We're right behind you ' Laval Said' as he caught up to Eric, below them the massive ship was soon visible, and as they got closer- it was evident the ship had sustained major damage, there were large holes in the side of it. ' it was the Largest thing Laval had ever seen. he landed in the docking bay, right after Eric. Eris and Li'ella folowed a few minutes later. the docking bay door opened revealing a long walkway.' a spirarian soldier strode up to them..' ah you must the ones who hailed us. The wizard Stripetail is the one we are sending you to."
- Wizard?' Eris started " Yes, you'll find him in the Winterville inn..do be quick, he has many demands on his time, and very little to spare for newcomers ' The Soldier said , in clipped military terms.." Follow Me..'
li' ella and eris walked alongside laval and Eric, Li'ella next to Eric and Eris next to Laval. here and there they saw repairs being made to lights, and engines, the hiss of steam wa everywhere."I saw your ship was damaged Eris began " Yes, The last planet we visited was less than welcoming. We have been trying repairs for several weeks, and trying to gain supplies from this planet , but progress has been very slow." the soldier replied. as the they walked on. laval took the time to look at some of the other residents, cats, dogs, even dragons were walking to and fro.'we have guests from across the cosmos staying with us. the seer purchased our services to help him deal with a evil mage named Chong. He will doubtlessly tell you more. Winterville is just ahead'
- the group turned a corner and Winterville was revealed before them. the chima trio was amazed, they had never seen a town before' the Winterville inn is in the center of town. ask for the seer. this is where I leave you four. good day' the soldier said, turning and walking back down the corridor.
_ the winterville inn, was not hard to find, as it stood taller than the other buildings in Winterville.
- laval entered first and went up to the man behind the counter' Checking in/ the innkeeper said " no, we're looking for a wizard named Stripetail." ah, him. room 300 on the thirdd floor just go up the stairs then go all the way down to the left..' Just give me a minute, I'll call him and let him know you are coming.' the keeper pulled out an old dial telephone and dialed a number " hello sir, this in the front desk. just calling to know you will have visitors coming up to you in the next few minutes..their names ?' he covered the phone and looked at them "your names? " Laval, Eris, Li'ella and Eric' Eris said." thank you he clerk said and repeated their names."He's expecting you' he said hanging up. '
_ Laval took the lead in climbing the stairs, which were covered in a rich carpet and would up in he circular fashion. it took them a few minutes to reach the third floor and reach stripetail's room. Laval knocked on the door.
- Come in" Stripetail said looking up from his writings. Eris came in first, and got a good lok at the wizard. He was a large squirrel, about the same height as Laval, with brown fur and brown eyes. he wore pink-colored robes and grasped a large staff with a glowing jewel embedded in the top of it. he looked old, but something about his movements indicated appearances were deceiving' Have a seat, all of you' Stripetail said " Tell me your names and tell me what you want.' He said. he had a strong voice, one used to giving orders, as well as advice. it was an experienced voice , one who had seen a great deal, and which was full of confidence.' He gestured and chairs were pulled around his desk, four of them, one for each of his visitors.
