Silvertree Chronicles Book Three, Rise of the Paladin, Part 2 (Enhanced Edition)
Synopsis: The Grandson of Eldar Silvertree, son of Brannar, Lortan 'Storm Wraith' Silvertree, Travious Silvertree Knight Paladin, Champion of Corellon Larethian finished his ninety years of Training. The task before him was daunting as he understood why elven paladins were needed and the years of training beyond any other warriors before them were required.
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Authors Note: For those who have not read my bio, please note I write as a form of therapy for a Traumatic Brain Injury. I know the English majors will probably encounter issues that annoy them. If these are your focus, instead of the story itself, then this is not the story for you. I am not and will never be a professional writer.
I do it to tell the story, for those who wish to read them. I originally submitted this story back in July of 2018. I have worked to try and improve my writing style while struggling with this issue. I have added some editing software and written a few other stories. Now I am revising and editing this earlier work to try and bring it up to a higher standard from what I have managed to learn over the last few years.
The Far East
Travious sat down with his wives at the table, "We will have an evening meal shortly and then it will be a long night as we start our day over again. I am going to visit my parents grave at the embassy they founded near the Deep-Sea. I would like to spend the day in the area.
Majisa the embassy would be safe for you. Countess you will have to remain with us as we deal with the Ambassador who probably has these glasses. My father's journal mentioned a young Silver working for the local warlord. Is he still there?"
She shook her head, "No he answered the call to return. There were two others in that same situation out there who did the same. Then a couple who did not answer the call but are hiding at the moment because of children on the way."
Travious nodded, "Any chance I could meet with them? With Majisa and Bree?"
She nodded, "We could do that from there. Can I ask why?"
He smiled. "Just a few thoughts on our dragon riders coming and the return of the dragons. As well as the security measures we are using."
She nodded, "Very well."
Travious smiled, "I have a few questions for Staria."
The Countess walked out and brought Staria in. Travious looked at her, "Do you have meta-magic feats?"
She looked at me, "Only one, empower. Then widen but a draconic version that deals with mythic magic."
He nodded, "If I got you a rod for widening could it be used with empowering a spell for this place to create a habitat for dragon couples?"
She appeared to be having a conversation with the Countess and then she nodded, "That spell cannot be empowered. Widen would not be possible either as the spell is too high powered for that. I have a rod for that based on draconic mythic magic that would work for that."
He looked at her, "Thank you. What age dragon can fit through the opening?"
She thought about it, "Nothing larger than a young adult without shifting forms to get through the door."
He looked at her, "These mother and fathers going to enter the fight when it comes or be looking over their young? Would Majisa make a good caretaker when that time arrives as she is to stay out of the combat? Could you cast another inside of the mansion to expand it and the food it has but also to act as a vault if you will for any horde they might have?"
Again, the two of them were talking mentally. The Countess looked at Travious, "This would have to be done here if Majisa were to watch over any young. The environments would be too cold for the silver dragons for her to fulfill this role."
He nodded, "But there was also something mentioned by the goddess about having a safe haven if you will for your people while you rebuild after this. This concept can be used here, to begin with, and when things become calmer closer to where you wish to rebuild.
Part of your negotiations with the King. But if she can set up a permanent one for your couples in hiding then would it not be a better opportunity for them? Especially those with hatchlings or new eggs?"
They appeared to be talking and the Countess left the house. Staria looked at Travious, "You made some very good points. She is contacting those in the greatest danger and finding out if this is something they would want. Either where they are at or here." He nodded. "Reasonable response. I thought that in 10-12 years getting riders on true dragons and true dragons used to having riders would be a good thing."
She smiled, "Yes, that would also be advantageous."
They sat down at the table and ate. The Countess returned, "Staria stay behind to rest and be ready to set up those portals. Your King chuckled at your idea and we hashed out at least a temporary arrangement to bring in a few using this standard home design, minus the banners for the others. We have three couples in areas of high danger that would like extraction.
Another six couples would like to do this. They found your idea intriguing. They have to remain in elven form while here until an announcement is made. The hatchlings and eggs would have to be kept in the secure quarters with special environmental controls.
The ladies here can make that happen while Staria starts on making the first three permanents. Your idea of putting in a second inside to act as a vault they found intriguing as well. You are winning support among mine."
Staria stood, "Can have the first two up and made permanent in a few hours."
Travious nodded. "The permanency being the issue?"
