Dawn of Ages: Chapter 1 Pt. 4-The Letters

[PenPlays]

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Dawn of Ages

Chapter 1: Breaking from Innocence, Part 4: The Letters

This takes place just during Challenge VI.

It's sunset in the Scalous Forrests of Lesser Burrium. The Keeper of the Peace, Drinnian, has finally settled in (what he calls) his palace, Scalous Mound. The ancient Colosseum was once a place of fantastic architecture where great battles took place. Once the dark times overcame Avalonia, a dragon inhabited the Colosseum as its den, but after sometime, the dragon passed. Scalous Mound's lesser supported structure decayed, but what remains is a brick built beauty unlike anyone has ever seen.

In its halls, Drinnian walks out of the sunset...

"A letter from Albion," Drinnian thought as he glanced over his mail. "Finally! A letter from Owlan!" he said aloud." Drinnian removed the Varlyrian wax seal on the letter from his dear friend.

It read:

Dearest Drinnian,

I would like to start by saying that for a while I was very homesick. I miss you and Malivan dearly and I cannot express that enough.

I'm sorry I didn't fulfill my promise of writing you a letter once I was accepted into Petraea University.

The weather was exceedingly scorching the day I entered through the East Gate, but I was pleased to find my dorm cool.

On my first day of learning, I found myself exceedingly bored. More of my memories came back to me, and I had discovered that most of the classes I decided to take, I had already been through from the time I was younger. So naturally I went into the vast library they had, it was there that the homesickness stopped, I had found what I had come looking for, it was a Book of the Symbols of Old and in its pages, I found the same symbol that is engraved on the pendant my father gave me. It means: The Heart, the center of life and the name of the part of the conscience that cares for others. In that I learned that my father had never truly left me. He left me this pendant to remember him by, because he knew we would never meet again, but somehow, he knew that I would need to find comfort in him. My homesickness was gone because I felt that I had a friend with me now. My tears of joy are staining the page as I write this. I know you'll pardon that, but my apologies if something gets smeared.

I was very thankful that Lord Deraim offered this scholarship to me after hearing of my wishes to learn. That night was quite an eye opener, as I got to see how a Kaliphlin Lord lived. Anyway, I decided that the University wasn't for me.

On my way to the seaport, I ran into a very well groomed sailor. Apparently he came from Varlyrio, to pick up some goods. He said that I looked like I was in the need of some adventure, and that the new Guild would be a perfect place to start. Once we docked in Varlyrio, he couldn't have been more correct. I had been starving since and I decided to eat at the nearest place I could find.

The Red Inn was my choice of dining, but the most peculiar thing happened. I was mistaken for an Avalonian Lord, and I was treated to lodgings and massive luxurious meals. I decided to play along, but this wasn't the noble life I had been expecting.

I found my being force-fed was a nightmare, and the frilly bedding and night clothes were the itchiest clothes I had ever worn. The sights however were far worth it. The food there was unlike that of even the finest in coastal cuisine.

The ship that this letter will be sailing on was sent out three days before my planned departure. So, relatively three days from the time you receive this letter, I hope to be home.

It is nice to know that the Mystic Sanctums have been successful in preventing deaths at the hands of the Elementals, but I have heard of the terrors of the Corrupt Hand's uprisings, and that several Mystic Sanctums were pillaged due to their resistance of light magic. I have no doubt that Scalous Mound is a Mystic Sanctum, and I can be sure that Denitor is one as well. Wherever you are or wherever you go, stay withing these Sanctums. The man count in these areas will increase the army sizes thus giving them a chance against the Hand. I'm sure you knew that, though.

Take care in where you travel, and by all means be safe.

Your close friend,

Owlan

"That worrisome boy!" Drinnian smiled. "Safe travels friend. I'll be safe..."

Drinnian opened his other letter. His eyes widened at the sight of the Herald of Albion.

It read:

Lords and Peace Keepers of Avalonia,

Your armies are hereby summoned to Albion for the incoming battle against the Corrupt Hand unless previously pardoned by my name.

If you do not comply, punishment is to be issued. This battle is perceived to be massive and will require many hands.

May the gods of Historica have mercy on us as we enter into this grave time.

The Pearl City must not fall!

Lord Artorious Rex

Drinnian lowered the letter an stared out into Scalous Forrest.

"...I promise."

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And so ends the part of the story taking place during the first Book of Historica.

Here is a photo of the full MOC, Scalous Arches.

This chapter was to, more or less, tie all the rest of my MOCs for GoH into the Dawn of Ages.

C&C is always welcome!

Next Chapter: The Cornovaria Chronicles

Edited December 3, 2013 by Penkid11

[Gideon]

Nice lighting on the fig at the lower level there!

That floor technique is cool, shot at a steeper angle the gaps are somewhat too wide but when the camera is low it looks fantastic!

[Captain Settle]

Wow, I like the Red Inn, and I also like the floor technique.

[Maxim I]

Awesome story together with some nice MOC's :) good job mate!

[Lord Vladivus]

Nice story, I especially like the Red Inn, and nice stonework in general!

[soccerkid6]

I like how you can see the figs' reflection on the wall in the first pic The floor looks neat too and using some of your previous builds to help show the story works well

[PenPlays]

Nice lighting on the fig at the lower level there! That floor technique is cool, shot at a steeper angle the gaps are somewhat too wide but when the camera is low it looks fantastic!

Wow, I like the Red Inn, and I also like the floor technique.

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Thanks, but I can't take credit for the floor. I first saw that technique on a MOC done by either Legonardo or de Gothia.

Awesome story together with some nice MOC's :) good job mate!

Nice story, I especially like the Red Inn, and nice stonework in general!

Thanks!

I like how you can see the figs' reflection on the wall in the first pic The floor looks neat too and using some of your previous builds to help show the story works well

I never actually notice that until you mentioned it. I suppose its one of those non-intentional natural lighting effects that you don't see at first but can appreciate it later. I hope to get back on the story soon, but I may just post the MOCs to start.