Han-Tolneth strides in from the south, an air of calm purpose in his every move. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:36:16:705> You greet Han-Tolneth with a sincere smile. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:36:37:512> Han-Tolneth says, "I am Han-Tolneth, known as the Dragonmaster. I come for I have sensed within you a rare accomplishment: the mastery of that which is within you." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:36:41:634> Babd bows respectfully to Han-Tolneth. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:36:51:292> The breeze carries the sound of a fishmonger's grating voice to you. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:36:53:846> Han-Tolneth says, "Anke, your soul has been reforged within the fires of your will." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:37:13:203> Han-Tolneth says, "Your dedication to your goals is laudable, and on this day you shall earn that for which you have persevered." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:37:22:595> Pausing at the very peak of the firmament, the jubilant noonday sun wreaths the neighbouring celestial body in a stunning play of light and shadow. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:37:33:917> Agrias, riding a blood steed, gallops in from the south. The soft sound of metal precedes the entrance of a chromatically tempered falcon of the Spade from the ether. A monkey sprints in from the ether, trips over an invisible rock, then stands upright with an embarrassed look on his face. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:37:40:426> You see Han-Tolneth shout, "Old friend, Anke awaits you!" 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:37:45:559> The radiant sun shines all about you. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:37:47:054> (Gnomeland Security): Anthodal says, "Bout time." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:37:50:991> Boosteya gives you a wild cheer! 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:37:53:545> Maefeng tells you, "Congratulations!" 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:37:56:181> Agrias inclines his head politely at Han-Tolneth. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:38:05:389> A glimmering above Ashtan becomes brighter and brighter, an argent star in the bright sky. The glow slowly takes the form of a magnificent white dragon, her iridescent wings beating with slow majesty to keep her aloft. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:38:09:296> (The Midnight Crew): Athylea says, "Nice work, Anke." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:38:12:365> As her form reaches full tangible reality within the prime material plane, the white dragon descends in a swift spiralling dive towards the Pillars of Ashtan. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:38:32:033> A small beggar girl enters from the south. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:38:36:730> The beggar girl leaves to the south. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:38:46:583> Ashaxei, the White Dragon, descends from above. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:38:49:396> Agrias bows respectfully to Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:38:56:119> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "I have watched you for some time, Anke." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:03:153> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "You are... relentless." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:06:197> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "In ages past, before the creation of the mortal races, there were Dragons... Dragons of all colours, and spread across Creation." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:11:188> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "And in their power, these most ancient of Dragons became greedy, and grasping." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:18:710> Reptilios tells you, "Grats on Dragon." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:19:153> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "It was I that unified the Dragons. I that brought our People together. I who turned them from mere beasts to the masters of knowledge and power." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:24:690> The radiant sun shines all about you. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:27:067> The head of the beautiful opalescent dragon raises with pride. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:30:724> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "And it was I that bore Han- Tolneth to rescue the Gods themselves at Nishnatoba." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:36:723> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "But I am old now... frail. " 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:42:728> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "And our children grow soft, in the luxury of our home." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:46:230> Isis takes a drink from a soaring eagle vial. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:46:936> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "We must have new blood. Outside blood. Blood that will keep our race vital." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:50:247> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "And so Anke, I have chosen you to gift with the soul of a Dragon. You who have proven yourself worthy with your incredible effort." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:39:56:260> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "You now have a choice to make, great Anke." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:40:04:239> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "Will you be a gold dragon, master of psi? Or perhaps a black dragon, whose corrosive breath is fearsome to all?" 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:40:09:243> The sounds of a merry troupe of street musicians waft past you. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:40:13:842> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "The red holds fire in its belly, while within the silver is contained lightning, the hammer of the Skylord. " 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:40:18:236> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "The blue is an ice-loving being, and can summon the cold of the void, while finally, the green possesses a toxicity that even a Serpent master would envy." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:40:28:245> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "Choose, Anke, and rise from a lesser being to the Greater. Join us in the Parthren Gare, our home between dimensions, nestled in Yggdrasil's branches. Created for dragons and Aldar by the Gods, you will find peace there, among your peers." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:40:42:255> Mako takes a drink from a cedarwood vial. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:40:42:639> A scrawny crow flaps in from the south and perches on a nearby ledge. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:40:56:597> Boosteya tells you, "Go for purple!" 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:40:58:450> say i choose Black You say, "I choose Black." 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:41:03:205> The radiant sun shines all about you. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:41:07:061> Ashaxei casts a penetrating stare at you, holding you spellbound in her legendary gaze. 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:41:11:438> A miniature monkey exclaims, "Just like her soul!" 5448h, 3379m CXEK||HeSFT -<16:41:18:733> pause <-ALERT->: SYSTEM PAUSED! UNPAUSE TO RESUME Agrias thumps a miniature monkey on the forehead. 