamber collapse and the appearance of a black dragon." said the King. "Kill that dragon, clean the mine of the trolls and bandits and get it profitable. The lord of the area is losing sheep to the dragon and he is losing his serfs." said the King. "As for you, little one. I need you to deliver a message to the God-Emperor of the Elves. He does not reside on this world but we can open a portal to his domain." said the king. "Or at least my White Mages can." he added. "I am no mage, I am a Paladin by training and I have used my office to heal millions of the ill and crippled. The Light has kept me on the throne thus far and I suspect that the gods will continue to be good to me." said the King.
Part Two Soon.
Ishia'Dimist had the same problem, he was thrown out of his "hive" for being the only one to point out that the whole community was being run as an estate for their Queen.
They met by a towering waterfall that reached far up a tall mountain. "Veskeggor" as it was called by the dwarves. They exchanged their tales of woe and decided to travel with each other.
The Forests of the Elder Shire where a nightmare of moving trees, strangling roots and waving branches plus quicksand and fire swamps. A few brave wizards had managed to grow (from a red crystal) a large tower in a clearing and it represented the only civilization in 1,000 miles in any direction. A school of 3,000 Red (Neutral) Wizards lived in the Tower, with the Arch-Wizards living at the top of the tower and maintaining the inner crystal. The fortune pair had spotted the Tower and went there to ask for food and rest.
"Sirs, can we rest here? We will gladly pay off our debt." said the dwarf to one of the Wizards. "We are not in the custom of keeping strangers but this whole forest is dangerous. We'll talk to the Arch-Mages." said Fahare the Wise. The pair waited outside for what seemed like an hour until the wooden door opened. "Come in, the Head Archmage wishes to see you." said Fahare. The three walked to a circle on the ground and the wizard tapped it with his staff and they all were instantly teleported to the top of the tower. "I am Farhare the Wise, Maximum Arch Wizard for our entire Order. I sense you both are heading south. I need something delivered." said the Wizard. The Wizard eyed the fairy and shoved a small letter into his hands. "Give this to King Magnus of Bristane and you dwarf, give this package to him." said the Wizard as he shoved a package into the arms of the dwarf. "I would be honored" said the pair. The Wizard smiled and waved his staff and uttered an incantation and both landed in the city of Bristane in the Courtyard of Bristane Castle. The King and Queen were enjoying the summer day on their outdoor thrones when they saw the two appear out of thin air. "Are you messengers of the Arch-Wizard?" asked the old King. "Yes, and here is your letter and package." said the dwarf. The king broke the seal and opened the letter and smiled. "Yes, we happen to have a need for you dwarf. Our mines are in a state of utter disrepair. Can you go down and fix the problem? I am giving you 400 armored men and 800 miners. The others had fled due to a chamber collapse and the appearance of a black dragon." said the King. "Kill that dragon, clean the mine of the trolls and bandits and get it profitable. The lord of the area is losing sheep to the dragon and he is losing his serfs." said the King. "As for you, little one. I need you to deliver a message to the God-Emperor of the Elves. He does not reside on this world but we can open a portal to his domain." said the king. "Or at least my White Mages can." he added. "I am no mage, I am a Paladin by training and I have used my office to heal millions of the ill and crippled. The Light has kept me on the throne thus far and I suspect that the gods will continue to be good to me." said the King.
Part Two Soon.
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