The Legacy of Mia
The beginning of days
Book 1
Written by James King
In the sky there dwelt the guardians of the earth they resided in a city of white stone which floated atop the great cloud of the heavens. This city of white stone was named Linderon. The city was a heaven of sorts because the leaders decided the fates of the world below. There was a king and queen of the city who were Kailer and his wife Sernha they were the rulers of the city. Kailer was a strong man of his kingdom but he was also very wise, the occupants of the city were that of human form but were immortal and often desired to walk among the mortal who resided on the lands below them. Kailer was very tall among the men of Linderon he had long brown hair and piercing eyes which were that of green, like every other man of the realm he wore a robe of white with silver symbols placed about it. The symbols were that of the ocean which was in the centre of the robe, about it were a symbol of fire, wind, a tree, a mountain, the sun, and the moon, Kailer also wore a crown of silver which was round but the front came up like a tower and it had a gold jewels embedded to the front of it. Sernha was beautiful among the Linderon peoples she had ocean blue eyes and black hair she also wore a similar robe she also had a silver crown with jewels of different colours mounted onto it. The colours of the jewels were yellow, red, green, blue, black and white, the jewels seemed to shine and shapes moved inside them but no one knew what shapes moved. The king and queen of Linderon had three children, the eldest was Eerma who was a young women she had black hair and green eyes like her father she was very fair as was her twin sister who was called Bethol. Bethol had blonde hair and blue eyes she was more like her mother and was also fair to look upon. The youngest was Pailor he was just coming into the man hood of his people, he was a tall young man who had brown hair and piercing black eyes. Kailer had only ruled for a few hundred years he was the only ruler for the kingdom was fairly new only created to watch over the peoples of the earth below which was named Mia. The peoples of Mia were also new and six different tribes of peoples were created to walk the earth. Each symbol on the robes of the Linderon people was for each tribe of Mia.
The ocean tribe dwelt on a small island not far from the main land of Mia west of the moon tribe, they were the sea people and were masters of ship and ocean, the people were given the gift of breathing under water longer than any other. They were fair to look upon for they were dark haired and pale they were also very tall.
The fire tribe dwelt near the summit of the great volcano of fire mount Viscoth which was at the heart of Mia, they were given the gift of craft for they could create powerful weapons and forge them in the fires of the volcano, but they were forbidden to do so until the time was right. They were a dark skinned tribe and many had dark hair but they were strong and powerful peoples.
The wind tribe dwelt north of Mia in the cold plains of the snowy lands, the north lands were high up so the gave the tribe no rest for it poured from the north sea. They were a fair people with blonde hair, they were also a sturdy people and could survive the coldest winds. They had the art of using the wind to there advantage for if at war no army could stand against them for the wind was relentless. The wind also brought snow and ice which covered the land, the wind peoples used this and began to create great ice fortresses and city's of ice which were beautiful.
The tree people were scattered all over the land for there home was the woodland areas, they had kingdoms to the south, west and east of Mia for no woods grew near the mountain of Viscoth and the tree people could not stand the cold of the north. They were the masters of the trees and created great hidden city's deep in the woods of the lands. The tree people had brown and blonde hair and brown eyes, they were not a tall race but could use the trees to there advantage and became shadows roaming among the woods almost like myths to the other tribes.
The mountain tribe were like the tree tribe as they dwelt all over the earth, there main kingdom was to the south for the great mountains of Mia were but many dwelt far north near the kingdom of wind. The people of the mountains were smaller and a lot brawder and stronger than any other race for they lingered in the mountain and built great tunnels which led all over Mia. There hair was red and they had coal black eyes they were masters of smithy work, they often traded with the moon tribe and the fire tribe.
The sun tribe dwelt to the east of Mia in the desert lands, they were masters of taming the wild animals of the desert and could survive tremendous heat from the sun. They were border to the mountain of Viscoth and the fire peoples, they were also dark skinned for the sun gave them this and they had black hair and black eyes. The sun tribe were not the tallest but were very rugged and an organised race, they desired a better land and often wished they had the cover of the woods or the wind of the north.
