Sowarkard

Threehorn · **Reply #5800 on:** August 08, 2006, 06:17:07 PM

As he begins his walk he notice many species walking around mostly seem to be talking and seem to be working on jobs.

Nick22 · **Reply #5801 on:** August 08, 2006, 06:44:47 PM

Fascinating" Stripetail said to himself as he walked along. He followed the dragon's direction to the letter and soon found himself in front of the a large room. "Nair? Are you there?' he called out.

Threehorn · **Reply #5802 on:** August 08, 2006, 06:57:53 PM

Stripetail saw a being on top of a set of steps standing over a large round hole with railings around it. the being was about 6ft tall and looked like a wingless dragon like the one that he first saw but this had a cloak that drop down his back with his legs reverse in direction but still standing on two legs his scales showing a bright yellow.

"I see you've found my chambers" he spoke just looking over at him for a second then look back at the circle Stripetail walked up and heard cheering he looked and saw water but the water was showing a image it was the toururment 1 year from now Stripetail was battling Lurna in the knock out stage where 32 of them was left.

Stripetail watched seeing himself battling and even having one up to her but then he saw a fast blow hits sending him back then a attack he looked up at the board and the lifepoints reach 00000. and people saying it was over Lord Stripetail had lost by 200 life points and Lurna through to the next round. He was annoyed to see this but then smiled seeing Lurna help him up and she hugging him and saying something then the image disappeared. "doesn't matter if you win or lose but taking part what counts, no one can be a winner all of the time" Nial said as Stripetail listens then he turn to Stripetail with his golden slited eyes

"I guess you wonder if that going to happen? this pool shows a possiblite to the way things are going from the point you entered my island." Nial said turning around walking down the steps he picks up a glass as Stripetail walked down to them. "I believe this is your favioute drink." Stripetail takes it "I don't look much don't I?" he chuckled "believe me I had this look in peoples eyes many times before."

Nick22 · **Reply #5803 on:** August 08, 2006, 07:33:57 PM

"Anything is possible once I enter the tournament" stripetail replied. "I've never lost before in my life, although I have come close to losing on a number of occasions. " Stripetail looked at the drink. "As for appearances, i value what is inside far more. The Maxim"appearances can be deceiving" is usually proven correct."

Threehorn · **Reply #5804 on:** August 08, 2006, 08:48:45 PM

Zial just took a glass and drunk the drink it in "As I already know you would say such things." Zial walked over to door opens it taking the cloak off and putting on a blue jacket then walks over to Stripetail. "I know your going to ask more about this place and specially the books here. I would never allow a being such as you to read them. Your a element that shifts to much and your path is always changing." Zial said to him

"But I will answer about your missing million years." Zial walks up to a large book shelf as Stripetail looked he had to rub his eyes he saw what looked like a endless tower of books going way up a tower must go up right to the very top. Zial looked up for a moment then a book comes down he then hands it to Stripetail "it all in there every each of your missing life, 10 million pages" Stripetail look at it and then him seeing only about 500 pages "believe me there is 10 million pages. the dimensions of the book inside is greater then the outside" Zial said to him "Keep it, I got three copies of it, I keep three copies of everything that all dimensions hold part from Bahumut's books, they are the only ones like him. there is no copies, that was his wish and I accepted it when I sent my magical singing wizards to his temple to cast the spell of non-magic and magic." Zial said to him

"Lurna and Bahumut I like alot, they are full of unknowns to this day, I can watch them and see what they do and talk but I can't tell what they do or say till it happens, the magic I had used is truly a ulimate power. only once casted and once only, that spell is worth it" Zial said to Stripetail then claped his claw hands together. "How about we wake your friends and get them to come to dinner. I am sure you all are hunger" Zial said changing the subject just like that

Nick22 · **Reply #5805 on:** August 08, 2006, 09:02:17 PM

(isn't isn't his name Niar? Just wondering) Quick to change the subject I see' Stripetail smiled. "So you can't see what is in my path? I had thought you'd be able to shed a little light on what I can expect in the near future... but never mind" Stripetail said, looking at the book's cover.

Threehorn · **Reply #5806 on:** August 09, 2006, 09:17:43 AM

"No I can, but its best to never tell much about the coming future, so I leave it unanswered." Niar told Stripetail walking over to another table he pull out a set of bottles and tip some of the stuff in each into a big bottle and shakes it. "Stripetail, I will tell you one thing, As you always win a battle you are prideful in it, you may say your not but you are. without a lose in over a million, one will come your way. It will teach you something new, something you must not let lose just for another win, sometimes it better to lose then to win." he tells Stripetail finishing off the item he was doing with all the liquards in a bottle.

