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[Nandon]

Nandon turned the corner he sat on Ryu's back as he walked through the streets. Nandon had arrived two weeks previously and since then had recieved much confusion and hatred from the elves who knew him as a son of the forsworn. Though they didnt voice these angers due to Nandons new found status as a Rider he could sense it around him in both peoples eyes and the curtness he was spoken to when he asked a question."Dont let them bother you Mini me..." Ryu said as he sensed nandon remembering his past "Ya... I know this. And I should be used to it by now. But I guess i'm not... I mean These are my own people... Who hate me... Why did we come back anyways?" Nandon asked retorically even though he knew Nasuada had sent him here to aid relations with the elves."You know why..." Ryu spoke giving Nandon the unneeded answer."True... But where Are the others who Nasudad promised to send with us at a later date.. Nandon asked with a sigh receving no reply from Ryu He sighed and continued on there path

[Brenton]

Brenton rode into the trees of the bordering city. Ellesmera, his old home that he had taken off from. Now it was still as lively, yet he didn't feel as if it was good enough for him. These people and their lives weren't as special as his and Vaentr's. That was another thing, Vaentr was staying in the trees where he wasn't noticed. At least until everyone knew that Brenton had not chosen to be an Empire rider. Suddenly three soldiers charged at Brenton with the intentions to strike him down where he stood, but that was wishful thinking on their part. Brenton swept Undbitr up and slammed one blade aside. He grabbed the second blade and threw it across the clearing and into the trunk of a tree. With the third soldier, he didn't even have to defend because the elf ran away. So Brenton continued to walk into the city.

Whispers of a Forsworn son and a rider of the Empire reached Brenton's ears. This was terrible news because that meant that the entire Royal Guard would be prepared, so the son of Islanzadi rose his palm out and shouted the words of the Elves, saying that he was a friend and no longer an Empire servant. I am Brenton Bromsson, son of Queen Islanzadi and rider Brom. It is my doing that had the Empire alerted to the elves but I came here to reconcile and visit with my mother again. Any of you who wish to challenge me, look to the tree with the blade in its trunk. Then look to the three soldiers who were defeated. I am not here to fight you and have in fact saved a Varden rider that was captive to the Empire. Brenton lowered his hand and stood there with Undbitr ready to defend himself if need be.

[fëanàro]

Sitting outside of the tree house that once belonged to the morning sage. The only rider an dragon to survive the rider war,oromise the cripple who was whole. Feanaro was granted this safe haven by the queen for it once belonged to a rider an his dragon an thus it seemed only right to grant it to feanaro an jarkore. The queen insisted that fean live her for it was accommodated for a rider already an since jarkores hatching the queen wanted to keep feanaro an jarkore a secrete. Until the right time came to reveal the next rider for the elves an to keep both if them safe,until jarkore reached his first year of life the two were to remain hidden.

Feanaro didn't like this idea but he swore he would obey an thus he has it has been a year an a few months since he found jarkores egg an defeated the shade an his group of egg hunters. Feanaro was outside enjoying the warmth of the sun meditating wile jarkore was off hunting. The elf hated being away from his dragon even for a few minutes, they have spent an entire year in eachother company all day every day an built quite a strong bond with eachother. Feanaro sat there still as a statue his breath slow and his heart beat even slower, he could feal the tantalize breeze that past through. Hear the leaves rustle an the birds sing office in the distance, even during his meditation he got quick flashes of jarkore tearing into a buck.