The moon tribe were the price jewel of the races for they dwelt to the west and built great castles of men. There kingdom was a mixture of smaller mountains and various woodland areas. There main castle was built looking out toward the ocean for they desired greatly to travel the great seas but they were denied this because they weren't boat masters and the Linderon peoples stopped there access to the sea. They were great thinkers and were the main trade for all in the land of Mia. They were a dark haired people and very tall and strong they were the perfect race living in Mia, they also had black eyes of coal.
Pailor stood looking out of his room window he looked down and could see the clouds below floating peacefully by.
"Day after day I stand looking out to something I cant have" he sighed and walked back and sat on his white silky bed which had the symbols of Mia on it "How I tire of this realm, I have no feeling here" Pailor desired in his heart to walk with the mortals of Mia to feel what they feel.
Pailor's room was white almost like a dream but it was empty and cold he sat alone on his bed. Kailer entered his son's room and smiled to his son for he loved him dearly for he was the heir to his throne.
"Pailor my beloved son how goes your day" Kailer walked to the window and breathed then smiled and turned to his son.
"Same as it ever is my father" Pailor looked to the ground his face full of despair.
Kailer walked to his son and sat beside him "Why do you talk like one who is troubled, come tell me your worry" Kailer still with a smile on his face looked his son in the eyes.
Pailor looked up at his father "You will think I am silly thinking this but I much desire to walk among the peoples of Mia" Pailor's eyes shone as he spoke.
Kailer stopped smiling then looked to the window "My son why would you want walk with the mortals when you have ever lasting life here, besides one day you will rule the kingdom and the peoples of Mia will need you before the end" Pailor sighed as his father looked back at him.
"Father that's just it I am tired of this life I need adventure" Pailor was interrupted by the entrance of his uncle Mailock who was the guardian of the moon tribe.
"My lord and brother the council awaits your arrival" Mailock smiled to Pailor, he was a stern looking man he had black hair and green eyes like his brother Kailer.
Kailer nodded to Mailock as he touched his sons shoulder then stood leaving the room with Mailock. Pailor followed his uncle and father hiding among the white pillars which ran along the corridor. At last he came to a great hall filled with many people of Linderon they were all seated around a great circle were two people stood in the centre of the room. Kailer sat on his throne which was positioned higher than the other seats. Pailor stood in the corridor peering around a pillar as silence befell the hall of white marble.
"Caira and Pertopolis the protectors of both the sun tribe and fire tribe you have both been brought before the council for your act of treason toward myself and the city of Linderon" Caira was a beautiful blonde women and her partner Pertopolis was a tall man with black hair he was stood holding Caira's hand.
Beside Kailer sat Mailock and a row of the guardians of the realms of the peoples of Mia.
Next to Mailock stood a man with curly red hair he was the guardian of the mountain people for he wore atop his head a crown with the symbol of the mountain as did Mailock but he had the symbol of the moon atop.
"Both the accused have entered what should not be entered by our kind only if the need is dire should be enter the land of Mia" there was a gasp among the members of the room as did Pailor "So we have decided to exile both Caira and Pertopolis to the land of the Mia were you will be stripped of your power never again to enter this city" Pailor gasped and ran into the room.
"Father why such a punishment" Pailor stood beside Caira and Pertopolis who smiled to him.
Kailer stood and looked to his son with anger "This hall is not for you now begon!" Pailor and the other people cowered for the wrath of Kailor was great.
Pailor looked back at his father "What is so wrong with venturing the lands of Mia why must we be confined to this prison!" Pailor looked to the accused then to his father.
Kailor sighed then his face became more like a father "My son it is the price we must all pay we have immortal life but are not allowed to venture into the lands below we must only watch and aid them if needs be" he paused then looked to the accused "They were plotting a war among the tribes for they wanted me to travel to the lands below to help stop this war so that they may slay me in some manner once I am weaker in the lands of Mia" Pailor frowned and looked to Caira who smiled to him, Pailor felt sorrow for them but he also felt anger for they tried to kill his father.
