Dragon Lore Chronicles

Part 5 of Dragon Lore Chronicles

2009-05-05T16:39:00.001-07:00

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Finsean had changed with the Light!
He had come to the understanding that He had been duped! The Heir had play him like a pawn on chess board. Knowing He would make sure Squire planted his Marker Knowing he would be taking his best mate to his death.

Here in the Rookery the Sentinels Tower, a Beautiful world he had never seen before. Here he understood he had been used like a nestling, by Evil

he had ask about the Power of Evil on coming here!
And placing Squire in harms way!
he would be more careful now! He knew!

He felt stronger more powerful more alert! He felt there was nothing he could not do! And what he wanted most was to ride the lands of Aledon of Evil and the Heir!

Finsean took it personally as a debt between them!
A debt he knew he would settle!

He wanted to crawl threw the Hidden ways in the Castle. With Squire and the Journal his Grandfathers had given him. With all the True Builders plans, with the secret ways they had built

Finsean wanted to get the Bottom of things,
He wanted to be lurking when the Heir revealed the truth of things, and he could hear What could he learn of the Heir in the Castle from here?

Even in the Sentinels Tower he was feeling Caged
He looked about at the Legendary Library of Merlyn,
the Birth Place of His People.

The Deep Magic of the place caught him
he marvelled at all he saw ,as he Looked about him

Here in a world he had never seen before
the World of Merlyn’s Everything he saw was Breathtaking.
I may never pass this way again! He said to himself as he spied the Counting House

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For Sentinels are War Birds, and they know,
The value of a ledger! The large round Counting House was Grand ! With a circular stair case in the canter with 5 Storys going down deep into the cult rock. It was the most amazing thing he had ever seen.
Merlyn’s people
must have all been Builders!
He started at the top! Reading he never saw the day was getting on!

Then he never saw the day was gone, and Getting late
As he read

Then the night had passed he was still reading

He reached the bottom floor of the Counting House
He was nearing the very last of the ledgers
The Lands of Aledon
across the great sea,
there he saw in an Ancients own hand ;
and the Castle called Knelsolawn
The Price the Copper Scroll!
Finsean just stared!
Feeling anxious he was on to something he knew!

But What? Drove him on!

Cayman had found a large table tucked in the back of the Main Hall. There he could see the comings and goings of them all! For he was a young Dragon who had changed his skin. His curiosity was vast

Not Human ,he found their History fascinating
So fast did he read, hidden away behind a rising stacks of parchment, and scrolls. Those he was reading, and those he had read!

He felt a pull to his heart strings
The Legend of Heros was Astonishing!
Generation after generating .
Humans Fighting Evil and Winning!

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Squire warm and cleaned started walking down a long Marble, Hall , he still felt childish and silly like he owned the Realm
and all its bordering lands and seas.to be King he pondered
he marveled at it workmanship admired its sense of artistry it brought him joy As He walked, thinking of how nice would be,

Then he turned a corner then another and another as he walked he started to make a mental list of all he saw and admired , all that could be his if he were King!

As a single lad , he could not stop the Dark Power quickly like it must But if he were King, he could order
All Dark Power to stop,

Returning Humanity back to the Light!
And back to understanding the Planet of Eden is Alive!
And the Sun that gives Light
A Power Freely Given Abundantly and Clean

The more he thought the more he walked, taking notice of all he Owned if he were King He had never felt so ready he had never felt so fitHe felt strong ready to take on Evil

The more he thought of it the more he liked it,
the idea of Being King!

The Legend of Heros , had fallen past Legend past Myth,
to tales of the untold! the Library of Stronghold Behind the Wall..
as he walked his many halls,

Then he heard the Voice that Does Not Speak! His step faltered
And the People you rule?
Those you will have to take by force?

A King Yes,
the world could be yours,
But what if you fell to the Dark Power;
What then of YOUR People?

oh Mighty King
What then of YOUR WORLD?

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The Voice that Does Not Speak;
If you fall to the Dark Power
You will want control!

Who then will Save Them?
Those whom you Love!

What this world needs are Heros.
Who are Honest Brave and True

Every person is needed !
not just a few

Who will aid humans in their Reawakening
To ride themselves of this Dark Power
that has Enslaved them

their Reawakening
to find themselves New World Builders
Guardians , and Keepers , and Champions,
on Eden Humans New World Buildersneed no KING

Humanity must have Eden Ready for the Nexus!
To Join the Civilization of the Cosmoses,
the Home of the Heavenly Host

All Humans are needed not just one
to return to the Power of the Light
Before the Nexus comes

If Eden is found Dyeing
By the hands of Wicked Men
killing their own Living Planet
to get this Dark Power

The Black Hole will be summoned
To stop the spread of Evils Contamination,
from the other universes in the Vast Beyond

Squire could argue the point but the voice of creation was speaking the truth he looked about to see where he was,
he had walked such a long way, but still no end in sight!
I know’ he said

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Walking back a different way to his Grandfathers study he had wanted to hear the letter again He notice How big the Library was, and how Empty!

Again He heard the Voice that does not speak
Squire
Eden is in Danger!

You are needed,
no matter what it is you chose to do!
Do not fall to Evil!

Fear is not my Friend He repeated the motto like a litany
my family had taught me
that, ane of Evil ‘s 3 Curses
cast over humans

Doubt Fear and Loneliness
to enslave the Human Heart!

But the Library is so empty.
Has No one come? He his heart was filled with Doubt!

Why was no one here,?
Where are the Builders!?

All those Generation,
who passed on the Legend of Heros,

why are the Builders
keep it secret now!
Squire remembered the Council of Shadow ‘s with uncontrolled shivareeing! They were no Longer Men
Their hearts were black, their spirits gone they were Demons in Human Skin

When the world was in such trouble!
Why has the Brotherhood of Builders
Not Built the things Eden needs
Has the Brother Totally forgotten
who they are?
He felt despair

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The Roc had his arms filled with ledgers, stacked dangerously high and not quit stable, as he turned the corner blind not expecting anyone out this far from the Central Hall

He entered the Long Crystal Hall. When he felt the presence
Of someone coming the other way!

He popped his head around the corner of the Ledgers. Being carful not to drop any. He had... Borrowed.... them from the Castle of Knelsolawn, without their knowledge. He wanted to keep it that way!

Surprised to see Squire, but gave him a warm greeting
Hello Laddy
What brings you out this far?
He was hoping to hear a good answer but when he caught sight of Squires eyes

Just walking and thinking
Squire was hesitant, but smiled
The old Bird cocked his head with curiosity
Squire was sad and blue

What is ailing you lad
you look like
your minds in a stew. The old bird jidded

Look at this Place
the Library of the Stronghold Behind the Wall
the Legend of Heros
It feels more like
a Grand Moralism for the Dead!
The Roc could not argue. This was such a busy place once. Where the world had come to learn to fight Evil. But the Halls are so empty now. Every scroll unread, unsung! They were both melancholy now

The Old Bird shook his head to clear it.
That is why we have come!
These walls need Humans, to be filled with content.
For this ancient library to feel complete.

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Evil has Conquered Eden Squire
and we are the only ones who seem to know it!
And from here lad we have more then a Fighting Chance!

How can I do any of those things?!
I have no tools to fight this Squire
Evil all alone!

Squire we have only just started
to learn what we must do.
Give your self a chance to learn
what needs doing by you

The answers will come lad,
they will come !
But Squire just turned and walked threw a Portal
Your NOT alone!
The Old Bird Shouted after him!
Might as well be,
if we tell anyone its here,
they will destroy it!
Squire slowed
The Roc, laughed
did you know for 400 years
it was the Death Penalty
for any who preformed
Robyn Hood with the Legend of Heros
it was so popular for 400 years Evil
were afraid of the Spirit of Robyn Hood

I do not think it is the Same Squire was not going to tell the Roc, or anyone about the Council of Shadow . Not while his Mum is being Hunted

The Roc turned again and agin threw the winding Halls. Till he reached the Large Round Chamber that held gateways archways portals of every kind

Squire had found his way heading back to his Grandfathers Study

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The Roc turned into a shrewd portal, an Alcove that opened up to 4 walls with large counters He stepped in

The old bird went to the far corner He laid the Castle Ledgers down carful on the crystal counters

Tobar poked his head in the doorway to see his old friend working
you find anything
we can use yet’

‘Not yet’
‘but I was just about to get
another load which way you going?

The old ones headed off in the direction
the old bird had come down the long Hall
They came upon the spot where the Roc had seen squire
‘I had just spoken to Squire’
‘I feel I have made a Terrible Mistake’.
‘Do you still have THAT scroll,
you keep near your heart? The old Bird wanted to know

What are you saying?!
Tobar looked surprise!
The Lad feels he is alone!
Alone in his struggle, he has quit,
before he started

Alone you say?

‘Yes’ ‘he feels he is the only Human here’
‘What dose he think we are here fore?’
‘He is not Alone’! ‘I have made a Terrible Mistake’!

Tobar gave him a Devilish grin.
‘What does Una think?’
His interest shown by his eyebrow up on his head

The Roc pull himself up and puffed himself out, and gave a dignified look.
‘I was a Clever Bird’

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Old Tobar held a blinding smile
‘It sounds to me as thou Squire
has fallen to a one of Evil spells
cast over Humanity.
Tobar was filled with relief.
He stopped walking at the end of the long hall. Tobar gave a shudder, at the thought! Evil made his skin crawl!

The Old Bird cocked his head.
Like Fear?
Tobar gravely shook his head
YES

‘How do we brake the spell?! He asked his old confidant

‘That might be difficult’.
For this spell is very Deadly,
in its hideous and vile way it works,
it is very effective!
Making it extremely hard to escape Evils grasp!

The Roc soaking in every word
‘I have seen Squire Master his Fear’
‘ I know he will meet this Spell as well’
‘what can I do help
lift the curse’ ‘just to be sure’
‘how does it work?’

Evil is cast over all of Eden,
cast in the murky haze, Tobar who saw this as their biggest fight
the Dark Shroud of Evils Grip.
Every Human is effected!
By this foul and loathsome hex.
It makes Humans feel alone,
as though they no longer connected to life’
they feel they do not belong’
‘OR’ ‘’ they never will fit in’
‘ as the curse grows stronger Humans grow week,
no longer having loved ones, or even any friends’
no longer can they hear the Voice!!

No ! They were stricken by the thought

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NO Not Squire!
NOT Anyone!
The old Bird was shakeb, concern building!
What can we do?!

Humans themselves
Must Conquer this Curse,

Humans must learn to Master themselves
but we who love them Can Not break the Spell.
Like Fear, they must fight this Evil Curse with their hearts!!

But we can remind those who have fallen
the 3 Gifts of Life
are still theirs!
They can master anything
even themselves
Finsean waved as he saw the Old Ones, down the end of a Long Hall, he was heading off the other way

Finsean had come out of the portal in the main hall.
Where his eyes came upon Cayman and Myreal heads together as one.

He laughed as they had not noticed him until he come to the reference desk and waved at them. They returned smiles and waves as they worked glad to see him busy

There he found several volumes that delete with the lands of Aledon, and the castle and something called the Copper Scroll ,

Finsean took down al the directions he would need. for the library was vast and he did not want to miss reading all that held his answers.

Setting out Finseanwalked and walked, trying to find the first scroll on his list. It was very hard to find.
When he happened on the Roc, just past the long hall. Again The Old Bird’s, arms filled with Ledgers, and a quick step

‘I feel Caged Finsean did not even say hello which is proper
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I should be crawling thru the wall of the castle
to find the Truth of things
.I am a Sentinel A war Bird !
The old Bird could not have been prouder!

It is my duty to bring the Heir
up on charges of Treason!
For he is Evil ! That I know
A wicked twinkle in the old Roc’s eyes it made him look rather cheeky. Finsean was caught by surprise
‘Do you wish to see
What the Heir is Hiding?
The old one was off at a lightning pace

What do you have? Finsean always liked it when the old ones were merry

‘Come with me and find out!
Entering the Alcove, Finsean’s face lite up.
All the counters were filed with ledgers.
’Now these are the Official Ledgers
of the Castel I have BORROWED
now we must be very carful
to return all as they are,
they do not know we are spying,
and I like to keep it that way.

So you thought Finsean jumped to work
while the Pixie has the Heir busy
we could take a quick look?

‘Great minds think alike ,
and since we are in sink
it must be a a Good Omen!
They were sorting by types
Eager to get started
Working side by side faster then normal, WHEN

the Old One threw his head up like he had heard something,
then gathered a few things to leave.

The Roc had blossomed before Finsean
he wondered if it was Una calling him.
She turned the Old Bird into a nestling With a crush

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Finsean’s mood to tease someone had come to a new High, when he tested his theory. on the Roc
Are you off to see
Una?
He knew none of them had meet Una yet, only the Old Ones had known of her here. Finsean felt the mood was on him and the Roc could became so silly he had to test his theory, he was not really teasing him! But he was!

‘Mind your own business’ Came a Angry Caw!

Are You?! He was The Old bird Huffed and Puffed
with all the dignity he could muster as he went not wanting to lie, or tell the truth!

But Finsean was looking forward to being an Old One, when it was his turn, so he kept his teasing down to a roar, just to keep with in the code

Finsean had spent hours.
Only a few ledgers
on the counters left to sort

as the floor under the counters filled with
ledgers sort by their kinds
He was getting anxious

He put another ledger in a growing pile
that had turned into the whole back wall.
He looked in disgust as he tossed another
pantry and Galley ledgers on to the Growing Pile
’how much could those
skinny Elves eat’‘?
He tossed another ledger,and another ledger,and
Then he lifted another and threw it on the pile
when a scrap of parchment slipped out of its spine

His tail began to twitch as he retrieved the scrap,
opened the ledger dropped it inside and slammed it shut. His agitation growing his tail twitching like mad
He had a feeling he was missing something, then he knew he had. The scrap had fallen from the spine.

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Quickly he recaptured the scrap he examined it
A worthless scrap was all it was, until he had the feeling
Are you sure?

Finsean carefully looked it over, it was very cleaver
It had been enchanted with a Elvish charm.â he had almost missed it, and tossed it back in the Ledgers!

It was not a scrap at all .It was an ancient Family Tree,
and it had not been very fruitful! He needed time alone to read it. It had been shoved into the spine, hidden. He had the feeling it was important, and he did not want to give it back,

He needed to read the parchment Not here were the Roc would be coming in and see it. He refolded a scrap of parchment he tucked it into his tethers by his heart.

He did not know what he had, but he did not want
to share it. Enchanted to look worthless As old as it was it must be important, he headed for the Main Hall to find the scrolls he would need

Cayman working at the long table in the Main Hall noticed Finsean at the reference desk again acting odd!

Finsean had a manner of someone who had something to hide, and being a curious Dragon he wanted to know what it was

He walked about here and there in the main hall pretending to shelve scrolls always making sure he walked by Finsean several times

He walked past him another time to see what it was Finsean was hiding. But every time he thought he saw the old scrap soaked in magic, Finsean tucked it away out of sight

Caymen frustrated went back to the long table where he disappeared behind stacks of Scrolls Then he went to work shadowing Finsean to find out what he wanted to know

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Cayman shadowed Finsean out of the main hall and far from where they had been before Finsean would dropped his guard Finsean opened up the scrap and began to read

Cayman became so adsorbed in the Magic Soaked Parchment, he stood over Finsean’s shoulder reading .
Forgetting Finsean was a War Bird

Finsean jumped when he felt someone’s presence

Finsean resuselled his feathers as he looked about
Then he laughed at himself for being jumpy.

A guilty conscience he thought. He wondered if it had been Una , and did she know he had the Scrap!? Because he did not want to give it back he had many questions, why was it was a scrap shoved in a spine

Caymen had to throw himself back to the Main Hall
as quickly as he could, he did not want to explain to anyone why he was spying of Finsean!

On the Old Scrap Finsean had unfolded and started to read,
as he looked for the Heir on a Family Tree,
his name was written Nowhere! Cayman thought

The Ancient Family Tree that was not very fruitful,
as there where not many names on it. Just titles!
But each of the enterics that had been given a name that Had been hand scribed in, each in a different Elvish hand

They had been scribed by different people,
but they were all scribed by Elves. Cayman thought
None that had scribed had been Humans ,
but it was an Ancient Human Family Tree
There was not one Elev. on it! Only Humans! How odd!
At the bottom of the Scrap, he looked to see
that the Queen of the High Elves had scribed her true name

Firssean wanted so badly to tell the old ones of his scrap but he could not take the chance ! They would want to give it back. So they were not found out, the Ledgers had been borrowed

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The Queen of the High Elves Had scribed in-residence as well! As he looked they [ the Queen of the High Elves ]
all had scribed in-residence and their true name,

All those who had scribed where Queen’s .of the High Elves. Female, so were did a Male Heir come from????

But what Firssean wanted to know was ;
Why the Queen of the High Elves have a
The Ancient Human Family Tree
but when he moved his hand
he saw such a sight!

Scribed in the High Queens own hand, where the words in the margin, next to the image of the Sword of Light, and the Crown of Roses. With the Tittle Scribed in High Holy King of Eden ‘’Squire’‘one of the Beloved”?

He quickly folded it away and began to walk.

One of the Beloved.
High Holy King!
He could kick the Heirs Hinny
and send him to Dungeon
for Killing the Great Mountain!
He could do all kinds of Great Things as King, Finsean was getting excited his tail twitched. He was thinking of all the People he could tell and what they all could do!

Then he saw his shadow , his tail twitching like a clicker back and forth. He had that feeling he should Keep the Scrap! But he should Keep it
A Secret!

It was that feeling that always seemed to know best
what was good for him, like when The Roc would stay close just over his shoulder when he was a Nestlings.

Finsean felt it was better to be carful. It was a hidden Secret from someone, and they did not want it found in the Castle that he could feel from the Fear he smelled on it.

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But Finsean was pretty sure the Heir did known this,
and that is why he was pushing the Rock Trolls to Play
in the Great Rolloff!

The Heir had known Squire would play, they were one man short so The Heir boldly flaunted his cheating in everyone faces, to give Squire his Challenge,

The Heir knew I would push him into something stupid, but fun. He knew all of their natures and how they would act, like a chess board. Finsean needed to learn More about this scrap, and what to Expect form the Evil Heir on their return

The Roc had been heading back to the Alcove when he turned a Conners and saw Finsean. He was happy to see the Old Bird even thou he was not ready to tell him of the Scrap!
Do you remember grumbling
how much the Elves were eating?

Yes Finsean laughed

No! Joke! Laddy They were both moving fast down the halls
They turned into the Alcove as The Roc pointed At the small bundle of ledgers there were only 12
Those are all of last years
Galley and Pantry ledgers
Those are only until now!

Then he pointed to stacks and stacks of of ledgers, overflowing Finsean whistled then said
That is enough food
to Feed and Army! The Old Bird was pleased!
Finsean had been listing to himself talk!
Past the Sinning Forrest
past the boundary’s of our land.
Are the rugged stretch of mt’s known
as the Dragons Teeth.
They could counsel an Army
but those who keep their lands
keep themselves, to themselves.
To hide and Army I am not to sure!

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‘We must know! As The Roc gathered together a few tings
Even if means the Heir
is only entreating Giants
We Must Know !
The Old bird was off again to send word in a dispatch.
He wanted every pair of wings in the skies he wanted this Army found!

Finsean felt caged again he longed to fly, to search for the Army! But he set himself up with clean parchments and scribed in code, that no one had broken they had used it since they were little!

This is what it meant but not what it looked like, it was very ingenious, code with only just dots and dashes
Gronk
No GAME; Danger!
The Heir
might have an Army
your HELP VITAL!
Tell NO ONE
you have the ground
we have the Air
Find his old Squad too
they could be in trouble
~ the shadow, Roll on
He sealed the parchment in their secret way he knew the Rock Trolls ability were Grand and he of all people did not like the Heir, he was one of the first to start trouble for the Rock Trolls

Finsean sealed the parchment and was about to go in search of an Old One to send his dispatch, his mind wondered back to thinking about the Beloved! Squire had never spoken of them not even in his Storys by the campfires they told. Who were they?

Pleased to see Myreal as she poked her head in the door. He had welcomed her company and had told her all about the Game the Great Rolloff! they had been playing when the Heir had cheated! Then The challenged Squire!

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Finsean had told her it was his fault that Squire had taken the Challenge, and made his Marker.

She smiled at him, she had heard about the Marker, they were all waiting to see if it would come true No one saying a word to the other. Only Squire it seemed, to Myreal and his Friend Finsean were the only ones who did not know what it meant!?

Myreal understated now, she told him of her needs to invoke that was when she had come on this urgent need! Squire had been in Danger! She knew!

Myreal looked at this War Bird who was Squires best Mate
You two do not know what you
have done? Do you?

Well I know I put Squire in Danger
I pushed him into making this Marker
and with it came
the Death of the Great Mountain
and almost Squire!
Finsean was upset

That is one way to look at it!
Myreal gave him such a cheeky smile
But I am aware of other ways
she giggled then became serious
The World of Eden is under attack
and she is Alining!
And still No Human’s
Gave the Sign
if it took YOU to push Squire
into making THE MARKER
then I say that was a GOOD THING!
The Voice Squire heard
‘Save Me’ was Eden Herself!
We have come at the 11 Hour Finsean
But We Are Here NOW!
THANK-YOU! A Human has come
to Stronghold Behind the Wall
and the Sign of a Gathering Called
now we wait to see where he holds it!

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Myreal was so excited she could feel Eden here in this place of such Deep Magic, she smiled like a Cheshire Cat!
But the Marker
did not stand for long!
It fell with the Great Mountain.
NO ONE Finsean knew the Marker was gone
Saw it!

Can you Feel
the Deep Magic Here Myreal gave him a wink

HE could!

the Deep Magic OF the Marker sent out a Signal!
a compassionate remainder
The Sign to Call a Gathering Has Been shown!
The Warning Given; World Change!
And those who are still Human
will feel its Draw
Like the Moon pulls the tide
to ebb and flow, a Gathering Has Been Call
We are just waiting to see Where!?

She watched as Finsean had realized he was
not so bad after all!
We and the Old Ones
have been waiting on Pins an Needles
to see where Squire will call it.
For the signal has been sent to get the Humans Ready,
so when the Location is picked they can journey!
To the Gashing that has been called!

And here was I thinking I had been played for a Fool
and all the time I was Helping. I know I was , I had felt I was
until the Death of the Great Mountain,
and then the near lose of Squire!

Every Action has a Reaction, whether we see them or not
You are here to fight
Not just the Heir
but the Evil,
that runs him,
and put him there

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No what you did
must have been right
look about, it is not just your lands.
Evil is Everywhere, it has the upper hand

Humans are Killing The Living Plant
Trapped by the Dark Power
they do not Understand Myreal gave him a KNOWING LOOK

Élan’ had fallen asleep in the study, sitting in a high-back chair, pulled up to the great oak writing desk. While she searched her 'Ancient Archives Rollo had made, she fell into a deep and hypnotic sleep.

The pull on her life force growing, and it bothered her, nothing Evil had ever had the ability to reach her.
Evil had no Power over Her!

Or maybe now it did! Came the Voice that does not Speak!

With the All Seeing Eye! She thought to herself
It had always been
mean ,petty and crewel
But the Hatred and Rage that it had become,
it was nearly Pure Evil.
But threw her connection to the All Seeing Eye as its
Rightful Holder She can feel its Evil was Growing

As Élan’ fell gently asleep sitting in a high-back chair, in the study, her mind wandered, restlessly, Dreaming of awe-inspiring things, her head only inches above the Curious Velum in the Queen of the High Elves Undergarment Hart had found,, by some odd chance.

Even while her body, could not hold back sleep, her mind was still too engaged to surrender, for she had to untangle the information she had just been given. Fast asleep, laying half across the table filled with scrolls and parchments, her hair just touching, but not quite lying in the ink well. Her outstretched arm extended fully and her fingers gracefully touching her Seeing Stones.

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Élan’ had been holding them just moments before
she had fallen quickly into a deep asleep. not fully of her own making

As she slept, her mind had continued to puzzled, about the Talisman The All Seeing Eye, she was trying to understand!

She had always known the Eye was Evil, and it wanted her dead. This was no surprise She grew up under its terrorny but this was different. What was really going on!?

The Seeing Stones Ignited!

The small red spark’s flashed as one, as her Seeing Stones grew in intensity filling the study with a haunting red glow.
The haunting red glow.began to shimmer gently around Élan’

The red light whirled with increasing force to explode in a Blinding Flash.

She suddenly Vanished from sight She awoke on her knees, in a brightness that she watched the throbbing threw her hands over eyelids so extreme ,then lessened to a lesser light until it was gone. Élan’ had to keep her eyes closed till it passed! For sure!

For it who have blinded her! The brightness had flashed with such power, when she vanished and left her home ...
"Where?" she wondered.
Where was she?
She found herself on her knees at the entrance of an Ancient Circle of Standing Stones ,As she stood, she gazed out! Into the plain She Knew where she was!

As a small child she was taught to read the stars and ,Chart them here . She had been here to Study many time s!
Élan’ was on the Holy Isle of Avalon At the Entrance to Celestial Temple the Time Piece of the Beloved’s
She had been shown the Vastness of the Cosmos,
and the Universe we live, she watched each rotations of moons around plants around suns! All a thing of beauty

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Élan’ looked up to see Orbits within Orbits within Orbits, as Orbits, just jeweled perfection!

Before her eyes they turned into Gears within Gears within Gears of a Giant Time Piece created.

She could see the universe working hand in hand with creation .to give the most accurate accounts of the times that are, .The Heavens were the most finely jeweled time piece ever Crafted not just the day and Hour, but the year down to the single moment.

That is how Eden Changes are projected By watching her orbit,’s and her soil, and weather patterns. Just like the Moon Pulls the Tide to Ebb and Flows, all planets pull on each other , learning these things help Humans in their projections on what will be coming as Eden Changes.

She loved watching Eden Travel , her Orbit threw the Heavens ,Supporting the Great Dance of Life in the Cosmos.

She had learned many secrets here about the nature of Life And for Eden’s plans when she was ready to Reproduce when she has fully matured a few millions years from now to fill the Vast Beyond with Living Planets and Life!

Because of Evil’s lie, “What no one seemed to notice: Eden is the 1st!” for no one else has found a Living Planet!

She watched herself with her father When he told her of the Importance of the North Pole, which Noah taught so Well!
showing her how to plot a course across the Deep Ocean’s of Eden, using the Stars at night, charting their course.
To their next unknown lands. She loved seeing New Peoples, and New Lands , parts of Eden, that had worlds of such wonders and magic

Élan’ was also taught a Seceret! Not Even her Family knew!

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Because the Deep Magic of the Stone Table was the Magic of Eden it knew she was A Daughter of Life!
And it had called to her to come! +
To find the answer to her questions
What was really going on!?

The Stone Table began to glow as it came to Life
she was drawn to it’s charm Bathed in the Silver Moonlight. The Stone Table Glimmered Before her

She felt as though she had stepped outside of The World she knew The luminescent runes, beamed in the moonlight .
she had stepped outside of Time. Her own Reality

. She was standing in a vision ;Stonehenge not yet standing
the Circle of Standing Stones had changed to the past! 5,000 years before Elan’s time, unfolded before her. and 5,000 years After Noah.

People were all Gathered at the Great Oak, on the open plain On the Holy Isles of Avalon where the Beloved, and Free Men the Navigators, lived in peace. KNOWN by Homer as The Lands of the Caledonians

Elan watched a Stranger as he stood outside of the Gathering He moved to the Great Oak as thou he had lived threw All of Time. He looked as though he were ancient.

She could not take her eyes off this old man, she KNEW HIM! She knew the spirit behind those eyes! But from where ?

The Stranger settled in among them as thou he belonged , while the Special Envoy talked to the Council, giving the Queen of the Change the 3 Books of Knowledge that had once been in the Chest!

Elan could not place the Stranger, but she was sure his eyes missed nothing about him. When he settled among those. He had never met, before now.

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But he was from Noah’s Old Guard to keep the 3 Books, of Knowledge that had been in the Chest and 7 Books that Noah had written in his own hand, about his life and what he learned on the Living Planet he called the Garden of Eden

This Ancient old thing had come with the Envoy to Noah’s Oldest Sisters lines, Neurea the Rightful line of the Queen of the Change

Queen Isis as stand in for Queen, who wanted the 3 Books returned, to, the Holy Isle of Avalon to Neurea line of women. She could not allow Evil to Have them!

The Stranger was not Old at All! For he Just barely a Man, in truth ,still a lad in his heart! As he settled by the Fire to get the feel of the crowd growing to listen to his Story he had come here to tell!

The little ones cuddled up in WARM soft woolen blankets by the fire, their mothers, and fathers ,all there with them, as they and their little cousins, and friends waiting for a story to begin, they could feel it in the Air, they could feel it all about them!

A GENTLE WIND PICKED UP
TO CARRY HIS WORDS TO CARRY THE NEWS! THE NEWS!
EVERY LIVING CREATURE
NEEDED TO HEAR

A Silence Fell about them, they strained to hear
THE WIND SHUTTERED AS DID THE TREES
THE children felt uneasy

Mothers started reaching for their children, just to feel they were still safe within their touch,

Fathers slipped away to make a Defensive Perimeter Then tightened the Circle within Circle within Circle formation For these Men Stood Before their Women, as a Human Shield and around those they loved Each man took his Private Vow, They would not Fall

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The Holy Isle’s of Avalon would Stay Free! When a Rhythmic Drumming was heard

From the Council was heard a return of the Drumming. They were Welcome This had Seth’s attention, a Women of such Beauty, Thick and glossy Raven Black Hair tumbled Down her back, in curls as the light from the Fire shot flames before his eyes Her skin like porcelain and her Eyes by the Fire light were the colour of Violets She was Stunning,

Seth felt himself blush, as he had been so taken with her beauty, he barley noticed the 12 very ,very Large Men, who’s heads was over 6 feet with massive Wooden Clubs who came forward into the light of the Fire

She stopped briefly to Thank Him for coming and the safe return of the 3 Books of Knowledge and the Chest

But as she looked down to speak Quickly as she was heading for the Council’s meeting already in session. FOR she had come with VITAL NEWS Seth Blushed at meeting her eyes

This stunning, Women was caught by his youth! He was not more then a Man-Child, not yet 21, and in his blush Time stopped for her , as she felt he had reached for her sole

She saw His TRUE HEART his Innocense, His Goodness his Love! HIS GREAT STRENGTH!
Thank You for Coming!

She smiled with a cheeky grin ONLY HE COULD SEE that turned his ears Bright Red!

And she was so taken with his Innocence, his Love of Life, His Sister, and the Freedom of his People, and the safety of returning the Chest Now called the Ark From the Hands of Evil that had sought it She watched him as she continued walking to the Council.

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When one of the Big Men with a Massive Wooden Club, asked
Where be your manners,?
Brother’s?
who be this Honoured Guest?.
For Seth had never been to Avalon ,these were peoples that HE had not yet met!

Welcome Said the Hairy man with a club
We are the Brotherhood
who live in the Holy Isles of Avalon
the Isles of Orkney, we call ours
Though across the World,
we are known only as ORK’s
The Raven Haired vision she looked at HIM and gave him such a subtle look as she stopped to ponder this shining young man.

She pulled herself up to her fullest height, she came here to work! But the Voice that Does not Speak,
Love makes you Stronger
as it does these Men,
look at the Human Wall!
You could fight Evil together she felt his eyes, she heard her friend, and smiled
And You are not yet 19 child

She did, look at the Human Wall! It took her breath away, SHE had stop[ed to realize every man here would Die, to save those he Loved

But they would Sell their Lives for a Very High Value more then Evil wanted to Pay! Even the Fury was afraid of Orks!
Their reputation was flawless.

The Gathering had become quiet, they all could feel the Heat building, and the wee Bairn ‘s giggled and Cooed. When she made her decision
AND HE WILL BE KNOWN AS
THE SCORPION KING

And what shall I call you? Seth said surprised even to himself

We, will talk later She entered the council
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She entered the council still watching him from the corner of her eye. As a Wee Baran ran from the gathering into the arms of an Ork with such force. It took the Ork by surprise
What
an Imp?
Attacked without warning He hung it by its clothing. It was a wee maiden giggling away
Where are the others?
is My Dorcas coming? Cried the Imp with such Joy

Nay, we did -nee come for fun
my we Darling,
The wee imp was so happy and she was closer to the new comer who had just joined them, she heard them say. They were Orks it made her giggled, and she whispered to the new one.
My Dorcas
lives in the Land of Giants!
Then hid her face in her Uncles shoulder, peeking to see if the new Kindred heard her? And he had, he gave her a dazzling smile

She stayed watching as another of the men called Ork’s went quietly Behind the new comer, as he squatted down on his feet
Be needing anything
on the Return Trip
we be heading East?
THE SCORPION KING ‘s Eyes went wide
The wee one watched they all had it seemed

Seth Turned to see the Voice HE KNEW his mouth hanging slack, everyone laughed

Head of the Merchant Fleet they called the Travellers
We also be Noahs Navigator’s
The First men who built ships
Who travelled with supplies
all about the World,
As we do Now
But I be born on the Isle of Ir He smiled, pulled back his massive teased and shaggy hair
just as my Sister is
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Seth had known this man! They had been friends
Welcome
Seth heard another a Rhythmic Drumming, when the Pipes began to blow. He understood, His Sister was the Queen of the Change. The 1st was a deception!. He was impressed

How is Isis doing? The Ork asked with real concern, he had always Loved the Isis, but had never told her of his Love, they had grown to be such close friends It was clear.

Yet Seth knew the Travellers were Mysterious, he had never imaged this! As Seth witnessed most people stayed hidden, in a world no one else explored, at the End of the World, separate of the Great Lands, Hidden from Evil, lived Nations and Nations of People! All Free Builders, and Travellers! Navigators and Engineers

As councils after councils came to the Gathering, the amount of the Number of Councils were staggering.
How many people wear there?
He would never imagined, they were still holding the Pulse of the World. The Holy Isle of Avalon had known more then any others the of the Dangers of Warlords in the World As their Council’s fill with Men and Women Come in with their own unique and Rhythmic Drumming, as the lands filled with the Councils of so many People it was staggering

This is nothing! The Ork laughed
the Old Guard that sank Atlantica
the Jewel of the Old World
under the Storeggia Landside
to kill the Warlords that had come
Now live Separated from the World
the Blue Priests at the End of the World
ready to help their fellow man
caught up in Evil, fight for Freedom!

The little one snuggled her Uncle , who said
Evil it about, and a time
to keep safe near your home and your Mum.
He was the father of her cousin and best trusted playmate Dorcas
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For If I am right, this Man
will tell you How
The UN-Dead walks among the Living
Destroying Children and Women
for its Evil needs The Gathering all looked at the Love that flowed about them, and settled down to hear the Story Seth had come to tell! Of the Evil that had taken over their lands, once called Paradise now called Lost,

But a new man told the Story of Seth
they called THE SCORPION KING
As he sat by the Fire, and within the Circles of Living Walls, men who stood before their women and children as Shields
I have come here
in person
with the Envoy to tell you of the
THE RETURN OF EVIL
AND THE FALL OF PARADISE
TO THE NEW DEATH CULT OF THE NILE

it all began
Osiris had asked to borrow
the 3 Books of Knowledge
in the Chest to Rebuild the Upper Lands of Paradise
Osiris Called for A Celebration Of Noah’s teachings
THE Covenant of the ArkHad Ruled and Governed
Paradise For 5,0000 years,

Queen Isis their sister who wore the Double Crown
gave them to him Gladly, for Queen Isis like Seth their younger brother
had not known Evil had whispered into Osiris’s ear

Why be a Servant of the People?
as Protector?
When you could be their King!
And the People Serve You!

With the 3 Books of Knowledge in his hands
Osiris changed the Upper Lands of Paradise
Overnight to the New Death Cult of the Nile

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Osiris
Was SELLING
this Knew Discovery!
THE LOST KNOWLEDGE
the Lost Dark Power of the Old World

Man can do what has never been done before!
They can take their Wealth, and all their Personal
holdings ,possessions ,effects ,assets, properties, goods
their riches ,their wealth their ownerships their chattels their profits,
anything they wanted even pets, and people

Humans could now take all their Wealth
all their Personal belongs
WITH THEM WHEN THEY DIE!

To the Treasury Priests of the Temple
the New Death Colt of the Nile
came the Lost Dark Power
Incantations of the Old World
and Guided by Osiris
together they quickly rewrote
the books to go with the New Dark Power

The Book of the Dead they say Brings them Life
The Book of the Living they say Brings Death
and the Book of Building
for his Treasury Priest’S
To Build the Wealthy Tombs that brought
THEM GOLD AND POWER

Again Evil Whispered
For with this Ancient Lost Dark Power
from Death comes, Life Eternally

‘Why be a Man among Men’?
when you could be a God!?

Osiris had listened as Evil whispers
drawn to the Dark Power of an
Eternal Warlord ruling over the Living Planet
FOREVER
SUITED HIM

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But Osiris
NEVER ASKING
What this Dark Power Required of him
to let him live as a God?

So he used the People
he had already turned to slaves as victims
failure after failure those who had been Free People
are now all Slaves!

And dead by 30
Youth sells, Eternity well,
and found it most profitable
and those over 30 always wanted their freedom
and objected to being kept and raised as cattle

Osiris, begum the Spell’s Evil gave the Priests
to change himself into a God.
There where gasps and sobs
But Osiris was going to Be Eden’s
First God threw his New Death Cult of the Nile
HIS Lands would be the seat of Knowledge and Art
and the Seat of Secrets of Mysteries
HE would be the Most Powerful Lands on Eden.
The Seat of all Power All could be his,
With the New Power of Osiris
When he finished the last inaction
starting the 1st Divine Male Dynasty
Of Pure Blood
People were shocked, and sickened
Evil had promised Him

The Gasps of Horror were heard threw out theGathering in a world were inheritance comes threw the mother the only way to have a Male Dynasty Of Pure Blood is to marry your sisters

Osiris, told the Dark Power
that the People would not stand for it
it is forbidden

Forbidden to a God,! By who?

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His last act ,Evil had Given Osiris
to become a God!
Osiris, knew Incest is forbidden
The crowd was outraged!!!!!!!!!
But Osiris so filled with Fury
that had consumed him,
He wanted to be more then King
He wanted to be Eden’s God!

Osiris, had gone to his sister Queen Isis
he had wanted to change his Head Piece
on his Crown to a Vulture;
the Eater of the DEAD!
He had told her!
He would be Eden’s 1st Immortal

Osiris came with a huge procession
his Temple Priests in their finest
the Armed Men he paid to take what he wanted

Queen Isis could see in his eyes
he was already gone
he had been consumed by a Fury
Osiris hatred of Queen Isis was so strong
she could feel Hate and Evil
oozing from his pours as Queen Isis
fought tooth and nail to save herself.

For she knew what Osiris wanted
and she said NO! she fought Osiris,
so hard with every trick she knew

Queen Isis would rather Die fighting
THEN FALL TO Osiris,’s INCEST!

But Osiris needed her alive
so Horace could be born into the world.

Horace had been waiting for a Body of his own
so Osiris beat Queen Isis to unconscious
still scramming NO when her lights went out

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Osiris, defiled his sister Queen Isis
and start the 1st Divine Male Dynasty
Of Pure Blood

but Osiris had Listened to Evil
and believed he was going to be a God!
As he made sure A Divine Male Dynasty!
Of Pure Blood would flow

So his son ,will be, her son,
For her son will be the new King!
For Power He has done this thing,
it is more then wicked!

Osiris ruined corrupted! Perverted
He has become one of the Un-Dead
his final Evil act to seal his Eternity

A Divine Male Dynasty!
Of Pure Blood , Week and forbidden blood so week
it spilled from the Body like Water threw sand the whispers ran. threw the gathering crowds

Seth their brother had come into the chamber
threw the hidden door, armed men stood in the Hall
and at every entrance. Something was wrong!

Seth came threw the hearth,
as Osiris covered in Queen Isis Blood
tossed her aside like trash
as he was done with her

Seth saw Osiris defiling THEIR Dead Sister!
He went wild,, was in a Rage,

Seth, killed Osiris a sword straight threw his Heart’
but Osiris, had already become the un-dead!

Dead or Un-Dead , Seth was livid
and would destroy the Monster Osiris had become!

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Seth Cut Osiris head off
Shoved an Apple in his mouth to shut it
the pulled off the Table cloth
And wrapped his head to keep it silent
And stashed it behind the hearth in the Seceret way

Thou Osiris, body was still fighting,
it was now blind deaf and dumb!
With the head covered it had no
idea where anything was

Seth Cut Osiris too Pieces,
then wrapped each piece secretly very tight.
then tossed them in the Hidden way behind
the hearth to sneak him out.

Seth scattered the pieces
so they could never be found
or reach by each other!,

Seth told his brother
looking down in at all the bundles
in the wall, moving bits of living pieces
Strangest God I had ever seen,
Did YOU REALLY PLAN THIS?

Seth had left Isis for he had thought her Dead!
What Osiris had really done was not yet know!
And disposing of the Un-dead plagued him

Now these Rich and Powerful Priests were livid!
They needed Osiris to be a God,
Osiris and his Death Cult of the Nile,
had promised people an Eternity of Luxury
threw this New Lost Ancient Dark Power

Osiris and his Death Cult of the Nile,
had gotten use to ships filled with gold,
and treasures emptying out into their Vaults
Or those around the world
who were bringing them Gold and Power
they would want it all back!
And that they would never do.

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For these Death Cult Priests
were Temple Treasury Priests
and cared nothing for the Living,
only their Desire for Gold and Power!

The Treasury Priests of the Death Cult of the Nile
ordered Queen Isis
Put him back!

Queen Isis laughed at them
while she was shackled to the wall. of Osiris Temple
Her cloths ruined soaked in her own blood,
her hair in knots.

The Dark Power was lying,
for phantom is what Osiris became
the Un-Dead bound to the Planet
threw his own Hate and Greed

Have your Evil Dark Power, who whispers lies
into Mens ears in the Dead of Night
have your Dark Power put his body
back together, then make him a God
that is what Evil Promised him was it not?

But when Seth heard Queen Isis
was shackled in Osiris Temple,
He dressed as one of there Slaves to slip in and out
No Priest would even bother to look at slave,
unless he needed a Victim

for there were no Free Men of the Death Cult of the Nile.
As there were no slaves in Paradise!

The Treasury Priests squirmed about
There seems to be a problem
The Dark Power can not
do these things

But we know you Queen Isis
have the Power of Life

Shackled to the wall, she laughed

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Queen Isis could feel her Son who Osiris called Horace had come
and with him the Fury that had his claws in him
even from Concepcion but she knew she had very little time
until the Fury had control of her unborn child
as it had her brother. and she was going to stop it
She made a quick bargain

Return to me the 3 Books of Noah’s
in the chest THE Covenant of the Ark

First!

Then I will put Osiris Body back together
and make him a God! For Eternity!
But I will need to have the 3 Books
to do what You Wish!

The Treasury Priests robed in their finest,
while she was shackled to the wall,
returned to look down on her

We have been told the Dark Power
Says No!
it does not wish to give up the Chest of Power!

Then you have your answer
your Dark Power of Evil, will not help you in any way
so why should I?
She laughed again

That is what your Dark Power of Evil
Promised, was it not?

Again the huddling Robes of fine wools. as the
Priests talked it over again then said

We do not know where THE Covenant of the Ark is!

Only Osiris knows, he did not even tell
the Dark Power!
Where he has kept it hidden!

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Then I will tell you were to find Osiris Head,
Go ask him if he will make this Bargain?

Osiris is the Talking Head of Abbydos

She was trying to stiffed another laugh,
when she could feel the Evil Fury yelling
and fuming at the Priests, at Horace,
trying to make Horace’s little spark
to order her to comply with the Fury’s Will

Together Seth and Queen Isis,
they had made a plan. As The Treasury Priests
robbed in their finest, returned with the head of Osiris

THE Covenant of the Ark was
returned to his sister Queen Isis
who was still shackled in Osiris Temple,

Osiris was going to be a God For Eternity!
Even threw his sister Queen Isis if he had too,
he was not going to be Known for Eternity
as a Talking Head of Abbydos

Osiris gave the Order himself
un-shackle Queen Isis

For Osiris gave Queen Isis
THE Covenant of the Ark
but Queen Isis knew
Evil never would let her keep it!

Queen Isis had Seth sneak
the 3 Books of Knowledge
out to safety until she could get free

But she kept the Chest that held
THE Covenant of the Ark empty

Queen Isis set their plans to work

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Queen Isis Told Osiris to make very sure
to get everything she asked for
and in the popper amounts s

IF Your Priests use less than
what is wanted they will be taking
Your Power!

in the Temple of Osiris,she had them
build an Alter befitting the work needed to make him a God!

She had people working and building a Special Alter
to cover the Noise Seth had his men were making
Under the Temple building a tunnel,
a Gateway to a New Underworld !

The Alter Finished and the equipment
had all been brought the building had all stopped

It was time and Osiris knew it!
He was going to be God at Last!

To Make YOU a God! For Eternity!
That is what Evil Promised, was it not?
Queen Isis said with hatred she tried to conceal

Then I Queen Isis have the Power
to do what Evil can Not!

I Queen Isis have the Power
I will put Osiris Body back together
and make you a God! For Eternity!

She had the art and speech of these Death Cult Priests ,
she had watched and used their fears against them
as she conjured spells that were smells,
and no one around her could concentrate on what she was doing,
she was a whirl, a ball of brilliantly sparking lights
dazzling lights blinding them with beauty and awe

Then Queen Isis stopped
She measured this and measured that
it looked very awe inspiring,

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Queen Isis had the pieces of Osiris gathered
as she arranged his body parts, On The Alter

then rolled them in mixtures of many things
more spells that were smells and the confusion returned
she took all those bits that were intestinal or brain matter
and stored them each in their own jar
And set them in the Chest,
the 3 Books of Knowledge had been!

Then Queen Isis stitched his pieces All back together
but not his head.

Then she wrapped the body
with bandages Neck to toe! None of his flesh could be seen
wrapped in over 200 rolls of Gauze

Queen Isis gave the secret sign to Seth’s people
they all took the Antidote, and she whirled in the light
tossing the loose power from Alter into the Oil lamps
the popping and sparking dazzled their eyes
as those of the Death Cult of the Nile Fell Asleep!

The Temple began to move, as The Alter slide down
a large tube underneath it. They used a Water Clock,
for the Power mixed with the Light,
to lower them down deep below the Ground
to the Special Aperture Sethls People had made from Her designs

Made for the 1st God of the New Underworld
Home for the Undead!

Where those who believed these lies of the Death Cult
That Death Brings Life
bound themselves to the Living Planet threw Greed
they became Spirit without Flesh!
Ghosts. Afrets in the Dead of Night

Even thou Humans had lived in Subroutine Caves
for 70,000 years threw the Last Ice Age
before Noah and the Great Flood
when the world was to cold ad Dry to live above

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There had Never Been
an Underworld on Eden, Just her Core!
No gathering place for a Spirit without Flesh, a Ghost

The Human Spirit had always gone home, back to the Light!
And many who returned to Eden time and time again,
to get done what they knew only they could doe

Osiris for his Crimes against the World,
the First WARLORD to control a once free Nation of Paradise
for his Crimes of listening to Evil, that it could make Him a God

Isis made Osiris the First God of the UNDERWORLD,
the First God of the UN -Dead
for his crimes to his sister and his own child

Osiris had violated her, and his own child
for Nothing! Evil had lied!
She told Osiris ,head as she sticked it on
I have made Osiris what he truly wanted
what he could not do for himself
he wanted to bring Horace into the World
like a Mummy
but he could NOT

So Queen Isis made Osiris
the First Mummy,
for Osiris jealousy of her being female,
and Evils Hatred of Women,
who hold the Key to bringing forth Life!

For that is what Evil hates most
Mummy’s Women who protect their Children
From Evil.

Osiris God of the Underworld by Day
But by the Dead of Night he walks the Lands

Looking for any he can carry away
tp fill his empty world
The children eyes were wide with excitement, the whispers
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A Mummy! Could we go see it?
The Bushes rasulleled, a mournful wail set threw the trees as the Trembled ! The Trees that felt that they were in Danger from the Un-dead!

Little ones theft their older siblings, and ran to their own Mummy’s for safety as the men in Circles of Human Walls grinned hear to hear!

Seth had been the Stranger, and he needed help with battle planes, against the Death Cult of the Nile! But he had found more With his Love, the Quean of the Change

Seth no more, he was Now the Scorpion King!

Elan stood outside of the moment, as time flew past her but she was not alone! She had become a aware of the
most beautiful Dark Eyes that were like ebony, or onyx Stone, they sparkled!

But with tears searching threw time for something of their own? Those Dark Eyes shined with Sad tears For they were the Eyes that had seen so much pain, they looked as though they could no longer endure it!

Looking for something, she watched the Dark Eyes .Almost Haunted looking searching seeking ,combing, hunting out side of her time but what was she looking for she had felt they were Eyes of Mother who’s heart had been broken !

What were those eyes seeking?! As thought the Dark Eyes had heard her thoughts, they turned and found her!
Something passed between them a rapport, an understanding, it tinged with mirth,

The understanding become established between them! It echoed like the rumble of a deep bell tone in her sole ! LOVE

The LOVE, so strong so ready to protect the Innocent ,but she saw The LOVE that was frightening, this Love would
Kill!

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As the Dark Eyes that had found Elan, and smiled as she watched in a Horrid Fascination, the Vison cleared to show Isis . She looked up into her eyes, those Dark Eyes, filled her with knowledge as she hand tooled in the silver circlet
To; The Vital Life Force
From ; NemIsis

She enclosed the Silver circlet as its base on the Talisman she had made,. The All Seeing Eye, she had sent it threw time to Elan but Why!?

Those Dark Eyes smiled, as they made contact with a jolt to then both, But the Eyes were pleased! Indeed

The Eyes Smiled When thy looked straight into hers!
And the Dark Eyes shared her thoughts.as a new seen swirled about them for they were sharing a monument threw time, the Deep Magic held them fast

The Talisman, the All Seeing Eye!,
This was the Missing Story of the Odyssey of the Eye
the Beginning her father had been tracking down since her birth , why the Talisman was hers?

The Stone Table glowed as the Dark Eyes were sharing a monument threw time, threw the Deep Magic

Queen Isis had made a soft beautiful feather hood for her newborn baby. She told the child the Hood was Horace Not You! He believed her

The Dark Eyes of such depth, and passion, were the Eyes of
Queen Isis. the Temple Priests took her son by Armed Guard. The Fury had called for his Coronation as King now that he was born.

Osiris held his Ritual, Having Queen Isis give over her Power, to Horace as King over the Lands`

Now her only power was Isis Queen Mum who held the New Royal Line! Like breeding cattle!

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But the Fury had no idea that Humans were born small and week. They still needed Isis Thou they had reduced her power to that of Queen Mum, the holder of the bloodline, Osiris wanted.

For they could not trust a slave to care for the infant incase they killed it, knowing it was meant for Horace. But also the Slaves would switch their children to save them falling to the fate of the others. The Slaves were getting desperate! Evil was growing!

Queen Isis. was making in Secret a Magical Talisman. It was the All Seeing Eye!

As the Dark Eyes shared her thoughts. the Dark Eyes Still with Elan, she was trying to make her understand!
What it was she was doing!

The Coronation over, her power was gone. When Orris taunted Isis Crawley.
Your child is week, Sister,
I should kill it
and WE make another
now I am a God
and You are nothing!
Osiris taunted her, not knowing what he was doing
Isis began to shake,, the Priest dropped to the floor and prostrated to Osiris, the Un-dead God, but their back ends were walking out the doors behind them leaving the 3 alone
Is that the best you can do is shake
I must have taken all your powers indeed
to give me such a week son,
he has no TEETH
how long will it take to grow him
for better use for the Fury

He watched her shake so badly her chains rattled, it was a sound Osiris did not like It Haunted Him,! When he saw her stop. Holding her infant she went dead Calm
Dismissed,
Osiris screamed and sank into his crept below the ground
Something had happened, as she went dead calm!
Un-dead or not he did not trust her now! He retreated

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The Dark Power of the Fury does not known anything of Life! He knew nothing of Birth and Children, and how Humans worked! Isis had come up with a Plan!

Isis made a copy of the 3 books in her own hand, in a script not readable, by others. For she had always known she would not let her child be Horace! Or any if she could save. them But now she had work to do
Her power was not gone, it had just begun!

She set up the furthest corner in her chamber, and the little one was fast asleep. she sat over the bed with her back to the Door behind her. Reading old Scrolls. behind a thin silk drape

Over and over they would come to see what she was reading? Always when they took her reading, to see what it was ? It was the same,! Another Volume of the Old Wives Tales on how to care for a New born baby!

Any who touched the curtain had a current run up their arm and stop their hearts. She said it was the Power of Horace, they had crowned him, and she gave him his power! So soon no one bothered them ever, as she set more and more traps about the chamber they were held in

And they would leave her. Angry because it came to be known that someone would die! Horace was supposed to be Evil! So he was! if 2 entered, one who die but alone it was YOU!

So Horace was Evil the soft comfy dress-up head of a Hawk., they stopped coming and checking incase they wake Horace

She told the child even in its infancy, Horace is the Hat Not YOU! The crown they make you wear!
And the child believed her for it was true.

And while they set fake babies in his bed, and set up cloths filled with pillows. they slipped out, threw a Tunnel, her brother Seth had used . No one the wiser, for a usurper the White Fury liked was talking up his own power

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The Dark Power whispered into the ears of the Treasury Priests of the Temple
Isis has failed
her child was week
deformed
it had no teeth,
it was a drooling
a ugly little thing
that was found wanting.
But the Fear she had bread in them coming in her prison, she was left alone, they were more afraid of Horace then the Dark Power. they were already Prisoned what else could they do!

World Change, the Sun was now drying out their lands and it was getting warmer 5,000 years of Sun made some lands Barren and Desolate Wastes, those lands became her Home When she was asleep with her child in their prison the Priests thought

And from the tunnel, Isis and Seth Built threw the Temple of the Death Cult. Isis went to were no man would go, to the Barren and Desolate Wastes Lands filled with caves. that she needed. For she had started something she could not let them see!

Deep in the Cliffs Ran a Dry Wadi, that was not hospitable to Man, it was known as the the Valley of Jackals, where the Jackals lived! But since she feed them so well she was welcome!

Elan watched this with such fascination, what was going on
And why were Isis ‘s eyes watching her, what was it she was trying to tell her? The Dark Eyes were watching Elan to see if she yet understood! Isis showed her more!

Deep in the Cliffs known as the Valley of Jackals the cliffs that will be known as the Valley of Kings near what will become Thebes It was a well hidden Rock Cut that no one had yet ventured to for the Jackals were not found of company, except for the feed they enjoyed ! Of men who tried to follow

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For their in the Rock Cut was a massive War Chariot, built like None Other, Isis made for herself from her own design, and a copy she had made of the Sword of Light
she had named her sword after herself. Nem*Isis !

But To Pull the War Chariot,, A Pair of Giant Griffins For she was Queen Isis, no more, she had turned herself into a Warlord God! ! She had turned herself into Nemisis !

Nemisis Had Noah’s Cane that made men Able.,
Noah’s Measuring Rod those men who did not measure up Meet their Fate! Nemisis took their Heads!

Nemisis The Avenging Angel to cut down any men, who were found not to measure up to Noah’s standards. Those who profit from harming Mothers and their Children

For those who were her people were now known as the Children of the Nile, For the Children were bread at the age of puberty, and killed all by 30~ For those who were over 30 who were slaves began to disbelieve their New Gods, and want Freedom
But the Cult of the Nile was Now Selling Eternal Youth, and Eternal Life . Old Slaves looked tacky to Evil, Old Royalty was bad enough

Elan’s eyes filled with Tears, they had broken her, she had picked up the Sword, when Isis was filled with Such Life! Elan just wanted to hold her and Heal Her, when the Dark Eyes responded Isis needed to be healed! She had picked up the Sword A Sister of Life! But How!?
Threw the Deep Magic she saw more!

Isis’s son had grown to be a Great Man before the People, his records sung in the Legend of Heros. As he fought for the Peoples Freedom

And he married a Women who the People Called
THE SALT OF THE EARTH, For she was KNOWN a PILLAR AMONG HER NATION

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For the Wife of Isis Son was The Head of their Resolve their Fellowship ,AS THE OLD BUILDERS of the 3 Gifts, and the 3 Books of Knowledge! Who still could hear the Voice that did not speak

Isis’s Son who learned to fight Evil at his Uncle, Side
The Scorpio King, and his Aunt the Beauty known as the Queen of the Change ! And with his mother to make their great escape, of the Death Cult of Osiris

And with his Mother Nemisis they Freed the Children of the Nile, Evil turned to Slaves

Time swam past again and Elan and the Dark Eyes were both looked down; back to were they had started at the Silver Circlet the moment when Nemisis had hand tooled inside the sliver base the words to The Vital Life Force

SHE UNDERSTOOD! Nemisis did not make Horace the Warlord that sought out Seth to kill him! She had a Son, that became a Great Man, and he and his wife had 2 Daughters they called the Angles! Who went into the City’s and stole Women and Children in the Night, taking them to safety in caves they had prepared in the cliffs above

When the Army of Darkness showed Nemisis’s Loved her new Daughter who was the Pillar of her People she blew the Pipes the Warning,
Run men and do not look back,
the Lightening is set to go off!
she had already told them
The Explosion will Burn the Stone
and Melt the Sand,
do not look into it light,
it is set to Kill the Army of Darkness
Do not look into the Light
You will be blinded and Killed
The Women and Children are safe!
She looked into those Dark Eyes, she wanted her sons name to be Cleared! Nemisis was to only Warlord Vengeful God she Isis had made! Osiris made his own Hell

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And those who came down from those caves, became the People of Amon, her family had Built down on the banks of the Nile, in the area now known as Thebes where the Offspring of Isis her Son and his Wife Built the First Temple of Karnack which means the Hidden One, the Voice that does not speak! The Voice of Creation that wants us to Succeed and be Free!They built a Temple, that believed in Life!

And these were the People of her son and his wife and their 2 daughters who were the Angles of the World, who had came to the Valley of Jackals, with Nemisis to work .

But as Elan watched time spin again, it turn into the Valley of Kings, the Necropolis the City for the Dead built on the West bank of Nile ! For a man who called himself Pharro that had been consumed by a Fury, and called himself a God took The first Temple of Karnack, the first Temple of Amon, the First Temple of the Hidden One, with the 3 Gifts to Human’s from Creation! Deformed the Hidden One, The Voice that does not speak to an Image of a Man with Rams Horns

Amon had been taken over by the Death Cult of the Nile, with its use of Raging Hormones

the Dark Power of the Fury who possessed Men who ruled as Gods as the rebuilt the Temple for their needs, as the old Temple disappeared

Elan watched as she went back into those cliffs . She found herself starring with a horrid fascination when she realized she could not stop looking at the 3 Books

Copys YES but Good ones Nemisis used them to make the Talisman! The All Seeing Eye it had not started out as an Evil Talisman, she felt for their pain . As Tears fell from her eyes like Rain But the Dark Eyes threw the the Deep Magic of the Stone Table held them Fast!

Nemisis had other Secrets to tell!, The world about her was always changing, and 5,000 years was gone in less then a blink of the Eye! And another 5,000 years flashed by
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The Universe spread out before her, it was such a moving sight. Circles within Circles within Circles
Life within Life within Life

Isis was showing her threwThe Stone Table Noah’s Nexus! It was amazing! So this was the reason, why Humans charted the Stars, not just for the Safety or Love of the Living Planet, to understand the changes coming
Not even the Navigation of Open Waters After the Great Flood crossing the Great Seas to aid in the Taming of Eden Isis was showing her Noah’s Dream of The Nexus!

The Nexus! The Joining! The Next US! As we Navigate the Open Stars! Accent to the Heavens When we Join those some call, The Heavenly Host! When they Welcome us unto the fold

The Dark Eyes fluttered , the Stone Table changed again from the joyous future to a horrible image she did not like.

Floating Trash! Bits of Rubbish! It looked like a Asteroid Belt wadded up! When she realized she was looking at the Living Planet hidden away behind her Unkept Space. Her insight became shapely focused! With the Stone Table she came in for a better look!

She heard to The Voice of Men and Women Calling out to the Heavens
Is there anybody out there?
Can You Hear ME? No one answered them, how could they, how could any Living thing ever trust Humans Who are killing the only Living Planet known OF! When she heard the week and broken cry that gripped her heart

Save Me! The Living Planet, was calling out for Help,
She had fallen to a Season of Death!

Alone wounded and scared . Elan’s tears fell like Rain, then stopped
Nooooooooo She Creamed across time and Space
You are not forsaken!
You are still Loved! But Eden had become like a wounded animal! DANGEROUS

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Elan Vital began to draw power like a battery as the Ancient Temple of Stonehenge began to glow! Covered in the moonlight, she looked like and Elemental of Silver Light
My True Name Is
Élan’ Vital
The Vital Life Force
A Daughter of Life!
And I invoke in you
Eden, The Living Planet,
the Will TO LIVE!
as she made her Vow to Eden to SAVE HER!
The Stone Table Honored her Vows to Eden’s Life
The Dark Eyes threw the Deep Magic saw Elan Vital ‘s understanding!

And know Nmeisis had as Seceret to tell, that even the White Fury did not Knew! There was another Evil plot in motion !

Schemes within Schemes within Schemes Manipulates Contrives Conspires Intrigues Conspiracies Feints The White Fury had No Idea of their Subversions Their Deceit, their Duplicity! The White Fury had no idea of their treachery! As they followed The Furys orders then made their own!

Osiris the 1st God of the Un-dead those who fell to lies of being a Pure Blood, God those, who believed they could take their wealth with them when they died, they became Angry Shades, upon the world, Afreats, Phantoms, Wraiths, that have become so tattered and torn threw the long ages, suffering upon Suffering as they live, Spirit without Flesh! Bound to Eden for Eternity! Threw there own Greed and Desires Never to rest!

Those Spirit without Flesh! that had become the Night Ryders, that Swarmed once again! To become the Ryders of the Storms! Amassing in greater numbers then ever seen before! They have become the Masters of the Murky Haze that Defiles the Skies! The Dark Shroud of Evil ; that spreads, Fear, Doubt, and Loneliness over the People like a plague!

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For still they did not care about Eden, or her People, Warlords, Pharos, Emperors, cared only for themselves And the end of Their Suffering

But the Ryders of the Storms had not even shared with their Master; The White Fury! Their hideous and grotesque plans ! Their pursuit of their own wants and desires!
A mass subside, from all of those who had corrupted life, they who would end it all to further their own needs!

This was more of a threat then the White Fury! They were going to cut off the Realm of Human Dreams! Killing All Humans! They had already called In the Black Hole

Their only Freedom from endless suffering, would be to kill the Living Planet, before the Nexus can come!

How could she stop the Death of Shades!?

Panic set threw her she was stricken to the Core! What could she do? When the Dark Eyes beseeched her to remember; Heal the All Seeing Eye!

And the Deep Magic of the Stone Table and brought up the Sound of a Man from the Legend of Hero called Amos
Let Justice Roll Down
like the Waters
And Righteousness
like an Everlasting Stream!

The Deep Magic Took Hold of the Vow to Save the Living Planet And she knew now, that she had to Heal the Talisman The All Seeing Eye to do it!

Part 4 of Dragon Lore Chronicles

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Squire became caught up in the excitement, the magic that came to life on their arrival, so pleased to have company he felt the red carpet came out, just in time to jump!

And there they both saw it! It was a work of Art it was stunning, it was a Memorial to Merlyn and the Queen of the Fay. And the Story was Stithied in Gold!

It came a a shock! Merlyn carried not for Gold or Power, he cared for those he Loved Squire thought when he heard Finsean began to read out loud

Welcome
we have been waiting for you!

My gift to you, in your Battles against Evil
is the Story of Merlyn and the Queen

The world was closing in on
The Holy Isle of Avalon
for Evil was seeking
the Queen of the Change,
it was hunting her down
like a Predator stalks it Pray!

The Queen’s Rose Crown had been seen,
With the Sword of Light.
Evil calls the Flaming Sword ,
But you and I call Ex-Calabur

Just at the Time when Caesar believed
He had won, all the Lands and the People

There Rose up before the People a Hero
the World had never seen, the likes since
the Days of Noah, which was a very long time.

It was the Hero who had taken
the Queen of the Change’s heart.
For he was a Hero un-compared!

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And she gave to him
with all her Love ALL
her Power as Queen of the Change,
in Times of Trouble, and Change
She Lead the World
and gave to him her
Rose Crown

In a World going threw Vast Changes
Eden’s course her Orbit would be difficult
for All Life as Volcanos’ were blowing,
the Ground would shake and crack ,
meteor showing were Coming,
the Sun would be blocked out
for years in certain places on the Globe.

Evil used this against the People
into believing it was their doing.
Resistance to The Golden Path,
Was futile!

The Fury who called himself a God
Caesar who would
find and Kill all of her line,
and the Old Guard
if he could find them.

Those who lived under
the Golden Imperium
were pushing in on them

And The White Fury had made his way
into Merlyn’s Beloved Britannia,
and they could no longer
take the chance that they could be found.