The elf enjoyed peace an quiet even for a warrior an one who was raised to be one enjoyed down time. It was often joked about amongst his village that were he is from in du weldenvarden that the male elfs there are like the elf version of urgals. Just in the sense that both enjoyed battle an did not run from it but found glory in matching them selves up against a worthy opponent an comeing out on top. After a few more minutes of meditation feanaro moved onto his next morning ritual witch was the rem gar. Stretching was one of feanaro favorite exercises to do especially after meditating for so long the body often got stiff a tad bit. So dusting him self off fean stood up an began the complicated posses snitch stretches

[Brenton]

Brenton looked around at the other elves and then decided it was safe to sheathe Undbitr. Then Brenton was worried as to how he was going to find Islanzadi, so he looked toward Oromis's old home. He would go there in case there was someone there who could help him. While he walked that way, Brenton reached out and called to Vaentr. If anyone was there who could help, there would also be a threat to him. As he neared the cliffs, Brenton told Vaentr to meet him there. Then he ended the conversation and walked out onto the cliffs. Brenton looked over at the hut and wondered if anyone lived there. Since the place looked like it had residence, Brenton walked around and nearly stumbled over the rider who was doing the Remgar.

[Nandon]

Nandon blinked as a elf ran up to him and did the elven gesture of respect... Nandon felt uncomfortable as most of the time he recieved little to no respect from other elves if Ryu wasnt around... "Argetlam! We spotted a red rider flying towards the crags of telnar...Queen izlandi would like you to investigate." The elf spoke and ran off... With a sigh Fyu took off towards the crags

[Brenton]

Brenton stumbled backward as he saw the other person. The stretching brought back memories but the alarms of fear were already reaching his ears as the elven city was alerted to his presence. Sadly, Vaentr was too large to not be noticed, so Brenton was shocked when his dragon arrived without being stopped. The giant blue dragon swooped down and landed on the edge of the cliffs and just laid down. Now that was calm but it was also scary that there were enemies after him in his home city. I am Brenton Bromsson. Have you seen Queen Islanzadi? Brenton hoped that the rider had not heard of him from the Queen. If he had, there could be problems. Yet it was the only way he could find his mother and speak to her, in private. Be careful, Brenton, for there are soldiers around. I am very well knowledgeable about these soldiers and they do not back down from ones they believe to harm their territory. The older dragon is correct, Little One. We cannot afford to get cocky in our endeavors. I sense another dragon nearby and a rider on his way. Brenton looked around and saw the smaller dragon swooping in from the direction of Ellesmera.

[fëanàro]

Feanaro was in the middle of doing a scorpion stretch when someone almost ran directly into him. Cought off guard by the intrusion feanaro was at a loss for words,very few elves came to oromises home since his death so jarkore an feanaro were a very well kept secret. So this new comer had him nervous fean didn't know how to respond, the the arrival of a dragon that was not jarkore also threw him off.

Turning to the new comer feanaro looked over at the blue dragon snitch then to the elf he assumed was its rider."that is an odd question to ask friend, but no I haven't seen the queen in quite some time she only comes by here on occasions to see.....how things are". "little one I sense two dragons near by and one of them is with you I shall be there in a momment" jarkore chimed in thru his and feanaros mental link.

He smirked slightly at the thought of his dragon returning an brought his attention back to this rider "excuse my rudeness shur'tugal but can I offer you something to drink or are you in a hurry? I was just merly going through my dailyrudeness ritual before I go about my day. "there was something about the fact that there were two dragons not including his here in du weldenvarden an he was becoming interested in what may be going on.

[Brenton]

Brenton smirked as he heard that there were other people looking for him. It wasn't a good thing but at least this other rider had no idea who he was. That might work to his advantage. Sure, I could go for a drink. I am only looking for the Queen so that I can reunite her with her son. See, her son spoke to me and said that he wished to visit her here in Du Weldenvarden. Brenton hoped that there was no connection between him and the son that he spoke of. It was partially true that he had spoken to, since he was in fact that son.

[fëanàro]

Feanaro narrowed his eyes suspiciously for a second before he smiled at the rider and turned around to head foe the house.speaking as they walked feanaro spoke up "Ah I see,I wasn't aware the queen had a son I thought princess arya was her only offspring. Oh well no matter if you need I have a scrying mirror you can use to try an contact the queen ". As the two elves made there way to the hut that oromis use to live in buy now feanaro called home.

