Ash

Ash
The Travelling Mage

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Ash is unique sort of dragon. And not merely in the sense that his eyes display a far more wild and primal vision of the arcane.
Ash is unique because, well, however hard he or anyone else tries, Ash just cannot darn well sit still.

No matter what he does.
Family bonds; friendships; children; harsh weather; threat of injury; straight up locking him in his house...
Nope.
When a tundra's gotta move, he's gonna move.
Ash has declared it his life goal to see everything with those arcane eyes of his.
And Ash is not the kind of dragon to exaggerate.

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Ash went travelling, his wings and legs itching to get moving, and finally ended up in Plague. He stayed to rest with the Clan of Death while he regained his energy, restocked supplies, and took in everything that was to see in the area.

Not that there was much in Plaguebringer's land to see other than wrymwounds, skeletons on long passed creatures, and of course barren land. Still, the wildlife- as dangerous as it was- was nice to admire... from a distance.

Then he was on his way again. Off to see more sights just as he had planned!

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Though it was a long flight, but Ash landed himself in the Viridian Labyrinth soon after he departed from the Plaguebringer's land. He stayed in the small yet bustling Clan Vincturae, and quickly found himself swept up by the strange and social dragons that populated the clan.

Aside from that, he found himself enraptured with the beauty of the Gladeveins. The unchecked spread of flora and fauna was so similar to that of the rot and beasts that's scoured the Plaguebringer's land, and yet, so very different. Speaking of the Scarred Wasteland, the Nature dragons of Vincturae seemed to be able to sense that he had come from the realm of the Plague dragons, and ordered him to bathe and took his clothes to wash as soon as possible. Not that he minded any - he and his clothes needed a proper wash anyways - but it was still odd to say the least.

However, even though the Viridian Labyrinth offered a plethora of sights and smells, and Ash was certain he hadn't experienced them all just yet, he felt once again that wanderlust in his bones. And so, he took off to see the world once more.

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Even though it was a tiring journey, with many minor setbacks, and hiccups to say the least, Ash gave a satisfied sigh at the sight, and sound of the Sea of a Thousand Currents. He spent most of the afternoon he arrived exploring the tsunami flats, and wading through the shallow water, admiring the colorful sea-life in the pools. Deciding to stop and chat with a nearby guardian fisherman, Ash was told there was a new seaside town just along the beach he could stay at. Thanking the fisherman, he headed down the beach following his directions, wishing to reach this strange town before nightfall.

After a long trek through the sand, he fortunately reached the town before sunset, and he quickly became sleepy after a hot beverage at the cafe. Starting to get dark. he found a cozy looking inn, and with the idea of sleep on his mind he entered. Opening the creaky door to the inn, he found the lobby was full of bright tropical plants, and paintings portraying coral reefs and sealife, that made him gasp in awe.
“Heyo, traveler!” A voice said from the other side of the room.
He turned, and faced a rough-looking, bright orange, and green male guardian behind a messy desk, sprawled with papers.
“Aye, muh names Arbor. Checking in?"
Ash smiled, and walked over to the strange guardian, “Yes, please.”
Arbor nodded, searching under his papers for something, and then handed him a key, “A’ight, 1000 treasure a night.”
Handing him the treasure, and grabbing the key, Ash eagerly went upstairs to his room. He wanted to be well rested for tomorrow.

After spending several days wandering the beaches of the Sea of a Thousand Currents, and familiarizing himself with the locals, Ash soon heard the call of exploration again. Saying goodbye to his newly found friends, he set out.

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- brought us another boy? oh you just look, na generic magician, what we are important .. Add Wool, boy, here you need it for more important things - small crystal Nocturn shakes his head
-hey, darling, are you tearing your anger back at the newcomers again?oh, what a funny boy, why are you so harsh with him?
- I do not intend to tolerate these fluffy guys, I have enough of ONE of this type!
-you are too cruel to them, this is racism, dear
-Cleo, stop calling me that, why should I endure like that?
-because with him there is a travel certificate, and you know the laws
-in icy wasteland Laws sometimes Change their shape
-stop scaring the boy, are the Dark Waters so cruel, Graphite?
- I do not intend to tolerate another bungling that does not bring anything useful for our Clan
-then we will teach him the battle, he will be useful in distant caravans, a deal? - spiral playfully shakes head, and grouchy Nocturn spreads his paws
- anybody. give him a cape so that this guy does not freeze his legs ________
not very large tundra in a red hat and with a wide grin pushed Ash
- Well, do you want to be a successful combat magician? will have to learn from me ...
- mean you my mentor? I am a mage by nature I do not need ...
- Nature is one thing, and skills are another. I will teach you to move quickly, because it is our main strength, Fluffy ... by the way, it's nice to see Tundra, besides me. there are very few such furry friends like us ...
- uh ... yes .. also very happy, oh I would like to ask ..
- hey hey, boy. easy, you frighten the whole atmosphere with your questions ... and you know what? you have to do something with your fur ... you are so ... like a rootless dog ... no offense, but where is your sense of style?
- sorry what?
- clearly, I will help you with it, you will see ... - Lorusor smiles

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and today, my student, you will learn the most important scroll in your life ... - Lorusor holds out a tightly wrapped roll. there was a rather familiar sign on it.
-Hey, it's .... a scroll of transfiguration ... Why should I change my appearance?
-Because it is so necessary to fight normally. