My Uncle's Birthday (MAIN THREAD)

[Nayeli]

The summer sun was sitting over the western mountains known as the Spine and the streets of Carvala, even those of the peasant area had been lite and cleaned for those coming to the city for the party that was being thrown tonight. Even the peasants had been invited to wear their nicest cloths so that they could attend the royal party for their own kind. Already, carriages were arriving with the many guests that had been invited by Countess Nayeli, the Lady over the city and also one of the heirs to the throne. The streets were lit with torches to allow everyone to see where they were going and at the court yard, servants and guards were ready to take the horses and carriages so the guest could enter the royal palace and enjoy the evening. Outside of the royal palace was already some dragons guarding the palace, but they all looked to be sleeping soundly, curled up with elves around them to protect them from anything and anyone. There was a Black dragon, who’s large body sat beside a fern green and a golden dragon that looked like the rays of the sun. All were large, but the largest was black one who’s body dwarfed the golden one greatly.

The halls leading to the grand-hall were lit with golden torches and the walls decorated with beautiful red tapestry showing of the symbol of the Broddering. Guards were stationed at each door, allowing everyone to enter without even lifting a finger tonight during this grand party other than to eat the grand food, which had been prepared special for each guest. As one entered the beautiful grand hall, the torches were lit and some set higher above the room while other set at normal leave. There were tables with wine and other drinks made for the guest to enjoy, including water for those who did not want to have too much fun. At the far end of the room was another room which was hidden by red tapestry.

To the right of the tapestry were the thrones of the ones holding the party. A large one where the forty five year old King, Azuan sat slumped slightly, in his hand a glass wine glass that was filled to the brim and only lessened when he took another drink. Beside him, sitting up straight on his right, was a beautiful blacked haired woman, her dress was a dark, maroon red that fit to her body around her torso and showed very little skin and flowed past her hips to her feet. In her hand was also a glass of wine but it was only partially full and as someone came to refill she waved them away. To her side was an empty chair that seemed to be for someone important and to the left of her uncle, the King, was another chair meant for someone important, but it was also empty. There were more chairs around those of the King and Countess, both designated for the Queen of the Elves and the Leader of the Riders, who had both been invited and at the moment were both empty at the moment.

As you travel pass the red tapestry, those who are foolish enough to look before anyone is allowed, you will see a beautiful grand table in the middle of other tables. Each spot on the grand table was designated for different people. At the head was the King, to his right in this order were the next three, Countess Nayeli, Lady Leilani, and Count Genji of Teirm. To the left of the King in this order were the next four, Lord Turin, Queen Dellanir, and Dragon Rider Anurin Sarethi as well as an extra seat next to him for Almalexia, the dragon. Along the table were more places for other dragon riders, important counts and countesses, elves and other nobles.

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Long lost words whisper to me
Still can't find what keeps me here
When all this time I've been so hollow inside
I know you're still there...
Watching me; Wanting me;
I can feel you pull me down
Fearing you; Loving you;
I won't let you pull me down

Everything was prepared for the party tonight, the servants had done their job in making sure it would be well for my Uncle’s forty-fifth birthday and all the invitations had been delivered as well, which was good. The Queen if the Elves was coming, I could truly show that we could be a nation they could trust. It would take time, even I understood this, but I had to try and the Leader of the Riders as well. Leilani’s work with the riders would give humans Riders, which meant another weapon possible in my own mind. I do not care if the riders thought they could control my subjects, but they couldn’t, only I could. I smiled as people began to pour through the doors of the grand hall, elves and humans alike. I saw Anurin as well as two other riders, one who was dressed in a beautiful golden color dress that showed off skin at her belly and around her back. It reminded me of Malandra slightly and the way she dressed. As they came closer, I noticed the woman’s outfit was two separate pieces. The top was golden and went around her chest with one sleeve on her right shoulder. The bottom was a long dress that looked like thin vines that parted only a few inches below her butt and then went to her feet, which were basically bare other than a thin soul on the bottom on a golden string that went to her ankle. The other one wore a green outfit that went with black pants, but other than that, he wore green… Then Anurin… He wore black, all black, though I did not completely understand why, he wore it.

After they had entered, three strange looking people walked in behind them and as they got closer I realized that they were elves that had scaly looking skin and strange eyes. Anurin was soon in front of me and he bowed slightly, as well as the others. ”Countess Nayeli.”