As they arrived at the house feanaro sensed jarkore was only a few minutes away an he felt a comfort come over him. He missed his partner when he was gone for extended periods of time, entering the house feanaro made his way to the cabinets to grab two mugs an continued to fill them with fruity tasting wine that he enjoyed very much "I hope you like wine,this one not that strong it is more for taste an cunfort then intoxication I find delight full an refreshing to sip on during beautiful days such as this." Puting one of mugs on the table by the window feanaro sat down an looked at the rider with a look of utter curiosity.

[Nepherion]

The deep, harmonious beats of Starlight's wings were all that filled Nepherion's ears. It had been some odd months since his transformation and he had grown quite use to the life of a - for a lack of a better word- superior being. He looked passed the cream colored membrane of Starlight's wings and at the mass of green underneath him. This had been his very first visit to the elven land and since he had no one to escort him, he had to be particularly careful. He had to admit though, he hadn't expected the sheer size of the forest to be so expansive. He had heard rumors of people becoming lost and dying in the maze-like area, but had no reason to believe it until now. As he looked on, all he could see around him was an ocean of green. To the south, north, west, and east.

A sigh escaped him as he attempted to make himself comfortable within his finest clothes. He tugged on tight-fitted deep-blue tunic and re-adjusted the dark vest - which was embroiled with golden threads -. " This is so uncomfortable. I feel like a dog among dragons. " he grumbled. Starlight remained silent. Nepherion hadn't mind, he knew that the dragon was just tired from the flight over. They had been traveling from Teirm and he had little rest since their departure. Infact, it was his ragged breathes that had really brought a worried expression to Nepherion's kindled face. For all he could see there wasn't any cities nearby... Another sigh came. " We might have to take roost in the trees for tonight Starlight. I fear you can't keep this up for much longer. "

With ragged breathes, Starlight spoke. Do not worry about me. he paused. Though for your safety perhaps we should land. he said. Nepherion smiled and patted Starlight on the base of his neck. " Agreed, for the sake of my safety. " he repeated, indulging Starlight in his excuses.

....

Starlight rested on the soft grassbed under him. He could barely lift his head off the ground when Nepherion begin to take wondering steps towards the dense, looming trees infront of them " Nepherion where are you going ? I cannont protect you when you're away from me.

[/i][/color] His words stung that like of a stern parent. Nepherion continued forwards, speaking as he ventured deeper. " Do not worry Starlight. I promise not to venture to far from you. I will return within the hour. Rest for now, you deserve it. " Nepherion could feel the weariness weighing on Starlight's abilities to argue. A deep, rumbling growl exerted from his jowls as he closed his lids. Be careful Nepherion. Do not trust this shrubbery... They are as unpredictable as the elves themselves. he warned.

Nepherion found himself chuckling at Starlight's words. " Agreed, I'll be back. " he said, before dashing into the forest. First, he had to find food for Starlight and himself, second he needed water, and third he had to make sure this was a safe heaven for the two to rest. As his speed came to it's apex, Nepherion found himself leaping over the up-rooted legs of trees as tall as he himself. His speed made everything around him seem a blur, but his vibrant vision seemed to pause random objects of peculiar importance. Twenty-minutes into his sprint, he soon found himself several leagues from Starlight's position. He slowed to a walk in a opened marsh. His worried emerald eyes peered back towards the entangled forest behind him and he could feel that the bond had weakened between him and his closest friend. " I must be too far from him. This speed is really unbelievable. " he joked, astonished at his strides. Though they may not had been as lithe and elegant as an elves, they got the job done just as good.

Suddenly the sound of a leaves crunching on the bedfloor caught his attention. His head snapped to the west as a strong buck sprinted from his intrusion. A soft frown etched his face as he drew Brojska from it's sheathe and made chase. He had felt bad for what he would have to do next, but like life all things had their needs. And this bucks need was to provide nourishment to him and his dragon. The bucks speed was impressive, but so was his own. He sprinted behind the buck with relative ease. Holding Brojska to his side, he followed tight on the buck's erratic movements, trying to think of a way to justify its slaying. For he knew that above most things, Elves's had loved their animals. As the bucked leaped into the air, Nepherion saw that it was time to end the chase. With a single leap of his own, he traveled the difference between them and thrust Brojska through it's back into it's heart, killing him quickly and without pain. The buck crashed into the ground with little less than a reflexive kick of his hoof. With hard landing, Nepherion found himself shaking his head at Brojska's position in the ground and horrific sight that it depicted. The deer had been impaled and was being held up into the air with the very tip of white blade in the ground.

