The Realm of Austur Episode 1: A New Light

Vincent casually shoves open the massive palace gates, striding into the great hall as if he owned it. Which he did. He set the grocery bags down on the dining table and bids his guests to do the same, just as a certain dragon walks up to him and nuzzles his hand, purring. Vincent smiles and kneels to embrace his dragon, who prefers to remain in dragon form, over human. "Sorry for leaving without saying anything," he says softly. "I didn't want to wake you."

Silver only purrs happily. A few seconds later, his other guests flood into the hall, likely drawn by the smell of food. "I'll have to ask for your patience," he says, showing a rare smile. "It's been a few decades since I last cooked. If there's anything else you would like to do in the meantime, such as exploring the city, now would be the best time to do so."

       "Actually, Vincent I have been giving some thought about your 'price' for your knowledge," said Baron. "We could always discuss this during or after dinner whatever is more convenient for you," said sincere Baron.

           After that Baron heard how Vincent said he would be busy for a bit. In the meantime he decided this would be a good chance to get to know Serlen and Shalla

    "Hey Serlen if you don't mind maybe me and you can spar while we are waiting?" asked Baron when the groceries were set down. "I may not be as strong as Vincent but I could provide you a good match," said Baron.

     "Also Shalla if you don't mind maybe Catie can hang out with you for a bit?" asked Baron with a hint of curiosity. "Don't worry I will make sure she behaves around you and doesn't do anything rude,". "Besides maybe you can teach her how to be a proper lady like like you so clearly are," said Baron.

                 Finally, Baron noticed Silver get close to Vince, and he couldn't help but ask about Catie. "Silver did Catie do anything to upset you I know she can be a handful around people she likes?" asked Baron with a hint of concern. "I would hate if she did anything to anger you in your own home that you and Vincent were gracious enough to let us stay for a couple of weeks," "If she did do anything let me know and I give Catie a lesson on respecting people's personal space," said Baron preparing for the worse.

        With all that out of the way one question kept running through Baron's head. Where's Sam I thought for sure I heard him talking to Shalla?, thought Baron. Baron was also trying to contemplate what Vincent meant about Sam being a trouble maker.

Shalla takes a moment to think before replying to Silver, "Of course. I need to explore anyway." She smiles.

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Serlen watches the interactions of everyone quietly.
He decides he is not hungry and begins his trek outside to improve his swordsmanship.

Silver gave a small sigh of relief, as she led the other two girls out into the city. She loved her father dearly, but it felt nice to be around other females for once. "So, who's up for some archery lessons?" She asks cheerfully. "Shalla, you ever shot a bow before?"

"Man I wanted to go first," thought Catie with a sigh. "Oh well can't hurt to wait besides never saw a bow before," thought Catie with some reluctance. "Good luck Shalla!" called out Catie as the lessons began.


    Baron managed to catch up to where Serlen was. So the prince thinks he too good to talk to me or spar with me let's see how he likes this move," was what Baron was thinking. So Baron began to concentrate a little bit of wind magic around his open palm. Before Serlen realized what happened Baron was uponed him hitting right in the gut with that ball of wind magic. When Serlen stumbled to his feet Baron gave him a piece of his mind.

"Out with it now 'prince' "said Baron with a hint of frustration. "Everytime I tried to have a talk or conversation you dodge me,". "Is it because I am a vampire you think you are too good?". "I just want to know where you are from?, what's belongia is like?, what's your deal?, and can you even use magic? " was Baron could say to Serlen very annoy. "I didn't want to have to be like this but you seem to avoid me and you even seem to be afraid of me," Baron said with a mixture of frustration, annoyance, and a tiny bit of sorrow.

"Now grab that thing you call a sword and get go your feet we are going to spar whether you like it or not prince, king, emporer, or whoever the heck you are," said Baron very upset.

            "Mere assumptions are one thing, continued evidence is another boy," said Baron very coldly. "I tried to talk and you blew me off," said Baron very annoyed. "I just waived at you back in the forest and that disgusting look on your dam fdace like you saw a ghost," said Baron now fuming. When we got back, I even asked you for a friendly spar and what happened you ran out of the room without even a word towards me," growled Baron.

           "I did what I had to do to get your attention you little dastard," said Baron. "Before we begin my liege," said Barron very sarcastically. "How bout we make a little wager?" taunted Baron. "The loser has to do what the winner says for the next two weeks unless you are scared little boy," said Baron while tauting Serlen.

          Before Baron could get an answer Serlen was making the first move. "So you want to play like that boy'" thought Baron annoyed while sidestepping the first swipe.

           I guess its time I show you my twin blades Baron said to the recovering Serlen. First Baron pulled out a blade with hilt showed an ancient fire demon and the blade has flames which was depicting the very sight of an inferno. "Meet my first blade Ifrit," said Baron. Serlen then went for a third blow which Baron effortlessly parried. Baron pulled out his second blade which had the hilt depicting the picture of an old man holding a staff and as the blade was revealed lighting was running down depicting the very sight of a fierce storm. "Meet my second blade Ramuh," said Baron. "Do we have a deal or am I wasting my time with a scared little boy?" said Baron in a condensending tone.

"Those blades won't help you!"Serlen roared. And Alyrun glowed slightly.
The ancient words on the blade lit up and the swords's appearance changed lightly.
It was no longer a rapier looking blade,but a long sword bordering on broadsword.
With one strike he slamme irritated into the ground and grabbed ramuh.
Serlen put all his force into his left foot and smashed it into Barons face.

He jumped back, slightly annoyed.
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"I'm not to worried, now where do we start?" Shalla asked, picking up another bow.

Serlen rolled to the ground and shrugged.
He flicked his wrist and watched as a wire pulled Baron upside down, making him drop his two swords. The vampire was now hanging upside down from a tree.
Serlen picked them up and impaled them inside of a tree out of Baron's reach.

"Don't ever think an enemy doesn't have something planned.
A word of advice, less flashy moves and more paying attentions to your surroundings.
I set that up a few minutes before you came running through. I was hoping to catch an animal, but I caught a vampire instead." Serlen replied, lightly amused.

Serlen landed against a tree an slid down.
He chuckled, which soon turned into full blown laughter.
"You really shouldn't have done that." He replied to Baron.
"Jomei Ellen." He whispered.

Alyrun began to glow and heat up and with a small flash of light fired a beam point blank at Baron.
"Seals were placed on this sword to prevent anyone, but House Chryses to wield it. The seals etched on the blade sensor the users life force and determine if they are of the blood. Ardlin was one of the best sealers to ever walk Begonia. You wanted a history session so you got it. I'm not trying to be smug, but I haven't even unleashed my final attack with Alyrun." Serlen explained. In a flash Alyrun was back into his hands, already finished with cutting the wire.

He stood up and resumed his normal position, "if you still wish to fight, then strike." He replied lazily.