Dark Rider – Feeling The Heat

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.

Dark Rider smiled slightly.

“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

Dark Rider – Heroes Calling

An unexpected guest, bringing unsettling news arrived in the simple village of Rodomor that morning… And the home of Largoth.

Her name was Sunsya… And she had come from Rendolyn, and the Rendolyn Elves… Elsya’s home, and the Dark Rider’s Allies.

She entered the village in a storm, riding her transformed mate, Englia… Who was in his form of a Great Tiger.

As Sunsya dismounted in front of Largoth’s home, she was quickly greeted by Elsya…

“Elsya you must come!!” she demanded.

“What is it Sunsya?” Elsya questioned.

By this time The Dark Rider, Largoth and Em’s had also come outside.

Sunsya was about to tell Elsya, when she saw the others approach.

“They are to be trusted Sunsya… Please, tell me what’s happened…”

And so she continued “There is an unrest to the North… Several Dark Warriors have been summoned, as well as a Sorcerer, to lay siege on King Wogtay’s Castle…” she explained.

“King Wogtay??” Elsya exclaimed.

“Leader of the Northern Realms…” interjected Dark Rider.

“Aye…” Sunsya replied. “We must quickly to our Representative Party, that heads there now… It seems King Wogtay has summoned some of our Worlds Greatest Heroes to defend his Castle, from this Dark Crusade”. “We’re hoping that we the Rendolyn’s can sway him into a Peaceful Resolution, as this Hero Hunt could end in an all out War…”.

“Let us go…” Elsya spoke, as she then took her Owl Form. And they were off.

Suddenly Largoth went inside, and came back out with Gear in his arms.

“What are yah doin lad” spoke Em’s.

“I’m not just going to sit here well others protect the Northern Realms… What happens if they succeed, then it will be the West… Then the East… And finally, here in the South… No, I shall not tally”. With this he prepared his horse.

Suddenly his two son’s came out with Gear as well, as if to join their Father.

“NO!” Largoth stopped them in their tracks. “I need the two of you here, protecting Rodomor, your Mother, and our Home”.

“Yes Father…” they sadly replied, and brought their gear back into the house.

Largoth then mounted, and road beside The Dark Rider, who seemed lost in thought.

“Come Brother… We must defend our World…” he spoke softly to Dark Rider.

“I am no Hero… Surely you know that…” replied The Dark Rider.

“You are more than you know… Heroes at best can be Cocky, and it would be good to have your Good Sense about to keep them inline…” explained Largoth.

“Aye” replied The Dark Rider “But I do this for you… Not some Fool Hearty King”. And so The Dark Rider grabbed his gear, and went to his Steed Tribune… He patted it on the side of it’s face “Are yah ready for some action ol boy…” and mounted. He then looked over at Em’s who was baffled.

“Are yah comen or not Em’s” spoke Dark Rider. Of course, this wasn’t really a question.

“Uhhh… Yeah… Of course Dark Rider… Right O” with this Em’s grabbed his gear, and mounted as well. And so they were off.

TO BE CONTINUED…

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ABOUT THE WRITER

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 XIIII – Dark Rider – Moving On… Rodomor

Part XVI – Dark Rider – Winter Come

Part XVII – Dark Rider – The Northern Realms