You decide that you'd like to meet Kishrak. His path looks very long from where you stand, so you prepare for a long journey. You take the road at a stroll, admiring all the beauties of the realm you're in now.
The path turns out to lead deep into the heart of the forest. It's darker here than it was at the signpost, but the path leads on. The birdcalls have gotten scarcer, and you can sense a slight foreboding creeping its way into your body. Still, you don't see the point in turning back now. After all, Amaryllis wouldn't have killer creatures here.
Right?
You certainly hope so, shivering as you walk down the dark trail. And, all of a sudden, you stop, because you are abruptly faced with a magnificent dragon.
You jump slightly, startled at the creature's sudden appearance. The dragon seems passive right now, however, so you take a deep breath and calm yourself before speaking.
"I'm an explorer in this realm," you explain, "and I thought this looked like an interesting place. Are you Kishrak?"
The dragon nods, but still does not speak.
"Ah...hello...?" you say awkwardly, wishing Kishrak would say something.
Finally, he does. His voice is grumbling and surprisingly low-pitched, as though he is very old. He looks young, however. Yet his story is worth listening to.
Many seasons ago, when I was but a youngling, my mother and father were Lord and Lady of the Wood. I was next in line for the title of Lord, along with my chosenmate, Ilirea. However, my heart had always belonged to another: Yineru was her name, and she was a commoner in our society. I was forbidden to marry below my status, so I was forced to be lovesick over her constantly. My mother and father noticed my distress, and tried to re-emphasise the fact that she was not worthy of me. That just made me feel worse, until I finally fled in disguise and joined the commoner folk. I convinced Yineru to flee the Wood with me, but, several weeks after we left, she was stricken with a terrible disease and died horribly.
Of course, I was lost and afraid. I wandered for many seasons, learning much about the wild ways of the Surrounding Wood. Once, I found the Wood again, but I didn't dare go back. I would be dishonored and most likely killed for betrayal. I did gather that my brother had inherited the throne, and I knew that my people were safe in his hands. I fled again, thinking only to find somewhere far away from Wood where I could survive in peace.
I soon found the Roaring Dragons adoption agency. The concept was explained to me, and I found the system ideal for my needs. After all, I was looking for a new, safer home, was I not? So, I was put up for adoption.
Amaryllis found me there. I told her my story, and she pitied me. She took me under her wing, telling me wonderful stories of Dracogrex and the safe haven that was the forest realm. I took up residence here many seasons ago, and here I have been ever since. Does that answer your questions, traveler.
Speechless, you nod.
Good, Kishrak says. Nodding back at you, he turns and slips back into darkness.
Whistling softly to yourself, you return to the sinpost, another story fresh in your mind.
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| Name: Kishrak
Breed: Dragon Color/Type: Aqua, Silver, Blue Gender: Female Age/Stage: Adult Adopted At: Roaring Dragons (closed) |
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