At the beginning of time, the gods fought constantly. To end the countless decades of fighting, Zeus created Leviathan. The Leviathan was made to stop the gods in case if one lost control of their emotions. Millions of years later; when the gods descended from heaven, Leviathan followed Zeus. The gods becoming bored with Heaven allowed humans to form a pact with the god, in turn becoming one of their familia. Leviathan joined Zeus's familia, promising to follow him. While it's true name is Leviathan, it's human name was Alduin. As Alduin he was a white male, with dark brown hair and a medium proportioned body. Zeus made his human form so that it was not too big and not too small, the size was just the right balance to blend in; and it worked, no one ever found out who or what he was for hundreds of wore white light armor that only guarded his vital organs, he wore a black undershirt with brown pants and a pair of brown boots. Alduin also had a sachel that he used to carry his things. Alduin had a one-handed longsword on his waist that had barely been used but was covered in scuffs and dints. The Zeus familia was fairly calm for its size. The familia went on expeditions to the lowest levels of the dungeon often. No one ever went below floor 97. The only ones who knew what the lowest of the low held were the gods and Leviathan.
"Alduin, what does being an adventurer means to you," asked Zeus.
"How would I know what it means, I am your servant, not an adventurer," replied Alduin.
"I see; HOWEVER, don't forget, as long as you have that rune on you back you are an adventurer," exclaimed Zeus.
Alduin already on one knee, dropped down onto both knees, bowing his head low to the ground. For a being such as Alduin, a hunter, and peacekeeper of Zeus, bowing his head to any god other than Zeus would go against the very reason he was created.
"Do not bow my child, you have done nothing wrong," explained Zeus.
Alduin lifted his head and returned to one knee. Now looking at Zeus's face, Alduin could clearly see there was something troubling him.
"Is there something on your mind, master," asked Alduin.
"Ouranos asked me to send you, to help with a special mission, apparently Freya will also be sending some members of her familia," said Zeus.
"If I'm not mistaken, Ouranos's familia is responsible for managing the guild," inquired Alduin.
"Yes, Ouranos took on the responsibility of setting up the guild," answered Zeus.
"Shall I depart immediately, Master," asked Alduin.
"Yes, Ouranos seemed to insist on your immediate arrival," answered Zeus.
"Alduin the Leviathan, go forth and assist the Ouranos and Freya familias on their expedition," decreed Zeus.
"Yes, Master," said Alduin
As Alduin starts to walk out of the room Zeus says, "Be careful Alduin, I have the feeling Ouranos is up to something".
"You don't have to worry, I shall return," answered Alduin.
Alduin left the Zeus Familia Hall, then he headed straight to the dungeon entrance, where the Ouranos and Freya familia members were waiting for him. As Alduin approached the dungeon entrance, he could see the new guild building, that was still under construction. Once Alduin arrived at the Tower of Babble, he could see a group of five people at the base of the tower, and that they were obviously highly skilled and possibly level 6's or 7's. As Alduin approached the group he noticed that they were surrounded by what could only be described as a paparazzi. When Alduin got into listening distance he could hear them shouting all sorts of praises usually reserved for idols. As Alduin approached the group, more and more people started to stare at him. Alduin did a good job of staying out of the spotlight; however, the one major downside of this was that nobody knew who he was.
"Are you the Ouranos and Freya familia members going on the expedition today," asked Alduin.
"Yes, we are, I am Torva *wink* leader of the Ouranos familia Mage Squad, you must be the member of the Zeus familia who was sent to join us," stated Torva.
"Yes, you are correct Torva," replied Alduin.
The crowd of fans around Torva and the others didn't like that someone who they had never seen before was talking so casually too their Idol. The crowd starts saying things like, "who does he think he is talking to Torva like that", and "Is he even high enough level to go on an expedition".
"Tell me child of Zeus, what is your name," asked Torva.
"My name is Alduin," replied Alduin.
"Then tell me Alduin, do you think you are strong enough to fight alongside us," asked Torva, with a very rude tone of voice.
"My strength is irrelevant, Zeus ordered me to assist you in any way possible, whether I think I'm strong enough to fight alongside you is not my decision to make," explained Alduin.
"well then how about a test of strength," asked Torva rhetorically.
"The two on my left are some of the best sword fighters in the Freya familia, Alfred Stronoff, and Cliff Hagan," stated Torva.
"Fine, then what do you propose," asked Alduin.
"How about a throwing contest," proposed Torva, looking at some construction material nearby.
"The rules are simple if you can throw a stone slab as far as Alfred or Cliff then we'll accept you as a member of the expedition," Stated Torva.
Alduin walked to the stone slabs on the side of the courtyard, alongside Alfred and Cliff.
"Alfred will go first, then Cliff, and finally Alduin, is this okay with everyone," asked Torva.
"yes," said Alfred, Cliff, and Alduin.
The courtyard wasn't anything special, maybe 100-meter diameter circle with a grand fountain in the middle. The ground was brick, with patches of cement here and there, where new buildings were being planned. Alfred picked up one of the stone slabs. As Alfred stepped up to the perimeter of the courtyard, the crowd was starting to cheer very loudly. Alfred threw the slab about 75-meters. The crowd roared with excitement.
"That is how it's done," stated Alfred, obviously marveling at his own might.
Next Cliff picked up his slab. Cliff started to walk towards where Alfred had just thrown his slab. As Cliff walked closer to where he would throw the slab, the crowd started to swell again, making all sorts of howls, and cheers. With a mighty hurl, Cliff threw his slab next to where Alfred had thrown his.
"Yes, one more down for the records, the day someone of the Freya familia beat someone from the Zeus familia," exclaimed Cliff obviously celebrating too early.
As Alduin moved to pick up his slab, he could hear in the crowd other saying things like, "can he even lift that", Alfred was smaller than Alfred and Cliff; however, he wasn't scrawny. Alduin picked up the rock with ease; this shocked some in the crowd. When Alduin reached the edge of the courtyard, he got into a position to throw. As Alduin aimed where he would throw the slab, his muscles tensed up swelling to twice their size. Then Alduin threw the slab; Alduin was trying to hold back some, he didn't want to overshoot and get everyone's attention. However, he couldn't lose either, because if he lost, he would have disgraced the Zeus familia. However, Alduin didn't hold back enough, his throw went a full 25-meters farther than theirs. After the first signs of shock wore off, all Alduin could do is play it off as intentional.
"Did I pass your test Torva," asked Alduin.
"Yes, you did, in that case, first let me apologize, I simply had to test your ability, next I should introduce you to the other two mages from the Ouranos familia," replied Torva.
The two other mages in blue robes stepped forward, there was a short girl, a large male, and the over essive female mage idol Torva.
"The girl on my right is Leafalia of the Great Elvin Forest, north of Oratoria, and the man on my left is Messor," explained Torva. Both Leafalia, and Messor gave a slight bow.
Leafalia, was an elf with two pointy ears, and golden yellow hair, she had round dark blue eyes (Yes, I know this is just like Lefiya Viridis, but it will make sense soon), Messor was a dwarf, he had a braided brown beard, with unkempt brown hair, Torva, Leafalia, and Messor, we're all wearing Blue cloaks. Messor had his hood up so it was hard to see his face; however, Leafalia and Torva both had their hoods down.
"It is a pleasure to meet you," replied Alduin.
"now that introductions are finished, let's head out at once," said Torva. As she turned towards the dungeon, the others started to follow her as she walked into the dungeon, the interesting tale of Alduin has just only begun.