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Demitri and Issildia then came upon a stair that led upwards spiraling towards the utmost tower in the Western wing of the palace. At times Issildia's step would falter and Demitri would steady her with a touch to her shoulder. Though she could walk it was apparent that Issildia's wounds had not yet healed.
Finally the ascending spiral stair leveled off into a long sunlit corridor decorated with crystalline windows that displayed an astounding view of Lake Veldan.
It seemed as though Issildia and Demitri had already seen this before, because instead of pausing a moment to give the glittering windows and the view they displayed a thought, they continued moving down the length of the azure carpet that led to the end of the corridor.

There were a pair of Guards at the end of the corridor, they were both armed with halberds that were crossed to bar entrance to the next room. The guard to the right was cloaked in a pure white cloak edged in gold, while the guard to the left was garbed in an ebony cloak that was edged in silver. As the group approached it could not be seen that the guard in white was female and the guard in black was male.
In unison the guards then spoke, "Who approaches the Western Tower of Iskalen" they demanded their gaze remained poised on the ground causing their cowls to hide their faces in darkness.

Both Demitri and Issildia knelt, "Demitri Zarian, Order of the Tel'Mithrim and Commander of the Qualohtarie" As soon as Demitri became silent Issildia then spoke, "Issildia Nevar, Order of the Tel'Sindavathar and commander of the Sereg'wethrin"

Then the two guards suddenly bowed slightly and their Haleberds slid back, "The Val'istar acknowledge thy presence" Suddenly the two guards disappeared, the female seemed to fade into the growing light of the sun and the male seemed to fade into the retreating shadows within the corriror.

It was then that Issildia and Demitri stood, "Anierian tradition, it never ceases to irritate me." said Issildia sharply.

"Come" said Demitri as the door that the two guards had been guarding suddenly opened slightly. Demitri then opened the door and quickly entered the adjourning room.

Issildia quickly followed, "You have visitors Lizzera" said Issildia dryly as she and Demitri took their places to the right of the room beside a throne gilded in ivory and gold. A pale woman dressed in a dark green gown was seated on the throne. Her grey eyes glanced over those that Demitri and Issildia had brought with them.
"I have no time for such things..." said Lizzera Mateir as her wizened eyes glanced down at her slender hands. "If you haven't noticed there are other things to attend to."

Demitri stepped forward briefly, "This will be worth your time Empress, for one of our own soldiers has news that you might like to hear..."
"As does a messenger of Keirdon, who would also like you to hear what she has to say."

It was then that Demitri stepped back in line with Issildia, he then nodded to Katlyn.

Anierian Translations

Demitri~"Demitri Zarian Order of The Grey Eyes and Commander of the Watchful (aka clandestine unit)
Issildia~ "Order of the Grey Shadows and commander of the Silent Blades"(aka the assassins unit)

*btw, the Anierian that I use is derived from the Elvish language from Lord of the Rings lol.
And any of the Spells in Necromancy that are used will always be in Latin, so if any of you want to try your hand at either of these languages then please feel free to do so. Just always post the translations*

Lizzera only arched a pale blonde eyebrow at Katlyn, "Larovia has lead many attacks against us, why should I worry about another?"
Lizzera then glanced at Demitri and Issildia who unlike most who would avoid the Empresses gaze, glanced as her with a slight smirk on their faces. An irritated look crossed the Empresses' face, she then waved the guards that circled the room away.

Lizzera then stood, "The two of you know just as I do that Anier can not withstand another attack."

"Then why not ride out and meet them Empress, for twelve years we have allowed Larovia to attempt to breach Anier's walls... We play at our defense but we will not attack...why?" Demanded Issildia.

"Because" said Lizzera, "I will not risk open war with Larovia"

It was then that Demitri that stepped forward, "And you know as well as us Milady that, open war is upon Anier whether we would risk it our not..."