Since the Fall of the Ancients Temple
When they had Built The Great Wall
to stop the Vipers from looking in
as they took all their belongs
in the Library and the Treasure

The Wall that Still Stands today
te Great Wall of Defiance
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When Evil seized the Ancients Temple and
found it empty of all it wanted

Evil had set out once again to find.
The 3 Books in the Chest,
some called the Covenant of the Ark
Now Seek the Chest of Power
called the Ark of the Covenant

Merlyn saw the Future as he read about
the past, and knew that it would not be long
before this Emperor of souls, who called himself Caesar!
would no longer allow Humans to read or write at all,

For the Golden Age of Literacy was over!
Caesar Had built in Zeus Temple
with the Scroll’s of the Ancients stolen ( borrowed)
rewritten and twisting for his express needs
for the world to fallow His Golden Path.

As the Golden Imperium began to collect
all the written words they could find!

His Golden Path Humans :
Slaves to his will for he owned them
All. Body Mind and Sole!

The Golden Imperium had their
Were-men of Swords beat down the People
until they could take no more

Some Humans growing Evil
and fell to become Were-men of Swords

But Evil could feel the Life Force it
consumed in Some men, were Strong
those it dangled Desire.
To become Empty men,
who’s skin was worn like clothing

Evil turned good men into
hideous Blood Traitor’s for Gold and Power!

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The Emperor of Soul had taken control of the Great Lands,
threw his Golden Imperium’s, and the Demon Horde.
Were-men of Swords

Together they had spread
Terror and Disease every where they went

Now The Story’s of Merlyn has been told!
But this is The Legend of Hero’s

When Merlyn used his knowledge
And Love for the Queen and together
how they Saved the World and its Peoples

Those Free People at the End of the World
those of the Beloved, and of the Secret Brotherhood
those who had not fallen to the Desire for Smooth Things,
for so many had .

That they had to fall back to a Magical
World of Stronghold, still Defended still Free!

The Army of Darkness could not advance,
for it was a Magical Land, filled with Magical Creatures,
and some that looked Almost Human!

Almost Human With Skin of the Dead,
a blue cast to their Naked Flesh
Hair that looked Flames
and something as thou it had grown on Trees.
Dark Symbols printed on them some call a Tattoo

But those who lived their would laugh!
For it was the blowing of the Pipes and drums
into the Rock Cut made in the Caledonian Mts
to amplify and echo the sound all about the Army of Darkness

Ringing in their ears like the Death Trap it was made to be.
They were Playing A Tattoo.
And those who did not turn and Run would DIE!

As those Free men with massive clubs,
who came down from the Orkney Isles,
The ORK’s who Treasured their Freedom
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Side by side would they fight Evil with their Women and Children
for these Holy Isles of Avalon to save them from the Gold Path!

For Evil had Conquered the known World
And it was spreading Fast!
Merlyn, knew wicked Priests
valued Gold over Life!

And The White Fury had made his way
into Merlyn’s Beloved Britannia,
and they could no longer take the chance
that they would be found.

Merlyn, wove his magic to catch all those who had fallen
to Desire for Gold and Power!
In a Plan to Save Eden from becoming pure Hell!

For only Gold was Divine On Eden.
Human lives were worthless,
unless they made good slaves or had something
The Fury who called himself a God named Caesar! Wanted!!!

Gold had been discovered as the Only Substance,
that does not Rust, Rote, or Ruin .
Gold can be made in an image,
and 13,000 years or 130,000 years latter
it still looks the Same!

Gold the Only substance
that did not Decay!
That kept its value threw time

Not even the Body’s Caesar stole from Humans,
TO WEAR rotted on him, he had to change his people often!
Which Merlyn knew and used to his favour!

The White Fury changed his body again,
to a Man once called Harridan,
now called Caesar!

Merlyn took his chance!
The Scroll came from the catch cell
where damaged writing’s wait to be repaired

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One the last incantation that could not be
clearly read on the ancient Scroll of Merlyn’s.
That made Gold from Lead

Merlyn went to the Library of Alexandria
he and a Young lad, had slipped in
without notice

As Merlyn over and over
made Identical Lumps of Gold

they begun to spend the Gold they Made!

Merlyn the old man had a VERY old Scroll!
The Whispers started then grew, and grew

Every head in the Library Turned!
Then the circus really began

Now the talk of a man that could
make Gold was everywhere!

And the boats sailed into the Harbor
filled with men who wanted to learn,
for now the talk was of lessons,
on how to make Gold,
as whispers turned to gossip
and spread it became a famous story!

Merlyn the Magician ,the Wizard.
Had Come! He could turn Lead to Gold
They called it Alchemy

Merlyn from Britannia made gold nuggets
after gold nuggets before all to see!

When Merlyn’s who heard very well,
for a very old man heard the Fury had been tempted !
His Greed, was perked for he Cesar
A God could not make Gold, only use it!

everyone crowded to watch,
and all took notes as they tried to follow
what Merlyn had done but never getting gold
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He showed them One the last incantation
that could not be clearly read on the ancient Scroll
Only I know he said

When the word was spread
Merlyn sent formally invitations
To The East, To The West.
To Men, who Desired Gold and Power!

Men who had fallen from Grace!
And men came from everywhere,
to see such a sight.

For Merlyn had been spied on
when he had said to the skinny lad,
‘Did you make sure
The Philosophers Stone was tight!’

It was his friends to the East,
the High Elves that had thought
the lost Incantation
must be a catalyst to turn to the Lead to Gold.
They called this Catalysts
The Philosophers Stone

It always made Merlyn chuckle,
and then he would see a face
that did not see threw his altered appearance.

But he had known them!
And it had broken his Heart,
for there were those of the Secret Brotherhood,
that had been wanting to join their group

Merlyn’s trap was complete. As men
Priests Clergy Clergymen Clerics Ministers
Pastors Preachers Ecclesiastics Monks
Evangelists Preachers Vicars Rabbis
Reverends Bishops Chaplains Parsons
Abbots Friars Hermits Monastics
Ascetics Hermits Recluses
their was not a place of worship
that did not turned to be Alchemists
their attention turned to Making Gold!
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And in the quite of the Night,
his silent tears fell,
for their had been those
who had loved most,
show themselves to him
with their Greed still in their eyes.

Though no one knew his appearance as Merlyn
he could see people he knew and Loved.
And knew when he was done with this part of his plan,
these would people who could never step foot on Avalon again.
For they smiled sweetly But Evil stirred in their Hearts

He was Merlyn from Britannia
An old Man and young lad
In the Library of Alexandria, where
The bargain was made,

The Wizards Millennium
The Millennium of Wizards
Some called the one thousand years Wizards Wars
Alchemists worked Around the world
looking for the One Agent
One incantation that could not be clearly read
on the ancient Scroll of Merlyn’s. That made Gold From Lead!

Merlyn had Tricked Evil!
That Lasted for the Next 1,000 years!
He occupied Evil Men with making Gold

Merlyn would give to Caesar,
The ancient Scroll That made Gold!
And would teach his people to make it!
And a Circular, on how to Build the Wall

In exchange for building The WALL!
A Wall to keep the Britannia people Safe,
from the Fairy Folk, Vail Folk, Ork’s and
those who are called the Fay

In the Library of Alexandria
the Bargain was Made,
and The Great Wall,
was Built to Save those of Loved Britannia.
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And the Work Began, Merlyn had copy’s
Of all their work orders,
he knew who and how they were Building
THEIR Wall!

So while the Demon Horde
where used for brute strength,
Merlyn snuck his men into Place,
and coordinated a brilliant plan!

With the Noise of making The Great Wall
from one end to the other,
cutting the Caladenias off to themselves,
they used the Noise and the Dust,
to hide their Rock Cut Chambers of amazing size.

But they had to Time their Explosions,
to fit with the noise’s they where making with Wall.
For they had not shared with the
Fury their expertise with such things.
And did not want them to notice A THING!

It was Magnificent. No stray wanderers on their lands,
no more Hunting for the Queen!

No One Crosses the WALL!

It had room for 2 Guard towers
and could hold a legion of the Demon Horde.
To be sure no one came down.
As Merlyn chuckled to himself,
or let anyone up!

And when the Great Wall was Built
and all could relax,
Merlyn and the Queen of the Change,
who was now called the
Queen of the Fay got to work with:
the Second half of their plan!

A place were Humans could go in secret
And share the simple Joy’s of Reading
and the Magic and Freedom it brought

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But they had been betrayed
for Gold and Power before!
By one of their own,
their most Beloved of children.
Had become so Evil he turned
on his own People for Power, and Gold
he turned against the Planet he Lived

And they could take no chances
the stakes were to high
if they would be caught,
Evil would Rule the World

Queen of the Change, now
Queen of the Fay still held the Honour
to keep safe the 3 books of knowledge
which has come to be known
as The chest of Power, The Ark
And she had hidden them for safety
as they Began to Build the Crystal Caverns

Hidden behind the Water Fall,
In the Forrest of the Fay
In the Mountains of Caledon
Some still call Stronghold today
All called the seat of Avalon!
Home of the Beloved
And the seat of the
Lyon’s Court of Builders Free Men

Cut Deep into the Great Mountains
Like massive Tombs of the Nile
carved out in secret hidden from sight
mirrors hidden all around Never to be seen
by anyone who did not know The Way!
To what was well hidden!

And well Guarded Built Ready for Intruders
like the Pyramid s, with entangles to ensnares
to catch all those not wanted

Merlyn built The Crystal Carven
for the Humans who will be born
for the next 1000years and more
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Generations who will be up against Evil
And Without their Human Magic,
he knew they could not win

Merlyn created the Crystal Cavern,
the Entrance to Library of Stronghold behind the Wall!
Home to the Seat of Avalon, and The Lions Court!
The Court of Free Men!

Safely behind the Wall
that Emperor had built!
Merlyn’s Wall that he tricked Hadrian into Building
Protected by the Queen of the Fay
With the Sword of the Covenant! Ex -caliber .
As the Waterfall Guarded the Antechamber the Crystal Cavern!
Waiting for the Humans Merlyn knew would be coming,
humans who wished to fight Evil and Win!

Welcome
once again my Brothers, and Sisters most Beloved
threw you the Oldest Brotherhood of Builders
shall reawaken in the Hearts of Men
and why we long for the Stars
and live in the Light
in time to Save
the Living Planet of Eden!
They just looked at each other!
I did not know that Eden
was in Trouble
did you?
Finsean looked puzzled

What an odd marker,
but I see why its gold
who ever Built this place
knew no one would come
for a long time and wanted
his words to last?

You do not look so well
He told his best mate, who was looking very oddly he was just starting not saying a word, or reading or anything just that look that always
Meant something Big!

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Manley Mt. Fell Remember?
I hear her last word!

When my Hammer hit the steal
to drive it in, I heard her last Death Cry
I heard her Last Word!

What was it?
Finsean could see he was deeply moved by this place he too was amassed
She Cried out
SAVE ME!
They both had to turn away from each other it was the saddest thing they had ever witnessed, the Death of the Great Mt still to raw to speak much , both fighting back Tears.
Men do not cry
they told themselves.
Be strong!
Squire had started to look about ,he felt he was being watched again, and he thought he had felt his Grandfather!

They both knowing they had been set up, By Evil!

Finsean was entranced he could feel power all around him, he was a War Bird, finest of his race, and he desired the power he had heard of! Finsean looked about him he had heard of a Supreme Power that had been lost
We the younger generations
of Sentinels have heard of this
power of the Golden Imperium’s Legionaries.
The Power the army of darkness ,possessed
the Strength the Kittem held
Do you think that it is written
somewhere in here
how to Get that Power?

Finsean eyes glistened and twinkled with desire But what Finsean had seen in Squires Eyes was not laughter! He saw for the first time Loathing and disgust! And he saw Hatred,
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But Squire could not believe his ears!

When his eyes locked onto the Portal, the one He had heard so many tales of it, the one he had Dreamed of it often. It was pulling him in he could feel it!

Squire could hear the Portal calling him?! Making his way over to it he thought he saw his Grandfather on the other side calling him! Squire bolted!

Finesan was crest fallen !His heart was broken,
After all their adventures they had taken, as best mates, it was Over! for he had made Squire for a moment think him of Betrayal?!

He knew this was true as he had seen betrayal in his best mates eyes

Finesan knew Squires Family Faith,
Fear is not my Friend!

Fear, Doubt, and Loneliness were Evil’s curse over Humans to make them forget! To give up and Quite! To fall to slavery, before they returned to the light and becoming World Builders once again

And the Distrust in Squires eyes he knew they were no longer best mates But before he could ask what he had done, Squire was gone, and Finesan was left standing Alone!

As Squire ran, he thought of the look in Finsean eyes. his desire for Evil’s power, Squire was so stunned By what Finsean had revealed in a look

They had a lot of sorting out when he returned from his chase. Did Finsean even know what it was he was seeking, he thought not! But still he had to be sure for he could trust No one who thought Evil, was Usable ,
To watch his back!
But right now he was finding this Grandfather!
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The Roc stood before Finsean, visible and concerned He wanted to know!
What was that about?!

I do not know,
I was talking to Squire
I had asked if he thought
the Lost Power of the Golden Imperium’s Legionaries
could be found here?

Then he looked at me
with his eyes that said Betrayal
as thou Iwere Evil and ran!
Fear is not my Friend
is his family Motto
I know we are no longer
best Mates
Finsean was crest fallen his eyes held a tear.
He had just lost his best mate! And he had no idea why!

The Roc understood the Problem.
But how to be sure Finsean understands

You had wondered about the Power
that made the Golden Imperium legionaries so powerful!
That they could conquer the world?
And you believe as many young do today

that the Power was no longer known
to this world!
Finsean was quick to agree! such enthusiasm it made Roc quite ill!

Yes I had just wondered if that Power
could be found scribed in a volume here.
Finsean saw this and became confused! The power to win against your enemy was good a thing in his mind!

The Roc understood this about his people they were War Birds. He was going to try and explain
Finsean
not all Power is Usable or to be Desired
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the Power you seek
what Power you Desired.
It is not lost or Stolen!

Just guarded!
For the Power you seek
is Evil!

As you could see
from the look in Squire’s eyes
he understood the Power
you asked about
The Roc placed his wing over the lads shoulder, as he lead him away, from where Finsean had stood alone.
Let me tell you a quick story
while we go to where
you can read for yourself !

To understand
the true Nature
of the power You Desire!

And why this Library was Built
To Fight it!

The Dark Power you wish to posses is here.
And Squire may know this, as he also knows it is
the most hideous and vile power there is!
Pure Evil!
Finsean had begun to think his curiosity was wrong!
Not your curiosity lad,
but your Desire!
Can you feel the Difference? He could!

Now I believe it is time
that you truly understand!
The Nature of the Evil
that has seduced you
an the young of this day
For the Roc could smell War coming and he did not want Finsean on the Side of Evil! Or his other people either

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They walked in a companionable silence down the long hall. Finsens heart was broken at the lose of his best mate.

The Roc knew this was the very moment to show Finsean the Dark Power he had Desired, even before he had known what power it was, or understood it!

They turned in to a Archway that lead up to winding stairs that come out in what looked exactly like their Rockery in the Castlegurad. But rather then filled with the Sentinels belongings it was filled with Volumes, Scrolls, parchments of every kind, it was the Library of Their Peoples! The Sentinels War Birds

The Roc went to the far wall and pulled a volume forward. The wall slide open the Roc went threw and disappeared!

Finsesan stood frozen in place as a wash of Heat come out the hidden chamber, that made him think of Hell! He had No Wish to Enter! An arm reached out and pulled Finsesan in out of sight!

There was a heat in the chamber he did not understand, and the creepiest feeling he had ever felt! It made the Thing that lurked under the Old Stone Bridge feel like nothing!

Not Even the falling of the Great Mt on them, or the trail of The Labyrinth of Fire and Ice had he felt this soiled and dirty! But the foulness of this chamber was so intense, he felt Evil just by walking in this Chamber

The chamber was small and crowded with one table with perches around it for reading. And on shelves on the walls where only a few books! But it smelled vile, and there where buckets and mops waiting for someone to be sick when coming in 0r not make it out in time
I had desired this power
before I knew what it was!?
he could understand Squire
If had felt this before

The Dark Power you seek The Roc pointed!
is in that Book!
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But Finsean who had been ready to take it, could not touch it. The Roc showed him were the Dragon scale gloves were kept.

Finsean spilt on the gloves and went to the book, he lifted it quickly and tossed it onto the Table. Still he did not want to touch the Book! It made his flesh crawl!

Then spied a stick to open it with he did not want to touch that book agin even with gloves. He opened the book carefully

He understood he had desired this power! And now he was seeing it he wanted out! He now wished he had never heard of it!

The Roc looked at Finsen, I think you are right to think Squire will forgive you , you did not know! But now you are here! Would you like to guess why you can not touch this Book!?

Or why you no longer wish to read it!?

Finsean shook his head NO he did not want to know, he was feeling worse every moment he was there, he wanted out! Then He felt the fear of betrayal!
As The Roc held his gaze, and spoke

Those who would bow to Evil,
Became Flesh without Spirit
Leaving the Body empty
to be possessed by a Demon
that is the Power
of the Imperial Legionaries,
the Army of Darkness,
the Demon Horde!
Zombies passed by Demons

That is why it was ordained into law
by their Great Corrupted Senate of the World
the Army of Darkness, the Evil Kittim,
Golden Imperium’ Legionnaire could not marry!
It was Illegal to marry a women by Law!
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Or have any children.
For the Fury Consumed Humans
he had taught them to do the same

so if they could find any children
they would do their Nasty Evil Rituals
of Killing the children to consume them
and take their sparks of life to give them
Immorality!

Any offspring forfeit by Law
would be illegitimate
to the Golden Imperium
for foul and vile rituals
that involved sex and violence
between only men
that ended with death, of children,
performed for their God,
so he could eat their Hearts
and consume their power!

If you were a Golden Imperium’ Legionnaire
you were required a male Bond mate
for Battle to watch your back.

But to weed out the week
in ritual sex threw dominance
and violence and Death

the White Fury named Caesar!
Then set lose the Demon Horde
upon the World!
To eat their enemies hearts
Cannibalise

Finsean,
they ate their own!
Flesh and blood!

In the time of Squire grandparents
and My Time when the Beast known as Mine Fury
had risen once again!
To Try to take control of the World
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The Hag of Hagoon put inside this book
the Ritual’s used by the White Fury,
two thousand years before
when he called himself
Caser, a God!

He Imprisoned Humans
Slaves, in Death Camps
With the Golden Imperium
and its Imperial Legionaries
took the Humans body
and removed their Human spirit!
until the Demonic Beasts in Human form
A Demon Horde that the White Fury
had once again set upon the World!

And she bound books from Humans skin
she tore off their body’s as she butchered them for
the White Fury’s entertainment!
find the real name of the lady who did this in the book from the servialval guy who haunted down Nazis and put it as her true name

The Hag of Hagoon was eager to oblige him,
she used the Humans skin, to make gloves for her hands,
shades of Humans skin to block the light!

She used the skin of Humans soaked
in their children’s own blood for a truly Evil Power
that only a Hag could crave!

And the consumption of Humans as food,
became Evils most powerful device,
to straighten the potency of Evil over it’s Demon Horde

When our people,
Finsean,
Our people,
Sentinels,
the Mighty War Birds
went to the Great Lands
to stop it THIS EVIL!
Storm Troupers they called us
War Birds unpaired
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WE fought this Evil
you and your mates had desired!

Evil must be Seductive, My Lad!
For you Craved and Desired
an Evil Power
that had Lost!
More then Once!
But Trice the White Fury,
has tried to control the World,
and it seems that

He is on the Rise again,
As you have just shown me!

What?! Finsean Yelled

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING!
Finsean wanted to know!

You have much learning to do,
for this is the Evil,
that had seduced you!
The Roc took the stick and closed the book.
Finsean looked like he had seen a ghost!
There on the Binding of Human skin
was a single closed Human eye
It looked like Squire’s

The Voice that does Not Speak was trying to help
This Evil, Seduced You
This Evil, was eager to
oblige You !

And those like you!
And the Heir!
To get you caught up
in the Desire for Power,
you do not Yet know!

Then when you find out
what this power requires of you ,To late
the true nature of Evil is shown.
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She was a Human! Just Like Squire
Evil will consume you, and those it needs,
and where your skin like cloths!
The White Fury is Back!

The Roc used the stick to put the book bound in the Human flesh back on the shelf. As the Human Eye OPENED

It starred at Finsean taking his measure.
He wondered what it saw, a sick fool, like she had been, another to make a book? he shuddered. Not if he could help it!
Evil has found its way
into Lands of Aledon ,
Finsean not just threw the Heir,
but threw you!
Finsean threw up!
But the bucket and mop were ready,
they had been hovering around his feet waiting!

The Roc was sure he was getting the point, but best to do it now, when he truly understands, not when he can make exquocess until its to late!
You Desired a Power
you did not know
or understand!

And still you do not truly know
what is written in those pages.
But you know you
no longer want to read them!

To Desire a thing
you do not understand,
is not just Foolish
but Dangerous!
No one could ever
trust you again! The Roc looked at Finsean he was a new man

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Squire saw his grandfather, he knew he had. He bolted threw the Portal

Squire running full out, chasing a shadow he saw him agin turned a corner he rushed to catch up

Squire saw him walking down a long hall, he raced to see him ,Just as he turned another corner

Getting angry he bellowed out to him
As he chased after his phantom
‘Grandfather’
Running as fast as he could, still following his Grandfathers ghost

He followed turning sharply into a dead end
Where he crashed into the solid wall
Alone and angry he yelled
Grandfather
It has been a hard Journey
If I am not to see you
What am I to see?
A Solid Round Mahogany Door with a large ornate Brass Fittings appeared just were he had hit the wall

There carved into the Wood The Ancients Symbol for a Gathering under the Symbol of the Power of the Life under the Light

Squire turned the large Brass handle and pulled He knew this is what his Grandfather wanted him to see!

He peered in at a cozy study, filled with shelfs everywhere s large writing desk with parchment and quills ready!
As thou someone had just left.[?]

A cozy chair near the small Hearth, And a Brass Podium of great craftsmanship! It felt like home!

But The sight of the Podium moved him , it had taken him off his guard! Disarmed by his Eagerness to see what his Grandfather had left for him, He moved in for a better look
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When The heavy door slammed shut! He stood bewildered A Solid Round Mahogany Door with large ornate Brass Fittings Then Disappeared he had just been Sealed In!

Do not Panic he told himself
FEAR IS NOT YOUR FRIEND
Look for sources of air!
The air was still fresh! He could feel a breath of air coming from the unlit hearth.

His mind relaxed He finished looking about!

His Grandfather did want him to find this place, so he should be safe, As he advanced to the Podium for a better look

The work of a Master Craftsman he had near seen before, even in the Vail Folk smith crafts. The workmanship Attracted his eyes to the Brass Podium

But the single Scroll Addressed to Squire from his Grandfather sitting waiting !

His breath caught in his chest!

Squire looked at the Scroll

Squire looked at the Scroll again

It was addressed to him

but very Strangely?

He began to look for a Trap!

To Squire
From your Grandfather
Rollo
his last thoughts and wishes he had for you
scribed by me Una as he left this world
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To Squire
From your Grandfather
Rollo
his last thoughts and wishes he had for you
scribed by me Una as he left this world

I
Una
Who Hold the wRite of Eternity
have chose to leave this Scroll here
In the Library that Merlyn had
built for the Queen of the Change
for this is the Library of Your People Squire
The Lions Court The Old Guard
This is the one place you truly Belong
here in Stronghold Behind the Wall

as Rollo’s Rightful Grandson
Who’s mother is A Daughter of Life
Who’s Father Is the High Priest of the Ancient
Welcome New Hero of Eden
The Reckoning is about to start
Get Ready!

Who was this Una?

and where was she
that she had not shown her self
with the letter?

She had some explaining to do,
leaving a note that looked to him
like the Ravings of a Lunatic
But worse he told himself
was the Mule Kick to his stomach!
It had a Ring of Truth,

He did not like this feeling,
that the Magic was somehow leading him on.
For what Reason, he had no idea
and were where the Builders?!

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The Brass Podium was an old and a very sophisticated design, not one he had ever seen on Eden. Not even one the Elves or Dwarfs brought.

They where unique but somehow so familiar, he felt his grandfather laughing!

He unrolled the Scroll carefully, clipped it into place the Brass podium read the Scroll aloud, in Rollo’s own Voice

.He had not heard his voice threw his ears in so long since the day he left this world. And until then he had not realized how much he missed him!

He heard his Grandfathers voice !!! As thou he were talking to Squire Directly!! Just to hear his voice speak to him was so amazing! Almost hypnotic as he had thought he would never hear it threw his ears again!

He just listened to the sound of the Voice he had missed, the rise and fall of the cadence that rumble and rolled along in a good broken Gaelic that worked for most speech. not really hearing the meaning of the words. He had time he was going NO Where Now!

Squire rooted listening It was getting harder to hear the Voice he loved coming from the Scroll, he was getting upset that his mates where being to loud!

Then he realized they were the Sentinels
they were calling a warning,
he told himself several times,
Before he realised what he was saying!
He needed a way out !

This could be a Trap! the Perfect One
He thought

He had missed hearing the Scroll,
but he knew they were in Danger, a Warning Yelling!

He looked about for a sign of a doorway None appeared He felt the panic in The Roc and Finsean
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I NEED A WAY OUT!’
Now A small archway opened on the far wall.
Squire sprinted out, into a Main Hall of the Library

A large circular Desk, freestanding Bookshelves set like a star burst from the centre of the Domed Great Hall.
Filled with Scrolls, Valium, and chronicles of every kind. Even Maps and Ledgers could be found.

When he saw the Roc and Finsean running from the opposite directions both talking at the same time
‘You alright Squire?’
‘I heard you calling!’ The old bird said

What s wrong? ‘Squire’ Finsean yelled
They meet at the large circular Desk
Baffled by his friends talk, he became annoyed He told himself he did not even know where his Grandfathers Chamber was!?

Finsean was anxious to speak to Squire. But the look in Finsean Eyes said it all to Squire

What happened to you? Squire asked

I have seen the Book
that tells of the Power
I sought! It was bound
by the Hag of Hagoon
Both the Roc and Finsean had shuttered, as he said the words. Squire went dead White.

A Hag!? Squire said with loathing, he hated hag’s!

You read a Hags book?

No wonder you were calling me.
He said in disgust.

The Roc laughed,
Ney lad he did-ney read it.
He could not even touch it.

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The three friends stood in wonder, for only a moment when the lads realized Neither had called the others(?!)

The Lads started to talk, to figure out who had called them, when they both turned to look at The Roc, Finsean asked
Who else is here?

Una! Squire yelled

Who is Una? They both wanted to know!

Before the Roc could explain who Una was ,
and why he had brought them here!

A Gateway began to form,
The swirling mists of silver glass,
gathered and thickened and came to life
before them as their eyes growing wider
in total a untied surprise!
The Roc most of all!

It was a most wondrous and enchanting looking Gateway, they all became caught up in watching it form.

With its unique Celtic Design detailed all about it, and an ornate Silver Frame, to make it look like a vision from a Dream!

Then Roc ready himself for Battle, as the Lads were thinking the SAME, who would come here? Friend or Foe?

A large and majestic man In a robe of Indigo, midnight Blue and Purple with diamonds that Danced like Stars, the constellation of Leo! He looked like he owned the Heavens as he sparkled!

The Lads thought he was a Wizard at first look, and SECOND it was not until the third Squire who could no longer speak, realized it was Tobar!
When Squire was accosted

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A Beautiful Maiden her face was like an angel! Jumped Out from behind Tobar

The Angel exploded with emotion when she saw Squire! Heading for him like a raging Bull!
Trying to catch him and yelling
Squire!!!!’‘Squire!!!!’
‘Squire!!!!’‘Squire!!! Squire dodging her with tremendous skill, The Roc and Tobar were impressed

.It made Squire uneasy. Who was this beauty who was trying to hug him like his Mother!
It gave him the creeps! Was she a Hag!?
He hated Hag’s, they still scared him!
For their Evil was beyond compare!

A quick faint to the left as he spun to the right,
got him out of her reach ones again.

When he spied a Strong Large Young Man who looked like her Body Guard, came threw the Gateway watching!

He appraised the Raw Boned Lad, who had the nose and Eyes of a Hawk! Those eyes missed nothing the Body Guard, had guessed.

But when he saw him evade Myreal ,
not knowing it was her, he fell into the most Joyous laugh Squire had ever heard.
There could be no malice
in a laugh as warm as that! Squire thought

When she stuck her tongue out at Cayman, and said
Oh Shut Cayman, you try!?
Squire is not so easy to catch
and he has been practising!
Everyone fell into stiches with laughter at her not being able to catch Him
Cayman?
Squire stopped dodging her, he stayed his ground. His face was set as he said the nane he knew

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Everyone but Cayman knew that look!
Myreal laughed, it was filled with such simple Joy at seeing a young Lad she had taken under her wings, they had grown up as Kinsman,
no matter their kind or kin and Myreal was so Happy to see her lad, she became exited and exuberant she exclaimed
‘Squire!!!!’You capricious
wart It is me’ Myreal

No you are not.......
Myreal, His face was set
........you’re a Maiden

yes here I am
and I see
you are now
a Man! She Giggled as Squire turn bright Red!

But the look in his eyes he knew she was her!
For when he looked into her eyes instead of seeing himself, he saw her as her true nature, a beautiful Teal Dragon!

He turned to the Body Guard
You must be
the Famous Cayman!
........
With every word Squire spoke Cayman filled with love and pride at Myreal who made him sound like a Hero, and not a silly love struck Dragon, which he was!

Squire was reaching out to embrace her in a hug! When Tobar’s massive hand came out of no where and clamped down on Squire’s shoulder, and lifted him so quickly from the group without a word

Squire had a soft red glow, starting to show.
His mums seeing stones?!
The Old One thought
But something about them
was not right

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The red glow was building, The Red Light was growing in urgency! Tobar seized Squire about the shoulders quickly and rush walked him away!

Everyone watching They disappeared in to a small chamber not seen there before.

The smooth round Marble Walls was a small chamber that felt like he stepped into tight tube as it glowed Red! They stood in silence both wondering what was going on

Squire wanted to tell Tobar
it was his mums seeing stones
Tobar put his finger to the side of his nose, he signed the signal,
I know
Then moved his finger to his lips, where he made the symbol to
SHHHHH without noise

Tobar Disappeared in the Marble Chamber The Red Glow swirled and pulsed to the beat of Squires Heart As Squire stood alone
Ba-boom, Ba-boom, Ba-boom
Unseen and unheard He felt Tobars mighty hand reach out to his shoulder to remind him he was there! It gave him comfort, because something was WRONG!

These were his Mums Seeing Stones, but this was very odd he could not feel his Mums presence anywhere!

He did not feel her using her stones?!
Who was trying to reach him?

He felt ill watching the swirling and pulsing intensify with the quickening of his pulse he had never seen that before!

The Swirling and pulsing, were keeping time to Squires beating heart, as it banging wildly on his ribs to be let out
Ba-boom Ba-boom Ba-boom!
Who was trying to reach him, he hoped they would soon for he was feeling sick!

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He felt ill , and almost alone watching the pulsing of his heart beet on the marble walls.

An Ice Cold, Wave of Fear Gripped Him as Massive blast of blinding Darkness flashed before him!

He found himself in a large dark closet Filled with cloaks, good suits all hanging on hooks his eyes were straining to see in the dim light
Of the soft scones at the base of the walls

He had no idea where he was, Just a small dark chamber filled with cloaks He knew his mother was not here He knew not to make any noise
Watch, Listen, and Learn! He heard the Voice that Does Not Speak!

For Squire felt danger all about him! And he could n longer feel Tobar, had he not come with him to this crazy place!?

A slip of light appeared at the far side of the cubical and widened as thou someone coming in was blocking out the light with his sillowete

With the light behind the person coming in, he could not see him well. But someone was coming in,

The light Vanished-- darkness took over the cubical. As the door shut, blinded by the dim light Squire was alone in a dark chamber with a stranger His pulse quickened!

His eyes adjusting again, he saw a jaunty fellow, His hat at a foolish tilt A Dapper Gentleman in riding habit Looking about to see if he was alone!

Squire felt cold droplets of sweat on his upper lip. Did he know Squire was there?

The Dapper fellow walked to the empty hook Squires heart caught in his chest He stopped breathing it made to much noise.

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Terrified the fellow could hear him breath, or hear his heart banging out a tattoo, on his ribs he calmed himself as he had been taught, Fear is not my Friend, it will stop you from action when action is called for Flight ot Fight! Action all the same.

Fear leaves you caught unable to free yourself and move!

This fellows Dapper habit fit loosely, he noticed the Dapper man was not so well dressed as he had first thought! He looked rather rumpled and baggy.

