Names and Meaning

Callum sat silently, watching as Ysildea worked about putting together a small meal for them to enjoy. Rayla sat close by, sharpening her blades. The Earthblood mage moved about the small area that served as the kitchen. "Skywing Elves are known to name their weapons after a fallen family member, what did you name your staff?" Ysildea asked, turning her gaze over to Callum.

Callum blinked. "Ashrune, after Ashrunetha." He replied, glancing at Rayla who had lifted her head at the mention of Ashrunetha. "What?" He asked, eyeing the two Elves as they stared at him, eyes open wide.

"Ashrunetha was a legend among the Dragonguard, she was captain of the guard a long time ago." Rayla began to explain.

Ysildea nodded. "She served on the guard during the reign of Sol Regem, she was respected and feared for her authority." She finished explaining.

Rayla blinked. "Doesn't Ashrunetha translate to something?" She wondered.

Ysildea nodded. "Sarai, it translates to Sarai." She answered.

Callum widened his eyes, his gaze darted towards his staff. "My mother was called Sarai." He said, a few tears formed in his eyes.

Rayla and Ysildea exchanged a look. "Sarai was the warrior queen of Katolis, she was killed by Avizandum." She explained upon noticing the confused look in Ysildea's gaze.

Ysildea nodded, understanding flashed through her eyes as she eyed Callum once more. "Your Elven name, what is it?"

Callum wiped the tears from his eyes. "Olymsaruis." He responded.

Ysildea blinked. "That is name only ever given to one of royal heritage or connection, one of pride and honour. One named as such should be treated with respect." She stated.

Callum raised an eyebrow. "What do you mean?" He questioned.

Ysildea placed plates of food upon the table. "One named Olymsaruis is destined to achieve great feats in their life, feats that are often remembered in history for generations to come, the first Olymsaruis was the one who discovered the full range of power held by the Sky Arcanum, the second discovered the forbidden spells." She explained.

"You are the third person named Olymsaruis, and I have no doubt your great achievement will be bridging the gap between all races." She paused, her voice lowering to a whisper. "All except those who live in the east."

Callum and Rayla exchanged a glance with one another. "The east?"

"The Withered Mountains, a barren wasteland where life shouldn't survive more then a few hours, left in their current state by the forbidden spells." Ysildea said. "Do not travel there, do not go there, do not ask about them, they are cursed by an eternal winter." She warned, ending the conversation.

Sontar glanced up at the High Protector. He smirked as she stepped forward. "Glanduil, my brother, it has been a while since we lost spoke." He said.

Glanduil rose from his throne, stepping down as he brought his brother into a tight embrace. "It is indeed brother, what is the word from Eletha?" He questioned.

Sontar rolled his eyes, always trust his brother get straight to business. "I come on her orders, the half breed's training must not succeed, and the captain of the Dragonguard must never leave this city. Should the Dragon Queen learn of your new allegiance, it will be a swift dethroning." He replied.

Glanduil nodded. "Well, things are somewhat difficult, there is rebellion among the people, so far, I've been able to keep things down, but with the captain's arrival, and the presence of the half breed, things may get out of hand."

The two brothers glanced over the throne room. Sontar narrowed his gaze. "Indeed the presence of Arathorn's brat will make things difficult, but that could be used to our advantage. With him here, we have leverage against Katolis."

Glanduil glanced away, he wasn't an idiot like his brother could be at times. "Or we risk their wrath, it should be known that Arathorn's brat has already become adept in using Sun and Sky magic, and is currently learning Star magic. Another thing to note is that he is favoured by Queen Janai and the Queen Zubeia, not doubt using him as leverage will bring their wrath down upon us as well."

Sontar growled and rolled a fist. "Great, first those in the east start taking an intertest in Xadia once more, and now we have the potential to bring the wrath of the Sunfire Elves, Dragons and Katolis upon us. We need to be smart about this, no doubt they will try and get word out to the Dragon Queen, we need to watch the gate closely."

"Ysildea is another issue." Glanduil added.

"The guardian of the Earth Nexus? What about her?" Sontar questioned.

"She was loyal to Arathorn, and has offered the two residence at her home during their time here. She has command over the Earth Mages." Glanduil stated.

Sontar frowned. "Keep them contained to the Earth Nexus, I'll be sure to root out any rebels I find." He said.

Glanduil nodded, returning to his throne. "Everything will be go as planned, te Earthblood Elves will continue to serve Warlord Eletha, it is our duty to ensure that humanity can never again hurt the green."

Some meaning behind the names of Olymsaruis and Ashrune, as well as a little worldbuilding in terms of Callum's ancestry and the mentions of others named Olymsaruis.

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