You decide to pay a visit to Tenebrae. You notice that both Obscura and Tenebrae's arrows point to the same path, so you assume that they live together. You set off on the trail, wondering what sort of creatures you will find.
After a while, you come to a platform covered in stones and grass. There are countless flowers scattered all over, creating a sort of prairie scene. You don't see any creatures right away but, after a bit of careful searching, you spot two little shapes darting among the flowers.
They look, for all the world, like hummingbirds, but they have paws and furry tails. One of them glances over in your direction, and hovers in midair, cocking its red head. It lets out a questioning trill to the other, who zips up and hovers by its companion. They stare at you like that for a while, beating their wings so quickly that you can barely tell that they're there.
You finally decide to say something. "Hello," you call to the two creatures. "I'm exploring Dracogrex. Are you Obscura and Tenebrae?"
The red one zips forward in a tight spiral before stopping to hover several inches in front of you. The black one is right behind, a curious glint in his eyes.
Hello, says a small, quiet voice in your mind. I am Tenebrae, and this is my brother, Obscura. Welcome to our home!
"Hi!" you reply, fascinated by the flight of the two tiny creatures. They seem to float like leaves on a breeze, and their hover seems effortless. "Er...what are you?" you ask sheepishly. You've never seen anything quite like these two.
We are hummgryphs, Obscura explains, lifting one delicate, pawed leg. We're like crosses between hummingbirds and felines.
We're native to Trialle, Tenebrae adds. We aren't found anywhere other than Skyhaven Keep.
Amaryllis was fascinated by our breed, Obscura says, and she didn't want to see two brothers separated, so...
...she got both of us, Tenebrae finishes, ruffling his sleek feathers.
"Cool!" you say, slightly amused that the brothers are finishing each others' sentences. "I can see why she'd like you. You're neat creatures." You hold out a hand, and let both Obscura and Tenebrae perch on it and preen themselves.
I'll bet you want to keep exploring, Obscura observes, as he finishes grooming one black feather.
Yeah, Tenebrae says, stretching his wings and taking off again. It was nice to meet you!
Obscura nods, and takes off as well. Enjoy the rest of the Sky Realm! he calls as the pair zoom off to their endless patch of flowers.
"I will!" you call, turning to go. You return to the signpost, holding in your hand a little red feather that one of them left behind. What neat creatures. All zippy 'n' stuff.
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| Name: Obscura
Breed: Hummgryph Color/Type: Black Gender: Male Age/Stage: Adult Adopted At: Skyhaven |
| Name: Tenebrae
Breed: Hummgryph Color/Type: Red Gender: Male Age/Stage: Adult Adopted At: Skyhaven |
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