Welcome to Gaia! ::

*he nods holding her hand firmly and smiling* You may keep a close watch on me if you wish. I don't mind really. I assure you I have nothing to hide. I'll show you all that I've done. It isn't all that much, but I guess considering I did it all on my own within the span of about three months it is a bit amazing. But I'm not trying to brag or anthing. It was all for the people. *he clears his throat and brushes his hair aside* Shall we? *he begins walking them through the gateway into the outter edge of the city which is fairly abandoned yet still looking as if it was just built* This part of town really isn't filled yet considering people really aren't taking my kingdom to seriously since I'm not quite a king in all honesty, but the people are all kind and caring so I don't mind if the question my reign. As long as they are happy and safe from harm then that is all that honestly matters. Most of them are humans seeking refuge since their villages were attacked by demons and destoryed. I offer them a safe place to live and I intend to keep it that way. *they begin coming into the inner edge of the town where there are many people running markets and going about their business happily* Here we have the more concentrated section of the town where most of the residents are. Lots of families that needed somewhere to live have come here. Ever since the gateway to the underworld was opened up demon activity has nearly tripled. This is partially my own fault so I've been making it a habit to protect my people and eliminate all the demons that were released that I can without leaving this kingdom defensless. *they come to another large gateway leading through a large garden with trellus filled with beautiful flowers everywhere and a large fountain in the center* This is the outter most area behind the castle walls. It is simply a large garden which is quite a pain to tend to all by myself, but some how I find the time to. *as they continue along the long pathway through the garden they come to yet another gate which is the entrance to a huge castle which looks to be fairly taken care of, but the least taken care of out of the whole kingdom* And this is my castle. Not much really to look at, but taking care of everyone and everything while living here all alone doesn't give me much time or reason really to actually restore much of this place. Your welcome to look through yourselves if you'd like and even if you must take up a room here for the night. It would be no trouble to me. I assure you that despite the shape of my chambers all the rooms are well fit and restored for travelers of high class. *he bows slightly smiling yet a bit ashamed of the fact that his castle isn't quite in fair order for everyone yet he stands up firmly and trys not to let it show for to long* If you are in need of anything while you are here please let me know. Food, beverage, or just about anything else I will take care of it as immidiatly as I am able. *he looks at Amira sort of nervously and at them then shifts his attention back to her and smiles*

*he smiled warmly at the three of them heavily overwhelmed by their compliments and noded* Thank you all for even coming and looking and what I've done. It isn't often I get many visitors really and not many of your calibur. I've really put a lot of work into everything and I hope that this will some day turn out to be a great kingdom to live in. Some day whenever I am crowned as a king that is. Until then I'm satisfied with all that I have been able to achive because everyone who lives here is happy. Oh... Nearly forgot. Since I'd like for our kingdoms to become allies now I might as well show you Anaria's secret. This way. *he walks them forward into a massive central corridor to the other side up a flight of stairs and into the throne room* I would rather not keep secrets from those I am trying to befriend as well I suppose you could consider this a sign of my trust and allegiance. *the throne room is a fairly large room with two large thrones in the middle and two smaller ones on each side of those thrones upon the one large throne lay a eccentric and beautiful silver circlet fashioned for a king and on the other a smaller elegantly designed circlet made of silver and lined with many precious green gemstones of various shades, shapes, and sizes* This is the Anarian throne room. It holds the secret of Anaria which I'm quite certain your Goddess may know of what I speak.

*he snickers slightly embaraced* Well. I wouldn't mind that much either, but I was actually speaking of this... *he sets his right hand on the ground and after a few moments a pattern begins to glow on the floor similar to a large diamond and the floor begins to sink slowly into darkness* Watch yourselves. This isn't the safest ride. *all that can really be seen is the bright glowing outline around the edge of the platform until finally they come into lighting which is slightly bright at first but as vision clears they are slowly decending upon an enormous underground city* This is the secret of Anaria.

