>>6182238A chance to claim ownership of the white wyvern AND look like a hero while doing so? And all you’d have to do was slay a few cultists who seemed entirely deserving of it? What was there not to like? Morfis and your cousin could wait a little while longer. There was still work to be done. You nod approvingly towards Alvin, who breathes a sigh of relief.
>“We’d be happy to lend you our aid, Governor. Please let us know what you’d require.”Tobias blinks, somewhat taken aback. “Well, thank you, Lord Tristain. In truth, I was asking for the Adjunct’s aid, but having a warrior of your stature around will surely be a great boon.” He clears his throat awkwardly. If he wonders why an adjunct of the Royal College now answers to you, he has the good grace to not vocalize it. “Adjunct, Hima lacks any mages of sufficient talent or prowess to understand the sort of magic that was used to neutralize our guards. Perhaps you may start there? If you could speak to the men and acquire an understanding of just how they were put to sleep, it may aid our endeavors.”
Alvin nods. “Very well, I will speak with them as soon as possible.”
>“Where do these cultists reside, anyway?” You ask. “Why don’t we just go down there and bust some heads?”“Finding them is no small feat.” Tobias says. “They know the desert better than anyone and are constantly on the move. Keep in mind, it is not just the surface where they reside. In the past, entire vast settlements have been found hidden inside complex networks of tunnels and caves, away from the sun’s watchful gaze. In this, they’ve managed to avoid extermination for the hundreds of years that have followed the passing of the Sorcerer King.”
>“They live underground?” You grimace in disgust. “What strange people. So, can we do nothing but wait for them to make the first move?”“Unless the Adjunct uncovers something, I fear that may be the case. However, I do believe it possible that a cultist spy is currently embedded in Hima. I ask that you remain vigilant. If you see anything strange, alert the Scorchers immediately.”
This whole damn place was strange, but you got the idea.
“You may pick up your weapons from the guards here.” Tobias says. “Best of luck to you, gentlemen. May the Sorcerer King lend us all his wisdom in the coming days ahead.”
“Tristain, I’ll go speak with the Scorchers that were guarding the wyverns.” Alvin says once the two of you exit the governor’s office. “Why don’t you return to the others and let them know what’s going on. I’ll catch up with you once I’m done. And please! For the love of your Goddess, don’t start any trouble!”
“You worry too much. Relax, man! Everything will be fine.” You say, twirling your newly acquired Silver Axe in hand. It felt good in your grasp.