...

After draining the buck of its remaining energy and placing it into Brojska's pommel, Nepherion hefted the bulk onto his back and returned to Starlight, following the mental pull they shared to find his way to him. Over a time span of forty-five mins Nepherion had found lunch. He had decided that using the energy from the deer to pull water from the soil would be his best bet with that. A wave of exhaustion washed over his bones as he placed the buck to the side and sat down on the grass. " Rest easy Starlight. For tomorrow we continue towards Elven capital. " Nepherion's alertness reached out into the forest as he cast a protective barrier with his mind.

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[Brenton]

Brenton noticed the suspicion written on the other rider's face, since that was what he had expected. As someone who wore suspicion as a coat to protect against others, Brenton was able to guess as to what would happen. Brenton walked over to the house and entered. The mug was set before him and he sat down on a rather uncomfortable wooden chair that he could use to see out of the window as well as have a clear line of exit for his escape to the cliffs if need be. Then Brenton spoke to the new rider. He wasn't sure why, yet Brenton spoke as if he were around the few people he trusted. I am not completely honest with you. For I did not speak to Islanzadi's son and he did not tell me to come here. Suddenly the mind of Saphira interjected into Brenton's mind. We cannot afford to have this rider as an enemy. Be careful as to what you are saying to him and make sure it is not going to endanger us. Vaentr just rumbled from outside and adjusted his head so that he could watch the air around the crags. I am also very surprised that you did not hear of me. Yes it is true that Arya is Islanzadi's daughter, but there is one more child of the Queen. I am that child, and also the child of Brom, father of Eragon Shadeslayer. Brenton held his hand against his leg where he could draw a weapon easily. There was no reason why he should get so comfortable that he could get them all killed.

[fëanàro]

Feanaro sat there with a look of utter curiosity almost as if he wanted nothing more then to hear what this elf had to say to him.. sipping on his drink wile the new comer told him the truth about his identity,once feanaros guest finished fean sat there in silence for a few momments.also taking note of his sudden hand movement towards his leg were he no doubt had his sword. Takeing in a breath feanaro smirked before he spoke up in the ancient language "relax friend you have no need to worrie about danger wile here.you are my guest an of loyal blood so it seems ,so as such I mean you an your dragon no harm." Once feanaro finished his bit there was a roar rather close by and after a momment the thud of jarkore making his landing could be herd out side "little one what is going on, who is here and what do they want. [/i]"

Jarkores worrie could be her in his voice as he spoke to feanaro through there mental link. Keeping his gaze on his house guest ti make sure he did nothing foolish frantic replied to jarkore quickly "easy brother they are not our foe they mean us no harm everything is fine". Then speaking to the queens son this time in regular tongue "well I have a confession to make as well, my name is feanaro shadeslayer an I am a rider of the dragon jarkore. We have been ordered to stay here in hiding as a secrete until the time comes were jarkore an I can make an impact on the world. " layering for a momment to gather his thought then fean spoke agian "we mean you no harm an I hope you and your dragon are not hostile towards us, it can be ill afforded to have two riders fighting in the forrest. If you wish to speak with the queen as I said I have a scrying mirror you can use to contact her if you like."

[Brenton]

Brenton glanced over at the door when he heard the thud that obviously notified the arrival of a dragon. Yet it wasn't a complete surprise, for Brenton was certain that this person was in fact a rider. It is nice to meet you Feanaro Shadeslayer, and I guess, Jarkore as well. I mean no harm yet many are swarming around in fear because there was a time that I was sworn to the tyrant Galbatorix. Yet that time is past because I was able to change my true name and break the oaths. Brenton moved and sent a tendril of thought to Vaentr, who was preparing to fight Jarkore. He managed to tell his dragon to calm down and not fight.