[/color] I stood as he spoke. ”King Azuan… Happy Birthday Your Majesty.”[/color] My uncle didn’t even stand, merely lifted his cup and drank some more. He was already drunk for the most part and I turned to look at Anurin. ”Countess, this is Anselm Volasyl and Tasia Georgios… Both great riders who wanted to accompany me this evening.”[/color] As he spoke, the three other elves came closer and I noticed one look at me and my uncle in detest. ”Ah, these are our dragons… They have taken and placed themselves in the minds and body of willing elves… Almalexia, Elisedd, and Sunglow… She is the youngest of the three.”[/color] The dragon-elves just nodded and I noticed that Sunglow came and stood beside Tasia quickly. As she smiled I noticed that the normal teeth were pointed and sharp. The eyes had turned a golden color and her skin was developing scales that were golden.

”What a pleasure to see you all have come.”[/color] I said, glancing around for a moment before I frown slightly. ”Where is my sister? She did not return with my brother.”[/color] Anurin looked at the others and then back at me.

”She was given a task… I believe she will be coming tonight with some of the young humans she has acquired to learn of out ways as Riders… Don’t worry, she has a beautiful home in Illrea.”[/color] I looked at him for a moment and thought about that before I looked up to see who else was coming.

I noticed my brother come over towards me from my right and he looked at me with hard eyes. He was not happy with me at all because of what had happened with Genji grabbing our sister, but she would be his wife and he was her betrothed. If he wanted to grab his future wife, he could… She needed to be put in her place anyway. She was a Princess no matter what was said. I thought I saw my sister come through the door, but she did not come to me, for she had others with her and I watched as Tasia and the golden, scaly being go towards her. Genji would be here soon I was pretty sure, but my mind was on the party that was going on and I nodded for the musicians to begin so that there would be music for when the others arrived.

Hunting you, I can smell you - Alive
Your heart pounding in my head
Watching me; Wanting me;
I can feel you pull me down
Saving me; Raping me;
Watching me...
Watching me; Wanting me;
I can feel you pull me down
Fearing you; Loving you;
I won't let you pull me down

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Cyuth

Cyuth was furious today, though not as bad as on the first day he had been informed that the riders were considering allowing the filthy humans into the pact. In his mind even the dwarves deserved to become riders more then humans. At least the dwarves had earned their right in the wars they had before the elves with the dragons. And the nerve of the human family who started the whole war to even ask to be allowed in. If he were them he would have tore the whole empire down long ago. The race was to young, and to warmongerish. It was not so long ago that their ancestors had been nothing more then barbarians. To think they had even come close enough to be considered to be riders was absurd. It angered him even more so when the little she devil of the human empire requested HIS queen to attend her uncles ball. The dam king did not even have the respect to ask himself. Instead he sent his brothers children to do so. He deserved even more so then them to be taught a lesson. And that is how he ended up in the human capital city. Two of his best soldiers flanking him dressed in their suits of armor, swords strapped to their belts. If the humans want us here then they can expect weapons at the ready, I for one will not be a fool and trust them to keep their word not to hurt our people. It is probably just another one of their ploys to poison more of our people. Cyuth said to no one in particular as he walked into the double doors, using his magic to push them open as he went, not even giving the insects standing by them time to open them. He remembered all to well what had happened the last time elves were at a party thrown by the humans. In less then 5 years the riders had forgiven them of such an outright act of war yet if their own race would have done something similar that they had to intervene in it would have been another story. Looking to the man on the side of him he said mentally Keep your eyes open, if you see anything that looks odd tell me. I will not give these human riders the chance to make it into Illirea if I have it my way. Cyuth was saying when a cool calm voice came into his mind, female and enticing. " Why not just convince one of them to join you? Befriend one of them and slowly turn them to your ways. That way you can destroy both the riders and the humans all in one swipe. Think about it Acheron. Think how happy our queen would be with you if you eliminated both of her problems." And with that she went silent as the three of them went to the outskirts of the ball. He may be required to attend, but he was not told to do anything else kindly towards these creatures and he did not plan to either.

[Kite]

*Clarus sat across from the man he brought along as protection in the carriage, and reflected on the current situation he and his travelling companion were in. He was entering the capital of the humans, of which he had a building of business in and that his travelling companion was born of, and he was entering to go to a banquet and ball to which the Riders, Elves, and Humans all were invited. The only difference this time from the last disasterous time was that the controller of the Hand and the humans, Malandra, was not hosting and the beautiful Samar was not at his side. Both these things made it quite dull, and quite thought provoking to be here.