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:41:22:451> A black crow flaps out to the south. 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:41:28:865> A blinding white light issues from the chest of the White Dragon to infuse itself into you. When your vision clears, you stand before the Greater dragon as before. 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:41:30:361> (Gnomeland Security): Agrias says, "I couldn't resist." 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:41:41:492> (Gnomeland Security): Agrias says, "-twiddle-." 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:41:45:070> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "You now have the spirit of the Greater dragon within you. It is up to you to harness it, Anke." 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:41:46:513> A scrawny crow flaps in from the south and perches on a nearby ledge. 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:16:917> dragonform With a grimness born of determination, you begin to unleash the Dragon that is now so much a part of the fabric of your soul. A black light begins to shine through from within you. 5448h, 3379m CxeK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:17:898> You have recovered balance on all limbs. 5448h, 3379m CXeK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:22:265> You have recovered equilibrium. 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:22:320> A black crow flaps out to the south. 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:22:857> The black light grows more intense, and with a gesture of utter submission to the Dragon within, you throw your arms wide and your head back as you scream, "Aaasshhaaaaaaaxxeeeeiiiiii!" 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:22:904> As a distant growl is heard, the black light coalesces about you...changing you.. .deforming your being...becoming...Greater. 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:27:913> You see Han-Tolneth shout, "Welcome, child of Ashaxei! The Great Black Dragon Anke is born!" 5448h, 3379m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:31:254> With an ear-splitting roar, you rear back your draconic head and scream out your triumph. 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:35:933> [+1485h] [+3267m] Lynara tells you, ":)." 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:39:565> Evans tells you, "Congratulations!" 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:40:388> "Wheeeeee!" Isis squeals happily. 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:42:186> Agrias beams broadly at you. 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:46:223> The radiant sun shines all about you. 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:47:053> Mako congratulates you with some wild clapping. 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:48:721> Anaidiana tells you, "Congratulations!" 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:49:597> Drazik Lokelinde says, "Black is the best." 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:50:842> You just received message #4620 from Rinzai. 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:55:215> Blackharp tells you, "WOOT!" 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:55:863> Blackharp tells you, "WOOT!" 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:56:473> Blackharp tells you, "WOOT!" 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:56:635> Blackharp tells you, "WOOT!" 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:56:832> Blackharp tells you, "WOOT!" 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:56:924> Ashaxei, the White Dragon of Han-Tolneth says, "Welcome, Anke. Let us return to our ancestral home. I am sure there is much you wish to explore. You know the way, Anke, it is within you." 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:42:56:991> Nirrain applauds you heartily. 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:01:190> Flinging his cloak back from his shoulders with an elegant gesture, Han-Tolneth leaps astride the back of the ancient dragon Ashaxei. With a grace that belies her massive form, Ashaxei springs into the air, and her wings soon carry dragon and dragonrider both from sight. 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:02:043> Lucky Bastard, Sir Agrias Oaks, Master of the Simulacrum says to you in a hallowed voice, "I'd touch you, if you weren't a heretic." 6933h, 6646m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:03:438> pierce the veil Your great form grows still as you begin to pierce the Veil Extant. 6933h, 6146m CXeK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:13:276> [-500m] The great form of Isis grows still and her eyes glaze over as the world blurs and then sharpens. 6933h, 6146m CXeK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:15:165> The air begins to sizzle with anticipation as up from Ashtan a black dragon launches herself into the air, wings beating majestically. 6933h, 6146m CXeK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:15:232> You have recovered equilibrium. 6933h, 6221m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:16:150> [+75m] With a flap of your majestic black wings, you successfully pierce the Veil, and are gone. Dragonspire Mount. A ladder of long, soft leaves comprises a wispy Weaver's Fern along the ground. Peering at the world with wide eyes is a tiny sugar glider. A jewel-coloured dragonlet flutters here, darting gracefully through the air. The Red Dragon Sliff's imposing form looms. The Golden Dragon Goggo's imposing form looms. You see a single exit leading down. 6933h, 6221m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:16:295> Goggo moves his huge bulk to the down with surprising grace. 6933h, 6221m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:18:001> A black fissure opens in reality, and, wings pumping slowly but powerfully, the silver Dragon Isis flies in. 6933h, 6221m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:18:171> Poking at you, Sliff cries out, "You're it!" 6933h, 6221m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:20:110> "Wheeeeee!" Isis squeals happily. 6933h, 6221m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:21:084> Reaching the pinnacle of her flight, the dragon pauses to reflect upon her surroundings before a dazzling display illuminates across her shimmering black scales. 6933h, 6296m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:25:943> [+75m] Sliff beams broadly. 6933h, 6296m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:25:976> beam You beam broadly. 6933h, 6371m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:36:155> [+75m] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * BOOM! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 6933h, 6371m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:36:445> Isis takes a drink from a soaring eagle vial. 6933h, 6371m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:37:454> You just received message #4621 from Kald. 6933h, 6371m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:38:575> Isis grabs you and twirls you about in utter glee. 6933h, 6371m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:38:671> Wrathmaster Sliff, Tanjinn Persecutor says, "Welcome to the life of the higher beings." 6933h, 6371m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:40:527> Giving a triumphant roar of success, the dragon begins to dive towards Ashtan, wings folded back. At the last moment, a tear appears in the very air itself and the dragon bursts through, vanishing into their new life in the Gare. 6933h, 6371m CXEK| PSD|HeSFT -<16:43:41:491>