[fëanàro]

Jarkore stood in the clearing with his head low an shoulders hunched in the position as if he was ready to pounce if this other dragon made a wrong move. But he eased up a bit when feanaro told him to relax, still fealing suspicious about this dragon an since it was the first he met he didn't know how to react. Raising his head to midlevel he kept his eyes on this dragon.

Feanaro touched his fingers to his lips an then did the complicated movement needed to give the traditional elven greeting.comeing up from his bow feanaro kept a calm expression on his face "an it is an honor to me you prince,and I shall not loath nor fear you for why you did in the past for you had no choice. Though im sure not everyone deals this way know that you are safe here. Very few venture to this area an even fewer come near this home. It is a privilege to meet a fellow rider and one of novel birth at that,I am glad to hear you were able to break your oath an leave the mad kings court. I herd rumors of the kings madness an twisted ways of torture an ways to bend others to his will." Gazing out the window feanaro held the silence he was worries about jarkore this was his first encounter with a fellow dragon since he hatched.

[Brenton]

((Dang! Nandon's internet failure is beginning to suck))

Brenton nodded slightly as he saw the respectful gestures made to him. As was expected, he did the response and then moved to look at the written books and all of that was used to train his brother. I am unsure of how he succeeded, yet the king was able to corrupt several elves and I was beginning to feel as if there was no way out for me. Then there was an elven captive that I had seen with burns across his face. I couldn't bring myself to let him suffer, so I accepted him as my captive and while they were planning on what to do, I healed the elf's injuries and then broke the chains to he could escape. I had Vaentr catch him and then I joined them. It was a successful escape, yet now the Empire is aware of my betrayal and Uruale will surely be after me sooner or later. His mind started to buzz with all of the things that had happened to him for the past couple months. It was strange since he hadn't actually felt the change, yet he knew in his heart that he was different.

Vaentr looked at the smaller dragon and blew a smoke ring around the dragon's head. He was considerably larger and being stared at by this hatchling was making him uncomfortable. Young dragon, I am Vaentr, and we mean no harm to either you or your rider. I am here with my rider, who is now visiting with Feanaro. If you feel the need to attack me then go ahead, just know that I am stronger and older.

[dragonfire]

Link felt the smooth movements of Epona as he galloped into the forest of the elves. Yet he was only here because of a few things that he had forgotten. In his hurry to leave the forest, Link had forgotten to tell the archers that he was leaving to join in the fight. So he was now leaving to tell them where he was. Link saw the outpost as Epona burst out from the bushes. He stopped Epona and jumped off of her back. In front of him was the archer outpost, yet it was in ruins. The wood had started to decay and there were burn marks all over the clearing. The elf ran up to the tree and started climbing up to the top.

He felt the cool air rush over him as he arrived at the top. In his haste, Link had forgotten to check to see if there were enemies nearby. When he got into the outpost, there were four Empire soldiers gathered there in wait. The first two jumped at him with his blade flashing across the air. Link ducked under the blade matrix style and the swung his fist up into his jaw. With the dagger, Link slew the soldier and then turned around two of the soldier were moving in at him, yet the last one had disappeared. Link slammed his foot into one soldier, causing him to fly through the decaying wall. The third soldier went to grab his arm and Link busted his jaw with the pommel of the dagger. The soldier fell out of the tree and smashed into the ground with his friend. Both of them were dead. Then Link felt his arms being grabbed from behind and a blade was glittering in his peripheral vision.

Link ducked as the blade swung toward him and he leaned forward and donkey kicked the last soldier. Before the soldier could fall, Link grabbed him by his tunic. Why are you here? The soldier laughed and then stabbed himself with a dagger. The blood seeped out and Link allowed him to fall. Link jumped out of the tree outpost and caught onto a vine. He swung down and landed on Epona's back. He kicked the horse into a gallop and rode to Ellesmera. This was serious and he hoped that there was a rider nearby to help. He had also heard of an Empire Rider in the forest, and he couldn't allow the elves to bee injured.