Then he noticed there was a strange thick dankness that oozed out of the mans cloths

The mans face went slack His body drained the jaunty man Decreasing in size, as thou he was Deflating before Squire as he watched!

Squires mind was screaming, he wanted to run, yell, cry! The Jaunty man, hung up on a hook, DEAD ! Empty and Lifeless! The hollow eyes of the Dapper man made Squire fell retched!

As the Dank Ooze slid away leaving a hollow and limp corps, Squire knew the Dapper man was dead!

His bones, and muscles gone, his eye sockets empty! This was a Powerful Dark Thing , This was No Ordinary Demon,

This Demon consumed people devouring them, then they wore people skins like clothes

His Dead Body hung like clothing! He was only a facade, his skin and cloths just trappings for the thick Dark Oozing. That filled the shape of a man.

The Dank Ooze came closer Every part of his body screamed; Run He held his ground!
Closer, and closer it came the bleak empty Face of the dank ooze was looking right at him
Still he held his ground!

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Closer and closer heading for where Squire was hiding! Squire looked out to see he was not as tall as the Dank Ooze, he came up to about its chest When Squire caught sight of a mirror on the other wall!

Looking Squire could see, He was in the Pendent hanging about the cowled and robbed empty figure, that Hung like the Dapper fellow! Waiting for the Demon to fill its empty space

The Dank Ooze funnelled into the cowled and robbed empty body as the Dank Ooze filled up the Robes from the hook Squire was hiding

The cowled and robbed figure Turned to the
mirror on the other wall it and twisted the face to fit the eyes and nose, Squire felt his knees buckled
In the pendant hanging about the cowled figures neck! Squire controlled his breathing as they slide along the floor. Squire watched in horrid fascination As the Robbed and Cowled figure slithered out a passage way

Hanging over the Robes in the Pendent it wore.
they stood unseen protected by a wall as he looked out over A Council Chamber

Squire understood he was hanging about the neck of a Demonic Consumer!
why he was seeing this
threw his mothers Seeing Stones?!
What had it to do with his Mum!?

The Cowled Figure looked out over the Council
He seemed to slide along the floor .
Taking his place at the Head of the Pentagon
The Council was convening

He no longer felt like a Man, These were Demonic Ghouls, Evils most hideous, Spirit without flesh on Eden, They Steel Humans to consume them, then wear their skin!

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Why was he here? It was an Eerie Chamber, he wondered if any of these cowled figures were truly men?

The Image of the All Seeing Eye, as all about him, as it was on each of the ornate chairs they sat that looked like thrones the most powerful men in the world, if they were still men? He wondered

But when he looked closer he saw the whole image that was ornately done. It was Not the Symbol of the Procreator, over the titled right angle, they used the Symbol of the Knights of the Double-Cross,& symbol The 1st Pyramid

He remembered the, story about this Symbol of The 1st Pyramid; Imenhtep when he used The 3 Books of Knowledge To make himself a God!

Rather then Freeing the People, from Slavery to Death Cult of the Nile. He spread Evil turning on the Brotherhood as their God!

He showed off his Power over the World by making the 1st Man Made Sacred Mountain
his stairway to Heaven,

Squire remembered Rollo telling him they called him The 1 inch Ruler it was a great story

In the Legend of Hero’s he was Worse then Evil. For he knew Better but did not care, he cared only for himself. It was when the Brotherhood went underground, and in secret taught the Way!

Both Symbols were of Traitors to the Brotherhood was this Council all that was left of the Brotherhood? Is that why no one was here?

The Cowled Figure lifted the pendent from around the neck, of the Body it was wearing,!

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His view of the Black Onyx Table was different now! He could see all around him in the Dim light, it was as thou he was on a Temple On High! Standing at the Top of the Stairway to Heaven the first Human Mountain made he was in 1st Pyramid the Capstone

The Cowled Figure snapped the pendent
into place with a profane snap he watched as a very dark meeting was about to be taking place
And their surrounding him. The distorted Image of the All Seeing Eye

Squire eye attracted to the table , this was no Meeting of a Brotherhood he knew or wanted to know.

As a Gail force came from behind him, There was a blast that came from such force, he had to crouch Quickly in hopes not to be found, as he watched he understood!
Arise!
The Hypnotic Voice of the
White Fury came forth
They did as they were ordered!

But Squire felt the All Seeing Eye, say
Be still and
Watch Listen and Learn!
The Talisman
the All Seeing Eye, released the Power of the White Fury! It was THE WHITE FURY in charge of The Council of Shadows

For over 500,000years The Brotherhood Builders their Symbol, Educated Life, Enlightened Humanity!

These were no Brotherhood of Builders he saw and felt they were feigning. That they were
Why was he here?

Let the World
come to Order The Hypnotic Voice
as The Council of Shadows
Convenes

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Give your reports
let us start
at the left hand
of man Squire was sure the man at the left point of the Pentagon, was a man, he Could smell the sweat mixed with fear pouring from him!

Squire could smell the odious little man, who was speaking to the White Fury Personally.

Squire could feel the Magical Talisman The All Seeing Eye had been almost completely corrupted by the Toxic Evil, leaching into her heart by the White Fury trapped in her, but the Un-dead, do not die!

The odious man that smelled fishy was talking
Mine Fury,
Your plans has been carried out,
to the last letter and it is going
ahead of schedule.
His oily voice sounded so slick and smooth,
it made Squire feel the need to shower!

He remembered the story when the Temple Fell, and all the writing of James, who told the world, about Traitors of Humanity who were lovers of smooth things! This would have been one of those men, he was sure
We have given each Warlord
unknown to them all a
very deadly gift, a weapon
of such lethal DARK Power
that only they alone can Control!

Each Warlord believes
they alone have the Power
only they can use this Evil
to their own gain!

Then all is as it should be?! The Hypnotic Voice pronounced
What of the Nation of Builders
those who value their Freedom!
those who rule in the Builders lands
the Free Republic for which it stands.
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Those with the Power to rule the world?
What do they say to this new gift?

It was the Black Bag, that drove them to write
their Constitution has its time ran its course?
Or do we have the Knights of the Double-Cross
working for us once again?

Mine Fury! A cowled and cloaked simpering voice
They
do not even yet ,
suspect to what level
Humanity has fallen,

Terror rules the free lands now
Fear at every turn. Anyone and everyone
could be the enemy

Men who seek power
Fight among themselves
at the peoples expense
private armies fill their lands
Squabbling over what is left
of their Worlds Dark Power

In the dead of night Gone without a trace
Vanishing Humans
The Black Bag,
Used by the Bushy Headed
1st Citizen of the Freedom Council
he has become caught up
in a vision of Terror
he can not escape once
the Black Bag has been opened!

Aye Yes, all as it should be! The Hypnotic Voice pronounced
Next

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A cowled and cloaked pompous voice
The Dark Shroud of Evil
tightens its grip.

Cutting off the Realm of Dreams
soon it will be to late
and they will be bodies without spirit
ripe for the Demons waiting for Human Body’s

Humans have all ready forget who they are
and have forgotten about the Gifts
As Humans do Evils work for us
Eden’s water, her soil, her air,
all turning noxious before their eyes,
and yet they will not see it!

their Freedom Council
Has began plans to destroy
what is left of their natural reserves
saved for the future generations to come.
But the decision has been formed
they need all the Dark Power
NOW!

He has openly called for the land
to be destroyed for the Last of
the DARK POWER IT HOLDS

Eden has fallen into a Season of Death,
as Humans Desire for Gold and Power
destroy their own world.
The Hypnotic Voice pronounced
And the Nexus?!
Do those out in the Heavens
still watch Humans destroy
their own Living Planet?
pompous voice replied

Yes, they are waiting until the Nexus to call the Black Hole,
to remove the contamination before it spreads.
The word Human is spoken like a Plague threw out the Stars!

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The Hypnotic Voice was shaking
The Item that I seek?
No one has mentioned it?

Mine Fury
We seek it
as we speak!
The tension building behind Squire felt like a hurricane ready to blow the White Fury is livid

You!
HAVE!
Still NOT found
IT?! The Demonic Consumer in Human skin answered
There is No Man
on Eden
that can stand against You!
the Desire for
Gold and Power
to strong
The rage poured out the White Fury
I seek NO
MAN!

I desire the Life Force itself

YOU FOOL
Time is Running OUT!!

Eden can still be SAVED!!!!!..
....
For the Nexus is coming!
The chamber Dropped into a Blackness so profound Squire wondered if he had died!?

Squire was wondering how long he had been there When he felt the core of the Talisman the All Seeing Eye trying to reach him, he stood in the darkness so still wondering why? Now knowing the White Fury was seeking his Mum, to kill her!

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The red glow returned with a flash

He was standing in the entrance to the study of Sanctuary like he had done a thousand times before He saw his family so clearly he expected to see his mum look up and talk to him, as she often does threw here stones.

But this time was different, she was not using her stones, the All Seeing Eye, had found her, he knew!

But why then, was, the White Fury still looking!?
His mum was in the study surrounded by scrolls and journals, his father quietly got up form the chair by the fire to get another Scroll.

His Dog was guarding them He could tell
He still waited for her to look up at him, She did not know he was there He looked for her stones No where in sight His mum looked warn out and tired There was something very wrong but from the small chamber he was in he could not tell what

She had the Rollo’s Archives out, Squire searched their scrolls This was serious, Squire wanted to yell to her ,Call out, he was there!!! but something was telling him;
No
Do not let anyone
know your there
the White Fury will find her! Blackness once again

Squire’s mum sat in a wingback chair She had felt something watching her! She looked about for Squire even the Death Dog who had been guarding them had pricked his ears to hear! She looked about again and again, but saw nothing, and Hart had not noticed!

She went to the mantel above the hearth. Then looked at the exquisite Silver Box, made by the Dwarfs in the Silver Citadel Guild. The Silver crafted box was to trap bad intent.

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That is where she had placed the slip of parchment the Heir had called The All Mighty Dollar, that had a disfigured Image of the Eye!

She had become trapped in the CapeStone

She could feel The All Seeing Eye, calling out to her! It made her skin crawl!

A Brotherhood who started with Adam and Eve, down threw Noah 500,000 years of Builders

Their Symbol, the Protractor in the place of the Blade, the Right Angle at a tilt, to take the place of the Challis, the Symbol of Life, but more, Educated Life, Enlightened Humanity

Builders, the oldest Benevolent Society
Any man could die building , no fear his family would suffer, they would be treated the best of the Tribe, their father, a fallen a Hero. His wife could earn her own way, and his children the best taught they could give. No wife had to take a new husband just to feed her children

The Call The Widows son. The Brotherhood
of Builders, the oldest Benevolent Society this World or any other had seen. For the Power of a HuMan’s heart can not be measured by anything On Any World

Evil, the Brotherhood had fallen, they were now
Big Brother who spied and sold secrets in the night unseen by those who still walk in the Light!

She could never forgive the Knights of the Double-Cross, when they had fallen to the Evil they spread,

First They turned on the Brotherhood, kept the Treasure to themselves they fell to the Desire of Gold and Power
They Stole the Copper Scroll, and returned to the Wall of Defiance and started to dig up the Gold, Silver and Jewels.
They shared with no one, Not Even THE WIDOWS SONS

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Second Any one caught being a Brotherhood of Builders were to be killed. Making so many Widows Sons they became a mass number of embarrassment

The Knights of the Double-Cross stole the Treasure for themselves! Nothing Noble with the Splitting å Sacred Elm!
Vile men who had fallen into being murdering Thieves!

But they had done something so much more of a Betrayal then steal the Treasure for themselves, and forsake the Brotherhood,!

Fri the 13th 1307 the edict was given, by the Emperor of Souls who they had Double Crossed and had made him very angry, in one swoop the White Fury had caught them all up! All but the Brotherhood of Builders who went into Hiding Once Again!

But those who had kept the Faith and Freedom alive in peoples hearts, those of the Hidden Brotherhood who had been sent to spy on the Spy’s of the Double Crosser’s

It was the Hidden Brotherhood who Took back their Temple Treasure and the Copper Scroll just before the Claws of the Fury snatched it up.

To return to Stronghold behind the Wall! Just as they had done before threw out time, to keep Evils claws, from the Ancients Knowledge and Treasure

Now you see It Now you don’t! And those of the Brotherhood went home with their belongings

So once again When Evil swooped in,
There Was nothing to be found but men wanting !

When the Knights of the Double-Cross turned traitor
Once again and turned on their Knights selling their secrets.
But the Fury was building power as time clicked by it wanted the secrets of a Brotherhood they no longer knew.

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But still Builders came into the world. !

When the Knights of the Double-Cross ran out of secrets. They sold out the one secret no one ever thought they would.

But the Knights of the Double-Cross were no longer men, just Evil in Human Skin! With no more Care for Life then the Fury Had! For the Knights of the Double-Cross, where known to be Cannibals!

Now Pure Evil they sold their most Treasured, and Valued Secret They sold out the Sisterhood, The Queen of the Change, and Lyons Court

in one Fatal Weapon Man Made The Tome of Death
The Witch’s Hammer
Made with the Knights who had fallen to
Pure Evil revealed with the Fury’s Evil destruction of Life!
How to torture and kill Women and children
For the Crime of Reading,
to invoke Human Magic, and
Create their sons to be
Men, who can Govern Themselves! Heros

For the Cannibals known as the Knights of the Double-Cross, tried to end the world of Builders That Believed in Educated Life, Enlightened Humanity NEEDED NO KING

They sold out their Mothers, their Wives, their Daughters, Sisters, Aunt’s Even Grandmothers where killed as they taught freedom of the Mind and Spirit when they body’s were enslaved by the Emperor of Souls.
Those who kept the Spark of Life Alive!

For Evil’s haltered of Women who bring forth life was vast! But to find they were teaching their children to defend themselves from Evil
Evil’s Fury was unleashed as it feed off Children! And the Women who and Young Men who had not yet fallen who tried to save them
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For Reading was the First Rule of Human Magic; Recorded in the Codex! Reading could take you to worlds you had never been!

Reading was the 1st Crime in
The Tome of Death The Witch’s Hammer

So when you went to worlds you had never been! you could do what you had gone to do! Free and Care for the People they loved! For Slavery was Heavy on the world, and the small Island stood against Slavery one more time! The old Guard, the Lyons Court stood for freedom on the World

For Even the World across the Seas where the Brothers found safe new lands. The Knights had come and turned them all to Cannibal. The Knights of Hell

Across the Great Lands Women died by the hundreds of thousands. All Across the Globe Every year new women were turned into the Golden Imperium, for Gold or Power!

In their arrogance, they had devised a Deadly Tome, to hunt down and destroy the Holy Grail, the Blood line of the Old Guard, Joined with the Queen of the Change, they had wrote a Book to Kill the Blood line’s
that had saved the World from Evil!

Cannibals !now called Noble Heros
Snavelling Evil Finds is more fitting.

She knew one thing, The Brotherhood of Builders had FALLEN! To the Knights of the Double-Cross

They were so confused she wondered if they knew who they were, or why they were here. Just to suck up life and DIE! As the Cannibals had done!?

Once again to put the Image of the Imenhotp’s
1st Pyramid the One Inch Ruler on their All Might Dollar! Has pulled all those who had been of the Brotherhood into believing they came for the Cannibals themselves knights who where were Demon in Human Skin. She wondered how any one could trust men, then she saw Hart.
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And thought of her son.
But with This distorted image of the Eye was on the
Brotherhood of Builders, All Mighty Dollar,
And she knew they could no longer trust them the Brotherhood who spread desire and greed, turning people into consumers. Would it do the same to her

When she heard her name come from the
The Silver Box that held the vile thing called the
All Mighty Dollar?

She heard
to find all free thinking
Women who taught
her children
or Husband
to read!
Echoed threw time

Hart was watching her, She had an odd look on her face. Then ignored it! As Hart watched her from his chair She lifted out 3 Smooth Red Stones .Her Seeing Stones From her apron pocket. But to her bewilderment they were HOT.

Almost to hot to touch, as she dropped them back into the pocket, she thought her stones were vibrating? Giving off a kind of hum, like the sounds from the All Seeing Eye on the Dollar in the Silver Box!

Hart had gotten up to listen, but then did not hear anything, as he watched her slip the Seeing Stones onto the table. He watched her watching them .still to hot to be touch

They had a strangeness to them that gave her a feeling of forbidding!

A cat came in threw the closed and latched shutters. She sat and cleaned her paws and waited for her friend to notice she was there,

The Cat regarded the agitation Squire’s mum was showing, she was not happy with what ever was going on.

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She was talking to Hart when she saw the Cat
This is a strange thing, She smiled
I have never seen before!
Could my stones be damaged,
their power tainted somehow?
Squire had just heard
the Shadow Council talk of the end of his world and his Mother!
I had heard of your courage,
your bravery! But this day, lad,
you have done what no other man
could have done.
Tobar had never seen anything like it!

Demons Lad, you faced the worst sort,
those that suck the Soul from a man
then they wear their skin like cloths

Consumers, send a sain man running
and screaming for their lives.
You lad kept your cool.
You have metal lad that you have.
I am a proud to stand
by your side in the battles to come.

Welcome to manhood,
what do you think of your first days?!

Not Funny! Tobar
do you know
what they are after?! Squire was sure he knew what the White Fury was seeking! Deep in his Heart, he hopped he was wrong

Tobar was serious
No! lad I do not
But it warms my Heart
that without
The Item the Fury Desires
they can Not Win!

No Man is my Master
No Man is my God
I Vow to STOP this Evil Before it can harm you! Squire had made a private vow
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But Tobar, listened in!
You?! Tobar thought

Watching, those things
selling secrets in the Dark,
where no one can see they have fallen
to worse then empty,
they were now Demonic Ghouls!

Is this why the Library and the Crystal Cavern are empty?
You No Longer Trust the Brotherhood do you?

Squire the past is something
we study to learn from
we do not want to repeat it
to see if there are better ways
to do what is needed for Eden.

We come here in preparations for War,
because we need to see what Evils nature is.
Not what it tells you,
but what it has truly` done
and for 500.000 the Brotherhood
had been a stable force among World Builders

But no one is Building, Squire
only shabby work covered with a nice facade
Jobs, by Brother’s broken by the whip
Now is the Time to Face the Evil and Say NO!
But How to do this!

We do not come here to repeat the past
we come her to find the New Ways
to Fight Evil and Win
to be sure these days continue
for the Generations to come!

Could it be Squire that there
is a Deep need for a Brotherhood of Good!
A New Brotherhood, of New World Builders
Builders Brotherhood of the Future!

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Your here! You are a Builder
With what you know
and what you can learn
here Squire You could call
on many who are waiting
we will talk again!
They ended their talk as they were coming near their friends, Squire had a lot to think about, and he was feeling so soiled from the chamber with the consumer
He began to think about a good long soak to get the filth of Evil off him. Even thou he was still covered in Frozen Broiled Dirt had not made him fell that soiled before

Elan’s mind reeling as she walked!
as she watched the Stones Pulsing
Returning to her chair, When she felt Them!

Sitting in her chair she tipped the stones in her hand for a better look. She felt them burning her skin but her skin was still cool to the touch!
She had not felt them since that Cataclysm she was small. She remembered it was the worst time she had ever witnessed, the aftermath
sent shivers down deep into her bones

She remembered this feeling :
Evil feeding off terror, dread, and panic,
the fear that came with the carnage left all around them! Spirit without Flesh! Doing Evil’s will! Night Ryders

It was the time she was small and the earthquake that had shaken a large community some distance from them to rubble and kindling!

It had been just after dark, and their evening meals were being cooked. Every hearth in the community had been lit; every cozy fire had been started; and every oil lamp had been burning.

The shaking ripped and tore the stone like paper, and the massive wooden trestles like twigs, knocking loose large stones, smashing the buildings of the community as they came shattering down on themselves.
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As the world crashed in on them from all around, the fires started and spread! Fear and terror everywhere they went.

A storm whipped up like none before, quickly filling the broken and shattered buildings, blazing as the winds fed the flames, making them come to life, consuming all they touched! The shaking stopped as the tempest took form and shape.

The rain put out the flames, but the rain kept coming. A torrent poured over the community, filling the broken buildings with water, and the flood quickly took on its own deadly power, drowning everything in its path

It had been over by the time they had arrived, finding the community destroyed,

She did not know of anyone in the community that had not been badly hurt Those who had lived closer ,had already started the search through the dark and murky waters, pulling out all those who had died!

All they could do was to join the search for the stinking and rotting and bloated bodies stuck under the water by stones of trees of those that had died. And brake up the dams of water.

She remembered crying every time she found some one her own age. Why could she have not hurried!
.
She always wished they could have hurried. But they had not been told till it was too late. By the time the small child (who had been sent for Rollo) had come, he was exhausted and dying! The community so far away it had taken him two full days in the saddle to reach them! She remembered hurrying!

She had been washing the dog and had to change. She had gotten rather wet. She remembered Rollo hurrying around the room do this and that, odd things, like getting out all his possessions ‑his private ones.

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He passed across the floor silently, as he called out to the old quiet man in the corner. The old man that sat in the corner by the door. The one who sat with his dog. The dog she had been washing at the time. She loved that dog, and he her. The old man said nothing, he just put out his hand, like he was waiting for Rollo to toss the keys to him. And he was.

When he had caught them, he had said, "Ya had better Fly, 'Man'! For this be bad laddy, not good at all. “Ah Charlie dog”,” get over here, to yer spot. “”Dog, be watch‑en the door.”“ It be an order."

The dog was there, dripping and smiling, showing all his teeth like he was rabid! He smelled like lilacs, Charlie Dog thought, and loved it. The old man had thought the dog daft, grinning ear to ear, but smiled all the same.

She remembered because they had flown. Rollo never took any chances at being seen as a Dragon!

It had to be serious! And she had not seen the lad who had come. Another sign it was BAD!

But it was still too late. She always remembered thinking she should have dressed faster, but then remembered how far the little lad had ridden to get to them.

She remembered now, the wisps of Evil that had come and hung in the air all around the living at night, feeding off their terror and dread, feeding off their misery. They were insidious things ‑ Night Ryders. She had thought they had almost disappeared! It had been so long since she had felt them, so near

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Tobar could see Squire knew something !
But as yet unwilling to tell !
Couscous that was Good!

Let us join the others Squire ,
but should we keep this between us
or shall we tell them?!

No For now
I would like to think on it!
Later we can talk
when we have something to tell

They left the small chamber Returning to their friends Squire’s heart was Heavy But Tobar saw Hope in those Hawk like eyes he had seen before, and was so pleased to see again! Thou now they were sad eyes, they would glow with Human ingenuity soon!
Squire, Tobar
Are you alright?! Myeal yelled

Myreal rushed to see them, upset by what she saw, Such anguish in Squires Face, but she knew his backbone was made of the Strongest Metal
She looked deep in his eyes

Know this Squire
I pledge myself to your cause,
No Matter what it be.
We will save those You Love!

I know we will
We have no other choice!

She could see the Evil that had Haunted Squires eyes!
He could never keep anything from her.
She hugged him like his mother as she kissed his forehead. And she began to smile!

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It was infectious.
No matter how bad Evil was his Friends had the Faith to smile, at their small band of misfit Angels.. His heart filling with Love surrounded by Friends who vowed to Fight Evil, by his side, And Win!
But Tobar had a more pressing matter
Myreal
How do you know
this lad? As Tobar used his most humble voice
Myreal grew embarrassed
Squire was finding it amusing
As was Cayman,
Well , um,
Now Tobar
do not be angry with me.

Angry about what? Tobar he asked

Squire took up her cause, after all Myreal has been my friend!
Well first you have to understand
I did not know that she was real!
I had met her when I was so very tiny
and they would put me down to sleep
but I never wanted to sleep, and Myreal came alone
to tell me tales of the Hero Cayman, and other such storys
of she would take me on flying adventures to other worlds, and lands

But I never thought they were real!
I never thought I would see her
when I was awake.

You have no Idea
how glad I am to see you both now!

She was the picture of innocents So sweet and smiling But Tobar was not fooled !
Myreal
I ask You again!
HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS LAD?!

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She knew she must tell them
,there could be no reason not tell them,
not now she is older
She bravely spoke

When I was younger,
I wanted a wee brother,
like Cayman was to Gavlin
The Gateway was so beautiful,.
So when I stumbled across
a wee babe in swaddling cloths
Who had no wish to sleep, I said
Hello!
I would come to the Gateway
and sit and hid,
not going threw
or into it, just looking
Then I saw him!
And he saw me, threw new, half sleeping eyes
he called me His Lucky Dragon!
And we had been such good friends ever since.
Like a wee brother, thou he is no kin or kind to me.

Tobar very impressed asked
Remarkable,
you reached him
threw the Gateway
with out going threw?!

Can you reach others?
She did not know?

Tobar’s watched as they talked freely
What he had just witnessed, was very odd?! Unexpected, strange and most peculiar

He knew the worst that was coming, but there were to many questions that needed proper answers

And he knew It was time to ready themselves Watching them all so eager to Save the World, it filled him with Hope

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I can not believe I am meeting
The Magnificat Cayman,
what an honour this is!
the Storys, she told

The Honour is all mind!
It is a pleasure to meet you, Squire.
Her story’s of your keeping her on her toes!
So enjoyable! I know of none Squire
that has brought such joy to Myreal as you
Her Wee Bump, Her capricious Wart,
Her own we brother no matter your kin or kind
But now I see you are a Man, So we shall fight as One
I will teach you the Dragon Clan Ways
To Fight Evil and Win
for the Love of Creation,
that burns in all our hearts!
They made the sign of the Oath but their heads could not help but Turn to look, as Tobar, had Myreal marching out the Archway! And without any prompting, they both broke out laughing! Hands on knees with a joy only those two knew.

The Roc came over with Finesean to see why they were laughing, he saw nothing funny. And he told them as an Old One.
Tobar is Serious.
Squire tried to straighten to speak.
We knew,
But so is Myreal!

Poor Old Tobar said Cayman as he smiled at the Roc.
They were all enjoying themselves

Has he met his match?! The Roc asked in amazement!

I had always believed No one Finsean said
could win a battle of will
over Tobar

A Battle of Wills from the
two most willful people I love!
It should be good sport! Cayman smiled
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But my wager is on Myreal! He laughed
any takers?
But no one would bet against Tobar, it would be bad form, even if they all thought Cayman was right!

Threw the Archway they passed The round chamber that had Doorways, Archways, Passageways, Gateways All the ways were possible in this chamber Her eyes shot about looking for something

They walked in an odd quiet She hoped this was not a learning when no one spoke She had so many questions just bursting to come out

Tobar knew she was powerful
He could see she was ready

But he worried she could be Lied to, Deceived or Betrayed?! Manipulated ,into doing others will, no thoughts her of own considered only her actions to contend with, and if she was wrong it could be devastating! This Young Dragon, was something Special but he did not yet known what!
Myreal
You have demanded
your Ancient Rites,
Your Journey to Truth,
and we are Here!

As Your Guide,

I tell you
to remember always
Watch, Listen, and Learn!
Think for yourself!

Remember the Storys of the Evil’s portrayals
How Lies, and Deception, are its tools

Powerful people make Powerful Mistakes!!!!
Do not let yourself be used!

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Do you nettle, believing I will do something in Hast?
Something I can Not Undo!?
Tobar looked at her with Pride, Then in a serious mood he told her
This is no game child,
I have seen the Evil you will face,
Cunning, Ruthless,
lurking in search of its prey.

Evil has Conquered Humanity,
The Dark Shroud is wrapping Eden
in a Season of Death.

Evil feigning goodness
has brought this about
Judgement day ,if Humans do not awaken,
the End of Eden it will be .

Humans and Their Vows as Keepers,
Their Honour as Guardians,
Their Gallantry as Edens Champions
All those that took their Sacred Pledge,
Every Human that has come to Eden

Under Evils spell IS Failing
All duped into using the Dark Power,
when they know deep in their hearts
it will bring only death and ruin.
For the Desire of Gold and Power,
Men destroy their own world!
Humanity must reawaken
to the Power of the Light! Myreal!
The Nexus is Coming! But when they thought of the
Nexus they had a smile on their Faces

Her heart beet a wild rhythm on her rib cage
Are you ready With a Burst of light a Silver Door appeared
to give this matter your
Fullest attention?
And always Remember This
POWERFUL PEOPLE MAKE
POWERFUL MISTAKES
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Myreals face burned, He was right She had no idea why she was here she only knew she had to come.

But know that she knew Squire was Here, and Eden was in Danger, she was Ready! For Squire to her was like her own child! Now he was a man!
I am Ready! The Silver Door became Illuminated
The Silver Door Gleaming, brighter and brighter as Tobar clapped his hands like Thunder Tobar’s voice rang out like a bell!
Let the Ancient Rites Begin!
together they walked in to the Light

The Roc glowed with Pride, his full healthy Crest was in full bloom, this was one of their finest, this was Finsean, it was good to see! Squire thought

As the old one, took the young one off under his wing a special lesson was coming! He waved them off, as they said good by to Cayman.

Cayman set himself down at a main table in the Back of the Great Hall, Being young and curious Dragon he liked to keep track of all the comings and goings of everyone! he was a young Dragon who had changed his skin.

His curiosity was vast For He felt the danger all around them! He knew Evil wanted in!
He sat behind a tower of scrolls, the table lay filled with those he came to read first

Since Humans had fallen to the Dark Shroud, forgetting why they were born on the Living Planet and why they had come! Or even Where the 3 gifts had come from, and where were Eden and Humans going? TRAVELLING THREW SPACE They no longer knew!

He was going to help, Someone should write the History of Man on the Living Planet, someone who was not a Man! He laughed! Then he looked at Squire: Ingenuity, was the word he used to Describe Squire. He wondered how he would describe the others?.

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Where you He yelled and smiled,
off to by yourself, Squire

to take a bath
Covered in bits of Frozen Broiled mud and roots
He had never felt so soiled as he did in that small round Chamber of smooth marble, the Dandy fellow that deflated like a Balloon! To puff up some other poor dead body! after the time spent that close to a consumer He never felt more grimy Even thou he was still covered with Frozen, smashed broiled dirt..

Squire found his chance. He went to the back entrance, and made a sharp turn, then another, and another, he wondered why he knew where he was going? But He needed a bath to much to care how he knew!

When he turned into a vision he had never expected. it was a massive Lagoon! he thought there would be a wonderful crystal tub of some sort

But when he walked into a chamber that was over 50 feet high, its doom in a hewn detail he had never seen. Who had made such a place and why?

Warm water bubbling up form the melted snow
off the lava exchange. Squire could not resist.
He was frozen to the bone and knew the water was hot. As the steam called to him, he quickly got ready and jumped in.

His frozen and numb body started to come back to life. As the warmth gently made its way back into his limbs, he could feel them tingle and laughed as it spread through him. It felt like clean magic to wash away his cares for a short while, while he took a moment to enjoy being alive

Letting his mind start to wander, as one often does when one is at their most relaxed and comfortable, he listened to the thoughts that popped up. He had witnessed this for himself, the White Fury wanted the Life Force, though he did not seem to realize it was a women.

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Even Tobar had not guessed it was her! And he vowed then and there to tell no one! He could take no chances with his mothers life, she would take none with his! He knew her!

He felt like such a small being in this great expanse of caverns. There had been some master carvers here, to be sure. As he swam in the basin looking at the walls and archways he noticed something in the wall on the far side. He swam over to have a better look.

The pool became deeper as he got closer to the wall. He was sure that the water nearest the wall was nearly as deep as the cavern was tall. He had a silly thought Nessy might come here and visit Una!
He felt smaller yet

As he came up to the wall, he could see faces under a clear layer of crystal. He came close enough to touch it.

He could see that the faces were carved horse heads, by Craftsman of the Highest and in each was a different jewel, in the shape of a star in the middle of their foreheads.

He brought his hand up and touched the cool crystal wall. Under his hand was a face of a sweet, young filly. Her star was a brilliant cobalt blue. As his hand touched the crystal wall just above her star, the most beautiful music played. It had an almost haunting quality about it, bringing feelings up in him he did not understand.

He touched another horse –a very old stallion with a star the colour of indigo – and bubbles, the size of tangerines, began to bounce upon the water. In no time at all, he watched the bubbles fill the tub till nearly full, then magically stop

Noticing that the whole wall was filled with horses faces, he could not help wonder what they all did. Some were so high up he could not see them, though he was sure that they went all the way to the top.

Who could reach them?

This ancient, sparkling, bathing chamber was so mesmerizing.

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Who could reach them? This ancient, sparkling, bathing chamber was so mesmerizing. As his gaze was drawn in by an elderly (very elderly)mare with a bronze star, he wished he could reach her. nearly 2 feet above his extended reach. As he looked longingly at it, he could have sworn he saw the horse wink at him, just before the lights dimmed and he heard the starting of a story.

