And so Iloh and Ukorian had joined the Ranks of King Wogtay’s Hero Seeking Festivities… And The Dark Rider was glad.
“It’s good to see you Ukorian…” The Dark Rider extends an arm to Ukorian in warm greetings.
“And you Dark Rider” he replied.
“Iloh… I am glad to see you well….” he spoke to Iloh “It’s truly good to see familiar faces amongst all… This”.
She nodded in agreement.
“LADIES AND GENTLEMAN, LET THE FESTIVITIES BEGIN!!” yelled a Caller of the King, and all started to partake in the food that was provided, as they sorted through the many Warriors Etc. deciding who would represent King Wogtay in his battle.
“So what thinks you of all of this…” Iloh questioned Dark Rider.
“I have to say… Not much” he replied, and they both semi smiled.
“Alas, look who we have here…” a voice arose from the crowd.
“Is it not the “Notorious” Dark Rider…” and suddenly a scarred Warrior stepped into view… The Dark Rider did not recognize him, and Largoth was quick to step between them and attempt to keep the peace.
“Now, now… We’re all on the same side here…” Largoth spoke.
With this The Dark Rider walked away alone.
“Are we now” the Warrior spoke under his breath as Largoth successfully waylayed him away from The Dark Rider.
The Dark Rider found a spot where he could actually see King Wogtay speaking to the masses, and was studying him when…
“Hello Dark Rider…” The Dark Rider turned to see Elsya.
“I am glad to see you…” he spoke to her warmly.
“I see Iloh—” she started to reply, but the Dark Rider stepped closer to her, and interrupted.
“I am glad to see you…” he said once more, this time Elsya’s eyes lit up a bright blue…
“I am glad to see you too” she replied.
In the background Em’s had gotten himself into a fight, as usual… And Ukorian dragged him out of it, also as usual.
Meanwhile some 100 miles to the East, atop a Great Snowy Mountain Top, Lord Embul’s Army makes it’s way over, lead by the Three Dark Warriors of Heen, and The Great Mage Whorn…
NEXT TIME… WAR IS EMINENT
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Part One – Dark Rider
Part Two – Dark Rider – Return To Bas’adia
Part Three – Dark Rider – Dragon’s Claw Tavern
Part Four – Dark Rider – Corwick’s Wish
Part Five – Dark Rider – Ambush At Fallen Wood
Part Six – Dark Rider – Shores of Evalon
Part Seven – Dark Rider – Scarlet Bandit
Part Eight – Dark Rider – Enter the Drow (Dark Elves)
Part Nine – Dark Rider – Nownyhall
Part X – Dark Rider – Breached Alliance
Part XI – Dark Rider – Hunted
Part XII – Dark Rider – Certain Death
Part XIII – Dark Rider – Rumble at the Village of Mond
Part XIV – Dark Rider – Moving On… Rodomor
Part XV – Dark Rider – Heroes Calling
Part XVI – Dark Rider – Winter Come
Part XVII – Dark Rider – The Northern Realms
Part XVIII – Dark Rider – Fool of Thy Self