Pailor left the hall and walked out into the courtyard of the palace, he peered over the stony wall and looked down at the land below. For a moment Pailor could see through a breaking in the clouds horses galloping at speed across the land there were many Pailor thought this to be breathtaking and gazed for a moment. The clouds covered the land once more and he could see no more. The courtyard was that of marble white and about the centre of the courtyard were the symbols of the land they were in a circle formation and rotated very slowly almost like a sort of clock. The symbols were big and had many features to them, they were thin and were made of a sort of metal which was very shiny. The symbols were all silver and as they rotated the sun light beamed across the one which stopped facing out toward the city below. The symbol which was stopped facing the city was the Sun symbol, Pailor never understood what this mysterious creation done but he never asked. Pailor stood gazing about the courtyard which was a round shape with steps leading down to the city below, above the steps on either side was a wall of white stone people walking about the walls. Flags of the symbols were blowing in the wind above the walls, the door to the palace was big with the symbols on it and it was made of an unusual metal which looked almost see through. Pailor felt a shadow come over him as he turned to his right to see his uncle Mailock who smiled and stood beside Pailor looking at the strange creation in the centre of the courtyard.
"They were hasty but honest words Pailor, but the crime that has been commited cannot go unhindered, your father knows this but he loves everyone in this city and hates to do this but it must be done" Mailock to his nephew but was not smiling now.
Pailor paused looking down at the stone beneath him "I know uncle but for ages past I have sat not saying a word not having my own view" he looked up at his uncle then smiled "How I wish to feel" with that Mailock sighed and looked Pailor in the eyes.
"Yes I know how you feel but you cannot question your father, he is a good leader and he expects you to appreciate the life you have here, because when your time comes to be King your heart must still be pure and not be tainted by temptation" Mailock paused then pointed to the device in the centre of the courtyard "I gather no one has told you of this device I point to" Pailor shook his head "Well you notice the sun symbol is shining because it is in line with the light from the sun. You see each symbol represents the tribes below each tribe depend on us, as you know I am the protector of the Moon tribe and they pray to me and I reward them with many things. You see Pailor the sun tribe are about to receive a gift from the sun god of whom they serve, if say they require more intelligence or wisdom now is the time they must be faithful. The beam from the sun lasts fifty years in the reckoning of man" Mailock was interrupted by Pailor who looked at him with hate.
"How are we gods we are nothing we sit in our perfect city with no feeling or life!" Pailor was interrupted by the doors of the palace which opened as Kailor walked into the courtyard followed by Caira and Pertopolis who were chained at the wrists behind them were four other council members.
Kailor glanced to his son with shame in his eyes as Mailock followed them down the steps which led down into the city below. Caira and Pertopolis were never seen again in the city of Linderon for they now entered the world of Mia. Pailor grew sad as he saw them walk down into the city he was eager to follow but knew it was in vain he couldn't stop them from being punished. Pailor walked down the steps of the courtyard and saw his sister Eerma running up the steps smiling as her beautiful blonde hair swayed as she ran. Behind Eerma were the golden gates into the palace courtyard.
"Hail brother, how is your day" she smiled like a little girl.
Pailor smiled he was the younger brother but very mature for his age "I am unsettled beloved sister but that is another story I will not speak of" Pailor smiled as he looked to his sister.
"I understand brother but I have had the most enjoyable day I have been with Vailor" Pailor interrupted his sister and smiled.
"Eerma I am happy for you" Pailor touched her face with his hand.
"I am too but I must go mother has called for me" she smiled then ran up the steps into the courtyard.
For a time Pailor walked the streets of the city the streets were covered with a sort of gold dust and the air smelled beautiful but Pailor thought all this to be false and to perfect. As he walked he saw Vailor who was a very tall man with black hair and green eyes he was gracious as he walked toward Pailor.
"Pailor my good friend" Vailor smiled and greeted Pailor.
"Vailor I see you are happy as is my sister" Pailor placed his hand upon Vailors shoulder as they smiled but his smile turned to mischief as he placed his hand beside him "Do you like it here?" it was a strange question as Vailor frowned.
