As Below, So Above — Xen’drik is Dangerous

The next day was going smoothly until the late afternoon. I was enjoying the scenery with Gwen and Jerrold and the skies were just opening up from the daily rain shower. That’s when we hear a shout from the crow’s nest “Sun-side attack! Looks to be two wyverns!” Oh boy. I run over to that side and can just make them out as one crashes into the crow’s nest and quickly sends the watchman flying out with a slash of its claws. The crew quickly takes up arms and begins to defend the ship as best they can, but the…

I’m Flying! Well, I’m Riding in Something that’s Flying

Aryth, 993 YK True to his word, the Professor’s airship was there waiting. Not that I’d really know, but The Wind’s Pleasure (the airship in question) was a beautiful-looking craft. Prof. Ren greeted the captain, Captain Sora’vel, as an old friend and introduced each of us in a way that was actually respectful (not that it should be anything else after our time, but I sometimes wonder about how the rich and powerful may act when around others of their status). Obviously, I had no reason to worry about Professor Ren’dall (and I’m a little sorry about calling him an…

An End to the Darkness, and Our Time with the Umbragen

Not long after that invasion our time with the Umbragen comes to an end. We take the days long trip out of the underground and see true sunlight for the first time in almost a year. It’s so bright it hurts the eyes, but I can’t help but stare around at the giant trees and ferns until my eyes water. The sound of the birds and wind are a blessing you never even think about. The underground world of the Umbragen is fascinating but I will forever prefer the aboveground world of sunlight and wind, moonlight and rain. Shortly before…