Nick22 · **Reply #5807 on:** August 09, 2006, 09:47:19 AM

i can't deny that i take pride in winning, however my duels are usually for very high stakes, where a loss costs me (and often others) their lives." stripetail replied. "Am I overdue for a loss? Yes, I am. However if I do lose, it will probably not be against another wizard, but against one of the myriad other creatures who I have not faced before. Bahumut, ot Lurna, or Madam Pipping, jigger or any number of creatures could beat me. In this upcoming tournament, I will not have my traditional advantages, I will be on the same plain as everyone else, and the only way I can win the tournament is by adapting to changing situatiuons. In some matches I won't be allowed to use magic, in others I will have to use technology. " He said. tHe look on Niar's face did not change, clearly Stripetail's answer did not surprise him. " Each one of my victories has taught me something,Niar. I take pride in winning, but I am well aware that every time i duel, I could lose. That is simply a fact of life, and my chances of losing will probably be higher in the upcoming tournament than they have ever been before."

Threehorn · **Reply #5808 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:00:41 AM

"Well then lets go to the room which a table and a meal is prepared for you and your friends, they should be there about now and" Niar saw the dragon that showed Stripetail the way standing there he only nods knowing Niar already knew and leaves "on cue he came" Niar said and walks to the door "well Stripetail come, cause I know your inching to read one of those magic books. And I won't leave you alone for a second in here. now come with me" Niar told him as almost like a order since he had knew what Stripetail might try.

Nick22 · **Reply #5809 on:** August 09, 2006, 10:02:21 AM

"Alright, i'm coming. You know my tendencies very well" stripetail smiled as he followed Niar out of the room.

Threehorn · **Reply #5810 on:** August 09, 2006, 12:36:01 PM

They walked down the corrdior seeming a while to walk and then came up to a room with a round table in the middle including another table that was bigger for Bahumut, who was sitting at it "Ah I see you all have taken your seats. I am Ziar and welcome to my temple. I know it must of felt strange waking in those rooms, but your my guests and I know when guests come" Ziar smiled as Stripetail and he took a seat.

"now tell me, what do you think of it?" he asked them looking around at the table

Nick22 · **Reply #5811 on:** August 09, 2006, 12:46:59 PM

It is fascinating" Stripetail said. "Why have you brought us here?'

Threehorn · **Reply #5812 on:** August 09, 2006, 12:50:38 PM

"your the ones that came here if I am right. And believe you've came to find out the serects behind my magic and non-magic spells. Am I right?" Niar said to Stripetail and before his brother could speak out a rude comment Niar looked at him and he flew off his chair into a wall "you dare try to speak to me like that I will turn you mortal here and now" Niar warned "Don't speak to me like something that worthless, don't underestimate me as you are about to speak of" Niar said with a warning voice.

Nick22 · **Reply #5813 on:** August 09, 2006, 01:04:17 PM

I wasn't going to insult you" Incanur replied. The look on his face suggested otherwise however. "You have no powers to protect you brother, remember. All you have left is your immortality" Stripetail warned him. "So Behave.. or else"

Threehorn · **Reply #5814 on:** August 09, 2006, 01:11:03 PM

Ziar sat down "Just keep those thoughts to yourself and speak not of them." Ziar replied "As for Lurna and Bahumut I can't tell what they would say next being protected by a magic that I created, it suprisingly still for me that its power reached a point that they are the only ones and that what they do and things that happen is unknown till it happen for me." Ziar said to them

"Is there a reason why?" Lurna asked

"Simple... I got fedup knowing everything that was happening before it did in. So you two are special. I never even knew about you till I saw you and Bahumut told me your name. till then I knew nothing about you. or even Bahumut was awake." Ziar said to her. "And I love being suprised and following what you two do without even knowing it." Ziar told her.

Nick22 · **Reply #5815 on:** August 09, 2006, 01:15:42 PM

So why don't you put a similar spell on other creatures? As you said, you got bored with knowing everything." Stripetail replied.

Threehorn · **Reply #5816 on:** August 09, 2006, 04:37:48 PM

"because the ones that casted it refuse to do it again. they say once is fine, twice is enough and thrid would bring choas. So the group behind casting it will never do the spell again. It requires 500 spell casters to sing the song and perform the spell with the elements of non-magical pulses. I believe only they show that type of power. If you can convince all 500 of them then you might be in luck but as I can see they will all say this to you over and over again 'Three times never, go away and forget you asked me this' that would be their final answer" Niar replied in a simple answered tone to Stripetail.

Nick22 · **Reply #5817 on:** August 09, 2006, 04:54:34 PM

I see" stripetail paused."I was just wondering.."

Threehorn · **Reply #5818 on:** August 09, 2006, 05:07:20 PM

Serveal men walk in with plates and put them down at the tables then leave after putting the bottles down with glasses and taking the tops with them. Showing a well cooked meal "Dinner is served" Ziar smiled.

Nick22 · **Reply #5819 on:** August 09, 2006, 05:15:41 PM

Incanur attacked the food. "soory for my manners but I have to be back at the colony in an hour.' He said to Niar.
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"Slow down. Time is suspended here" Stripetail said. "enjoy your food." He shook his head.