The winsome lass was screaming
her heart out as she bolted towards the village.
"Liam has fallen down the old well!
Liam has fallen down the old well!"
she was screaming. Why was no one out?
Where was everyone, she wondered?

Why had she not seen someone by now?!
She needed to find someone fast!
They were both in trouble now,
but that would have to wait.
She was going to have to save Liam again!

Rollo had been opening up the public.
He had just put his key in the lock and
had turned the dead bolt open within its tumblers
, when he heard the breathless voice,
carried on the wind: "Liam has fallen into the old well!!!"

Rollo left the key in the bolt,
as he quickly turned to follow the sound.
He traveled on his way down the path to the old well.
Rollo had seen her running
like a Banshee was on her tail. Rollo said,
with a laugh on his lips as he passed her,
"Wait at the public!" He was gone.

Liam had been standing in the bucket now,
holding onto the old frayed rope that held it,
as it was slowly sinking into the water.
He knew the longer he stayed dry,
the longer he would survive. Rollo
had told him that the last time he had rescued him.
At this rate, Liam will be as talented as Rollo when he grows up
, he thought to himself.
He wondered what he would learn from him this time.

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He knew he was in trouble!
The 'Old Well' was off limits!
No one was allowed to go there, not even Rollo!
The folks in these parts are afraid of the "Old

Well.' Though Liam had no idea why,
he knew that no one was allowed there.
Liam shook his head, to rid himself
of the Heeby‑Jeebies he was having down there.

For there was a cold raw feeling an ill will
that had put fear in him, though he did not know why.

It would be alright, he told himself.
Rollo was coming to save him, and Rollo
would never let anything happen to him, or any of the children.
He had always felt it, always known! He had become a hero to Liam.
In his heart he thought he must be the Blue Knight ‑
the avenger of the night that fought the injustice in their land,
feeding the poor and injured. T
hey had come to see that Rollo was not what he appeared!

Liam had really been in trouble the first few times he had been rescued.
But in each rescue, he noticed that Rollo was the one who had come,
and as he watched closely, he learned that Rollo was Special!
He started to think about all the things he had already learned from Rollo.
Every time he saved him, he learned something new.
It made it worth the risk he was taking, he thought.
So did Edna, though this time she knew they had overstepped their bounds.
Now here again Liam was calling for help as he had gone into the Old Well
that was off limits ‑ not just to children, but to Everyone!! Even to Rollo!

He heard his laugh before he could see him,
but he knew it was Rollo. It was always Rollo!

He stood looking down the Old Well at Liam, who was now holding his hands above his head as far as he could, for the bucket had been sinking and he was now standing in the bucket up to his shoulders in the water. The old tattered and frayed rope was pulled taut by the strain of his weight.

Rollo laughed. "Hello Liam," he said with amusement. "Having fun yet?" Rollo was enjoying himself.

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Liam was definitely overstepping his bounds,
here in this place. Liam had become entangled in testing his limits.
Rollo had made the mistake of trying to help the poor lad
by giving him a few helpful hints. The lad had gotten to the point
where he would place himself in danger to be saved,
knowing Rollo could come and rescue him,
and give him another instalment of valuable knowledge.
Liam was also trying to trick Rollo into revealing he was the Blue Knight!

"All Right Liam," Rollo said with a seriousness he had never heard before. "We are changing the rules here, and I am not bringing you up till you agree."

"That is duress!!" the young lad complained defiantly.

"YES, it is!" said Rollo, with his most charming smile.
"And this time, young Man, I am serious.
So listen well! I will save your sorry bum and

I will now give you a weekly lessen in the things you are trying,
unsuccessfully, to teach yourself.
But if I have to come and save you,
even once, after I take you on as a Page of the Word ... "

Liam was abuzz. He spoke up before Rollo could finish.
"I knew you were the Blue Knight!"

"I am not the Blue Knight, Liam!" Rollo said with exasperation in his voice.

"But, you are going to take me as your Page to the Word?"

"Yes." said Rollo, with his wry smile.
"Yes I will take you on as a page of the Word, and when you are ready,
you may join the Order."

"So I can be a Knight too!"
Liam said with such youthful charm.

"If you work hard, and stay out of trouble,
you may become one of the Order's Knights ‑
a 'Champion of Eden ‑ and pledge on your life,
to serve and protect the children of Eden.
I have the feeling you will be in enough trouble
when you get back to the village, so I thought that, if you work hard,

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I will teach you, though you must swear . . .
swear an Oath of Silence if you enter the Knighthood and the Order of the Word!"

With this news, Liam totally forgot himself,
let go with one arm, and swung up on the tattered rope,
hand over hand, the one he was hanging desperately to just moments
before Rollo's offer. Now, no longer desperate, he was climbing up hand over hand, swinging up and smiling as he went. "Wow, wait till Edna hears about this!"

Rollo reached down and cut the frayed rope, dropping Liam into the water like a stone.

Liam, in shock, and soaking wet, looked up. "Hey," he said with scorn. "What was that for?"

"Edna," Rollo said, "must never know!"

"Oh ... well, I ... oh ... well . . . um ... but . . ."

"No buts ~ No lessons."

"All right," said Liam, as he reached his hand up to his mentor and friend.
Rollo swung his special rope down into the 'Old Well.'
“What is the Word?” he was awed Rollo smiled
“The Word is LOVE”!

Rollo asked, because he knew he had too,
"Liam, what are you doing here?
I know that you have been doing these feign rescues to get lessons, so lessons
you will have, and I mean lessons, young Liam,
but you should have known better than to have come here!
You know how everyone in the village feels about this place."

Liam looked down sadly, then looked up and said.
"Well, that part was not really a trick at all,
but I will tell you before we go back.
There is something you must know,
and I do not know what to make of it!"
Liam started to take off all his clothes and wring them out.
Rollo listened to Liam tell the story of why he was now standing naked
at the 'Old Well,' wringing out his clothes.

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People started arriving at the public with cheery faces,
looking forward to Rollo's "Plowman's Special."
The men had been looking forward to it all morning,
working in the hot sun, cutting hay.

All they thought about for hours was the "Plowman's Special."
The youngest lad, sitting on the top of the hay cart,
pushing down the hay, making room for more, yelled down,
"this time of year
they should call it the
'Hayman's Special.'"

Everybody laughed.
One of the old men
winked at the boy from the other end of the cart,

"Good one,
wee Geordie.
We'll tell Rollo
what ye said
when we get there."
They all cheered the good‑natured lad.

Edna was in the Public,
waiting for Rollo to bring her best mate,
and trouble making partner, safely back to the village.

As the men came in for lunch,
looking forward to their "Plowman's Special
," they found Edna alone, with no smells of food.

She quickly got busy behind the counter,
cutting bread for sandwiches and slicing up the meat to go in them.
She thought this would keep them from asking any questions, but it didn't.
"Where's Rollo?"
asked the wee lad, named Geordie, smiling all the while.
She said quickly to him,

"Rollo went to the 'Old Well' to get Liam."

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Everyone was asking about Liam,
not because Rollo was saving him,
but because he had been to the 'Old Well.'
Edna would not betray her friend's trust.
She said nothing more about the old well
and started serving up wonderful roast beef sandwiches,
with sides of fried tomato, onion, and potato.
Everyone was so busy eating, the place fell silent.

"Edna has had the same dream for the last fortnight,
" Liam told his mentor. "In it,
Edna's grandmother had repeatedly told her
there was an item there that she needed to retrieve.
Edna's grandmother had become insistent in her request, relentless.
For they were no ordinary dreams!"

What Liam had not known,
her window to Edna was strong now and she could reach her so clearly,
but soon that will be over.
The opportunity will have passed.
It would be too late, forever lost to the ether. Now,
as Edna was coming into maturity, she alone could undo
the Evil that had been done here. She was still a new one,
with the innocence of youth, but mature enough to be coming
into her own potential. Edna's grandmother was telling her slowly.
She did not want to frighten her, but she so desperately needed her help.

Liam continued to tell Rollo:
"It was to do with her grandmother's disappearance
and why the villagers are afraid of the 'Old Well.'"
He had gone down there on purpose.
Liam had found the item down the well when he was there.
"She did not tell her what it was or what to do with the item,
just to bring it up."

What Liam had found was a small wooden doll,
carved to look exactly like Edna's grandmother when she had disappeared,
including the look of horror on the doll's face. That bothered Liam.

What she had not told her granddaughter,
was that her spirit had been trapped in the wood doll
by an Evil Phantom who had taken her body and left.
No one would ever say anything about it to Edna or to anyone else.
It was taboo to speak of, even to each other.
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When Edna's dreams started, she had tried to find out about her grandmother's disappearance. She had learned that no one, especially her family, would talk about it ‑ only an old woman who lived in the forest, alone in her tiny hermitage with the wild animals, though she did not tell her much, just wisps of knowledge she passed to her through insight.

WoW! This was the best bath he had ever taken. Not only was the water the perfect temperature, but the bubbles made him feel like he could do
anything ... not just the water, but the scent in the air, the haunting sound that vibrated in his soul, and the story if you work hard, I will teach you, though you must swear . . . swear an Oath of Silence if you enter the Knighthood and the Order of the Word!"
His Grandfather!

Squire swam and cleaned his hair by diving deep and scrubbing it with Tangerine Bubbles, clean and felling so good he felt he owned the whole place, silly as it was he loved it! It was Ended perfect. just right! The connection he felt to everything. The joy it brought him. He felt like he owned the Realm and all its bordering lands and seas. “How childish,” he thought to himself, but he enjoyed the feeling all the same. He found his clothes and dressed

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Part 3 of Dragon Lore chronicles

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A Water Horse sat upon the water, enchanted by her, until it saw the Death Dog. The Kelpie dove quickly beneath the water and disappeared

Elan sang again, the haunting melody coaxing it back! A pair of Black eyes broke the pool of dead still water

The Death Dog stood forward, free of the Nights concealing presence. The Cat came out and stood by his side. They looked down at the
Kelpie.

Elan sang the Water Horse up above the water, once again enchanted by her song. They waited to see what would happen. The Kelpie’s eyes never left the Death Dog.
I need a ride to the castle Elan asked in a voice that haunted the Dog.

the Dog and I will travel by wind The cat announced
we will meet you on the Banks

She mounted the Kelpie, and held her breath as the Kelpie picked up speed under water. She came up quickly for air, and again she speed under the water. Elan was in awe

She wondered at this path that ran so quickly opposing the crush of the oncoming waters. But she heard the Kelpie speak to her, it is the Slipstream. It is just like those used in the Ancient World to travel to worlds without bother.
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She smiled at the image, Slip-Streams where like the camomile that grew on the Paths made by mens feet if they all start walking the same way! Then a Path becomes a Way.

Thank you, for the lift Could you
wait for me? I am going to fetch a ..Sick Friend!

I can guess why you are here The Kelpie told her
and we are all glad to help you,
but first let me dry your cloths and hair
or you will leave a trail of dripping water
even if you are not seen!
The Kelpie blew warm air through her bellowing lungs and she was drying her very quickly, but still Elan had her eyes and ears peeked for signs of the Dog! She knew the Kelpie was too!

He is different now She told her as they were up the banks drying off Elan’s Hair that tumbled wet down her back

No, he is still the same the Kelplie replied

But the Dog did not have slipstreams to follow. He had to run. There was no time to waste, she knew. He could be like a shadow on the wind and follow at unreal speed.

Buts she had better not wait for him, she knew! But she did not like the Kelpie’s idea. She implied that the Death Dog would be waiting for her inside ready to give her up!
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She pushed it from her mind as she felt her hair only damp now, and that would work. She pulled a small case from her pockets. She opened it carefully. What beautiful workmanship. Polished steel blades with the geometric designs

She pulled her hair back and up into a ponytail, then swirled it into a bun. Then she held the swirled roll in place with her throwing darts. It looked like an elaborate fashion.

Then she opened another small case and put on the most unusual brass ring as she slipped the band over her knuckles. She was not interested in killing, she never was, but safety was the first rule of recovery, she remembered!

She hated this part. It made her feel as though she were dressing for WAR! She knew she was! No one could stop her from freeing her friend
I won’t be long
(if I can help it),

Good Hunting Said the Kelpie
My Lady! And with that Elan was gone. The Elves Cape passed from sight, as the trees were all that was left with the Kelpie who was a thinking Creature, and had thoughts of her own!
Elan ran on a deer path she knew to be there. She was picking up speed when she felt more. Then saw that the trees had changed. They were the same trees, but she felt a cold malice in them she had never felt before!
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Her mind wandered to the Kelpie, noo hee isss the sameeee! She had said she was confident in that. Stop it do not doubt your own judgment now! That is Evil at work! The Cat was with him.
You where raised to fight
that curse, cast over Humans!
Fear Doubt and Loneliness
are not a Human’s friends.
They stop you from thinking
and doing what must be Done!
But still she knew she was surrounded by Evil, and that the Castle of Knelsolawn were no longer safe! Evil had come to the Lands of Aledon, It broke her heart, but Stiffened her Defiance

She felt a spectre like her shadow follow her. When she saw a smile, she knew it was the Dog!

She slowed, and they meet. She pulled her cowl up over her head, and wrapped the cloak tightly around her body, she took on the stature of a man. She looked and walked like a male Elve! A Death Dog Marshal
I will walk in as a Marshal
with you at my side,
just keep a lookout,
until we get in!

She walked like the Death Dog’s Marshal by its side! The Dog was impressed with the changes she had made, she no longer even smelled like her!
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Myreal slipped behind her mum who was bringing up the last of the people baking to enter the Great Hall buzzing with excitement up in the Front there were people crowding to see a heated dispute going on. She quietly took a seat in the back out of sight, not her usual up front.

Tobar banged his mighty staff on the ground! The Alabaster Hall Rumbled. They all sat! All But Cayman, who was yelling to be heard above the din that had suddenly quit and disappeared, leaving him Yelling in the Silence like a Fool ALONE!

[ Cayman Was still protesting at the top of his lungs
You took the Ancient Tome when the staff hit the ground
before its Hour!!!
Tobar’s eyes searched for Myreal and though he was talking to Cayman everyone knew he was talking to Myreal
So you have said!

Tobar stood, head of the Dragon Clan his Indigo , midnight Blue to Purple Robes swirling. He looked like the Heavens! Stars Shining out! His Eyebrow up, He Politely ordered her to the Silver Podium
Myreal Please Join US!
She stood to her tallest Height, and took a good deep breath. She gathered her wits! She was ready! She was radiant, collected, and determined! With every eye on her,,, she knew!

She steadied herself and stepped out from her row like a bride. Everyone caught by her Radiant Beauty, her undeniable charm, as she sparkled in a teal and Aqua Gown that glittered, like watching moving water!

She walked up Front of the Hall. Cayman stood with his jaw hanging open, his eyes locked on his childhood friend, who no longer looked like a child! He no longer felt like a child. Caught up in the rare beauty she was!

She reached the Silver Podium and looked up. Tobar extended a hand in friendship, He raised her up to stand beside him

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Elan set out, anticipating the Death Dog was right
I hope you are right,
and they saw you!
To think a Death Dog
can roam the castle
unchallenged!
But if she was found She would demand a court hear her, and put on a show that Evil could not control or contend with! As an Irate Mum which she was, but if she is caught she had several venue left to her!

They passed the watch at the first gate. With every step she breathed a prayer! They walked past the century as the night skies darkened. The Guards had saluted the Dark Elvish Marshal with his Death Dog by its side. It made her feel ill!

She walked like a Death Marshal. she knew their ways! The Death Dog wondered where she had learned them! But he felt more than seen, what she had noticed.

She felt even the Trees of the March were watching them, with a menacing feel. Evil was spreading fast!
The Death Dog was sizing up the trees of the March, and wondered which was their leader? For the Dog had made it clear he was going to mark it with his urine . He was a Death Dog and knew how to behave.

But the hand signal snapped out before his eyes, and the Dog jumped back out of years of practice. For the Marshal had given the Marshal’s Signal,!

The Signal only a Marshal would know. The Dog was beginning to wonder, but held his questions for later and ignored the Trees of the March as ordered, and stepped back in stride with his Marshal, once again Just before the act was committed!

As the March Ended they closed in on the promenade to the Royal Doors of the Castle. She traversed more quickly, as though she was rushing, building up her steam to bully her way unannounced through to the Great Doors of the Castle.
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She could feel every inch of the walk as she approached. The Death Dog began his smiling then looked them in the eyes, and a few small drops of saliva dripped from her terrifying muzzle!
let them pass
She could not believe the ease with which she entered the Castle! But she knew she was not yet below the Dungeons to the oubliette, a place to put those to be forgotten! A Vile, Dark Power at work all around her. She matched and pitched her mode to suit the Death Marshal she had become.

She snapped a signal to the Death Dog and headed to the Main Hall, then took a short turn. It was filled with Elves who looked like the were hiding! The Death Dog snapped and snarled. They backed up!

They had made it through the castle doors and she was heading past the Main Hall. She needed to be on the far side, so she could make it down the Long Hall! She knew they could be safe from there!

Where are When she heard the call. The Marshal slowed, but had
you going? not yet turned to answer

A haughty sounding Elve was making it his business to see what they were about, showing off his importance!

She wondered at this danger, then she heard a Royal call. He jumped and waddled off!

Quickly she headed for the far end of the long hall and slipped into a secret doorway that was hidden in the niche

Inside the secret ways, she heard a snotty voice yelling.
Where are you?! She and the dog stood stock still. His voice Revealed that he was angry but would be giving up. She waited.

When she heard a young serving Elve, female she thought, offer the Toad a drink from her tray before she returned to the Galley.

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And with a hefty swallow she heard her voice sooth him, as they floated off forgetting what he had seen, the voices trailed off down the Long Hall

Had the Elve seen them also? But why then let me go, she wondered, while she searched the walls for a tile of a Dragon that would tell her where to go. In the hidden hallway she stood with the Death Dog and the Cat!

She found the tile she was looking for when she leaned to listen! The Symbol of the Dragon, showing her the way. The Dragon was pointing its muzzle to the North, but the eyes of the Dragon where looking behind it to where it had been!

She headed south down the secret passageway. They were quiet as they went. hearing every whisper the Castle and its mignons made. The Castle was built to funnel sound into the Hidden Ways, so people could listen and hear the truth behind the smiles people in power gave you.

She travelled fast with the dog, as they travelled the length of the Castle. But Just before they came to an End, there was nothing! No sign to show her the Way! As she walked closer to the wall to look for a subtle clue, she saw behind the wall that appeared solid, there was a gap in the wall big enough to slide through!

The Dog quickly followed as she stepped from sight, behind the hidden wall, to a tight short passage that came open to a large spectacular spiralling staircase that descended into an inky darkness they made her skin crawl!

The Shadow, that was the Dog, went ahead of her, then the Cat on the Staircase that wound straight down into the bowels of Hell! If there was trouble waiting at the other end, he would meet first in battle, before it could strike her down!

Down, Down, Down they went below the floors of the Dungeons all around them and still deeper and darker the staircase wound, down into the Pits of Despair! Down they went!
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Their eyes were startled by the presence of pale light. Someone had left a door open ajar! They stood stock still, listening for the sounds of someone there!

They could just make out the door from its shadow! The Death Dog knew what to do! He walked down the rest of the staircase like he owned it, looking for who could be there. But no one was!

But someone had brought them a Key of sorts. She picked up the tool she knew so well. Someone had left her a tool to take the door off its hinges! She thought of the Elve who served the toad strong drink to take his attention from them! She felt she was right, and knew she needed to hurry!

She got to work! The Dog made the rounds. His eyes missed nothing, amazed at what daring and knowledge she had of the Castle. She knew how to get to the Anti-chamber, even he could not have found it!

The Cat spoke to the Queen inside, waiting for Elan!
We are here Elan explained
hold on, I am going
to take the door off its hinges!

Elan worked the hinges with the small tool she had. She was quick as she could be, but she was having trouble with one hinge.

There was a small pop, as it gave. She smiled and pulled the hinge side open! She went in quickly to unlock the lead manacles around the Queen’s arms and legs! The Lead was making her toxic, she was weak and so slight. She was like a waif!

She rubbed the hands and arms of the Queen trying to bring the colour to them, back to life. How long had she been here? She was so close to death! She had made a quick decision, one she had told herself she would never do, if she did not have to! And she did! She wrapped the queen tightly and fastened the plate over the Queen to protect her.
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Finsean had been talking to him but Squire had not hear a word. Finsean watched Squire intently. He saw patterns forming in his brain. He saw Squire’s mind ticking along! He became still,

It was the tune of a Rookery song, one the Roc had sung to him when he was freshly hatched. He started to sing along .

He sang along, adding new words. Ones Squire had forgotten. Working out exactly what each bit meant. It was the Riddle Song\

They had remembered all of it,
Every important detail

The Riddle Song – The Key to passing the Labyrinth of Fire and Ice Safely!
Anticipation raced through them.

Finsean was in high spirits, in a mood to tease The Roc
Can you hear that OLD BIRD?
I can hear him laughing at us.
His eyes are boring into my back.

Squire was laughing at himself. How foolish he had been. His Grandfather could not be there. Until now, he had not observed how similar they were.

Going over the Riddle Song until they felt they were ready for the Labyrinth – The Trial of Fire and Ice!

Together they started to sing The Riddle Song, doing what was needed To stay alive !
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When Elan plunged her hand in another pocket, she brought a Healing Draft and gave the Queen 3 drops on her tongue to bring back circulation and life! She was praying she was not too late .
We will take a different path,
Then pointed up for him to move out!
there is a long tunnel
to the banks of the River
not far from where the Kelpie is waiting

She moved a large solid block. It swung out like it had just been oiled! Once again someone had been helping them. She gave thanks in her thoughts as she moved to let the Dog through.

She slid the boulder back into place and looked down the long, long tunnel! Perfect for the Death Dog to run full out, she thought!

It was not tall enough for her to run down, for this was only a wind shaft for air! It was not truly an escape tunnel, but it would work. The Death Dog was just the right size! He could run like the Shadow of Wind without bumping the Queen on any rock!

Hurry She gave the Dog his orders. “Get the Queen to the Kelpie then back to Hart.” She would be too slow.
Run like the winds
in the shadows, she pleeded with her eye. The Cat went to aid him.

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His answer to her was not heard, as he had disappeared down the long air shaft, running like he was the wind itself carrying precious life! !

She knew this air shaft had never been used, and it would be filled with rats, spiders, and things she did not want to know what they were – the tunnel was darker than dark – knowing it would be filthy.

She had no choice but pulled off all her clothes, leaving her throwing knives in her hair!

She bundled them best she could, tucking them all in the hood of her apron, then tied it to her back as she got on her hands and knees and made her way as quickly as she could.

for there was NO light now the block of dressed stone had been shut! As her mind remembered all the small dark places she used to crawl, looking for the dead and dying after a world shake, or Fire, or some other holocaust. She was just so thankful no one was killed in the Fall of the Great MT

She gave special thanks for Squire’s and Finsean’s lives!

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As they crawled out of the Labyrinth
How many times do we have
to face Certain Death ‘, Today? singed around the edges. Feeling half Roasted, dripping with a greasy Gritty Dirty Sweat, out of breath and gasping, Finseanstill jested with Squire.

Squire just wanted to lay down and Die! Bruised, and injured, frozen to the bone, now roasting and sweating scum from his skin, he fell on the ground, trying to breathe.
3 If this is all my doing?

Grand Finsean tried to laugh
Then by my count
we have fulfilled your 3 tasks.
Mate
Squire and Finsean stood quietly together. They were dehydrated, trying not to cough or make choking noises. Trying not to move, as they crawled out of the Labyrinth of Fire and Ice. They were no longer only battered and Frozen, but had added Broiled and singed to the growing list! Burnt on the outside, still Frozen in the middle, looking at the Hungry Dragon, they felt like jelly

I thought you said We were done
Squire teased Finsean
with the Certain Death
tasks
Squire stumbled forward on weak and wobbly legs, drawn in by its dazzling allure, the swirling mists in the Silver Glass were mesmerising

He could hear The words. Such a sweet sound it made. “Come closer.” He came closer. He came to the Edge of the Portal.

But He felt so awful, his one leg went weak, his balance lost for a moment, As Finsean reached to help him with an almost steady wing!
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When Squire’s one leg slipped, he seemed to fall into a current, being pulled toward the Portal.

Before they could say anything to each other, Squire slipped from sight as his knee gave out and he fell through the silver mist! Finsean following fast on his heels through The Portal

They were in a swirling gray, a moving mist, a cloud so thick you could feel it. They were travelling. They could feel the rush of the wind, but they were so still. Squire knew he was not really moving.

Squire could feel Finsean was with him, but he could not see him through the mists. He was amazed at the light feelings he felt, as though he weighed nothing. No longer did he feel he was too heavy for his knee to hold him!

Finsean had found himself powerful! No longer did he feel at death’s door

Squire felt extraordinary. He felt like he could do anything. He felt he owned the World. He Felt his Grandfather again in the mist. The Mist cleared before Squire, and he stepped through the Gateway. He could not believe his Eyes. He stood in The Crystal Cavern.

Finsean came barrelling out, ready for War. He stopped short, in front of Squire, who was entranced by the Beauty of the Crystal Cavern
Blimey mate
Did you ever Think
We could be in such a place [Finsean said

This must be the Crystal Cavern [ SQUIRE said]
As the Riddle song says
I thought it had been lost
along with all that disappeared in
the mists of Avalon
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The Death Dog hurtled down the long and narrow tunnel. That was truly a large air shaft! He used his speed to aid the Queen, but he wondered how Elan was going to catch up. But That did not matter now, he had the Queen and Given Elan his vow to see her quickly to Hart! So that is what he did!

Elan was just wishing, as she stumbled along at an erratic pace, when her hand would come down on an unseen objets, like bones, or wonting flesh! She would halt her pace and pray that they were safely on their way to Hart to start the Healing! Then she would start up again!
Fear is not my Friend she said,
it stops you from thinking or acting.
To be still even for an odd moment
was a moment too long,
she told herself to hurry and be rid,
of this awful place!
For she could make it out, but she felt ill as she remembered all those dead bodies. Sadness came to her mind. All those people they were too late to save!
Enough of that Morbidness!, she heard the Voice!
You know Better than That!
You and your people were Heros to those who lived!
Could you have seen those mothers,
see their little ones and those they loved,
trapped in stagnant waters,
dead and bloating searching for them in the dark?
You did a kindness, child, that will never be forgotten.
Remember them in your words and thoughts
when the Time is right and you will know!

Yes the Way is Dark and cold and lonely,
Humans have Chosen this Path!
But you are not alone. I am here!
And I see light!

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She saw the light and wondered if they had left, or if the Death Dog was dead or injured. What was wrong with that Kelpie, she wondered?

But she was sure the Kelpie would take the Queen to Hart, for she could trust her to do her job, when asked.

But again the vendetta with the Death Dog had her worried! But thought she would not betray her. She would take the Queen to Hart!

She hit her head on the top of the shaft, bringing her head up for a better look! But it also brought her mind back to what she was doing. She prayed they were already gone down the river to home. She was so excited to see light up ahead! She never thought of where it came from!

But as she got closer, she realized it was Night outside when she had started this venture, and was sure it was still night! Why could she see a Light?

Naked, on hands and knees, crawling with her clothing tied carefully to her so as not to get them dirty or damaged, she began to wonder who was out their with a Light? A Man!? For the shaft had been so dark – the absence of Light! She had forgotten she was naked.

Her hands went to her throwing knives she held in her hair for such times as these.

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But as her fingers touched her hair, her skin crawled, her stomach turned over! Her hair was filled with spiders webs. She could feel them now. She prayed there were no spiders!

She backed up into the darkness to conceal herself her bare skin, only covered by her cloths tied up tightly abut her for their safety, she, knew the air shaft would be vile!

But now here she was moving backward, pulling herself away from the light that awaited her at the other end.

Someone is waiting with a light! She was naked! Are they friend or Foe? She tried to guess. Was there more than one? She thought not, but she knew to be cautious, for she felt that making friends while she was naked was an odd time!

Crawling naked through the pitch black air shaft filled with things she did not like, her hair felt like a spiders webs, though she tried to not think about it.

She felt an odd thing up ahead and did not know if she should fear it or not!

She was so excited to see light up ahead! She never thought of where it came from! Why could she see a Light!? It was the Dead of Night!

7 She used the sight. It was a Harpy. Her head stuck down in the tunnel like an Ostrich! Her eyes gave off such light Elan was surprised to see it. When she slowed, out of her reach, she stopped and held her ground!
I have been waiting for you,
I thought you might need the Light The Harpy said

Thank you said Elan, with caution, not moving.

would you like a ride ? The Harpy inquired

No Thank You,
your talons would
rip me to ribbons She was still holding herself back in the Dark. She had no want to fight a Harpy! She had no idea if she could fight one. She had never heard of it! But she was naked, and she was angry, and she did not want to set the Harpy Off!
I had seen you
when your were but a wee bit
and now I see you grown!
But you are still the same\
My Ladyyyyyyyy!

If you would like
to come out and dress yourself
we can get you home quickly
to help your sick friend
The Harpy was laughing now and it sounded odd. Elan and started to dress in the Dark, tight Air Shaft. It was awkward, but she was not going to be seen in the Flesh by anyone, if she could help it! Especially a Harpy that called her “My Lady” in such a way!

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Squire’s eyes were seeking as much as he could see. Both Lads fell under the spell of silence!

Finsean wondered if this was the Dream again. Was he unconscious, or sleeping? Was he dead?

So he did something different than the usual Dream! He started to walk about and look for all those things he had remembered from the Old Stories.

It was all here like he had Dreamed of
so many times before !

But Finsean knew he was not Dreaming!
He was in the Crystal Cavern,
The Birthplace of his People

They say the First Sentinel
was created here, Mate.
Merlyn used a Raven and a Dragon
and mixed their blood
to make us the Sentinels – War Birds.

Finsean was so amazed. He chatted on to Squire, who heard every word and believed his story was true. For he had loved the Stories of the Changelings, all the Stories of the Wizards.

He believed the story, and he remembered something. Rollo had told him this one, he told Finsean.

But it was a bit different.
There was a changeling Squire
who looked like a Raven
when she was in the mood,
and a Dragon had fallen in love with her,
but they were not allowed to marry
outside their own kind,
even though they were in love.
Merlyn used both their magic,
and turned them both into large war birds.

The first of their kind,
and the start of a new people.

I have never heard it spoken in that way,
but that is what our story tells also!
Merlyn believed in diversity of life
as his Sacred Charge.
Finsean
And he knew what they were Up against –
the Dark they all knew was coming!
He was ready to shield the light
and save what knowledge they could.

Squire knew their journey was not over!
The Crystal Cavern was the
Home of the Legend of Heros
and Stronghold behind the Wall!

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With her clothing twisted all about her, she did not feel like a Lady! Her gowns crossed under her legs like a diaper, all tucked up tight so she could crawl her way out of the opening.

She felt like someone who could be ambushed, and she felt like someone who did not want to make a mistake!

She did not want to fight when she did not have too, but she was ready for action, the moment she had seen it. She was ready to throw her darts if the Harpy turned on her!

She felt no malice and she felt no anger, just curiosity! So she crawled out to meet the Harpy, dressed best as she could manage.

How she wished this could be a different time, when she was not abducting the Queen of the High Elves from the Oubliette!

She had always wanted to meet a Harpy . She had longed to touch their Wings! She did not know why it was, but it had always been that way. She had always been curious about them!

As she stepped out into the night, the light from the Harpy’s eyes lighting the way.

É She stood on the lip of the opening. Not even a goat path up the steep wet banks, slippery from none use of the Whitewater River!

Loose soil on the banks beneath her feet fell away, as Élan began to tumble forward. The Harpy’s wings came out and caught her, like and Angel’s, as she steadied herself.

Élan had quickly gotten to the solid ground above her, then started to straighten out the mess she must of looked,!

She slide behind a Tree to stripe and redress, always ready to grab a dart, or the skindue in her sock, or her knuckle ring, or the short sword she had tucked down in her back strap.

She was a walking arsenal. She noticed she had her trusty Cross bolt strapped to her forearm, but this was a Harpy! And no matter how badly she wanted to touch those wings, Evil was about! First rule of recovery: Fear is not your Friend, but do not be stupid! Never start a fight you cannot WIN!
And do not let your Guard Down – EVER – it could cost your friends their lives!
We have met before, you and I,
but you were too tiny to remember!
I wanted to see you again,
to see for myself that you had not changed!
Older ,yes, but still the Same!
a Daughter of Life!
She hid behind a Tree. Her gowns she pulled off quickly, and redressed. She was such a bundle, she felt like a fool, but to be half dressed before setting out across the lands to home would call for everyone to look, and she wanted not to be seen by anyone!