"Pailor what do you mean?" Pailor became more menacing as he stood looking into Vailors soul.
"I mean do you like your life here in Linderon" Pailor stood tall and kingly as he spoke but a man who was tainted by the lands below.
"My friend, this is my home I am in love with this city as you should be and it holds the most beautiful thing Eerma" he smiled for a moment as he mentioned Eermas name.
Pailor smiled and knew Vailor loved his sister "I understand but I am not in love with the city I am in love with the lands below with Mia" Vailor stood back and looked around.
"Not aloud my friend it is forbidden to well care for Mia we are merely the protectors and watchers not to be involved with the land" Vailor was a wise man and respected Pailor but he was unsure now.
"I not to care who listens oh how I wish to ride with the horses feel the air of the land on my face, Vailor I need to ask a favour of you will you help me" Pailor was almost begging to Vailor.
"What are you saying" Vailor was uneasy but respected his close friend.
"I ask of you help me get to Mia and escape this place" Pailor grabbed the robes with Vailor wore and pulled at them begging to his friend.
"My lord please, I will aid you but only because I love your sister but I will be caught and trialled like the others you know this" Vailor sighed as Pailor knew the risk.
No more was said as Vailor walked down through the sandy streets of the city as Pailor turned and looked to the palace which shone as he looked about him to the people who walked by. Pailor walked back to the palace as he entered the hall of the king were his father Kailor was sat around a white table of marble white stone as Eerma, Bethol and his mother Sernha were sat discussing things. Kailor looked over and noticed his son enter as he stood.
"Come my son I will not be angry with you no more I understood you need to be heard especially if your to rule when my time is over" Kailor knew that once the dial in the courtyard had completed a full circle that it was time for him and Sernha to depart and for the new King to take the throne.
"Forgive me father I was unwise to speak like I did" Kailor smiled to his son and nothing more was said about that.
Pailor sat beside Bethol as she sat smiling to her brother who she loved dearly.
"Eerma tells me that she is fond of Vailor he who dwells in the city" Bethol looked about the table as she spoke.
"Indeed it is so my daughter" Kailor smiled as his laugh was heard throughout the hall for it was a soothing laugh but powerful at the same time.
Pailor stood and looked to his father "If I may leave father I wish to speak with Vailor" Kailor nodded as Pailor left.
Bethol followed her brother as he headed down toward the streets of the city she quickly ran and caught up with Pailor who turned to her.
"Why do you follow me sister?" Pailor stopped now looking at his sister.
"I wish to go with you for I tire of the palace" Pailor smiled to his sister.
"So be it" they walked a while and came to great golden gates near the edge of the city were Vailor stood.
"Why have you brought your sister?" Vailor stood in front of them as he looked worried.
"Bethol go home now I wish to speak alone with Vailor" Bethol frowned.
"Why of all places must you meet outside the gates to the great ships?" Bethol knew what was happening.
Pailor smiled and nodded to Vailor "I am leaving I am going to the lands of Mia" Bethol gasped them smiled.
"I knew it let me go with you" Pailor shook his head as the gates opened as Vailor walked through them.
"No Bethol it is a dangerous road father will come down on you with wrath and also we will be weaker down in the lands of Mia but still have some power" Bethol looked sad as Pailor looked up "Fine but only because I love you" she smiled as they both walked through the golden gates.
They walked along a cloudy path which led down like a spiral to a square platform of white clouds were Vailor stood next to a silver ship. Pailor noticed there were many other ships as he walked over and boarded the ship.
"Listen to me Pailor you will be much weaker and will be able to die more easily, but I wish you good fortune on your journey my friend" Vailor left and headed back up to the gate as the ship sailed through clouds of white.
Pailor stood beside his sister Bethol who was quiet as she pointed to a black cloud which headed past the ship toward the city.
"It is a sign of bad news as father always says" Bethol looked to Pailor who frowned.
