417 Eggs and Puppets (1/2)
Originally the 25 dragon cities of Sky Kingdom were built and launched in an effort to escape the continuing conflict with the War-like Titan Clans. The Titan Clans viewed the Dragons as invaders and were more than willing to fight till the end. Once separated from Everspire, the Dragon Cities started to prosper. They raised up Greater Houses in each city, as their culture started to grow the influence of these groups increased. Together the dragons banded their strength and lay several enchantments on their cities. This was done to limit access, increase combat abilities, encourage trade skills, and protect the inhabitants. Some of the enchantments vary from city to city, but the strongest ones are the same everywhere. City enchantments are monitored and continually strengthened by the Dragon Masters. The seven cities that failed, lost all of their enchantments.
[Enchantments on Solomon City]
**House members may respawn in their houses if they are slain.
**Newly Formed Houses are protected. [Standard House= 45 days, Greater House=90 days]
Crafting and Tradeskill successes are increased by 20 percent.
Armor Class Bonus for Standard House members +1500, Greater House members +3000.
All citizens of Solomon City are granted [First Strike].
[Note] City Enchantments that are marked with **; were put in place by the entire dragon populace and as such are the most powerful.
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As promised, Nix spent the next two days training with the members of the House of Tempest. Chiba returned to the House of Inferno, where she decided to take up residence. With the guild officer meeting looming, Nix received a message from Mora Sai Tali, the Grand Elder of the Tali family.
Nix,
Could you please contact me at your convenience.
Sai Tali.
Nix scratched the Soup's tiny black head. He was getting used to having her around. ”Shall we call him?”
[Direct Contact: Sai Tali]
A life-size holo of Sai Tali appeared in front of Nix. This benefit of being a Breach Commander was one of the things Nix's had missed most.
”Good morning, Mora Tali.”
”Please call me Sai. I would like to meet with you, whenever you have some free time.” The Grand Elder smiled pleasantly, although he was an important figure among the Ain'Dhassi, he had always treated Nix like an equal.
”I can come now. Are you at the Tali Estate in Fraya'Selene?”
Sai Tali nodded. Although he was quite old, his pale features seemed ageless. ”Thank you, Nix. I appreciate it.”
”I'll be at the downstairs entryway. Talk to you soon.” Nix closed comm. ”It's nice to be a Breach Commander again.”
[Create Breach: Solomon City: Fraya'Selene]
”Nix!” The Ain'Dhassi smiled when she saw him. Yaven was Del's sister, he met her when he was chasing after information on Sun Devils.
”Nice to see you.” Nix smiled and accepted the hand she offered him. A movement from the rail above caused him to look up, Sai Tali nodded politely to him.
”Please bring Nix up.”
Yaven nodded. ”Right away, Grandpa.”
Nix followed Yaven up the stairs, Sai Tali had already disappeared. ”Where we going?”
Yaven stopped at a familiar set of doors. It was Del's room. ”Please go in, I'll wait outside.”
Nix entered Del's room, it looked much like it had a week earlier. The dragon egg containing Del still sat in front of the fireplace. Sai Tali sat on a comfortable look chair next to the fire and motioned for Nix to sit in the chair across from him.
”Del has stopped speaking,” Sai spoke calmly, but Nix could sense the fear in his voice.
”How long?” When Nix visited last, Del was able to communicate with others who came in physical contact with her shell.
”Almost a week.”
Nix glanced at the egg in question. Could something have happened? ”That's right after I left.”
Sai nodded. ”Yaven had a short conversation with her and she hasn't spoken since.”
Nix stood up, his face turning sour. ”They had a fight? Why come to me over a family squabble?”
Sai bowed his head slightly. ”I'm sorry Nix. We are worried and thought you might be able to speak with her.”
”Have Yaven apologize for whatever she said.” Nix bit down on his tongue to keep from saying harsher words.
Sai frowned slightly, Nix was right, it wasn't his job to mediate Tali family issues. ”Del told me what she said to you before she was placed in the dragon egg.”