When she looked out from behind the tree and saw such a sight. The Harpy was confabulating (i.e. a fantastic style of communication) with a Unicorn! It filled her with awe, a vision. She held her breath, as not to intrude.
But they had seen her!

They were done with their confabulations. They both turned their gaze to the eyes peering at them through the trees

Come closer child,
so we can have a better look
The Unicorn will take you Home!

Élan felt odd being in their Grace, as her head came out from behind the tree, but still her feet did not follow!

She felt she was becoming younger in their presence, she felt like a child. As she made her feet do as they were told, she focussed on them.
One foot
in front of the other
look down,
do not look HER!
in the Eye!
Do not challenge her She told herself

She was not sure what spell she was under for she knew she was becoming younger with every step, until she felt she no more the Two! She was shy in their Grace! She felt like a wee lass! So the Harpy volunteered and spoke first
You wonder why I am here
and do I plan you any harm?!
Perhaps?
Or ? is your wish
to touch my Wing?
what comes to your mind!?
She knew almost nothing at all about life she had suddenly realized in a revaluation of Love, How little she knew, about anything! It was amazing to her, the Passion these two felt! All Life is Precious, but until Now she had No Idea,! A Harpy and Unicorn!

The Unicorn, brought her head down over her shoulder and blew sweet nothings filled with love into her ears and cheeks.. The sweet breeze on a summers day, she felt safe and wanted and loved. As she heard the Harpy speak!

My attention was brought here by the Kelpie
This is not her waters, she was welcome yes,
but to wait, on the banks here was unusual
and as Unusual is the normal thing that now happens first
I thought I would have a Look!

Then I saw such a sight, I had
never thought I would see! A Death Dog came
out the tunnel and on the Kelpie back
before she knew he was there!

But things became interesting,
rather a Fight to the Death
The Death Dog told her to go,
he had the Queen strapped to his back
and she was fading fast!

As I watched this
I saw the Queen of the High Elves,
and she did not look like she would last!

This was the Queen, no one had looked for
put in the Oubliette! To be forgotten
now that her Heir had arrived!

so I stayed and waited for you,
I knew you would be coming
I felt your upset at finding my last Dinner
but if you would have told me you were coming
My Ladyyyyyy,

I would have cleaned the way for you!
And given you light, but you had not asked, so I waited!

Because I wanted to see you again, just as I had promised you
that next time we meet I would let you touch my Wing!

Do YOU REMEMBER!
She Did!
Sit up here on the Unicorn the Harpy said
you look tired

The Unicorn went down on one knee, and bent her neck for Elan to mount she felt like a child sitting on the softest cloud!

Sitting on the Unicorn her vison sharpened and she began to remember!

She was here on the other side of the causeway, but she had just been here playing, as her father met with a maiden in private.

Which meant under cover of the Trees and the Forrest, to become invisible , if found

She had become frightened of the maiden and run for the cover of the trees to hide herself. When she found herself under the legs. of the softest and kindest Mare
you had impressed me
with your ways for being so young.
Not much more then a wee barren
Yet you found yourself safely
between the Unicorns two front legs
looking out from underneath her
like one of her foals,
a frightened youth

you had not seen
that the two of us had been talking
when you found yourself safe
She Remember!

She saw the Elven maiden scribble in the margin, Squire One of the Beloved the Queen of the High Elves
the Queen blames herself!

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Tobar spoke with a kind voice, this was the first Gathering Myreal had ever seen, he wanted her to know she did not have to declare tonight, or even for decides if or when she would invoke her rites.

You do know that you have to decide yet,
you do not need to start your Journey,
at this Gathering?!

Yes I do know! She could not bear to look at Cayman now, she told him nothing of her plan and here he was still there by her side she tried to look at Tobar, she could get threw this, she knew!

Can you tell us why you wish to invoke
at this Gathering?!

No! Tobar looked down at Cayman, his pride grew for this powerful Lad, who stood so embarrassed before the Gathering, his eyes downcast because of Myreal
But still he stood!
Cayman could not see Tobar Implore him to speak
Cayman,
Can you shed some light on the subject?!

Refusing to look at Myreal Cayman glanced up at Tobar to read the eyes he felt boring into him
She is being drawn on a Journey,
of her own, or someone Elsies, I can not tell!

But I feel the Tension building, I smell the Danger,
that hangs about the air we breath
I can not let her face it Alone!
Tobar’s one eyebrow sat on his head like a Hat!

So she told no one of her intent!?
Cayman ears burned, his face stung.

She told no one, not even me
What she was about to do!
Everyone knew Cayman loved Myreal, more then just childhood friends. But Cayman had not yet seen this, until now!

Everyone talking, everyone with something to say. The Great Hall filled with Dragons speaking, and talking among themselves Tobar watched and listened and learned.
So that is why your name
does not come before hers
in the Ancient Tome?!
Tobar watched with curiosity, as two of the most powerful young Dragons he had ever known stood forward demanding they invoke, demanding their Ancient Rites, at this Gathering that had come

Great Hall filled with The Dragons speaking All ready to do their part
I will take these Brave Young Clansmen,
on their Journey to Truth,
for the Prophecy is at hand,
the Time we call of the Choosing
Known the Ancient Humans As The Reckoning
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Hart had been getting ready, he knew the Queen of the High Elves would be in bad health, he wanted the Surgery ready ,, for when she arrives.

He had a Kettle over the fire, and a Caldron on the Boil, he was looking out the Surgery private entrance, he threw it wide, in case they came in a hurry, no need to wait to open a door!

He had the feeling he should go to the old gnarly Apple tree that hangs over the savage rushing waters! He felt he should hurry he could feel he was right

The surgery, was washed top to bottom, then he filled all the cabinets in the warmer with clean linen, and woolen blankets to get warm. He was getting ready for the worst. He went and got the backboard and took it to the banks of the savage and ruthless water,

he leashed tight the flat board to the rope so he could retrieve the Queen, when he felt a wind pick him up and it threw him, away from the river and the banks, as he tumbled back towards the private entrance he had left open

A Kelpei travelling at tremendous speed blew a massive wind to push Hart away from the edge of the water,

the Kelpi jumped up on the banks, with the Death dog, holding on for dear life,

And there strapped to the Death Dogs back under his chest plate worn backwards was the Queen of the High Elves who looked as though she no longer lived..

the kelpei was sliding all the way up to the Cottage. As close as she could get to the entry, Hart was close behind her catching up, Hear was running like the wind across the yard, on the Death Dogs tail!

A t the Cottage, the Kelpei could feel the Death Dog leap off Dashing threw the entrance to the warm fireplace

Hart unbound her from the Death Dog plating!
Touching and feeling for life , as Hart freed her from her bindings ,

Her cloths were filthy, she had been shackled in them! The signs were all there! Evil had been dealt the Queen but she Would Live!

Hart pulling the bindings away from her, and carrying her quickly to a warm soft bath, to clean and examine her many wounds.

he had draped a linen sheet over her
To peel her filthy cloths away
Even unconscious she was a Queen
with her dignity,

and he was a Healer, he knew how to bring back the soul to remember life! He got to work

The warm water to bring back her warmth
and circulation he tossed wet, filthy cloths in a bucket on the floor,

The Queen was washed, he dressed her wounds, she was cleaned, along with her skin and Hair ,when he lifted her like a tiny sleeping child, on the cot next to the bath.

Hart had placed the sheep skin fleece on the cot
for He had known she would be beaten and stricken

, he wrapped her in warm blankets from the Hearth! Set with warm rocks
He had given her an Elixir He felt for a pulse!

The Queen was alive ! But just!
As Hart watched her for signs of awakening
He closed his eyes, and with his hands above her felt for her spirit

The Queen was gravely wounded he knew,
but it was her Spirit, he could not reach,
he worried, had her sole been harmed!?
He felt she no longer had the fight left to Live!

Saddened His eye were drawn to her wet cloths
from the bucket on the floor. An inside garment fell oddly A lump in the fabric of her inner under garment

he picked up the inside garment
he felt an odd area over the small of her back
there was something stitched in between the fabric of the Queens personal under garment!
He looked at it as he held it up! It was the water that showed something between the layers like a stiffening but different!

He took a sharp instrument and tried to pick free the stiches, but there was an enchantment on it! This made it very interesting! As his ears perked up!

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Élan had seen it all threw the help of the Unicorn, the Queen of the High Elves had written Squires name in the margin, and for that she had lost face, with Elan and Hart, she had put their son in harms way! Even thou the Queen had written it when she looked a wee lassie of 2. She was not sure the Squire she could see in her eyes would come to Eden..

The Heir, had stolen her parchment! But Elan understood more then before ,she had lost face, and could not look them in the eye! Elan was so pleased to have been showed this, with this knowledge she could help bring her back. She turned to the Harpy and spoke!
Thank you,
you have helped me
more then you could know, she smiled!
But we had better be off
if I am going to be any help!
The harpy laughed at her!
You are home!
And I will clean the air shaft
in case you will need it! And held her wing for the Human to touch!
To seal their bond of faith! For this Harpy would never talk orders from a Fury, no matter what colour it was

She slipped threw the open door, and was at the Queens side, where Hart was placing new hot stones at her feet!

Hart was so excited to see her, he needed her help! The Queen was slipping fast, he could heal all her savage blows and hateful injures, but he could not reach her spirit! Her pulse was such a thin thread, most would call her dead, but not Hart! He called for help!

Élan was still in the awe of those who had just left her ready to save the Queen filled with Love they had given her! She got to work!

She placed both hands about the glossy black hair that surrounded the golden brown skin of a High Elve. Caught by her stunning beauty she kissed her forehead as thou she kissed a sick child. To let her know she was there!
Circles within Circles within Circles
Life within Life within Life
my true name is Elan Vital
the Vital Life Force
and I invoke in YOU
the Will TO LIVE!

I know about the Parchment,
I hold you in no fault!
You took from me a burden, I can not Hold!
I am Elan Vital, and I am the Daughter of Life!

And I can not take the Rose Crown, and the Throne
with the Sword of the Covenant,
Ex-calabur strapped to my side
for I can not invoke Life at the point of a Sword!

We love you and need you more then ever before
the Heir is Evil!
Hart had a silver tool listening at her chest a mirror under her nose, When he saw a fine Mist, then a real Breath! Her Heart took up a rhythm She had come back to them

Hart checked and rechecked her pulse and vitals that told him so much! She was going to get better!

When he knew she was safe and out of danger he showed Élan what he had found. But not wanting to wake the Queen, they took it ti the study.

There she sat in the high back chair, the dog guarding the Door! Hart pulled the big kettle from the fire and made a large pot of Tea, then he lifted down a large bowl, the dog was on his feet as Elan played with the layers of fabric, it was an on place to put a stiffener, in her undergarment, but if it was a Vellum she wanted no one to see, her undergarment would work well!

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A single candle shines alone in the dark
With the help of many small mirrors.
A single Flame becomes A Mighty Lighthouse
A single candle can save the lives of those in need

the Lighthouse
showed the way.
Squire yelled at his best mate, that shot a beam of light from somewhere

Finsean was reading the incaution out loud on a silver basin he had spied As he moved about holding the silver basin, and talking, a bit of light bounced off the basin’ then quickly shine on to mirrors ! It had caught Finsean and Squires attention

Squire encouraged Finsean!
try it again but slower
A Flash of light so bright
it was blinding and Finsean had to shield his eyes when he opened them to watch a beam of light direct them from place to place as it bounced all about the cavern. The mirrors in the Crystal Cavern came to life, and they could see many things that had not been there before

Squire followed the light from place to place as it bounced along Where it came to rest near a tiny pin hole in the solid rear wall!

The Pin hole was in the centre of a Geometric Design, the sign of Sacred Geometry.
We need a Key!
They both yelled at once, laughing at the other,
Squire looked about he felt enraptured, with what he saw, wondering how to find the key,
for the Crystal Cavern was the entrance to the Library of Stronghold behind the wall! And he was hoping they could find it! They had come so far!

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Squire asked Finsean! to stand again with the silver basin ,to make it shin the light once again. But this time he took out his skindu from his sock in his boot, and caught the light on its very shiny blade and angled the beam of light into the tiny hole. It worked!

He could hear things moving and he waited, the centre of the wall
Rolled back to reveal Nothing!

Had it rolled back enough to show its secret Squire reached out to touch to push the wall back further when his hands disappeared

Wait for ME!
He pulled them back, they were fine, when he heard Finsean! yell
Together they stepped in to a space that was not there, with the use of mirrors,
And when they stepped threw they blinked and blinked, standing in Stronghold behind the Wall! They ran to look and see, and from the spy holes in the trees above them fitted with mirrors in ever direction. They could see forever. Then they ran from Chamber to Chamber looking at the most beautiful castle
They had ever dreamed up. Completely underground!

When they skidded into the Throne chamber. Where there was the Stone Table. Black Onyx, comply round, sliced into 12 pieces like a pie, with delicate groves in the stone. And 12 Chairs that looked like thrones. One form each area of land they keep Free! From Evil!

The Mystical Castle the World had searched for
Was the Magical Kingdom of Stronghold behind the Wall. Where Arthur ruled a Kingdom that all felt had Honour,.. Who’s service taught the way, it was spread threw the People. The Love of Life, with the 3 Gifts, would Free the World from the Evil of the White Fury

Does this mean that Camelot
was the Magical world of Stronghold
where the Pic’s ran court for over 4 hundred years
then one day they all Disappeared!
With out a Trace. The King of the Pic’s
was Arthur?
Finsean wanted to know? Squire just looked dumb found!
Just like those of
the Ancient Temple Mate!
Now you see it
now you don’t It was warm and inviting, and exotic. And the magic was still thick enough to taste it. The lads just looked at each other. Where they the first to find this!

Finsean looked out to the eternal symbol, and its unseen map. It was the Builders Symbol, the Protractor, as the Blade, the right angle on its tilt, as the chalice together like the Ancients Symbol of Life, but hidden in Symbols, of their own, The Builders Symbols for Educated Life, Enlightened Humanity! Stood over a door

They marvelled as they spoke at the detail of the Hewn rock in the Round Chamber.

It had Archways, Doorways, Gateways, Portals, Thresholds of every kind ! Each with a Unique Design, Each told a different story

They stood in a massive circular structure, with its amazing doom roof . Hewn from the Living Rock. The craftsmanship was like nothing he had ever seen before! Except in Rollo’s Tome.

He had seen these same walls a system of Geometric Designs that represented ideas! Marked the walls, as thou they were directions, for in the circular chamber. in Rollo’s Tome!
This was the Legend of Heros!

But as they looked they began to notice something odd, if this was the Library!
Where was anyone!? Where was
the Brotherhood of Builders?
It look’s as thou not even
they had been here! Finsean said
They walked about as thou they were in a crypt! Carefully walking as to not disturb the dead, the place felt too still! How long had it been since anyone Had come, yet there was no dust to speak of?. The Library had been empty so long the Halls had a forgotten look to them. A saddens he could feel!

It looked to Squire as thou he and his mate were the first to find the most amazing thing he had ever seen!

The Lost Legend of Heros!
Squire wondered what had happened here.?!
the Deep Magic he could feel here was Puzzling so complex so arcane! It had the mysterious and hidden Quality he found so profound so enigmatic!
There was a Heavy feel of Old Magic, Squire could almost taste as thou this place had been Sacred long before The Library

The old Spells, must have been very powerful for the Library showed a glimpse of the Greatness it was once was! But still the Lads were taken with its ancient Magnificent!

But strangely Squire felt a wave of relief as thou the Library itself had waited for them to come!!
Did He feel the Old Deep Magic Reawakening!?

Part 2 of Dragon Lore chronicles

2009-05-05T16:25:00.000-07:00

1)
A Gathering had been called!
Preparations were underway as Myreal Wove between knots of people, with a large basket on her head. The warm smell of fresh baked buns, filled the air

The Alabaster Hall glowed a warm and welcoming, blush of colour threw the opaque stone. The glow from the blazing Fire that burned in the Hearth, shining threw the walls of such beauty In and out of the Great Hall. Life Was abuzz!

Friends Gathering standing in clusters to speak of times to come. But those who had come early were Talking of Life that had gone by since they had last met, Love filled the Air, as families reunited

Others with projects in hand smiled as she passed , their gaze drawn in by the inviting smell and the smile of a most Beautiful Lass

She made her way smiling and carrying, the basket wrapped in warm linen, to the The Alabaster Hall , for the Gathering feast. Always watching for her chance, and Cayman.

Myreal was on her toes, the mood was good, ! The love was so thick in the air, she could taste it like smell of fresh baked bread she carried
But she had other plans as she went in and out of the gathering crowd. Her eyes missed nothing, as she searched for Cayman

She was Going! She told herself, thought she had no idea why ? That was why she told no one. Not even Cayman, she could not explain.

She had known she was going? Even Before the Gathering, had been called. Searching for what she needed to go. until now she could not find it

She had seen it near the High Table. When she was sent to count the incoming tally, her mother did not want to be short on baked goods for everyone. So Myreal had volunteered to be their runner for the Day! Always watching for her chance, and Cayman.

She felt the Danger, she was young, not mindless. She could feel the Danger all about
Her, and as of this day, The day of her birth. she was old enough. She could make her own choice.

But she wished she knew why, and if it was her choice? In true she told herself.

She felt the need to go, like The Living Planet needs the Sun, she could feel it burning in her. She felt the pull to her Will, like the moon pulls the Tides, it had its grip in her. But still it was more!

Her will to Protect, had sparked, and it grew.
she would not hear the word No from no one, not even Cayman,! Fire twinkled in her eyes

Where was he? She felt the need of his endless courage. Then she thought of his eyes, and knew, it was better, she not see him.
She did not want to put those she loved in the Danger, she felt hover out of sight

But until she could find the Tome, she was staying, for it was the gateway she needed
And the Dragon Clan kept the Tome quite hidden. For she had looked, and looked and looked.

Her heart had quickened when she had seen it,
It was on the Silver Podium but the Great Hall was filled with People. It had been all day. Her eyes were searching for a way to sign it before the hour they take it back to its hiding place.

She entered the Great Hall As she had done a hundred times that day But this time it was Empty! No one about, No one looking She slipped threw the air at the speed of light tossing the basket on the High table like a stone

There it was. The Tome of Ancient Rites It had been brought out for the Gathering, she knew this was her only chance. She sprung up to the Silver Podium, where the Ancient Tome lay open to an empty page

Grabbing the quill like it Would save her life She filled the quill with ink Myreal quickly Scribbled her True Name In the Tome of Ancient Rites

She wondered what it was that made her so pleased to see the Gathering called. She had never been to one. Scribbling her True Name
she knew

Since her birth there had been no Gatherings, and the Dragon Clan kept themselves to themselves.

Now something was happening, she had felt like a fool, as she felt the driving need to go. now, the Gathering had been called. And the Tome was within her grasp! She signed it

Before anyone could see her she darted from the Silver Podium out of the Alabaster Halls Grand Doors Out the Great Hall, to the large Hedge bordering the Village, She stayed to the long shadows, Hidden and out of sight

She knew The Carillon the Ancient Tome Bell would ring out, The whispers would start! Whispers turn to chatter! Charter would turned to talk. She was not interested in talking

Myreal slipped behind her mum who was bringing up the last of the baking people to enter the Great Hall buzzing with excitement

Love is not week! Love has endured threw all time. Love is the Heart of Creation, and it burned in her heart! For there was a burning that had ignited into flames! She was going!

2)
Squires mum stood outside, in the glooming looking up at darkening Sky’s. She had goose bumps on her goose bumps. As a feeling of dread rose in her.

She felt eyes boring into her back she felt they were burning threw her. She was about to turn to face it, when the Shadow slipped by her un-seen hidden from sight. Suddenly she was facing Massive and deadly fangs. a large savage snarling muzzle filled with wicked teeth.

The shadow had solid teeth she thought. As her heart skipped a beat. A cold chill swept by her and she had a moment she thought she would be sick!

“I wish you would not do that!
You gave me such a fright!
She scowled then relaxed knowing it was Gamorg, though she knew she would have to wait for her heart to stop banging, and her stomach to turned right side out.
The shadow de-cloaked from the shadows he had been, but the smile was still on his face.

She looked at him, the massive Death Dog, Squire had carried home believing it had been a damaged Bear Cub, who had fallen off a cliff. He had never seen a Death Dog up close. Nether had his family who had healed him. It was his mum that discovered he was a dog!

He put his cold nose into her warm palm, to remind her he was a dog, the dog who’s life she saved. She petted his head and scratched his ears. He was sorry to have frightened her.

But he had followed the lad, and he was still alive! He could not stop smiling!
She could feel his cold nose pressed to her hand his life pulsing into hers, he was a dog she remembered at that touch, and Mans best Friend She watched as he tried not to smile, but he could not help his heart. Squire was well and he knew it. He was smiling
Its alright,
you can smile for me The Death Dog sat very close to her as
I feel like I want to cry! she searched the sky

Squire is well he told her.

For he had not forgotten how the lad had lifted him up, and brought him into the Light and his home to be healed. Nor did he forget that this women saved him with Hart as they had reset his broken bones and knitted his wounds, and pulled poison from his blood.

And when the time came and Squire had named him. A man from Afar had come! He told them All , he was a Death Dog, razed with malice and spite. They had never seen any mercy, so they gave none! He was a Death Dog came the cry, he must Die! Squire mum said No!

Now he felt the trouble, Evil wanted her dead, he could feel the danger she was in! She needed help! And he would see that she got it. For Evil wanted her He knew , But why he could not say, by her side he would stay. And he wanted her to know that if Evil came, it would have to get past him. If Evil Came HE would be Evils DOOM!

He stopped smiling and looked about him He looked to the barnyard friends who had gathered, Keep Up the Good Work, I Had Trouble Getting In!
Lets go inside
Quickly he said!
They are coming
He could still hear the voice of Evil, his old master whispered in his ear. But here he had No Master, here he had Humans that he loved, and he would protect as a Dog’s Sacred Charge

Hart who had been pouring over scrolls and volumes looking for something that would help! Got up from the chair in the study, he was angry, he was tired, he was livid beyond belief! When she came in with the Death Dog, and told him what the dog has said!.
Let them Come !
Let them Explain!
why a Mt has fallen on my SON!

His voice was pitched into the winds and carried! Back up the gorged out valley of the rushing waters, Amplified with the Pixies help, Harts grief and anguish was sent to the Castle of Knelsolawn advancing as it went! The Pixie wanted the Castle to think the Lads truly were dead, and nothing said it more then Harts Grief!

The Pixie could see his pain was for the Great Mt that had died! And his anguish over its fall on his son was real! And she used it!

Nestled down up in the Sacred Oak! Where she observed Harts wailing cry! The pixie had sent the winds that carried Harts Grief to the Castle She was a clever little fairy creature, even if she looked, as a wee lad-dy, of 3 or 4.

Then Quickly to the Castle of Knelsolawn where she knew the Heir was holding Court! She watched with intensity working her Pixie Magic The decision of who was to escort the Heir to Sanctuary?! To Arrest Squire and Finsean was becoming very amusing!

The Pixie made Harts wailing cry, caught up in the Wind! Building As the Lands of Aradon cried along with His grief, for those whom they had Loved were gone! As was their most treasured Mt!

Harts wailing cry, was heard by the Elves in their Court! As The Lands of Aledon cried along! No Elves would take the post,
But the Heir was demanding they take him until Now!

The Elves in their Court heard the Heart felt cries of a Man they had known! It sent a fierce chill down into the Merroo of their Bones! The decision was made the Heir stood alone!
None of them were going with the Heir to the Sanctuary, to arrest anyone!

The Heir could see them all back peddling He no longer wished to go to Sanctuary, Or see the Lads family face to face, and Alone! Or to try to seize them for Questioning
They must be Dead the Heir pronounced, with his Royal seal

And in the shadows was a wee chap, no one had seen or noticed ,the Hoydenish Little Pixie! In a fit of silent Giggles. Though she had never been more pleased, she did not tarry long! She was a busy little Pixie ,and she had work to do! She vanished!

3)
Tobar stood on the Scared Shadow Mts as the mists rolled in the Glooming, a curtain of privacy held, as he became lost in thoughts the Heavens filled with stars all tucked gently out of sight. He could not help but smile!

Tobar stood leaning against his old friend and asked what he thought?!

His friend was the silent type he knew, most trees had a thick Bark, but his friends kind had thin skin! And not much Bark at all But Tobar could feel a surge of Hope run threw him. Then heard
The Old Guard,
those of the Ancients
those who had more names
for Trees then trees themselves.
I had thought The Ancients,
were gone!
The Tree Was filled with Hope he was
Feeling something he had not felt for a very long time. As the Darkness grew, the Tree had begun to trembled at the thought
Evil has entered the lands of Aledon! And an ill wind blows for No Man, whispered in the Dead of Night. Manley Mt has fallen!
Dark Power now taints the once pure air. The scent lingers. They can taste it in the wind, as it carries the poison past their eyes. They felt drained unseen in the night as the Dark Power steals their Will Some feel uneasy, others quit ill! in the Dominion of Fear they pretend not to see Evil is Here!

Evil had breached the Boundary’s of the Dragons Teeth! How long would the Dark Power take to Destroy the Natural beauty that were the Lands of Aledon? Before it was to late!

Or was it to late already?! That is how they had felt just a fortnight before, when they Called for a Gathering

Or so we hope said his friend. Tobar who was as old as he was. Agreed Tobar did not have many friends outside of Dragons that could live as long.

He had a sad moment when he thought how short Human Lives are!
But the Strength of their Love
is Boundless, And I Felt Human Magic
Like I have not felt since
the Days of Merlyn!
Tobar had to agree! With a Wicked Smile
Humans were amazing. The Human Magic he had felt he Aided without thought Feeling the Love and the Will to Protect
He could do no less!

Tobar had missed his old Friends, The Old Guard! And like all Humans of this time, He had, thought the Old Guard were Gone, passed down to Legends and Myths, No Heros left in the World, Just Men, who want it all before their short time is up! For it had been but a blink in time, that Humans were killing the Living Planet, their Home!

But his friend had felt it too, Human Magic, that was formed with the 3 Gifts of Creation to Humanity! The Old Guard! The Tree Could Feel the Love! he told Tobar!
This is no mistake

Humans had fallen to the Dark Power
I know if a Human
caught sight of ME,
their eyes would glaze over with Desire,
as they Cut ME down, chopped me up,
and sold me for Gold or Power,
for I too listened to the winds
as they share’s the worlds news
I know that I am Now
the last of My Kind!

But that was Real Human Magic
the Power of Love, the Will to Protect!
And That was unexpected!
But Much Welcomed
the Sacred Mts can still feel it!
The Rock about my roots
tingles and twitches with the excitement of Love!
For they felt the Great Mt Manley Go,
Evil Tobar Evil!

But the wind told me a secret
that only you had known
On the Marker there were Wings?
Old Friend? The Tree asked again, hopeful!

Yes ! a Beautiful Set of Wings
to Match those of the Sword! Tobar Said with a wicked Smile!
4)
Hart had felt Evil pressing in all around them. In the Lands of Aledon , Edens last refuge. Hart could feel it! Evil had found its way here.

Born High Priest of the Ancients Everlasting~, he saw the people stumble in the Dark Power that was growing, lost to the Void that the Frightened them to give up their Free Will!

Hart was a Healer, and knew without the Will to live, Humans Die! Lost to the bleak Void of nothingness

Trapped into following a Prophecy that been altered
He heard in the back of his mind, Rollo, who would laugh, and said

“Remember the Trojan Horse.
Be weary of Greeks bearing Gifts!”

Hart remembered When Rollo had taken him to the People of the Sands. Where he found the crack in the wall just big enough to squiz threw, and deep under the ground he found the cut rock chamber.

He remembered the first sight of the painted walls they filled him with awe and wonder. Painted to move in the flickering light of the dancing flames. As he saw things he had only Dreamed of! There he saw what he had been seeking The Prophecy The Ending was missing;

The Reckoning, when Humanity awakens from the Evil curse cast like a Black spell over them . To Save the Living Planet!

The Nexus, The Next Us! When Humanity Joins the Heavenly Host, those who live among the Stars to a Celebration of Life at the End of the Heavenly Procession,

His eyes had been opened! He had found what he had been looking for all his life! The answer to why the Prophecy was so disturbing, like threats from an angry Man, not the Heralding befitting Life, Love, Creation, and the Human Spirit.

Hart Felt it So Profoundly The Reckoning was coming. The curse Evil cast upon Humans to forget, who they were. World Builders! Keepers Guardians, Champions for the Living Planet Evil could hid the 3 Gifts from Creation, threw the Dark Shroud that was growing.

But Evil could not take the 3 Gifts AWAY!

The Voice that Does Not Speak ! The Voice of Creation within us all, will never leave the Human Spirit alone to fight Evil . But together with The 3 Gifts

1) The Power to Know Right from Wrong!
2) The Power to Dream
3) The Power of Humans to
Build Everything they Dream
(Humans Build Even hell, if they are not in control)
The responsibly of Power
Hart needed to Re-Awaken the People of Eden to the Knowledge of the 3 Gifts in Humanity!
But How he wondered?

As he watched Elan as she closed and locked the Shutters then turned and latched the doors, He knew!
This was a Council of War!

5)
Élan went to the Hearth and picked out the largest teapot! She swung the Kettle’s arm back over the flame to boil, it was already hot, she pulled down a large bowl and 2 cups. The Death Dog broke out in a massive smile, they all winced even the cat!

The Death Dog was so excited, Squire was alive and he loved Tea with Milk and Honey!
He thought if he started his account now, he would be done just as his tea would be ready. He started

I am So pleased to report!
Squire is Alive!,
he has flown off with the Roc,.
Thou I thought I saw
them go over the Wall! ?

They are not in Danger
I can feel it!

I was on the far side by the Castle
I had followed,
Squire and his best mate
as they Flew off!

I can still hear the Voice of Evil
that called itself my Master.
I could smell the Evil taint the Air!
Following the smell of Evil,
as I heard my old master
talking to someone!,
I wanted to know who?
When the avalanche occurred,

I saw both lads
with my own eyes,
they were righteous
They set the Safety markers
for the fast moving Coaches both sides
Before they left
hidden by the mists
that came for them!

But since I was so close to the Heir
I thought it would be worth a wee look!

The Heir will be coming!
To see if the Lads are here
to Ashamed to show their faces
after Killing Manley Mt!

Not any more Purred the Cat, with a look of Satisfaction of one who knew all! It made the Death Dog angry, even known it was not truly a Cat until he told himself she was on Squires side! He listened, and began to smile wider!

The Pixie used Hart’s cry!
She pitched him Grief on the Winds
it grew on the way to the Castle!

Voices of Loss rang out over the Lands
the winds pitched the,
Wails that began as they turned to Blusters
Whimpers turned to cry’s of such Anguish!
Mewls Moans and Sob sweep up into a Squall
Blusters turned to Screams
A Storm Howled as the Voices transformed,
Shrieks, Shrill on the Winds
fired Squalls, at the Castle Walls

The Elves in the Castle heard the Warning on the Winds,
Not one would come to Sanctuary to Arrest the Lads.
Or take into custody
his Family for Questioning!

There was not a Elev who was not stricken to the Bone,
the cry’s of anguish, from a Human!
A Man they had all known,
As the Quiet Healer.

The Cat Gave Hart, an odd stair, as thou she saw him Dawn his Formal Robes High Priests of Ancients standing before her for the first time!

Then she laughed. With the Knowledge no one else had yet known! Hart felt suddenly exposed, and Naked
NOTE The full story of the Rock cut, is big has the Evil returned 1st Mummy made, Osiris the un-dead Not sure it goes here or later?

6)
Tobar remembered waking as the Ice Age was over in time to see it all! How Humans defeated the Evil, that Humanity faced. His friend was there he remembered,
The Queen of the Change, with such Love

Tobar knew this to be true, and until then, he would have said, that his friend had been right, Humans had fallen to Evil. And so quickly too! The Desire to take it all or destroy what the Living Planet! Was pure Evil

The two old friends talked with such hope in them, that neither had seen in long time! They spoke as old friends do when excited with a sudden event until it was time for Tobar to start the Official Council of the Gathering. But instead of feeling he was up against it, as he had. He had a grand thought! And smiled!

Evil was feeling strong It had the upper hand But Evil Must forgotten about the Dragons, for why Evil believed Dragons would live under ANY rule was Humorous! It seemed the Dragons would be helping the Humans after all!

Tobar leaning against his old friend stood His scales of midnight blue sparkled like the Heavens that were clearing behind him. The Dragon Clan had Gathered!

Tobar looked out among the Stars his grand and noble head thrown back as Thunderous and Savage Roar that sounded like a sudden storm upon the winds Rumbling as it cracked like Thunder across the Lands .

A Call to Life his Old friend had not heard since the day Merlyn had Tobar and Rollo plant him here on this spot,

And the Call to Life was Answered! He had declared War on Evil, to save the last of the Old Guard the Humans he had loved as his own, those who would Save the Living Planet. The Dragon Clan answered With a Sound his old friend had never heard!