The ship finally passed through the clouds and floated for some time for both Pailor and Bethol saw nothing their thoughts were blank. They suddenly could see a small light which began to get bigger as they approached. They suddenly felt a slow breeze and could taste salty air which blew gently across their faces. Both Pailor and Bethol felt a tremendous surge of pain through their body as they yelled in pain which only lasted for a split second. They both sighed and the pain was gone but they felt much weaker. Bethol placed her hand over the side of the ship as she could feel warm water flowing across her hand and she smiled. She looked to her brother was laughed then pointed forward as they appeared to be floating toward land.
"Look up brother" Bethol became like a child she began laughing as she pointed up.
Pailor looked up to see beautiful clear blue sky he then looked about and could see an entire ocean as far as the eye could see. They then could see a golden coastline, just behind the sandy beach were tall trees which were green. Pailor to his right and could see a castle which loomed over the edge of the cliff face he smiled and could see the moon flag blowing in the wind.
Pailor smiled to his sister "It's the moon tribe our uncle protects there realms" Bethol looked to him and nodded.
Bethol looked up to her brother "Tell me brother if we ever return how do we?" Pailor glanced to Bethol.
"We shall sail back across the ocean" he smiled as he gave his sister comfort.
The boat slowly hit the shoreline as Pailor and Bethol disembarked and they could feel the warm sand on their feet and smell the fresh air of Mia. As they turned the ship suddenly began to erode at tremendous speed it finally became dust which blew across the ocean back to Linderon. Pailor never spoke a word but could see his sister begin to worry.
"Do not worry sister" he smiled then held her hand as they walked down the breach head.
They noticed that the castle was not far from them but there didn't seem to be an obvious entrance from the beach so they decided to walk up a slope which led through the wooded area and opened up into a great field were many farms and men and women were working there crops. Beyond the fields there were was a great mountain ridge which loomed in the distance. Pailor and Bethol walked among the farmers as they noticed a path leading up to the castle which was to there right. The farmers were dressed in long silver shirts with black pants and they were barefoot. The castle was given as a gift by Mailock for he was there guardian they were also given various other smaller outposts which were placed all over their realm to watch the lands and trade routes with the other factions. The castle itself was magnificent it had four great towers, two were placed at the front and two at the rear looking out to the sea. The gate was open and it was of silver and sparkled in the sun light. The path led up through the gate and into the courtyard of the castle which was full of market places and traders, there were also children playing about the gate entrance and courtyard. The castle seemed to be built into the rock which peered over the edge of a cliff which looked out into the sea. Flags were hung all about the castle with the moon symbol embedded on them they were of silver.
Pailor and Bethol noticed that the farmers began to turn and glare at the strange guests they had received. Pailor noticed that they were wearing rags now their robes were no longer beautiful. The moon tribe all had dark hair and black eyes and it was uncommon to see a fair haired women in these parts for the traders from the other realms were usually men. Pailor noticed this and gave farmers a look which startled them for he still had power and presence in the lands of Mia but he felt strange for he had never shown anger for it was forbidden in the kingdom of Linderon. Even the peoples of Mia were not common to anger for the lands were not tainted by evil or war for they never built weapons or tried to conquer lands abroad, even the fire tribe never built weapons for they were the masters of building and great craft men. The children noticed the strange guests and began to play about them tugging at their rags. As they walked toward the gate a great man walked up to them he wore a silver shirt with a black skirt with black boots, the man wore a crest of the moon upon his brow and had dark black hair which was fairly long and a black beard.
"Hail and well met strangers" he smiled as he looked in amazement to Bethol.
"Hail man of Mia, I am Pailor and this Bethol my beloved sister we have travelled far from the lands of Linderon" with this the man gasped then smiled and bowed to the two guests.
"I am Kronor and I am lord of this realm but we make decisions fairly for we are a peaceful land. So what is this Linderon you speak of?" the man smiled but kept his eyes fixed on Bethol for the most part for his heart felt warmth when he saw her. Kronor spoke very softly but very powerful his voice was that of authority but also very fair as were most of the voices of this realm.
"Kronor of the Moon tribe the place we have travelled from is the kingdom of the gods my father is ruler and king there my uncle is lord Mailock who protects your lands" Kronor gasped then smiled and laughed.
