Chapter One: Of Might and Men
It was a great night for a walk, but David couldn't do a thing about it. You see he is a sentry guard always awake, always watching, and always listening to the sound of the forest. David was from Kirtan; a city in the large forest that no one really knew about. And at this particular moment he was partnered with Gaven one of the other sentries.
David yawned lightly as he and Gaven shifted places, as they did so their eyes locked together for a split second. Gaven was a human male at the age of 27; he was a large man with an even larger temper. Gaven though; was shorter than David even though he was older by seven or so years. They had nodded to each other softly and then settled at their appropriate spots.
David looked toward Gaven once more and smiled. He always had a respect for Gaven and the other sentries, but of course he really disliked normal everyday soldiers because they thought they were always the best. He knew Gaven didn't often speak but when he did it was about something very important, very intellectual, and respectful. He was one man you could always trust would tell you the truth, no matter how blunt it may be.
Being a human in the elven forest was different. For one you couldn't always have meat for dinner. In fact they asked that you referred not to kill the animals at all. For all the animals had some sort of tie with the forest. They were not trusted and were not wanted as it seemed, so that was why they were only sentries.
It was nearing the end of David's shift when he and Gaven walked down the watch tower and two other elves walked up laughing at something more then likely them. David really hated it that he did not understand the elfish language fully just yet. But he soon would learn it and get revenge at those elves. They were always talking about them from what he could tell and he really…really disliked it.
David made it to his room and shortly fell asleep wondering about his dreams. Would he have the same dream he had last time when he was a Dragon rider and well known and feared throughout the land of Alagaesia? Would he be a renowned magician like his dreams told him? Only time could really tell and maybe a bit of fate to knock him in the right direction.
It was at the time of four in the morning when David felt a presence enter his room. So as quickly as he could he pulled out his dagger from under his pillow; which was always there, and sat up quickly. But it was to no help because a magical force kept him from getting up any further. There was a man in a dark cloak in front of him completely hiding his face. This man then spoke with a Dark and Mysterious voice.
'If you wish to live do as I say. When the maid comes into your room in half an hour have her get Gaven for you. When Gaven gets here dismiss the maid and then tell Gaven that He-Who-Will-Rule-The-Land wants you and him to report to Morzan at Lake Ardwen. After you arrive he will tell you what else to do.' The man them walked away and the magical force left.
David was scared out of his wits now but he managed to get out of bed and dress himself. As he finished the maid entered and then left going to summon Gaven like she was told. Gaven shortly arrived and was told by David what they had to do.