He missed the woman, of that he was certain. It was saddening to see that she had left, although he could not blame her of that. He had disappeared for a long time, learning what the spirits inside bid him to. One of the alst mysteries of the world, the secrets of the blood magic Malandra and the Hand controlled. Truly, his last quest was to find the true name of magic, but that was a quest a long time in the making, and he had as long as he likes. He would follow her letter, sometime soon enough. However, not tonight, as much as he wished he were here.

Instead, he had the skillful Ademar Valaician here as protection. He had occasionally worked with Clarus before this, and Clarus knew him to be of particular skill. Almost all of his employees were of such, but Ademar also had a particular trait on top of that. He had nobility, training, and an invitation. It was therefore easier for him to join Clarus at this ball, as he would not raise any particular suspicion.

The carriage pulled up to the ball, and the door was opened. Particularly oppulent would be a good description of this mess. Ademar stands and sweeps out the door ahead of Clarus, checking the areas just outside as was his job, before Clarus emerges, extending himself to his full height. He was a good head above most of the people arriving before and after him, as well as the servants around him, but that just was part of the mystique that surrounded him. It was also amusing to see the people who knew him for what he really was, and see them do nothing about it. His presence was tolerated by the Riders and, of course, the Human government, because he showed himself to be no threat. All he was was a silly little creature capturing wealth and power to his side, but not truly a threat. Sure, he probably wasn't a true threat to many Riders and Elves, should they gang up upon him. However, few in this world had successfully destoryed a Shade, and that gave him some room to bargain. He helped the Riders and their ilk on occasion, and this gave him some breathing room. He used his breathing room wisely, as well, keeping his excesses within Human norms allowed him to stay off their radar. And then he showed up at events like these, flaunting the things he had gained and generally enjoying himself. Knowing he could affect many things legitimately through commerce was a power he savoured almost as much as the invitations to such occasions.

He enters the grand-hall in which so much has happened with familiar ease, striding past guards and servants as if he owned the place, with Ademar to the right and just slightly behind, keeping step with his employer. They cut a striking path, if people were to be asked, but the amount of importance garnered by the other faces of the night made it barely make a ripple. It was, however, very much Clarus' style to make an entrance and he therefore did so whether it gained the attention or not. He noticed an entourage of elves heading to the outskirts of the ball, and he also noticed that the leader of the Riders had already been seated with his two escorts, both of them wearing rich dresses and done up almost as much as the Countess. They were wearing dresses that might seem a little light on the fabric, but Clarus' years at such events, as well as contact with Dr. Ramakrishna who's idea of dress only truly included a long skirt, meant that they phased him little. It was even more odd to see the Countess there in a dress that showed no skin, when Clarus examines the surroundings in the ball.

Turning his attention to said ball, he speaks to Ademar.*

Ademar, my dear man. Please, mingle and be merry. Maybe you will see your grandfather around here as well. How touching that will be. Just keep an eye out, make sure you see trouble before it sees me.

*Ademar nods once and responds to him.*

Alright, sir. No trouble will see itself through with you alone, I guarantee it.

*Clarus smiles and then slides into the crowd, as Ademar walks the sides of the ball, keeping an eye over the crowd and greeting several nobles he recognizes from his youth, making small talk.*

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*Edan moves through the doors into the grand-hall with a strange sense of unease. He couldn't see much of a difference between this and the ball that ended with him being torn from his family and nation for several years because of the blunder that Malandra made with her poisoning act. The only real one, he supposes, is that the Riders are already here. He doubted the Elven Queen would arrive, not for something as trivial as this. Especially after what happened the last time. As he looked around the ball, he saw many uneasy Elves and could hardly blame them. Their reputation for the past was not unfounded even if Ramakrishna had disappeared to her own devices. Still, the atmosphere was mostly jovial, and that was something of a blessing. He saw the tall merchant of before, and all of the nobility that had arrived so far, and noticed the players were just about right to be the same play, just missing the Elven General. However, he tried to put those out of his mind as he strode through the ball in his full ceremonial dress, only his sword being more for purpose than show, and that was locked firmly in its scabbard. He had no intention to use it, he hoped the others were under the same illusions.

He approches the place where the Riders, King, and Countess sit, he can only think of the arrogance of this woman. Her seat being on the same tier of the King's, even if she was part of the Royal Family herself, was pure folly and could possibly lead to worse than arrogance. However, the King had no problem with it, so he would keep his opinions on the matter to himself. He walks as close as is proper, before bowing to the King before speaking.*

Good evening, and Happy Birthday, my Lord. I am glad to see you still in good health.