The Dragon Clan had Gathered alive with surge of life, they were ready for War!
Dragon Clan Style

The Tree was vibrating with anticipation!
An Old Guard ,he hoped, and preyed. To bring back the Voice of Humanity, before it is too late!

7)

I had no trouble near the Castle.
I felt it worth a try I showed myself
The Death Dog had said.
I showed myself to 3 different Elves.
They were uncomfortable but tried not to show it,
so they looked away.

So I tried my hand and walking in the castle!
But all threw the castle I heard of only the Heir,
not the Queen of the High Elves!

So I walked down to the Dungeness!
There I did not see her,
they have placed her in the oubliette
I could not find a way in to her,
she has been placed there to be forgotten
but I talked to her threw the floor!

I told her I would bring help,
and told her to hold on.
She sounded so week!

But on my way out
I stopped off at the Heirs chamber,
and pulled one of these
from a pile he was hiding!
It is in my chest plate reach in and get it.
The Heir called it a Dollar
How can a Death Dog
walk into the Castle? Hart was broken hearted

The High Elves had no
use for something so Evil

Elan reached inside his chest plate,
when something shock her like lightening!
She pulled her hand out quickly her fingers were scorched!

Hart picked up a pair of tongs, from his tray of silver instruments put on his rubber gloves he pulled out a slip of parchment.

Her fingers still felt scorched! Her hand numb!
She watched as he placed the parchment on the table
The image of the All Seeing Eye! Sprang out at her

She became aware of nothing at all but feeling warm and hazy, then she felt it. The Evil dark creeping, as her consciousness was pulled to the Magic Rune’s on the back of the thing the Death Dog called the Dollar

We have our own Currency
Why would he value
foreign Currency Over our own,
that could topple the Lands in Chaos.

And in ancient rune’s. above the image of the EYE
Invoking ANNUIT COEPTIS:
HE HAS CHOSEN
OUR QUEST,

Below the image
Invoking NOVOUS ORDO SELORUM
THE NEW ORDER
OF THE AGES,
Hart was speaking but she had not heard, as her heart beet against her ribs, drum!

THE MAGIC RUNES CALLED FOR HUMANITY to forget about Eden, the living Planet and why they had come. It used its power to separate Humanity from the Lving Planet using doubt, fear, and loneliness;

Promising that if Humans gave their REVERENCE & allegiance TO THE ALMIGHTY DOLLAR, the power of the money would be enough to keep them safe, happy, and whole. They could not see the Dark Power in the magic runes at work WHAT A DIABOLICAL PLOT!

But who had put it there? Rollo had promised her he had removed The Eye from Humans reach, for he knew better then anyone, its Evil power, and it wanted her Dead!

she had an odd thought. What was wrong with THE EYE?!

When the Eye drawn to her like a moth to a flame,
The Eye had found her! But so was the Fury inside

She ran to the hearth, and grabbed her silver chest she tossed her seeing stones in her apron pocket. Fear was not her Friend, she thought but she felt it!

The All Seeing Eye had found her! Hart dropped a large Volume over the sinister thing to stop it from seeing her!

Hart grasped the tongs, and slipped them under the Volume, and clasped the Dollar, pulled it quickly, then slipped it into the box, and slammed it shut!

He put the silver box on the table near the large volume They sat in silence for a moment taking stock before they spoke! Hart spoke first

We know the Queen of the High Elves
is in Trouble, we know the Eye
is behind this Evil that has come.

And I know things will only get harder! Elan agreed

I will go to the Castle, She told Hart
and free the Queen,
but I will need your help Gamorg! . He agreed

She had sent the Builders codex of the Castles true design, with the Hidden ways that showed the oubliette with Squire, but she did not need the Codex
She knew them by Heart!

She got up and put on the travel cloak the Queen of the High Elves had given her.! Elan filled her pockets with things she would need free her and to bring her to Sanctuary for Hart to help Heal her!

She had kissed Hart for luck When The cat pounced down ready to follow her out. The Dog waited at the door.

Elan slipped from the cottage and went out to the banks of wild and savage raging river. A large snake of a river, which was formed by the hundred rivers, in the days before, now a vast canyon of water, so swift, a fast running, rush of water, moving from the Wall threw the lands to divide the rugged peaks of such beauty

She slung a rope from the Tree Squire had used to dig clay from the banks But she hung dangerously close to the water! Even the Cat worried, not knowing what she was doing!

She began to sing an eerie haunting Whisper into the water it was a sound like nothing they had heard her

As she hung over the edge of the bank, so close to the rushing water, whispering an Erie song into it. When the water began to boiled and Bubbled

The Death Dog, watched from the shadows as the water broke with bubbles and froth as a Kulpi came up to see her. She had called a Kulpi a Water-horse! Even the Cat was supervised !

8)
The Roc slowed he came to a graceful landing
not a feather out of place.

Squire fell from the Roc Laying on the cool smooth floor He wondered when he would die ! Covered in rubble, roots, dirt Bashed and battered Frozen to the bone He lay on the cool smooth floor unable to move for he had never felt so Terrible In All his LIFE!

‘Welcome’ The Voice that dose not speak greeted

Finsean had followed, Flying like he had never flown before, he no longer cared where they were going, he just wanted to fly but he saw The Roc had flipped as he spiralling down
The Roc slipped from sight.

The closer he got the more he could see the massive Ice Formation was a Frozen Volcano DOWN, DOWN, DOWN he went

Finsean had begun slowing Down past the thick layer of Ice that was a Volcano

Down past the thick layer of Ice that was the Mighty Frozen Tundra Down under rock .

Knowing that he must slow or soon come out the other side maybe? He watched with intense interest As he plummeted threw molten Lava.
It gave off a warm and rosy glow behind the thick layer of Ice.

As he continued to slow he wondered. How the molten hot lava, stayed behind walls of frozen Clear Ice . Wizardry?

There was a sickening smack as Finsean hit the smooth Ice floor. That came up out of no where He felt awful Every inch of him hurt ,he had never felt this poor Finsaen caught sight of the ROC Not a feather out of place Unruffled, unflustered he stood beaming ,like a Cheshire Cat

Finsean was irritated Until he caught sight of Squire His irritation soften to good Humour when he saw Squire.

Squire trying to wobble on all fours! His arms and legs in a knot his face bulging green Squire was going to be sick! Finsean would have laughed but he hurt to much.

Squire gathered his wits And take back control of his body He struggled, but it was coming back to him . After a few moments of composer, he tyred to speak. Hoping to keep in what was in his stomach,

Finsean Being a large War Bird he liked open spaces like the sky Not tunnels deep underground walls of Ice holding back molten lava
‘Fire and Ice’
‘Where are we?’

Watch Listen and Learn!
Was all the Old Bird said then Disappeared
Squire stood baffled the Roc knew
The Ancients Proverb ?

Bruised, battered and filthy, covered with ground-in dirt, rock and roots
Tired, Starving and, now Frozen
They stood alone In the Labyrinth
The Trial of Fire and Ice!

Squire heard his Grandfather he was humming the Riddle Song! he tried to remember the words. He perked up Then took his bearings. Humming he endeavoured to remember the words to the Riddle Song his Grandfather had taught him

Squire had become rooted to the floor His eyes darting about as he remembered the words that would allow them to Navigate Safely threw Labyrinth.

And looking at the Labyrinth of Fire and Ice, he began to understand as he kept humming along He added a word or two along with the humming

Finsean had been talking to him but He had not hear a word
Well Mate’
We better not drop this Mt
I can not swim in Lava’
Can you’?

Part 1 of Dragon Lore chronicles

2009-05-05T16:12:00.001-07:00

The Legend of Heroes
from Dawn of a New Age,
Vol. 5 of the Dragon Lore Chronicles
from Eden’s Story

Copyright © 2005 All Rights Reserved by E. M. S. Cohen
Movie Version Copyright © 2007 All Rights Reserved by E. M. S. Cohen

OPENING Scene
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[ 1st image: The Vast Empty unknown Heavens]
Names and Titles twinkle on and off
during opening credits
Narrator:
“Deep, Deep into space, Past the Outer Rim,”

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[ 2nd image: The Vast fantastic known Heavens]
Filled with awesome looking planets
Names and Titles twinkle on and off
during opening credits
Narrator:
“Wrapped in a blanket of Love,
tucked safely, out of harms way.”

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[ 3rd image: The Vast fantastic known Heavens Closer Look]
Filled with awesome planets
Names and Titles twinkle on and off
during opening credits
Narrator:
The Living Planet’ called Eden
Hung in the Heavens like a Jewel’

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[ 4th image: The Fantastic view of Our Planet]]
Names and Titles twinkle on and off during opening credits
Narrator:
‘‘
But the Evil that Hates and Destroys All Life,
That hides in the Black Hole’‘ had found her!
Scene ONE

[ Image 1.1]
Scene opens in the Singing Forrest where there are no real Trees, only Divas, some call the En-wives. They have made a clearing about THE Great Boulder, the only boulder in the Forrest that does not move..as Divas caught up in a moment of anticipation sing with Hushed tones!
Narrator:
Our Tale, begins on the Living Planet
at the Roll-Off in the Singing Forrest’
‘As a fast and furious game was being played.’
‘But as we look’
‘There is no one in sight!’

[ Image 1.2]
A large Granite Boulder broke from the Trees
hurling through the clearing,
Heading to the Great Boulder
[ no one in sight]

[ Image 1.3]
The Granite Boulder unfolded
Expanding at deadly speed as it rolled!
Becoming a Rock Troll
Bolting to the empty Great Boulder
Still No one else in sight

[ Image 1.4 ]
The Rock Troll ready to leap up to claim his Victory. His large stone hand, still resting on the Boulder where he was ready to spring up to the top, instead he just stood, Froze dead in his tracks with the look of Loathing in his eyes! As he witnessed, the Heir appear before him
’POOF’ upon the Great Boulder, holding the Royal Banner from the Castle.

[ Image 1.5 ]

THE HEIR;
“Victory!!”
The Rock Troll was filled with Resentment. As he watched the Heir announce ‘Victory!’ And wave his Royal Banner, in the air, as thou he were King! And it was his due!

[ Image 1.6
But a surprising look of excitement advanced across The Rock Trolls eyes, as he watched, the Royal Banner, float up out of the Heir’s hand and into the sky, as a mud soaked familiar bandana exploded, leaving the sodden rag laying on the Boulder, as a matching pair of mud soaked feet touched down attached to filthy Human Lad who cried out
“Is OURS!”
with a sense of satisfaction in his voice. And grinning like a Cheshire Cat

[ Image 1,7
THE HEIR to the throne of the Castle of Knelsolawn where the Queen of the High Elves Sat. Appeared Dressed in his finest, like a Dandy from Court, now splattered head to boot with mud. He sent furious looks at The Rock Troll. Looks that could have killed! If the Rock Troll had thinner skin it might have!

[ Image 1.8

‘Good Try Mate’
‘Excellent Game’
‘keeping everyone on their toes’ Squire whispered to the Heir. He had seen the Heir cheat just below him [as he hung from his Rigging he had placed in the Diva standing closely behind the Boulder] The Heir had appeared out of nowhere. Showing himself a bold charlatan. not even making the pretense of caring for the ancient custom of touching his marker to the Boulder to Win

[ Image 1.9
Boulders rolling in, unfolding into Rock Trolls
As the Elves begin to pouring into the clearing. All eyes forward on the Heir

Squire the Human Lad covered in dirt, mud and leaves tugged on his rigging. [ He set up in what looked like trees above the Boulder.

The Royal Banner came down gently and clean
un-splattered with mud, as he offered it back to the Heir. Politely

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The Heir who-would-be-King, refusing to look at the Human Lad. Refusing even to admit he was there.

A Silence Fell like a Hammer Blow! As both sides gathered to see what was going on. For this was no ordinary game, the tension felt heavy in the air. oppressive harsh and onerous

Squire, the Human Lad, turned his eyes down to Gronk to see what he should do. For he dearly wanted to punch the revolting, pompous little git! But he held his silence, and his fist!

[ Image 1.11
The Rock Troll was angry, his eyes ablaze turned to The Heir to see THE Royal Banner slide off the Bolder down into the Mud!

[ Image 1.12
Squire felt something cold and icy slither past his skin as he had been looking to Gronk
[the Commander of the Rock Trolls siding]
Squire turned to see THE Royal Banner down in the Mud!His face went HOT his ears burn his anger grew

[ Image 1.13
Squire looked straight into the eyes .of the Heir A shudder runs through him one Ice cold bead of sweat trickle down his spineIce water filled his veins he thought he might be sick! He lost track of Time! How long had he been starring, as he felt shiver afer shiver, puzzled he wondered if he could stop?

[ Image 1.14
The HEIR pulled back his gaze He did not like A Human standing equal to him! Or looking in his eyes!
THE HEIR; He spoke like a Warlord A Tyrant
‘We shall call this Giving Orders
a Cat’s Paw’
‘No One will win!’

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With an arrogant swish The HEIR leaped off the Great Boulder like a Peacock. But He failed to notice that all eyes were on the soiled, and soddened Royal Banner still laying in the Mud, Abandoned, and not on him

[ Image 2.1
The Strutting conceit of the HEIR swaggering across the clearing, unaware he was. Alone! Was repulsive to them all! No one was following, not even his own squad!

[ Image 2.2
They were all looking at the Royal Banner laying there soiled and abandoned. To lose face before the others, was more then the High Elves could endure! their leader had soiled their own flag! Gronk leap up onto the Great Boulder standing proudly by Squire Gronk’s passion ignites

[ Image 2.3
Gronk’s rugged voice rumbled livid.but controlled. His hatred growing with every argent step the Heir swaggered alone across the clearing. his back to them all! The Tension building as he thundered .
‘Elve -who- would be-KING!’
‘WE, The Rock Trolls,
THE SOLE KEEPERS,
OF THE GREAT GAME,
Denounce THOSE WHO DO NOT RESPECT
THE Royal BANNER
and once denounced
you may never participate in the Games again!

[ Image 2.4
The Heir slowed, Then turned with such contempt to find them all bring their eyes up from the mud, to see Gronk take up his Royal Rank as Keeper of the Great Game! He gave them all such an ugly look, they all knew was a threat! As the Heir realized he stood alone!
But he spoke only to Squire
THE HEIR:
‘ So, H-e-w-mann,
IF YOU THINK YOUR SO CLEVER,
PUT YOUR MARKER on Mt . Manley
Higher then mine IF YOU CAN!’
‘AFTER ALL, YOU ARE ---ONLY HU-MAN’

[ Image 3.0
Squire’s face burned with Humiliation as his anger grew. But still he held his tongue. He knew this was now personal. But he knew not to add it to the Rock Trolls problem with the Heir As he felt a burning take hold, he had never felt before

A blue mood fell over everyone For they all knew trouble was coming. Everyone waiting for the other shoe to drop

[ Image 3.0
The Heirs Squad gathered in Elvish style
They were devastated be the Heir’s conduct

The Elves asked The Rock Trolls and Squire to stay.They performed a Ceremony Burning The Royal Banner
It was a dignified Ritual [the Heir who would be King
[Now dead to the Elves of his Squad

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The Burning of the Banner meant Trouble ahead, they all knew! Thought the Heir could never be in a Roll-Off He was still The Heir! Who would be King! as he barked orders to the Court like a Warlord a Tyrant! Making Everyone jump! Out of Fear!

[ Image 3.0
Gronk looked about him. The Rock Trolls, his siding were ready he thought they were on there toes He wanted everyone’s input when they got on their home soil, The Heir had forced this Roll-off then he had openly cheated without remorse when caught. What was he up to? Something was going on! But What? He needed to learn

[ Image 3.0
Elves sang of the history of their
Royal Banner 10,000.years
Squire was sure
they sang every year He thought

As he stood in silence, his mind was thinking , he had known of Gronk’s plight. That was why he was playing, he was no Rock Troll. But they were one man short, and the Heir was forcing them to play,

[ Image 4.0
The Ceremony was Over. the Banner Burned! Everyone weary of what was to come Even the Divas were singing a blue song As the Forrest mewled a lament, all life seemed hushed and saddened
But Waiting for the ceremony to finally come to an end a War Bird Known as Sentinel signaled for a landing
Elves could lament forever,
I have A better end
to their Ceremony he had thought

[ Image 4.0
He Circled Alive with enthusiasm The near 6 feet tall Black War Bird landed doing His impersonation of the Heir. .

[ Image 4.0
He was marvelous.an amazing mimic. Finsean was Squires best mate and he had a look about him, the one that meant Something fun is in the works It had lightened the mood for anyone, the Elves were smiling,Finesan all but made them a vow..He would convince Squire, to give the Heir the comeuppance he deserved

[ Image 4.0
The Elves had burned the Royal Banner as is proper, for High Elves, it had been soiled but the Heir was now dead to them. There was trouble brewing in the Elves camp Squire could tell, but the High Elves held the Thrown and the Castle of Knelsolawn, it was starting to smell fishy. Not just Gronk had trouble with the Heir The list was growing quickly

[ Image 4.0
Gronk had come up to Squire Concerned for his Safety
Do not take this challenge!
There is a nastiness about the Heir
and all of his dealings!

[ Image 4.0
One of the Elves came in private to say Goodby
They had not known each other long, but there was a friendship building And the Elve felt the need to warn him as they were readying to leave,
‘This challenge feels Odious!
Squire, do not take it on!

[ Image 5.1
Finsen flying Squire home sailing threw the cool clean skies, cooling the burn with the wind on Squire face. Flying free Squire relaxed Heading for the Old Stone Bridge and home

Until he noticed they were circling Mt Manley
When he heard Finsean
Toss your soggy mud rag
OVER HIS marker ’[Finsen laughed]

Neigh’ Squire; retorted in jest!
LETS us Make One
THAT WOULD LAST THE TEST OF TIME!’

[[ Image 5.2
Finsean still circling the Great Mt. sealed the deal
A BARGAIN THEN’ he said

‘WHAT BARGAIN?’ SQUIRE; A BITE ANNOYED!

[ Image 5.3

THAT YOU MAKE A MARKER ‘THAT WILL
weather Threw the Ages’
I
FLY YOU UP TO THE TOP’
to plant it!

For I DO NOT LIKE THIS ANTI-HUMAN SENTIMENT
‘’IN THE HEIR’ THIS Pretender to the throne‘
I DO NOT CARE FOR his TYRANT WAYS’
He needs a Good Comeuppance Squire!
Who better to serve it up then YOU!!

Deal ! Squire said

Finsean flew like the wind was on fire, the deal now sealed, he wanted Squire at the forge, building a Marker!

[ Image 6.0
Nestled in Sanctuary Squire set the Forge
While his friend took off his Tethers putting them up on the work bench absorbed in what he was doing. Finsean got busy cleaning and repairing his gear.

[ Image 6.1
Squire went out to the banks of the Raging River of the White Water Runoff that surrounded the spit of land known as the Misty Village, home of Sanctuary where he lived.

[ Image 6.2
He set his rigging, about the ancient apple tree that grew strong and supple, at the edge of rushing water. The rugged beauty of the place always made him smile as he lowered himself over the bank. About half way down was a excellent source of the clay he needed

[ Image 6.3
Clay filled his rucksack, as he placed it on the stump seat, and took up the silver basin, on his way to the Pigeon Coop.
They all flew down to see him, cooing their warm thoughts. He greeted them with treats As they watched him measure their droppings in the silver basin.

[ Image 6.4
Silver basin in hand, rucksack slung over his shoulder, he headed to the cottage, ..... he placed the basin, rucksack, and items he needed outside the cottage entry on the bench

[ Image 6.5 his Mum making tea inside in the Galley

I see,’ ‘your making your Grandfathers
magic blacksmith paste’‘Anything special?!’

‘ Just making something’ he tried to sound nonchalant

[ Image 6.6
would you like me to mix the honey,
milk and flour for you? She said got out a jar of seed cakes, putting them in a basket

‘No, I think I had better do this all myself
’she looked at him with suspicion he always said yes,
And handed him the basket of seed cakes and smiled

[ Image 7.0
Back at the forge he inspected it with satisfaction, then he got to work
Finsean was watching him from the corner of his eye, as he mixed the flour, milk and honey, in the Silver Basin like an alchemist. Then he added the Pigeon Droppings, until a twinkle came to his eye, and he stopped.
Squire enthusiasm was starting to show.

[ Image 7.1
Finsean was watching him threw the open shutters now, he was standing at the shed, the front was swung wide, to show the lumps of metal stored there out of the weather, as his best mate selected the right piece.

Squire picked out a large lump of metal it had been left to him by his Grandfather It was a special lump of metal, he said. Made of a mix of things from this side of the Vail, and the other, Star Metal he called it a gift from the Heavens To Squire’s Young Delight
That would do splendidly

[ Image 7.2
Squire checked the forge with the skill of a master once again, everything going smoothly

Finsean was watching, pleased to see Squire was taking this challenge very seriously.

But what amused him most was the way, he best mate, kept turning to talk to his grandfather Who was not there as he worked the forge, and selected his metal.

[ Image 7.3
He heated the lump of Star metal in the forge, then beat out the lump to a flat rod He dressed the Star metal with paste
wrapped and baked it in wet sheep skin As he gauged the forges heat
Now to creat a design’
While I bake the metal’
this will make the metal shine
and be twice as strong [He told Finsean]

[ Image 8.0
Squire walked about collecting volumes from the shelves
then tools, charts as he layed them all out on the long table
his Nose hidden by parchment Squire studied the pages, his mind filled with idea after idea. They kept coming to him, as he drew one design after another Finesaen worked on his spotless gear As he watched carful not to disturb Squires train of thought

[ Image 8.1
Finesaen had jumped at the small chime set by Squire.
Time to turn the Star Metal wrapped nestled in the Forge
‘Your like an Sentinel
with an Egg’ he teased him

[ Image 8.2
‘Do not jest at magic
you do not know’
life is life, and if you want it
balanced even and strong
you turn!’
Squire was feeling a Bit unsure he had never done this alone Squire set the Chime once again, and went back to creating

[ Image 8.3
He doodled with charcoal, there was a Symbol at the back of his mind trying to work its way out he felt it pulling at his heartstrings.He knew he wanted the Symbol he just needed to get it right.

Or did the Symbol want him
Said his Grandfather. When he felt someone watching
His Grandfather? He wondered agin

[ Image 8.4
Squire rose and drew the shutters he latched them. He drew the doors closed and bolted them shut.

Finsean could not of been more excited Squire meant business
no one is to see!
Ready to Work the clay he had dug, he whispered to Finsean

[ Image 9.0
Locked away more then a fortnight, going on two. Squire worked the Forge. Baking the Star Metal, and folding the steel 300 times for strength, then forged a Marker
he could be proud of!

[ Image 9.1
The village had heard of the Rock Trolls plight They had seen the anti-Human sentiment in the Heir

Squire locked in the Smithy for long over a fortnight had developed a rhythmic hammering. A pleasant sound, it gave a smile to all, and a light heart.

As they hummed along, doing their work with a quick and smart step The Peaceful Misty Village glowed with pride Looking forward to the comeuppance the heir deserved!!

[ Image 9.2
Pickels’ had never known her lad, to be shut away for such a time, even when he was very ill, he always sneaked out to see her! Or unbolt his shutters so she could keep her head inside with him
She bumped the doors with her back hoofs Just to hear him- yell for her- to stop
I am still alive’
Stop knocking’
I will let you see first Picekls’
‘If you , would let me finish’

[ Image 9.3
But the tiny the village fell back into step, to a warm and cozy feeling of home, wondering about the marker As night came on Everyone Noticed The hammering had stopped! Squire had finished!

[ Image 9.4
Squire put his finished marker, upon the workbench. He could feel his Grandfather again, checking his work

A knock came from the back door Squires Mum bearing gifts a hamper of goodies and their favorite foods and a gallon of fresh pressed Apple

[ Image 10.0
‘Can I ?‘come in?’ she said nicely, as she came threw the door breaing gifts Squires horse right behind her, she whinnied with pride as all the creatures tried to come in behind her

[ Image 10.1
Inside the workshop she felt at home breathing in the smell of hot steel she loved the Magic of the forge, and the workshop.

[ Image 10.2
She was putting the large hamper on the table. turned Frozen in place as her eyes Caught sight of Squires Marker
Hand Tooled between 2 wings the Symbol to call a Gathering
Did he know? She wondered

[ Image 10.3
She felt her father in the workshop, But she knew he had passed on. Still she marveled at the Marker But she saw Squires Grandfather ‘s hand in this and she knew her father was somewhere about!

After all he was a Dragon who had changed his skin, and who knew what powers Dragons had

[ Image 10.4
The Symbol to Call A Gathering
And the words he engraved by hand she read aloud
Squire only Human
It was a vision to her eyes,
But did he know, the Magic he would invoke?,
Did he know what he was doing?!

This Magic was so strong, something was about to happen, and she was not sure if she was ready for what was to come!
She felt a hint of Foreboding

[ Image 10.5
She turned to look at Squire, she looked deep into his eyes as she asked him
Do you know
what you are doing?! Not surprised to here him say

NO!
But I am going!

[ Image 11.0
Squires Mum unexpectedly Walked over to the Marker
And looked at it so carefully, as thou she was listening to it speak then touched it!
Finsean was watching he did not know why ,she had done something to the Marker.! Some kind of protective charm, he was guessing if it came from Squires mum! Then he realized she was gone!

[ Image 11.1
Tired and hunger, they quickly washed up, to celebrate. As their barnyard friends held a small parade just for them, as they were leaving. The two lads watched with joy that grew to excitement, they were feeling ready and strong! Thou it left Squire wondering

[ Image 11.2
Finsean was putting on pompous airs for fun
Well ‘my lad,’
It seems to me’,‘ that this very night’
is a monummentus occasion’
‘ toast I say’
Toast’

[ Image 11.3
Finsean holding tankards High in the air to touch]
A toast to US this night, using a pompous voice
Well Remembered Down thru the ages,
Sung generation to generations to come.
The Night Squire and Finesean
set their battle plans to give the
nasty Little Villain, the Heir!’
His comeuppance
with Humans’Ingenuity To us! They sang out in Triumph,! Yet won!

They sang songs told tall tails of how they were Heros in the making They were Legends to come! Squire looked about him he was getting an odd feeling! He was getting that prickly feeling, he knew something was wrong !
Then he heard
The Voice that Does Not Speak
Danger’
Do you really want to do this?
‘ Think again!’
Danger’

[ Image 12.0

Squire had known that something was wrong not just because Gronk, or the Elve had warned him !

No, he had known the moment the cold slimy hand brushed his skin when the Heir had knocked the Royal Banner from his hand.

It was the empty pools of nothingness that were his eyes it made him shiver just thinking of it. It was like looking into a Black hole, a mans eyes are the window’s to there soles, he knew , and the Heir his sole were empty. There was no light on!

It was thou he was a walking , talking body but No One was there No Light in his eyes, No Sole in its home! Like a zombie the Empty pits of pure bleakness, even the thought of it, made his blood run cold! And shiver! in his minds eye, it made his skin crawl! He knew this Heir was Evil! But his anger had grown and his Pride had been hurt, so when he heard his best mate, bellowing!

On the morrow Lad’
We fly’

[ Image 12.1

Squire did not even Hesitate,
very much
as He tried to ignoring
The Voice that Does Not Speak
In his mind he spoke to the Voice,
The Marker
Has Been Made!
But to his best mate he Yelled
On the morrow ‘We fly’

[ Image 13.0
Later that night ,alone in his quarters, he put his head down on his pillow to sleep. Again Squire heard
The Voice that Does Not Speak
Danger
Think Again!
Do you really want to do this?
Danger!

It was the 2nd time he had ignored the Voice
He did not like the feeling. But He knew he had to be up and ready before the crack of Dawn to go .

What was he doing? he asked himself
He could not turn back now, plans were made! Deep in Squire heart he wanted to give the Heir the comeuppance he deserved
On the morrow ‘We fly’

[ Image 13.1
the Misty Village happily fell into a pleasant sleep they knew Squire and Finsean were up to something they approved of

[ Image 13.2
Squire had a restless night, he tossed and turned he had argued with his Grandfather all night in his dream
Squire kept trying to explain
He had no way to back out now
The Marker was made!
But he thanked him for the warning
He knew he was walking into Trouble

[ Image 13.3
Squires Mum had been in the study all night Compass, protractors, angles Chart, maps, scrolls, parchment
quill in hand She was looking for something!
She felt the Danger, that Squires Marker would bring!

Squire woke in the predawn He felt cold in the dark. When he crawled out of his warm wool blankets The moonlight had faded And the dawn had not yet come Squire put on warm clean cloths hung out by the hearth to warm

[ Image 14.0

He was not He thought, He had heard the Voice say Danger,
a complete fool .
Be ready !
even if he was ignoring the Voice
Better wear the suit of Armor
his grandfather had given him
and be ready for anything

[ Image 14.1
Squire sat to latch the ankle plates Remembering his Grandfather who he had been Missing. When he had a vision; his Grandfather working the Magic of the Forge , as a wee Squire watching.

The steady cadence of the The powerful old man hammering out a rhythm for Squires Heart to fallow watching the Magic of the Forge come to life ,with bright young eyes eager to learn

The old man, smiled it filled his face with such joy to give a Gift to the Lad His first Hammer and Anvil Made for his size!

The small lad, took the tools, they looked huge to such a tiny man His own Maccabe! The wee man said with such joy he had been given his first Hammer! And anvil!

[ Image 14.2
The Vision was over But his Armor started to glow tiny scales of metal so movable and light so unique, so strong was the Protection Finsean’s deadly talons could not cut threw But the unique Armor was glowing he looked about felling his Grandfather he wondered again at what was going on
Nonsense he told himself and finished getting ready

[ Image 14.3
Squire heard again for the 3rd time
The Voice that Does Not Speak
‘Watch Listen and Learn’
Your Grandfather’
taught you how to tell
right’ from wrong!’
DANGER he felt badly, he knew there was Danger and he was ignoring it

[ Image 15.0
Time to Deliver the
Heirs HIS Due!’
Finsean came in before the crack of Dawn Excitement ran threw him, he was ready to Fly, He was ready to spit in the Heirs eye, Finsean did not like this Tyrant giving orders. or his Anti-Human sentiment he spread

[ Image 15.1
But he realized staring at Squire Dressed in FULL BATTLE Gear! His Best Mate, was Armored from Helmet, to Boot
Did I miss something
are we going to war? But he could see by looking at Squire, something was wrong,,! He did not look eager to start!

[ Image 15.2
‘Lets get it over with’ Squire tucked his Hammer in his boot and strapped it down to fly he threw the Marker over his shoulder by a belt he had fastened about it no longer eager

They walked without noise, waking no one as they slipped out of Sanctuary’s gates they wanted it to be a surprise The Marker Up when everyone awoke

[ Image 15.3
They slipped up the walk, that lead, to the Old Stone Bridge both looking about to be sure no one was watching
and like always they would get the hebbie-jeebees just before they were coming near the edge

Squires eyes were drawn to the left, to the old cottage of Tobar’s Finsean’s eyes were drawn over to the right looking for the Thing that lurked! The Thing that he could feel, wanted to eat them! Once again, he thought he had seen a glimpse

There eyes diverted to opposite sides While they waited 2 steps from the Old Stone Bridge Standing waiting for Old Tobar the Guard to come and let them pass

But their eyes were quickly turned to the Old Stone Bridge as Tobar was their before them, He appeared Looming over them with his one eyebrow up like an ancient Spawk.
His mighty staff in hand he stood ready!

[ Image 16.0 They were surprised to see Old Tobar looming down over them. Shocked to see him holding his staff like a sword!
Deeply disturbed to see Old Tobar did not want them to pass! A no nonsense look, about him neither lad had seen before! They felt uneasy! DID HE MEAN IT!?

Tobar stared them down! Defying even one of them to speak or move!
Tobar knew the Laws of the Land of Aradon they were clear As soon as Squire’s Marker was on Manley Mt, He would be a Man by Law

No longer a lad with silly larks, and games, they would be accountable for themselves! He doubted that either lad had thought about that!

The prank would be very Funny, Yes! And the Heir most defiantly deserved it!

Everyone would laugh, but when the laugh was over the Heir would have the last laugh when they found out! They were no longer lads they were not ready for manhood! the last laugh would not be sweet

And if there was anything Old Tobar did not ever wont to see was the Heir getting an other one over on Squire

He was going to challenge their manhood and put it to the test. If they could get past him They could place the marker at the top!

[ Image 16.1
But Squire had been ready for Tobar after Arguing with his Grandfather all night he flipped the Marker over his shoulder In front of him to show old Tobar he meant it I am going to Manley Mt.
To place this at the Top’

[ Image 16.2
Tobar Froze! The Marker was a work of Art, a joy to behold it was the work of a Master Builder from the old code! When he saw the Ancients Symbol hand tooled between the two wings! Did Squire Know what it was he had built!?

