Another update ;D for the few loyal readers I have ____________________________ Vielni, the particular elf in question, was grinding his teeth in annoyance. He was after a particular artifact, one that would save him from his fathers terrible wrath. Vielni had actually done nothing to the town, only tried to sneak in a few times, trying not to be spotted. He couldn't fight armed warriors, not on the Trial of Fangs, the manhood ceremony of the Elves, for weapons were not allowed. During the trial, the fifty year old adolescent elf was given a task to complete within a lunar cycle, and Vielni's time was half up. The consequences for failing such a trial were not pleasant. The thing he was searching for was a small dragon statue, only half a palm long and tall. It was rumored, however, to hold the spirit of a true dragon, which many claimed didn't exist. This spirit could be called forth to do whatever the wielder wished, for up to a week at a time. Or so the rumors said. After all that was said and done, though, the statue was still an Elven relic, and was worth immense amounts. The lord of the small town held the statue in his personal collection, and getting in was no easy task. What's more, he heard a bounty hunter of some kind was coming to kill him. More complications. Vielni settled into the crook of a tree branch and stares into town, eager to finish.
Last update for a while, don't be angry >.< ____________________________ Abdiel took his first step into town, taking in the sights. Not very memory-worthy, and very uninteresting. A small, rowdy sounding pub, "The Nightstand" as it was named, was nearby, and he slid inside, sitting at the counter. People rarely noticed him unless he called attention to himself, which he didn't until the bartender spotted him, with no little surprise, at the end of the bench. He waddled over, being very voluminous, and leaned on the counter. "Well now, stranger, what brings you to my fine little establishment?" The bartender had meant to sound smart to the visitor, but he didn't know what 'establishment' meant, as he only heard the word used during a discussion about his pub, and so the word came out slowly and in syllables . A low chuckle came from Abdiel, who gazes with amusement at the bartender, whom in the last few minutes Abdiel found was named Ted. "I am surprised you noticed me, for not many do. This is a hearty place, my friend, but even these laughs cannot lift my mood, for I am the one sent to rid the town of the elf," Abdiels voice was low, as to not attract more attention. "So sadly I will not be ordering anything. I just needed a place to rest up before I go searching." "Ahh, thank you kindly, young sir, and best of luck to you!" The bartender nodded sagely as he listened to the newcomer, as if knowing this exactly why he had showed up. Secretly, Ted was worried. Not many could stand through the ferocious attacks of the elves, and this man didn't look to strong to boot. But he kept his thoughts to himself and waddled back to serve his regular customers. Abdiel smiled to himself at the figure of the bartender, and stood, stretching, and headed out the door. There was much work to be done, and not much time to do it. ~•~ Near the back of the lords manor, Vielni paused to sniff at the air. A faint scent of elf was around, mingled with that of many other races. But elves had a prominent smell to other elves, and there was definitely one nearby. Vielni scowled, not for the first time that night. "No one but me is getting that statue..." He growled to himself, the Elven language smooth and fluid, belying their true character, and he Vielni set to climbing the wall of the manor, growling more as he went.
I truly do like it :3. Nice to see some variety once and awhile. It reminds me of Lord of the Rings, for some reason. Expect not as confusing. And with less characters. And there's no Ring. Well, I suppose that dragon statue would be a substitute... *cough* Ignore me. XD I do, however, have a pet peeve about blatant description xD. It's not a problem, just a little tidbit I've learned, for readers like me, that more subtle description is more desirable, but don't change anything. Just a bit of insight, try it out, see if you like it. Otherwise, yay mythical planets. Will be reading, if you so choose to update :3.
This might be the only one I update xD but thanks for your input Honestly, I've tried subtle description, but I suck at it. I tend to go for the long drawn out ones that make you visualize the characters, as I so dearly love