She nodded, "Yes."
He smiled, "Let me go to the tower here and see if they have a few scrolls of it handy."
She nodded, "Then I could get the third one done today as well."
Bree stood, "I will go with you to the tower."
They walked out and he had his bow at the ready. She sighed, "Still concerned for assassins?"
He nodded, "No telling if he dispatched another group or if that second group came from the drow. We will stop and see my Aunt on the way. He activated the crystal as he went downstairs, "Is this a bad time?"
She chuckled, "I am beginning to regret getting you that crystal. What do you need?"
Travious smiled, "My prisoner. Has our uncle questioned him?"
She sighed, "No, does he need to?"
Travious chuckled, "The one guy who attacked was going to say a name before killing me. I wanted to know if this guy knew what it was. It might be more than one out to kill me after all. I know I am working my way up to the top of your list."
She chuckled, "I would do it myself. But I will get him to check in the morning."
He let the crystal go dark and they walked their way over to the tower. Travious looked at him, "I need to see whoever is in charge now."
He looked shocked to see Travious and teleported him up to the Magister's office. Travious looked over at the lady, "We have not met. I am Knight Paladin Silvertree."
She looked shocked, "You pulled the last Magister into combat."
He nodded, "After he sent me an unqualified person into the field who almost got me killed and with the approval of the Duchess and the King. I lost my sister, her betrothed, and my Great Uncle in that last battle. That is not why I am here. I need permanency scrolls for a project that I am working on for the King. Do you have any?"
She walked over to a cabinet. "I have three."
He nodded, "Two will do." She nodded and handed them to him.
She looked at Travious, "Was it worth it? The fight you took them for?"
He nodded, "An enemy champion to the orcish god who sent the assassins into this area that killed over a 120. We killed over 28,000 and killed the other champion. We now have control of the orc valley. Which will allow us to bottle them up in the next war they bring at us. First, they have to find a new leader. Imagine what I could have done with an army instead of just 27. We lost 17 of them in the last battle with all but 5 of the 17 war horses dead."
She looked at him and nodded. He walked back with Bree, "We are ready to go now. You take care now Magister. I will be building a new team but I will hit up the city Academy and the army next."
She nodded and they were back downstairs. He walked back to the inn and into his home.
He looked at Staria, "Two scrolls for you. One for the future if the need arises."
She nodded and smiled. He looked at the Countess, "Time to start our day over and visit the embassy."
The Countess smiled, "As your father and grandfather, you are a force of nature. We will be down in a moment."
He grabbed his gear and Bree followed, "Why did you want me going on this?"
He sighed, "You are a constant. The second woman I asked to marry me, an arcane who could use this teleport location depending on this, and one who is hurting like I am from the losses of that last battle."
She nodded, "Thank you for taking me along. A change of scenery might be good."
He smiled, "You will want to get your horse in case we go for a ride while we are there."
She nodded and went off. Shi'Drakon came over. He saw his Aunt with her current students coming in. Travious thought, "
Shi'Drakon. Why don't you have my Aunt and her students fly over here for a moment? I want to see her reaction. Have Straka join us in case I need to leave you to ficka the whole other herd.
"
He heard laughter from him. Then the screams as the four of them gained height and landed in front of him as he finished getting the saddle on.
He looked at his Aunt, "You can communicate mentally with your horse and yes they can fly. They have been holding back. Shi'Drakon's arrival and my personal loss of my sister opened up the pathway for them to be willing to provide these abilities to us. I figured you would want to let your guys know that they can go aerial."
She looked at Travious, "I am having a conversation with my horse at the moment. This was surprising but wondrous."
He smiled, "I did not use the crystal this time. I hinted at my unit would become aerial but you did not catch that subtle reference earlier apparently."
She chuckled and they rode to the Keep. The ladies showed up and got their horses quickly. He looked at Majisa, "We will see about getting you a pair when the announcement is made."
She smiled, "I would like that."
It took another five minutes and they were gathered in front of the embassy. There were two guards at the door who saw them teleport in. They looked at them because it was early.
Travious rode forward, "Is the ambassador available. Tell him Knight Paladin Silvertree is here with his wives and friends."
One of them went inside and he dismounted as did the ladies. He saw the guard come back with a man in a robe who looks like he just got out of bed.
He wore a set of glasses. Travious looked at him, "I have a matter to discuss with you concerning recent events that will be eye-opening. This should be done in a secure location."
