Void Rift (rp) - Intermission

I sigh, "Just tell me about this thing. What is it and where is it?"

 

"Humanoid dragon. Crossbow and explosives. Orange clothing."
They're not handling the pressure well.

 

"Alright... Thank you for your service." I begin teleporting/flying around to find the draconian

 

I decide to follow them from the air.

 

It doesn't take her long to stop walking. Ihra turns and looks at you from below, before turning back to the other draconian.
They turn to you as well, staring at you intently.
"Forgive me for overreacting. Parental instinct, if you will."

Doesn't take long. They're standing near the peak of the volcano, crossbow aimed dead at you.
"Heh. You're their goddess?"

 

I fly down to meet them and say, "I understand. I may not be a parent in the way you are, but the people I protect... well I once wiped out an entire kingdom just to protect them."

 

"Sounds like child's play. Now, if you wouldn't mind, let's start over..."
She takes a few seconds to compose herself.
"My name is Vei, Ihra's mother and most infamous warrior back in my homeworld. Don't let my weapons and armor concern you... unless you hurt her."
"Mother, he's not mean to me..."
"Then he'll be wise enough not to become little more than a tally mark on my blades."
"She's not always like this, I promise."

 

"Vei, do you know what Feiha is planning to do? Last time I saw her, she was at the Emerald Vaults, a Vault holding all the power of a kingdom called Emeraldonia. If that place is opened, and seven artefacts are needed to open it, then whoever opens it holds the power of one of the most technologically advanced kingdoms. Which means, they could do pretty much anything. Of course, the Emerald Vaults were where you went through the rifts. I sent my monsters to guard it, though Feiha destroyed a few of them. She said, "You assume I want to use what's in this Vault." So, did she actually need to open the Vaults or was she just making sure I was there when you appeared?"

 

"I know who Feiha is. She has no interest in using what's inside for its intended purpose, I can guarantee you that. She... how do I explain this... Ihra, go play somewhere. I'm sure you've seen something you can call a friend die."
"Yes, mother!" Ihra skips off a short distance.
"Okay, she's not so skilled with combat, but you said the words "most technologically advanced?" She's what our world calls a Constructor: She breaks and recreates things as her job back at home. The more she has to work with... I mean... her body already isn't biological. Despite looking, feeling, and behaving like a living one of us, she has little flesh left in her body. If she were to tinker with what you claim is inside the vault... I don't know this world. Obviously, you've seen me enter. I know not what she might pull off with the scrap of the vault and its contents. As for my appearance, I doubt it was timed; likely little more than a coincidence."
You hear a roar off to the side. Ihra's sitting a dragon with light green scales.
"Agh... please excuse my daughter."

 

"A dragon... they live in the kingdom of Brisingr, which we are very near to (I think we are near to it, not inside?). I haven't been to Brisingr lately, or any of the other kingdoms actually. I need to keep an eye on the other kingdoms more, especially with the current events. Also, Feiha used a dark orb to stun all but two of my monsters when I brought them to the Vault. Later, some of them woke up but others died. Did she absorb their souls to strengthen herself?"

 

"They live in the kingdom of what? That used to be her pet. It's, well... dead. As for Feiha, she did not absorb their souls; rather she attacked their souls directly. Those that died were legitimately killed, the others may be prone to rebelling."

"Mother, I smell... burning!" Ihra says, somewhat alarmed.
"You'll be fine, hon."

 

"Well, at least nobody else will be able to open the Vault if they were going to use it for a cause which would end in something bad. But if Feiha manages to get the items for opening the Vault, that might be a bit of a problem."

 

"Yes... But everything's a risk. On a side note, could you tell be a bit about this... Brisingr kingdom?"

 

"The Brisingr Kingdom is the province which worships and is controlled by Reflet, the Goddess of Fire. She used to be very peaceful, until a Godless kingdom tried to take both her kingdom and Emeraldonia. Brisingr easily defeated them but Reflet hid in the deeper places of the world, where fire is everywhere. Emeraldonia... well, there is a reason why the Emerald Vault was made; to protect all of Emeraldonia's power. Oh, and Brisingr is also inhabited by dragons and it is very mountainous. Over recent years I haven't visited other kingdoms as I was helping my own kingdom, which I had not done for many millennia."

 

OOC: So sorry, I was swamped yesterday.
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"Hide? There's no shame in self defense. As for the dragons, I'm worried about Ihra and her dead pet. She's kind of... how do I put this... flammable."
She pauses, looking towards Brisingr before turning back to you.
"I presume that means your kingdom is relatively secured?"

 

"Reflet had been at peace with humans for so long that she was ashamed of them. That's why she fled. And my kingdom was fighting... other wars at the same time. So my kingdom did not become involved in the war between Gargantuan, Emeraldonia and Brisingr."

 

"Fair enough. I do ask one favor, if you wouldn't mind... My daughter is weak to flames. I wish to avoid her becoming just another machine, so knowing where things are would be helpful. I'd go, but she needs supervision..."

 

I spot Rouge on his horse.
I start walking towards Rouge.

 

"I will protect her as much as I can." I walk towards Ihra and the dragon.

 

"Thank you, immortal." Vei vanishes, leaving short-lived wisps of darkness where she stood.

The dragon growls at you before Ihra scolds it.
"Sgavrinn, cut it out! He's not evil."

She slides off Sgavrinn and turns to you.
"Well, that's my mother. She's really great, and usually nice."