*he stood up laughing a bit and walking to the edge of the platform looking down* Well. This city down here comes with a long story. But basically this city was built by my father and some of the greatest warriors, mages, sages, and scholars. Then again the scholars didn't do to much building. The warriors helped father dig all of this out and build all of these houses. The mages gave this place artificial light sources as well as massive energy wells to power the city. The sages enforced the walls with magic runes to make the dirt and rock hard enough to stand against most any force as well as open up ventalation pockets to keep the temperature warm. The sages also gave this place streams to get water from and vegetation. But that is all nothing. What the scholars did, that is what makes this place so special. Father had his men search far and wide to gather the most knowledgeable scholars around by force if needed and bring them back here. Once they were all gathered father told them their job and said upon completetion they were free to either stay and learn or to go if they pleased. So they worked together and produced what my father wanted. A functional gateway to the underworld that he could use of his own free will at anytime. This was his kingdom's secret weapon. Father would drag powerful demons through the gateway and then fight them to the point where they were an inch from death. Then he would reap their souls and use them to create powerful demonic weapons. A war broke out with another nation and the only resolve was to seal it. I unfortuatly became quite foolish a while ago and in a wreckless choice opened it. After it was open for some time I closed it again and since that day I have made sure it was closed and shall stay closed. The only one who could ever open it would be someone who carries my blood line and has much knowledge of the seals of the ancients as well as a bit of some new ones I've made myself to help ensure security. *the platform begins to lower through the roof of a massive cathedral and lowers down infront of a large gateway with various assortmets of runes, seals, and writing drawn in ink and blood as well the gate is pierced with at least seven different weapons in different spots connected by ring shaped arrays with lines connecting them* And this is that gateway... *the platform finally lands onto the altar and as soon as it does Artsa takes a step off the platform and walks towards the gateway reaching out and taking hold of the handle of an ornate sword wedged within the door and as he does the blood drawn symbols all glow bright red and upon releasing it turns around to face them as the sybols light slowly dims and fades* This is the secret of Anaria... *he smiled and closed his eyes crossing his arms as he stood before this large gateway appearing to be made of an odd silverish metal*

*Artsa takes a few steps towards Amira and takes her hand unsheathig his sword and holding her hand open* Your going to have to trust me. *he places the sword in her hand and takes a step back* If you want assurance then all she has to do is give me a little of her blood and I swear to you you'll have your assurance. *he bows his head to Amira and smiles* I have a plan. All I need you to do is make a slight cut across your palm and trust me. *he looks at her with a warm smile*

*he walks over to her and grabs his sword from her hand then pulls the glove off his left hand and makes a cut across it* And now... *he sheathes his sword and takes her arm with his right hand then as he gets to the gate he lets the blood run down his fingers on his left hand and makes a circular array drawing some sort of symbolic writing around it then he takes his hand and presses it to the gateway leaving a bloody vertical line in the middle of the array* Just one more thing... *he moves around Amira and from behind her he grabs her arm and presses her hand exactly where he pressed his leaving a horizontal line and the array glows for a moment then quickly fade as he spins her around holding her with one arm around her waist and the other taking hold of her cut hand in his as both of their cuts are healed nearly instantly* Now that the gate has a new seal... One more thing... *he releases her waist and turns back towards the gate still holding her hand and removing his glove with his mouth draws two lines with some of the blood that is still on wet connecting it to an array around a weapon to the upper right of it and the upper left of it and the gate glows again and then fades as he releases her hand for a moment and puts his right glove back on* And this seal won't open for me... *he grabs the sword handle and the gate glows a dull blue and fades as he releases it he then takes Amira's hand again and pulls her hand and places it in on the sword handle quickly letting go of her and it glows dull blue again* Or her... But! *he places his hand around her's again and the gate glows red again* It will open if both of us together open it while having physical contact with each other or by the hand of someone who holds both of our blood lines! *he smiles then kisses her hand softly then releasing it he bows forward picking up his glove and puts it back on*

*he holds his right arm out and the ring on his finger once again glows a bright gold and the light consumes his arm revealing a large gauntlet that covers his arm from his hand to his shoulder and her looks at it with a smile* This ring was given to me by Amira a long time ago and with my knowledge of different magics I was able to turn into quite the weapon. Strong. Sturdy. And becoming more powerful everyday. The reason. This ring symbolizes my love for Amira. It is my most powerful weapon and as my love for her grows stronger so shall this weapons power grow stronger. I will do anything and everything it takes. *he bows his head and rests his other had on the handle of his sword with a smirk* Name the task. *he looks up with a confident look on his face* I will not fail.

*his face suddenly grew pale and his head sunk with a sigh* Well... If that is what it takes... *he let out another deep sigh and put his hands behind his head with a look is distaste upon his face* I'll do my best... So what exactly am I doing here? I mean dance wise. I'm quick on my feet, but I've never really quite danced before. What are you talking about when you say "dance of the sun". *his expression was unaltering and filled with a look of discomfort*