"Yes Mailock our beloved god has spoken of this day he speaks to us sometimes he also spoke of the coming of evil to the lands but what is evil?" Kronor looked confused for they had never experienced violence or evil in the lands.
Pailor thought for a moment and he himself was not sure "We have never spoken of this word in the lands of Linderon but evil is the darkness of the world and that is all I know for we do not speak of such things" Pailor paused then looked to his sister.
"These are strange times indeed my lord Mailock also helped built this great castle to protect us from the coming of this evil he spoke of a long time ago" Pailor looked worried now but took no heed.
"I am sure no such evils will come" suddenly Pailor could hear a strange noise as he turned to see many horses with riders upon them riding across the fields to the castle and he smiled "All my life I have desired to see these beautiful creatures" Kronor smiled.
"They are my messengers they ride the horses of which you speak" the riders now stopped and dismounted as a group walked over to Kronor.
"Kronor we come with news from the south, it seems the mountain people have closed there gates and realms we could not make contact with them for our usual trades" Kronor frowned as the man spoke to him.
"Very well meet me in the hall" with that the men nodded they were clad in similar attire to Kronor but had mud on there clothes "I am sorry but I must have council with my men feel free to walk my lands I will send a guide for you and assemble sleeping quarters if you desire sleep, farewell" Kronor bowed and walked up into the castle.
"I really can't believe were here brother it's like a dream" Pailor nodded as his sister spoke to him softly.
The children were still looking at Pailor and Bethol for they were silent staring in awe at the guest. The children had long black hair and wore robes of silver with black sandals on there feet. Bethol looked to them and smiled as they all laughed then ran away up into the castle. For a while they walked among the farmers talking of the lands and the people also of the creatures and much more. Pailor noticed the sky was getting darker and he looked in awe as it was turning night. A young man who looked similar to Kronor came running toward the guest he also wore a skirt of black and silver shirt.
"Hail Pailor and Bethol my father has sent me to find you and guide you but I think we should start tomorrow for it is late, shall I show you to your sleeping quarters?" the young boy smiled "Forgive me my name is Aulor" he looked to the guests with awe for they were kingly and god like.
"Well met Aulor we shall go with you to the sleeping quarters for we are weary" they smiled as they followed Aulor into the castle.
The courtyard smelled of different foods and various spices Pailor smiled, they walked up through the courtyard and up a spiral stony staircase which led onto the wall of the castle. They walked down the wall and came to a wooden door which they entered and stood in a room with two beds and candles on the wall. The beds were wooden and common for the peoples of the land, the room had a wooden stool and table in the corner with food atop it, their were various meats and bread also a jug of water was beside the meat and bread.
"I will see you first thing tomorrow morning my friends, until tomorrow. Oh yes there is food atop the table for you, farewell" he smiled then closed the door.
Pailor looked to Bethol who was asleep on the bed as he smiled to her then placed himself on the bed, he noticed a painting on the wall which was a painting of what appeared to be a mountain range with many men beneath it behind them were many mines. Pailor became tired and fell into a deep sleep. That night Pailor dreamt of his father and the darkness which clouded his mind he could see his father sitting alone in the throne of Linderon and the land being covered with darkness. Pailor awoke and gasped as he looked over to his sister who was looking out the window smiling.
"Oh sister I had the most disturbing dream I dreamt of father and a great darkness" Bethol frowned and sat beside her brother on the bed.
"Do not worry brother it was only a dream but I dreamt of my children wondering these beautiful lands and of Kronor" Pailor glanced to her with worry in his eyes.
"So I see you have taken to this Kronor, but sister he has a child therefore he will also have a wife" Pailor placed his hand upon his sister's shoulder.
"I understand but I have never felt like this before its very strange, come brother look at the flying creatures" Pailor stood next to Bethol looking at the window.
To his amazement he could see the blue ocean swaying and as he looked up he could see many flying creatures hovering about the cliff and he smiled.
"They my friends are birds" Kronor smiled as he stood in the doorway.
