Long ago when the elves where young and the dwarves not yet born, their lived a race of men called the Ascalonians. They kept the old world in balance and the hordes of chaos at bay. They had a hatred for all other races…..especially elves. Times have changed since then, though they still hate elves they allow the half elves or crossbreeds as they call them live in their villages and towns as long as they aren't seen. Some turn the offer down and live on their own or in small groups, but the others take the offer because then they can live without fear of the elements….and other foul things…………
Sunrise came slowly to the town of Corinth, it's golden rays piercing the tree tops spreading its light through the valley. The only people awake where the early watch sitting in the gatehouses until the day watch took over. In one of the houses two half elves by the name of Orinath and Halith where playing a game of dice, "HA! A six beat that" exclaimed Orinath. "Hummmm……that will be hard to beat……..but……..ah that will do it….a six to match your six, and that my friend ends this game." said Halith. "I guess its a good thing the games over….one I'm out of money and two its time for our patrol." Orinath said. "And so it is."Halith said shouldering his quiver which also held his six foot tall long bow and his two handed elven sword. Orinath did the same and the both set off towards the woods and to the meeting point.
Once they reached the edge of the forest the unsheathed their bows and walked slowly into the dark woods. Once the rocky clearing that was used as a meeting point they re sheathed their bows and walked into the clearing. There they were greeted by Eledath, Ethelrion, Elirion and Cealas. After a series of welcomings Elirion said "On our way from the western gate Eledath and I heard what sounded like to be………a……..a dragon………"