[ Image 17.0

The Marker was a call to Begin a Gathering And a Call for the Ancients Humans known as the Brotherhood of Builders to remember who they were

But the sign to call a Gathering had been called! This very night the Dragon Clan Gathering Begins Did this Lad know? He doubted it, but he did not believe in coincidence
No Dragon Does

The sign of the Gathering Hand Tooled On The Marker
began to glow before his eyes! Tobar heard
The Voice that Does Not Speak

Tobar pulled himself up to his fullest height swelling with power old Tobar no longer looked old, he looked wise and mighty as his Dark Brown good wool tunic began to glow before their eyes for a brief moment Squire had seen woven in Tobar’s Tunic The Symbol of the Ancients

[ Image 17.1

Tobar’s glowed with pride at the lads No longer an old man that guarded the Old Stone Bridge He was a grand majestic figure , standing before them His regal charm came forth
His Mighty woven wooden staff in hand! Tobar stood more powerful then a King Tobar once again, used his staff as a sword
Kneel They did!

I pledge my steal to your campaign’
‘On your Journey,’ ‘that has taken
the name of Manhood’
I Pledge my steel to you and yours
New Men of Aradon’ Arise

[ Image 17.2

New Men of Aradon’
As they stood making the sign of the oath
they swore the oath as one

[ Image 18.0
Tobar stepped back in a grand and majestic motion to let them pass ,both lads in shock, They walked ONE FOOT IN FRONT OF THE OTHER both expecting to wake up or fall while walking across Tobar had sworn an Oath to them was all they could think One foot in front of the other keep walking they went

[ Image 18.1
Stepping off from the old stone and mortar that was the Bridge They stepped out on to the Road Their silence growing Relieved to be alone, as they stood on the Road, in the dark of the predawn! Squire felt like a Fool, Finsean was thinking out loud!
‘Not as I had planned’
‘But STILL’‘ Old Tobar ‘Is on our side
‘did you hear him’?
‘Lets FLY’
’New Man Of Aradon’

[ Image 18.2
Squire was feeling apprehensive Already to many odd events had transpired As a Wicked Wind picked up and made it sound as thou he were Yelling
’New Man Of Ardon’
You had better get used to it’
You swore your manhood to Tobar’
no more Laddy for you mate’ You do know this?’
WE PLEDGED OUR Manhood to Tobar’

[ Image 18.3
In the predawn cold still they stood, on the Road! Bewildered What had just happened?
Yes’
New Man’
‘I do know this’
Finsean was alive with Excitement,
‘But Tobar made and
Oath to Us’
‘Have you ever heard of such a thing’
‘ It is an Omen of the things to come’

‘I know’
‘ That disturbs me most’ Squire was feeling weary

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Never in his life, had he ignored the voice he loved! The Voice that had saved him over and over as wee lad,
the Voice of care and concern
Right from Wrong
When he heard for the 3rd time
The Voice that Does Not Speak
‘Watch Listen and Learn’
DANGER’

[ Image 19.1
Because of his pride [Not wanting to look week] he ignored The Voice that knew right from wrong
How many times now he had ignored it ?
That brought a sadness to his heart,
he was ignoring his friend,
one who had always had his best
interest, at heart

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the silver thread of Dawns light appeared in the East cresting Over the rim of the Shadow Mts. Finsean Took flight with 3 powerful thrusts of his massive wings they were off!

Finsean Flew North up the Deep Gorge carved out of the land when the Ice Age was over. As a massive Glassier thawed and broke lose, carving the Valley out and its Raging River known as The White Water Runoff. They flew in the predawn gloom as the morning light began to show Its Savage and rugged beauty!

They slipped threw the air flying like they had never done before , they flew between the winds at there backs pushing them forward, as thou someone was helping them along.

The Challenge of Manhood to all in the Lands of Aradon!
the Great Manley Mt come into view Squire’s heart skipped a beet ,when he caught sight of the light behind her like a hallow! It was a thing of such natural beauty the Great Mt. was The Promise of a New Day,

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But Squire felt the closer they came the more he could feel Something was dreadfully wrong! But he could not see anything that would make him feel this way, when he spied a small marker
It was made of tied knots, of straw ,tied to look like a wee man. As he wondered about it, so small, so close to the ground, the knots looked like someone was just learning.
Squire heard the Voice that Does Not Speek;
Surprised it was not warning him
See the small Human Marker,
barely off the Ground!
It was put there in support of you
Squire!

[ Image 20.1
Pleased to know the Voice would still speak to him
Who had put it there? when he asked a question

They call him
the Widows Son!

the Widows Son!? He filled with pride at the wee chaps courage
he thought it was time to get to know this lad
He was far to small to have even thought of climbing!
Heart, brains, and courage he knew they were destined to be friends

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Then his eyes rose up, up, up to the Heirs Marker
He felt disgust run threw him as it turned to rage!

The Heir had purchased it from the Silver City, made by the Dwarfs of the Silver Smith’s Guild for 3 and 6!

Had it purchased? came the Voice

Squires anger erupted Squire reached down and unlatched his mighty Hammer he reached for the Marker slung over his shoulder His anger turned to rage
His Marker in one hand His mighty Hammer in the other
Finsean turned to see his best mate Squire jumped from his tethers Squire Flying alone with no wings

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We never planned that! Mate Finsean banking hard, as he was yelling at Squire in the breaking light Squire fell threw the air To the Mt below
Flying alone the rage poured out of him we never planed that! Ringing In his ears

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Finsean was going to bank and circle Then Squire would signal and Finsean would land But something went wrong!
As he found himself watching in horrid fascination as Squire Yelled Flying alone with no wings
This Pretender,
this Heir filled with Malic
and Spite Shall Never be King!
I avouch! The Neo Moon shot

[ Image 21.2
Squire came down from above on the marker The moment the Hammer hit the steal .His feet touched down. The Great Mt gave a shudder

Then, gave out a haunting groan of anguish an
eerie sound filled his ears. Squire could hear the sound of something very large had just died it Broke his heart.

The sudden pounding of thunder so loud as it Roared
In his ears, he felt himself enter a new Dimension, he was and was a speck, a bit so small it could not be seen. He had become an atom. So small no one could ever see him or find him, he was so small his world, had changed like the small atoms that roll around crashing into each other

[ Image 21.3
Finesean had banked and turned back over where he had just been ,with his mate before he had jumped!
He watched in Horror, as he fought the sudden wind currants and pressure of the Crashing Thunder that broke loose under Squire, as he disappeared in the moving rubble that had once been the pride of Lands of Aradon.

[ Image 21.4
Noooooo!!! --- Finesean screamed
But the noise of the crashing rocks was unbearably loud
no one could be heard above it

[[ Image 22.0
Finsean heard the pounding of thunder to match his own heart, as the Great Mt. became boulders, rubble and grit
beneath him covering his friend. As he watched for Squire down in the Frey. Grabbing for anything that could have him

[[ Image 22.1
Squire was Below in the Mt. of flowing rock crashing down on itself In a rage Finsean flew into the Frey
His eyes, ears and nose filling up with dust and dirt
Still he flew and searched

[[ Image 22.2
Dirt flew into the air, billowing darkness and Boulders crashing like thunder Still Finsean searched
Squire was lost in the oncoming boulders
rock and rubble, dirt and debris He could not yell over the collapsing noise Finsean felt a rage take hold

[[ Image 22.3
His lungs filled with dirt
no oxygen to feed the muscles or the mind
his feathers felt like lead
No
its not too late -he scream
its not

[[ Image 22.4
Fighting to breath and see, he raked his deadly talons
threw the oncoming Mt. again and again, moving further down the slide when something caught

How long could any one live in that’?
Even with his Grandfathers Enchantment Armour

He latched his talons tightly to it and pulled it out of the on flowing rock it looked like a boulder or a tree trunk

[[ Image 22.5
he came down quickly on a neighboring ledge
thinking he would have to move fast, sure this was some sort of boulder or rock he dropped the boulder slightly, coming down to land preparing for another take off
,it rolled a bit

[[ Image 23.0
The Crashing Mt falling ,dirt billowing in to the air, in layers, the sound deafening as the boulders crashed like thunder!
It rolled again Finsean become excited as the rock unfolded like a Rock Troll BUT on four legs
It appeared like something From the Black Lagoon
Then it stood wobbly on two legs Finsean went wild ‘Bloody Hell Mate,
you gave me a fright
I thought you were died.

he tried to whisper, he felt unstable, returning to the land of the Living
‘I though t I was dead’

[[ Image 23.1
Ripped raw to the core Manley Mt was gone
‘I killed HER!’
Squire filled with grief at the sound of the Mt dying haunting his mind

What are you talking about?
Finsean filled with Rage at the Heir but he worried for Squire, he thought his brains had addled by the pounding they had just taken

[[ Image 23.2
Squire quickly come to his senses
Hurry he yelled
Take me down there
Take me down there someone might be hurt!
Squire was serious and was going

[[ Image 23.3
Finsean thought that Squire was safer flying
So he agreed, heading into the Frey once again
Back and forth they flew, looking for signs of life, as Squire reached out to find anything that had died of worst, still down there alive. Nothing! It struck him as most odd. Where were the animals, the creatures that lived on the Great Mt. Not even bits of fur, or feather to mark the passing of a creature’s life!

,

[[ Image 24.0
Squire saw a glint in the swirling dirt and rock
He jumped! AGAIN! Running on the top of the oncoming boulders like He had wings, flying across the moving rubble looking for signs of life Finsean looking in wonder!

[[ Image 24.1
He was hoping for something living as he dodged and flew across the Frey Squire saw a glint of something he reached in ....and pulled up ....his Marker! When Squire saw a Massive Wall of sand dirt, and grit coming at him, no where to run from it! He could not run over the top, like he had solid Boulders[ he discovered ]but he could not rise above the Wall of sand and grit!

The sound of crashing all about him He was done for!
This is it! He thought.

[[ Image 24.2
Finsean pulled up in a dive flying across the Frey
he swooped down with his deadly talons and grabbed hold
Lifting him out again being pelted with the after flow
Finsean flew Squire to safety in time !
Squire had been relieved, but to Finsean amassment because no one had been hurt in the Destruction of the Great Mt. He had found no evidence of even one creatures Death, he was so pleased! But it was also very odd!
They both looked at one another! The Great Mt, had also been a great home, of so many kinds of living things, you could not count the kinds.
And Yet, None had been pummeled to death. He knew what it was like, he still did not know why he was with the Living once again. He had become so small no one could ever have found him.

Not True came The Voice that Does Not Speak

He looked at his friend, he was moved . Finsean had saved his life two times he knew!
Thanx He said, and he meant it, he was not ready to be that small he thought
But it was very odd,
why was there no life,
on the Pride of their land? He was back to the subjects at hand

[[ Image 25.0
The Gret Mt was gone, spilling over the land covering the only road, with boulders the size of cottages, and endless dirt overflowing past the road into the Forrest of the Bards!
As they stood atop a neighboring MT. ledge, Squire felt as though he had killed the Great Mt, with one blow! He had delivered the killing Blow, he was filled with such Grief.
Finsean was livid, this was not his Doing!
Powerful you are mate
I will give you that!
And Talent to boot!

But not powerful enough
to kill the Great Challenge of Manhood
In the Lands of Aradon

No! This is not your doing!
The Great Challenge of Manhood
Fell to RUINS,
on the Queen of the High Elves WATCH
Without a warning?!

It is time the Queen of the High Elves
has much explaining to do.

[[ Image 25.1
What a mess Was all Squire would say, he had heard his friendAs They looked down at the Road No one would pass thru there They needed to mark the Road for safety For unsuspecting Travelers ,as morning had come! They both knew that the coaches filled with Gold, and Silver, near traveled slow, their teams always running at break neck speed!

[[ Image 25.2
They worked hard and fast marking the southern end giving plenty of warning for Gold Coaches to slow and stop or turn and go back. They went up to the North, the side that held the Castle. They were looking for signs that those around had also known, the Great Mt, was unstable! But his mind was filled with the image of the Widows Son, what if he had been down there! The tiny lad, was so brave
They were finishing up the north end When Squire felt he was being watched He gave Finsean a sign no one could see While Finsean continued working Squire disappeared in to the trees

[[ Image 26.0
He found himself in a clearing with not just one pair but hundreds All staring at Him as eyes peering from the shadows but he could feel no hostility in them, where they from the Great Mt?

[[ Image 26.1
A Mountain pony came walking out she looked so much like his girl. He smiled at her, she was so beautiful, though not as good looking as his girl. He blushed at that thought, wondering if she read his mind, like Pickles did. She Could, she gave a sweet laugh,
She is my niece, she whinnied softly,
and never be embarrassed,
that you think her the greatest pony in the world,
you should! For that is the Magic of Horses!

My I introduce my friend Laddy, she is the Hoydenish little Pixie , you may have heard of she make the challenge difficult for those who defraud. She has much to tell you,

But i would like to Thank You
for looking for us, we have gift for you!

A large Bear came forward into the light ,Fear shot threw Squire but still did not run A rabbit hopped out, birds came,
Wolfs, Coyotes, Large Cats Deer Moose Elk Every kind of creator Naiads, Dryads, a Centaur came out they that had All lived on the Once Great Mt even the snakes had come
Squire stood astonished

She had a Gift, they had found it, and they knew it was close to his heart, they felt him search for it in the rubble as they marked the road. it was a small straw man, made by small hands, not yet practiced at making knots.
The Marker of the Widows Son
Thank You He said

[[ Image 26.2
The Pixie had a sweet face encouraged to see Squire and his friend Finsean alive .She spoke from the pony’s back
‘‘Felicitations’ Squire had been charmed

[[ Image 27.0 He Felt no malic in her as she spoke
We who had lived on the Great Mt
have all felt you’re Great Heart
and we will never forget! You looked for US!
you value life! We can see this
But now we need you dead.

What?! Squire told her, Her charm quickly fading

[[ Image 27.1
Now Pixie’s are very sweet and devilishly charming but they can cause the worst kind of trouble! and this Pixie was cleaver very, very ,cleaver as she quickly told Squire her plan they set their agreement in a pixie way parting gifts of Good Faith! Squire was given his Hammer they had found
Squire covered with rubble and rock Roots and bits of debrea standing among them Holding his hammer as thou he had gotten back a loved one
I thought I would never see you again
my heart broke to think you were gone,!
Squire who had no gift to give her asked
Would you like to borrow this?
Squire gave her His Marker ,for it was of some use to her he could tell . She did

[[ Image 27.2
Clouds came rolling in, a Fog started a mist formed and Squire could not see a thing. Another Gift from The Pixie
the weather acting as a screen of defense, for it was the Pixies plan, that the two lads play dead, unseen, until they got answers from the Castel held by the Queen of the High Elves

[[ Image 27.3
Finsean waiting his head filled with Questions as he watched the heavy clouds and mist came rolling in
What Happened?
Squire could not see a thing
We need to take off head
,start for home,!
I will tell you in the air
The cloud cover is for us
but we had better be quick
People are awake and rising
the noise must have woken everyone

[[ Image 28.0
Flying home the Heavy clouds and mist Hid Finsean from sight, as they talked over what had just happened and the Pixie’s plan
I Like her plan To see who will side
with the Heir
But Tobar will know
we are alive when we return
Yes’
‘That is why the Pixie
will speak to him herself Squire explained the Heavy clouds and mist flying home

[[ Image 28.1
I Like This Pixie Finsean was pleased
Leaving nothing to chance
And keeping the secret between
just few that can be trusted
Smart very Smart
And she says all of Eden is in danger?!
Finsean had to use his radar, War Birds had the best
but it was built into every Bird.
They kept their voices to a whisper, as they flew with such speed. They flew along the ragging water below, knowing it would mask their voices they were sure no one heard! As their conversation was done for now.

Finsean’s Deadly talons touched softly down on the Road
The Heavy mist parted just enough to show them the step up to the Old Stone Bridge! They were surprised, to see they were expected.

[ Image 28.2
It felt creepy, something was watching them they could tell,
They looked about to see what gave them that feeling,
the Heebee Jeebees

Something over the edge of the bottomless crevasse tried to look at them, in the heavy cover of the clouds ,thick like pea soup. on the ground . But it stopped their view, even of the bridge itself, a few steps in front of them. It made what they saw only an arm. waved them over Seem like a trap!

Tobar’s Massive arm surrounded by the heavy mist as thou it hung in space alone! Without old Tobar’s unseen body,!
Made the lads think twice.

[[ Image 29.0
But the mist parted just enough to show them they could quickly cross the Bridge. They were on their toes, still feeling that this whole event was unreal! But Squire knew as they crossed the Old Stone Bridge, they were home and safe

They walked heads down and quickly trying hard not to be seen in the Mist They slipped into the gates of Sanctuary
Leaving the gates slightly open for a fast escape

But every creature Came running to see the Lads They had felt the Mt go, and were worried! Both still covered it dirt, but Squire, unrecognizable! His helmet, still covered with bits of roots caught in the tumble he had just had.

[[ Image 29.1
They slipped into Squires Quarters by his private back door
Squire standing at his desk trying to leave a letter for his Mum and Dad to explain. He was having trouble, his Quarters were filling up with all their barnyard friends
and his horse who wanted answers! As she stood by her lad, wanting to know All there was to know! She had worried ,she listened to Squire pleased
‘Listen it is secret
no one must knew
we still live!......
Finsean still trying to collect Squires emergency kits quickly for a fast getaway, felt they were getting harder to reach, Squires kits were hung in the corners already packed and ready to go. but the War Bird of near 6feet was having trouble getting about the small ones all crowed round fussing over him. it felt good , after what had Happened both lads felt better knowing they were loved

[[ Image 29.2
When all eyes turned to the door to the Cottage Hallway there stood Squire parents Trilled to see them both alive! His mum could barely see Squire under the layers of dirt, but the lads were alive that was all that mattered just then,
Finsean had felt sorry for Squire, who looked like a creature drug up from The Dregs of the Black Lagoon trying to look like nothing happened!
Hello’ He smiled his most charming smile,, they both did.

[[ Image 30.0
Until The Roc tapped on the door Finsean was Crest Fallen
We are in for it now mate!
The Roc’ was the Commander and Chief Of the Sentinels
He tried to walk in but Squires quarters where filled with life. He was Pleased to see how much everyone loved
Apologies for dropping by them! And pleased to see his horse was not too upset!

[[ Image 30.1
KEEP WATCH Everyone’s eyes on the Roc But Squire Mums, she looked about she felt something odd She whispered to those closest to her, and signal to Squires horse.The animals turned and left like a well train Melita The Roc watched them spread out He was impressed he was more then
This was, very curious’ impressed
he thought

[[ Image 30.2
The Roc had followed them like a cleaver old Bird and
seen every move they made and wanted Hart and Elan to know They could be Pleased For he too had spoken to the Pixie [unseen of course} with the lads skillThe Roc wanted them with him, and they had earned the right to see what was going on in their lands. The Killing of the Great Mt. was no accident, and the Queen of the High Elves who hold the Castle had a lot of explaining to do. Especially to the Lads

[[ Image 30.3
Hart and Elan overjoyed to see them alive beamed with a quiet pride that caught the Roc’s attention. The quiet smile of love and approval to know their son and his best mate were truly Men! As they listened to The Roc sing their praises. Love had filled the chamber, the Roc felt empowered to go on!

[[ Image 30.4 But the Lads could not understand They gave each other a look that meant HOW? how he had seen so much they had never known he was there
The Roc amused by the Lads look for their eyes had been locked on the Roc’s every word
Since the Lands of Aradon had began
The Great Mt the challenge of Manhood
has fallen to ruin in such a violent death
The Queen of the High Elves
has much explaining to do!

[[ Image 31.0
The lads Tone was Elated they were besides themselves with joy. They had been asked On a secret expedition with the Roc ! Their Dreams had just come true!
And I think New Men
you may find it very interesting!
I would like you both
To come with me
under a cloak of Invisibility
And Together we shall see!
What she really has to say.

[[ Image 31.1
The lads had everything they needed already, before he came in, and Finsean had lashed down the last of Squires kits as he looked up to see the Roc coming in!
When Squire mum went quickly running off, yelling back to them. Hart was talking to the Roc as they waited
You all look starved’
let me get the Hamper....
Hart was Hoping to find out more

[[ Image 31.2

Will you be able to The Lads were deep in conversation
be invisible when you get older?
No mate,
Sentinels do not have that power,
but it appears there is more to the Roc
Then we knew!’

[[ Image 31.3
Squires Mum Returned with packs of goodies and a very full hamper a Fortnight or TWO of good nourishing food
Let us
say our good byes quickly
To ensure your safe return she said But to Squire she signed a message for him alone

[[ Image 31.4

I will not ask you ,not to worry
for I know you , will be on your Guard
To a safe return!
All as One They Swore the Oath

[[ Image 32.0
Hart walked threw the Heavy Mists with The Roc.
Hoping to learn more, for he could feel Evil pressing in on the Lands of Aradon,.
One of The last refuges, of the Garden the world had. Lands still bountiful. Good air, Good water, Good soil
But for how long? The Symbol of Manhood had fallen. Was that an Omen? Was that a Sign?, He was starting to feel in his heart , Eden was in grave danger!!

[[ Image 32.1
The Lads were far ahead of them talking, pleased as they could be! They were going off with The Roc, on a Seceret Mission! They had forgotten they were dead. Squire was telling Finsean his mum had placed his Master Builders Hidden Manual he called it, When Squire received the gift from his Grand Father the one that showed all the secret passage ways, in all the Castles, and Fortress in the lands, they had to test it. So they already had known how to used the Manuel, to see if it was true! It was!! And his mum had sent it knowing they would be unseen, they could go in daylight, and listen in the real Throne rooms ! She signed
The one with all the hidden passages?
But better, we will be Invisible!

Invincible You Mean! Mate
We will BE Invincible you and me..... busy talking they did not see what happened next

[[ Image 32.2
Two massive hands come out of the Heavy Fog
Each hand grabbed a lad Hands So large They could have been Rock Trolls The Lads caught unaware could not breath They were suffocating! Panic shot threw them
The Roc’ cleared the mists slowly as he cawed a small warning Tobar had both lads so tightly pressed to his rib-cage. Strangling them

[[ Image 32.3
Tobar Quickly let them loose Then Cuffed them soundly about the head and ears Hart watching every move ,with a smile
What a scare you gave this old Fool
And that is so you do not forget!

[[ Image 33.0
Tobar’s eyebrow shot up as he looked down at the filthy Human, who should be dead And looked at his amour With a questioning look.Hart had been watching The Roc But now his eyes were drawn to Old Tobar who was inspecting his lads armor.
I heard you were pulled under!!
for quiet a lengthy Spell?

[[ Image 33.1
They beamed with triumph Squire and Finsean They could feel Tobar’s Power And he loved them! He worried for their safety! Standing on the Old Stone Bridge with Old Tobar, and the Roc, and Squires father they knew things would work out, with them on their side,
how could anything go wrong!

[[ Image 33.2
The Roc Stepped forward
I am going to the Singing Forrest
To Set a Guard
These two will be Under my wing
you could say Tobar’s Eyebrow went up again He parted the Mists. They walked up the center of the Old Stone Bridge the mists blocking the view on either side anyone who would spy on them could not see
.As the mist closed about them Hart waved a special sign, Squire knew it meant he loved him. And keep on alert!

The Lad smiled how could things go bad now, he thought to his father, , hoping he would read it in his eyes. He could the Lad was in Heaven! But he wanted his son to stay on his toes! He loved him, and he felt Danger!

[[ Image 33.3
Hart stayed to watch them disappear As He stood with
the Guard to the Old Stone Bridge, Tobar He had always reminded Hart of Squires Grandfather Rollo, so pleased to see old Tobar cared so for his lad

Tobar put his mighty hand on Hart strong shoulder for comfort Then turned to look at Hart. He felt the power of this quiet healer Tobar Always’s enjoyed this family but now wondered who these People really were?
That Lad of yours is extraordinary!

[[ Image 34.0
Hart was laughing to himself, and smiling at Tobar
Crafty old thing was just as inquisitive as Rollo too
As Hart asked him about their adventures to come.
,But Tobar asked more personal questions.
Does that grow in your family tree?

[[ Image 34.1
Finsean had already latched down Squires ready kits and was prepare to go but The Roc quickly told Finsean to get the climbing gear and hamper. He did quickly but he was annoyed, Squire was flying with the Roc. He felt like the 3rd wheel on a cart, not really needed any more.

[[ Image 34.2
Squire and the Roc had disappeared, and it was making Finsean feel angry and left out, until he heard the disembodied voice Of Squire
Wizards
You look just like the Roc!!

[[ Image 34.3
Finsean Strutted and walked about like a Peacock
To be The Roc’s decoy was a huge honor, he blossomed before their eyes

[[ Image 34.4
He stopped playing about ,and fell into step as The Roc
He even used his voice incase any, spoke to him
The Real Roc was extremely amused as he and Squire were astonished how good Finsean was

For the 2nd time that morning they were back on their way to the Great Manley Mt but this time only the Roc could be seen flying

[[ Image 34.5
They were silent, as they flew in morning for the dead! Their minds trying to untangled what had happened, trying to make new plans They Flew slowly, to catch anything off guard, but nothing showed itself to them. As they searched below them, flying, low and slow

[[ Image 35.0
They flew North up the Raging River, the White Water, a savage massive snake of a river, winding down to the seas. But flying against the currants when they caught sight of the Missing Mt! Squire felt sick, he remembered her scream! He remembered her dying words!

[[ Image 35.1
Looking at the view coming up; the Violence, so crewel
With such destruction the Great Mt Manley Shattered ,destroyed, ripped raw to the core, The Death of the Great Mt Was so Horrific Like a Blade threw their Hearts.
Ruin lay beneath them as far as they could see they scarily saw the markers they had posted ahead for Safety
Squire felt sick, as ice cold shiver ran up his spine Their Symbol of Manhood crushed before them, to painful to their eyes to see again!

[[ Image 35.2
Rock Trolls were moving boulders the size of cottages
Almost Everyone was out helping, Vail people, of all kinds like the Centaurs, even creatures like the Bears were looking for Squire and Finsean! As they cleaned away the rubble

[[ Image 35.3
The Rock Trolls spotted THE ROC, above them!
They rolled into a Formal Formation The others made neat lines An Official Salute to Fallen Friends and Comrades
It was heartfelt and touching. Squire felt his chest get tight and his throat hurt, and his eyes stung
Finsean flew a wonderful pattern as the Roc to Honor The fallen Friends As they flew searching for the disparity they felt

[[ Image 35.4
But there was something very wrong
And, it was not, the missing Elves
It was something so elusive, and powerful he asked
Can you feel that?

Yes But I do not know what it is!
The Roc was very concerned it felt Evil they flew searching
For its origins

[[ Image 36.0
Squire talking to the Roc As they flew searching for the feeling they both felt!
I heard her dying Groan’
‘When my hammer hit the steel’

‘ YOU’
‘Heard her? He had not expected to hear that!

[[ Image 36.1
[Squire talking to the Roc
‘ Worse’
‘I knew better’
‘I had heard the Voice that Dose Not Speak
3 Times and I ignored the warnings’
‘I let myself be baited, by that Demon’

‘Do you always listen ‘? He asked The Roc

[[ Image 36.2
The Roc was listening, thou not to Squire. The Roc was listening to the Voice that Does Not Speak
but it was unheard of It was unorthodox
And he knew the Voice was right

[[ Image 36.3

Squire,
What should we do? The Old Bird said instead

I Think it is time
to fade from sight
to WATCH, LISTEN & LEARN

Squire answered without thinking he had spoken the motto outside the Family
THE ROC sent Finsean a Sentinels signal only the War Birds can hear Follow Me & Keep UP

[[ Image 37.0
The Roc picked up speed flying quicker and quicker over The Singing Forrest, he flew so quickly, they had come to the steps, then they flew over the Boarders of their Lands known as the Dragons Teeth. And still they flew faster. Finsean Followed Climbing higher and higher above the Mt ranges they soared.

[[ Image 37.1
Then they banked and turned into an ill wind, it hit them with full force, like a wall of pressure that no one can see!
A strange weather front had moved in. The War Bird did not like the look of it. He banked again as he turned back toward the Castle

[[ Image 37.2
The Roc no longer cloaked Finsean wondering what was going on The air was getting thin, and cold , Finsean had never flown this high When Finsean saw The Roc flew faster higher
Finsean began to feel tired The air getting Thin his feathers felt like pound waits pulling his body down and the Roc was still going up

[[ Image 37.3
The Roc picked up speed, flying up, up ,up
The sheer Ice cliffs taller then the highest Mts.; the Wall!
The northen Boarder of their Realm Tundra, the Lands Of Aradan. With The Mighty Frozen

[[ Image 37.4

A clear slick Frozen wall of Ice Standing strait and proud the glistening Great Wall of Ice .The Wall No Man Zone
was known as, the Mighty Tundra Finsean’s heart sank in his chest as he watched the Roc shoot over the Wall, into No Man Zone, the frozen Abyss.

NO ONE EVER CROSSED THE WALL!
What was going on?

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Sanctuary, closed it gates, the Black Banner hung. Heartsick with Grief ,they mourned with lose for the Great Mountain of Manhood! The Misty Village had settled into a sadness as the day went on.
Every Village, and Hamlet along the only Road following the Raging River flowing from the North to South. The Great Whitewater River as it surged Coursing down into the Sea, . Black Banners Hung! Squire’s mum so pleased to hear about how Loved these two Lads are, from the animals coming and going with news to those at Sanctuary

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But she was feeling an odd sound in the air. She has been working hard to try and find it. The odd phoneme she could almost hear! It stuck to her mind, like spun floss candy on a stick . Working hard to find it, she stretches out her feelings to see if she can put a finger on what it was ‑ that feeling that is just past her reach.

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She became aware of a familiar dark creeping trying to enter her consciousness. A familiar creeping, One she felt she knew, but not yet sure, as it was different too.
The Eye can feel her, like a Beacon in the Night, drawn to her like a moth to a flame.

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She came to realize this as she felt that the phoneme was seeking her! Pulling back her consciousness, she no longer wanted to study this very strange harmonic. She felt the malignant touch reach for her. She was repulsed by its indecency. Evil was festering out of it, like a deep wound gone bad! Ooze from open sores,

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she spoke the words:
"No man is My Master!"
"No man is My God!"
"Evil You have no power over me!"
"I will never follow Evil Blindly!
Free Choice and Free Will are mine to choose,
and I choose LIFE." With that she sent out her Love and Protection. Like a tempest gone wild! Strong, sudden, and fierce ‑ she blew away the malignant force that had been seeking her.

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So Repulsed by The All Seeing Eye, for she knew it wanted her dead ! She repeated the mantra of fear for comfort, she knew this was only the beginning, the Eye had found her! She Knew!
Fear is not My friend
Fear will stop or slow your actions!
the bodies response!
Fight or flight!
Action has been called for!
the Body knows!
It sends adrenaline!
thru your system for you!
to sharpen your wits!
and ready the Body for defence!

Fear, Doubt, and Loneliness are Evils Devices
to Enslave Humans so they cam mo longer
fight Evil and win!

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Tobar had added his own power to hers, not knowing what she felt, just feeling the Love and will to protect. He could do nothing less
He was thoughtful for a time, pondering what had just happened He had felt nothing, saw nothing, just the restless feeling that the wind had changed.
Had Élan been aware of his aid? He thought not.
He had been studying her, aware he could not read her. And what is odder still, is that he could NEVER read her, never knowing what she was thinking or, he smiled to himself, or what she would do next!

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He watched her return to the cottage ,the animals come to life Squire’s mount knew her lad was in trouble The Family unsafe, With Brains and Courage to lead she did! She called for THE BLACK WATCH

Tobar sniffed the air an Unnatural Foulness Lingered as He watched the weather bain spin like a top An ill wind blew, in no ones favour The hint of Dark Power hung in the air, why was Evil After Squires family?

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Tobar stood in amazement He looked to the Heavens He wondered about this quiet family with such Power!
A Gathering had been called forth from his own people The Dragon Clan! Evil has entered the Lands of Aradan,
And there on Squire’s Marker, the Ancient Human Symbol to call a Gathering!
But it seemed to Tobar that Evil did not want the Ancient Human Symbol on the Marker to stand before them. So it was pulled in, under the fallen mountain, as Squire had been
The Call for a Gathering had been foiled!
Weather the lad knew what he was doing, Evil did! Tobar stood in amazement that Squire had lived! Tobar gave a wicked laugh He would have to find out about this unusual family

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He looked over Sanctuary, The Black Watch had began
looking about ,he felt all was safe for now he went into
tiny cottage and Disappeared