Pailor turned to Kronor "We didn't hear you come in" he smiled.
"I am sorry about yesterday this is a strange time for our people are trade with the mountain people has halted of late" Kronor smiled to Bethol who was now glancing back at him and Pailor noticed this.
"Strange indeed Kronor of the Moon tribe we thank you for your gracious hospitality" Kronor smiled and interrupted Pailor.
"Do not thank us you are gods among men now we will eat I am sorry we could not gather a decent meal for you yesterday but we have breakfast in the hall it is waiting for you, come my friends" Kronor led the way as Pailor and Bethol smiled and followed.
They walked back the way they came and entered the courtyard again, they followed Kronor through huge double doors made of gold and silver which led into a great hall. The doors creaked as they entered the hall which had six pillars of stone at each side of the room. At the end of the hall was a table which was round with many guests eating and walking about it. Their were many paintings on the walls about the hall and various people walking and looking at the paintings.
Kronor glanced to Pailor as he walked "We our all equal here and there are no servants no masters" he smiled at Pailor who seemed confused.
"Then begging your pardon why do your riders follow your command?" Kronor stopped.
"They treat me as a sort of captain among men to guide them not to control them" he carried on walking and sat at the table as Bethol sat beside him and Pailor sat beside his sister.
In the centre of the table there were various plates filled with various meats, vegetables, fruit and a variety of bread. Kronor handed his guests a plate each were a mixture of the food was placed. Pailor hesitated to eat but found the food to be beautiful he had not tasted nothing like this before.
"Good I see, more?" Kronor laughed as Pailor nodded and he handed him more food.
Bethol didn't each much but liked the fruits as her eyes were fixed on Kronor. The food was finished as Pailor sat back in his chair feeling overwhelmed with food.
"Kronor that was indeed a feast worthy of Linderon" they all laughed.
"Indeed it seems so son of Kailor mighty King of Linderon, tell me Pailor why are you here?" Pailor frowned guessing they would ask this question in the end.
Pailor paused looking to his sister "You see we are merely here to check the progress of your tribe and we will check the other tribes progress" Pailor glared at Kronor who kept his gaze on Pailor.
"Then how would you say our progress has gone?" Kronor smiled at Pailor.
"Wonderful, now can you show me more of this mighty realm?" Kronor nodded he then stood as did Bethol and Pailor.
Kronor led them around the hall as they glanced at many paintings, many of the paintings showed the different tribes of the land. Pailor came to the conclusion that Kronor's wife had died because she was no where to be seen but a painting which was on the wall of the hall was a picture of a women. That women appeared to Kronors wife but nothing was said about it. Pailor noticed a man in the corner painting he walked over and noticed that the man was painting Pailor and Bethol as they walked among the farmers the day before. They left the hall and were not shown more of the castle but they left the castle and walked among the fields and woods of the area. They walked down to the stream which led to a small dock south of the castle were Aulor was sitting by the stream fishing with other boys. Pailor smiled and waved to Aulor who lifted up a mighty fish which he had caught. Pailor looked to the great mountain which loomed directly above the stream which turned into a river then entered the great ocean.
"Kronor that mountain there what is it called?" Kronor halted then looked to the mountain.
"That my friend is the spine leading from the great mount Viscoth were the fire tribe dwell" he smiled then continued "They are a good source of trade for they make fine crafts, they are a hardy people that rarely leave there land. As for the woods the tree people dwell all over the land they are a very secret race who are rarely seen, no one really knows about them" he frowned then looked up.
"Interesting" Pailor smiled and felt peaceful in the lands of Mia.
Many years passed by as Pailor and Bethol changed they began to age as normal humans do. Pailor grew a beard which was brown and his hair grew longer he also received wounds from helping with labour. Aulor aged into a man he became close friends with Pailor and they often travelled far and wide becoming riders for there realm. Pailor became a great horse master and created saddles for the horses he also created stronger bows so they could hunt better for food. Many paintings were painted of the strangers as there legacy began fill the land. Bethol married Kronor and she became pregnant but that summer something strange and terrible was to befall the land.