[fëanàro]

((Ya it does hopefully his internet comes back soon.))

Feanaro stood there listening intently to the story being told.once the rider finished his tale fean couldn't help but feal a bit of relief for his fellow rider an elf. In his mind no one deserved a life of enslavement an especially at the hand of galbatorix. "Well I am glad to hear you escaped and saved a life in the process as well, what you did was no simple task. "

Jarkore straightened him self after he herd the other dragon express that he did not want to fight. It relieved the young dragon cause he did not wish to battle it out with a member of his own kind in the great forrest of the pointy ears. Jarkore looked to the house his rider lived in an figured he just ne speaking with this dragons rider,so moving towards the much larger dragon much like a cat would wile investigating something new to it jarkore still remaind timid "I do not wish to attack you at all vaentr, it is just......I've never encountered another dragon before an one so large as your self at that. surly you can understand the need to be alarmed an to protect my rider. [/I] " gazing up the much larger dragon jarkore couldn't help but be amazed "do we all grow as large as you?"[/I]

[Brenton]

Vaentr felt the shock of being so much of a topic. It was kind of strange since every dragon he had met had at least seen Saphira, the new dragon of his rider's brother. Yet this dragon knew nothing of other dragons. Well we are all destined to grow to immense size, yet females are normally fiercer and they can grow to be larger than us males. I am but a fraction of the size that Shruiken is. You will one day be as large as me, if not larger. The great blue dragon turned back to the building.

Brenton grinned as he saw the books that held every word known in the Ancient Language. He really wanted to have them and the book of the history of Alagaesia, as well as some slates to make fairths. Are you ever using these books and slates? Brenton asked as he pointed to the books and slates.

[fëanàro]

Jarkore was still shocked by the size of vaentr the entire year he has been hatched he has only seen feanaro,feanaros parients,and the queen of the pointy ears. So he was use to being the biggest but now in the presence of vaentr he felt like a new born agian. Looking at his elder curiously jarkore found it interesting to hear that female dragons are more fierce then the males "well I have herd of sapheria, feanaro told me about her an her rider eragon.but you see when feanaro found my egg an defended it against a shade an his band of egg hunters killing all of them an almost dieing himself. I hatched an from that point on the queen ordered that me an feanaro remain hidden in the forrest an we were to learn from the rider oromis an his golden dragon when he was not training eragon an sapheria. So that whenthe i was big enugh to breath fire me an feanaro could arrive an help boost the varden as well as eragon. but me being just a hatchling i couldn't learn much so feanaro spent time with oromis but shortly after oromis left to go fight along side the varden an he fell at the hands of murtagh. An from then we have lived in here were oromis once called home.[/I]"

Jarkore did meet promises dragon but he does not remember him well for jarkore was a baby so vaentr is officially (in jarkores mind ) the first dragon he has met an interacted with. Back in the house feanaro followed his guest gaze were it fell to his books an smiled at the question "why yes I do use these books an slates,my entire life has been devoted to training an studying. I enjoy books just as much as practiceing with a blade.but if you would like to borrow a book or take some slates then by all means feal free.I have read almost all that you see here an I can get slates when ever but I have not made a farth in sometime". Feanaro gestured his hand towards the books an slates.

[Brenton]

[Sorry if the post is not a good one. I am currently listening to Teardrops on My Guitar and just about to have teardrops fall myself.]

Brenton looked over his shoulder and nodded. Before he chose a book, he thought about what he wanted to know. Finally he walked up to a book that was dedicated to the Ancient Language in the section for elemental magic. Then he walked over and grabbed a couple slates. Well I will borrow this book if that is alright.

Vaentr looked at the younger dragon and snorted. He wasn't used to young hatchlings always looking up to him and being so surprised by his size.