*He waits for the King's response before turning to the Countess at his side and bowing, but only slightly.*

And good evening to you, Countess. What a party you have thrown this night.

*He then bows a third time to the leader of the Riders.*

Good evening to you, Anurin. Hopefully you will be able to enjoy this ball, instead of break up a secret plot.

[Nayeli]

’introducing
{nayeli richards*}
featuring--! --! ---! ---!
Long lost words whisper to me
Still can't find what keeps me here
When all this time I've been so hollow inside
I know you're still there...
Watching me; Wanting me;
I can feel you pull me down
Fearing you; Loving you;
I won't let you pull me down

I turned my head towards my brother, looking up at him from my smaller throne that was about a foot from my Uncle, who was getting a refill for himself. As I noticed the door spring open, I looked to my brother and spoke about how rude it was that someone would blast the door open. ”Do not worry about it, Nayeli… It was probably a elf… You can’t blame them for forcing things and making sure everyone knows they are here… The last party was a terrible disaster.”

[/color] I had to agree with my brother for a moment. It was true, it had ended in a terrible disaster and I was thankful that the wretch had disappeared that had caused the problems. I placed my fingers on my chin and watched as a few other people came in and I looked to see someone I knew.

”Good evening, and Happy Birthday, my Lord. I am glad to see you still in good health.” I looked to my uncle who seemed to recognize him to. ”Edan Valaician, my old general! I hope you don’t mind, but my nephew took over your job while you were away.”[/color] My brother stepped forward and gave a respectful bow. ”General Valaician… You are welcome to return to your post and I will return to my men as their leader.”[/color] I looked at Turin for a moment, surprised but at the same time, not. He had been given a position and had done well to make sure that the full city was taken care of, as well as the other cities and villages of the kingdom.

”And good evening to you, Countess. What a party you have thrown this night.” I stood and looked at the old general. ”Thank you, General Valaician… Please, I wish you to sit next to me and my brother this evening…”[/color] I said, motioning for a servant to come and instructing them to place another spot next to my own. I watched as the man then turned to the riders.

”Good evening to you, Anurin. Hopefully you will be able to enjoy this ball, instead of break up a secret plot.” I saw the nod coming from the leader of the riders and then a sound caught my own ears and I turned my body to see the door opening. I was surprised to see the Queen of the Elves enter the room. My uncle was already too drunk to stand and I motioned for him to just stay in his throne. He didn’t argue with his niece and I walked down the steps that went to the stone platform for the thrones.

”Your highness, you surprise me with accepting my invitation.”[/color] I said, bowing before the queen and looking up as I came back up. ”Thank you child… I was talked into it, by an old friend, to try and heal old wounds and keep peace between our two races.”[/color] I smiled, nodding in agreement. I knew we were far from trust, but that would take time and I would bid my time carefully. ”Please, your highness, join myself, my brother, my uncle, and the leader of the riders… We set out enough thrones for everyone of importance.”[/color] She nodded and I turned, heading towards my own throne. My brother walked forward and bowed as well, smiling at the beautiful queen. She had on a beautiful white dress and I swore it looked like it was dancing with vines and trees. She walked onto the platform, greeting my uncle and taking her place on the throne among us.

I turned to my people and those of the elves and the riders. ”My Honor Guest and the people of my Kingdom, the Riders of the Dragons, and the Elves of Queen Dellanir! Enjoy this beautiful party and mingle. Dinner will be served soon.”[/color] I said, turning back to my guest among the platform and taking my place.

Hunting you, I can smell you - Alive
Your heart pounding in my head
Watching me; Wanting me;
I can feel you pull me down
Saving me; Raping me;
Watching me...
Watching me; Wanting me;
I can feel you pull me down
Fearing you; Loving you;
I won't let you pull me down

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Cyuth

As my second in command whispered into my mind I listened and grew enticed by the idea. Being able to destroy those who had destroyed his very home, and those who had grown to high for their own good. What did you have in mind? I sent back to her only to be shown a picture of our queen walking in. This does not look well for us. Our main job here now is to protect the queen. Remember your oaths. And with that I began walking over to the throne that my Queen sat in. Atra Du evarinya ono svit-kona. bowing to my queen as I do so. In my eyes both the riders and the humans are lower then I and do not deserve the same respect she does.