360 Clan Krayven (1/2)

Chelestias: Also referred to as the Che. The miners of the Core'dium, these fur-covered creatures have special senses that enable them to sense precious metals hidden in the core.

Drahk'Dhassi: These Core'dium dhassi have evolved to live underground. They are an albino race of nomads that wander the core, hunting, and gathering.

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Nix waved to get Zinu's attention and waited while she walked toward them. The young woman's features, for the most part, were indistinguishable. Her skin and hair were liberally smeared with reddish mud. Nix knew from experience that the mud had strong anti-magic properties and made it necessary to fight the Krayven Clansmen using general melee and ranged damage.

[Whisper: Halla to Nix] I want you to open up portal travel between Free Trader City and Inferno City.

Nix reread the message twice. Halla was the Che that Nix left in charge of Inferno City. He had initiated the exodus from Core'Diem that included not only the Che but also the albino race known as the Drahk'Dhassi.

[Whisper: Nix to Halla] I was going to do that eventually, but why bring it up now?

[Whisper: Halla to Nix] We have settled Inferno City, and our shopkeepers and business people are in place. If we are going to thrive, we'll need more resources than just the ones coming from the core.

[Whisper: Nix to Halla] I'm not against it. Security is active and more than enough to handle any issues that might crop up. Let me consult my officers, and we'll talk about it after I speak with them.

[Whisper: Halla to Nix] Thanks, Nix.

Nix put Halla's idea to one side and welcomed Zinu with a smile and a handshake.

/Alpha: Nix: Nice to see you again, Zinu.

/Alpha: Zinu: Thank you, Nix. Would you mind if I bring you to my Clan?

/Alpha: Nix: You are talking about instant travel?

/Alpha: Zinu: Yes, unfortunately, I can only bring one person with me.

/Alpha: Sasi: Not good Nix, the Clans are a big part of the reasons why the Dragon Cities were built in the first place.

/Alpha: Rabi: Mud covered crazies Nix. Don't go.

/Alpha: Zinu: Although Krayven used to be very powerful, we are now the weakest of the Clans. No longer a threat to anyone.

/Alpha: Floyd: They fought beside us in Neva. I doubt there is any danger.

/Alpha: Gil: I agree, you can always bring us in if there's an issue.

/Alpha: Nix: I'll see what they want and then ask Leva to bring you guys in if necessary.

/Alpha: Sasi: Be careful, Nix.

/Alpha: Rabi: Yes! Be careful.

Nix grinned at the two-hybrid demons, who were staring up at him. ”Sorry to invite you and then leave, I shall make it up to both of you.”

/Alpha: Zinu: Nix is our trusted friend and ally; I will let nothing happen to him.

Nix watched his group walk toward the market area with mixed feeling, Gil and the Qi siblings were powerful allies. With his Archon abilities frozen, he needed to be careful in his dealings with the Clans.

Zinu grabbed his hand, effectively pulling him out of his thoughts. ”We are traveling far to the west, to the lands of Clan Krayven.”

Nix nodded. He knew where their lands were; it was high in the mountains next to the peak that Elynmoor had been placed on. ”I'm ready.”

The temperature dropped several degrees as Nix found himself in the foothills on the outskirts of Clan Krayven's territory. They were inside a small circle of rocks; Nix was instantly reminded of the traveling circles that the Ashobel used in Colonial.

”I will need a few minutes before we progress further. You will have to wait here.” Nix stepped away from Zinu, although he trusted her, the ability to respond to problems required additional measures.

[Nether Walker]

Nix pictured Leva's desk, and a moment later appeared in front of his surprised minion.

”Nix!” Leva stood up and walked around the desk to greet him.

”Ducky says hi.” Nix handed her the Nether Rat puppet that they used to map new areas for Leva. ”Maybe you should just hang onto that from now on.”