The empress's calm demeanor then seemed to break slightly, "What would you have me do Demitri? Anier has no allies...who would come to our aid? We can not be victorious through strength of arms, the Larovians outnumber and out flank us...we can do nothing but wait for our demise."

Lizzera's voice then faded to silence as Issildia spoke once again, "You can not be implying that we simply abandon our defenses and wait for Death!"

Lizzera then cut her off, her voice bitter, "Just like your father Issildia, always seeking blood and a chance to cripple your enemies..."

"Empress" said Demitri cutting Lizzera off, "Even you have no right to condemn this city, besides Allies may yet reveal themselves...for Larovia has many enemies"



(You're up Chehero lol)

(((Here is a link to a list of Elven Phrases, I use this site quite a bit.

Elven Phrases

And here is a link to the Latin Page that I use

Latin Phrases.

So please feel free to use these resources, just post the translations at the bottom of your post.)))


Lizzera extended her gloved had toward the bound scroll and removed it from Chehero's grasp.
In a smooth motion Lizzera flicked the scroll open. For a moment her eyes darted over the page then she rebound the scroll in another smooth motion.
"So Keirdon offers aid," Lizzera said, her voice sounding distant.
When Lizzera Mateir looked back at Demitri and Issildia, her eyes were no longer distant and full of remorse, "We ride at Dawn"

((Nice job with the Anierian Chehero wink )


Lizzera only arched an eyebrow at Chehero, but did nothing more, she had dealt with people like her before, Issildia and Demitri were prime examples of that.

It was then that Issildia and Demitri bowed slightly, "As you wish Empress" The two then motioned for the group assembled there to follow them as the took their leave.
As the doors to the audience chamber closed behind them Demitri spoke, "This should be interesting" he said dryly.
As they crossed the corridor that overlooked the Lake,
Issildia glanced behind her at Chehero, "So tell me...Chehero, if that is indeed your name, are you to be returning to Keirdon tonight or will you be accompanying us when the sun rises."

As Issildia and Demitri exited the audience chamber they noticed that the Guardians of the Tower had returned, "Don't worry yourself with them, my friend" said Demitri, "The Empress lets only those that she favors past that door, besides we did what we came to do, tomorrow we ride for Keirdon, though I can only hope that Larovia's attack will not already be upon us."

Issildia arched an eyebrow at the dragon's response, "So the creature speaks ,I am not surprised" Issildia then glanced at Chehero, "So be it, be ready to leave at dawn.

As Issildia began to depart she spoke once more with her back turned to Katlyn and Chehero, "Your chambers are being prepared in the southern corridor. An Armory is located on the level below your chambers, there is a stairwell that leads to it from the end of the southern wing, take anything you think you may need from there."

"If you need any assistance then you may find my chamber in the eastern wing, Demitri's rooms are also in the same wing."

Issildia then turned and bowed slightly, "I will see all of you by the docking pier at dawn then."

Before she stood from the bowed position she suddenly disappeared in a swirl of smoke like shadows.


At this Demitri shook his head slightly before turning back to the others, "If any of you have any questions then do ask them now, for shortly I will be returning to my quarters as well."

At this odd change in Streak, Demitri turned quickly to the Guardians of the Tower Iskalen, "Velgen take him to the Chamber of Healing" commanded Demitri upon seeing the change in Streak. "I want constant guard on him, this isn't the first time that this has happened"

Demitri then turned to the female guardian of the tower, "Terrea, go find Issildia and bring her to the Healing ward, she will want to know about this."

Oddly the two guardians followed Demitri's orders without question, it seemed that this warrior held more power than some might have believed.

The female guardian that Demitri had named Terrea faded into nothingness to find Issildia who had vanished only a short time ago. And the male guardian that Demitri had named Velgen helped Demitri lift Streak. Soon enough they were moving down the spiraling stairwell that led to the healing ward, "Don't give in just yet, my friend" said Demitri as the finally exited the stair well.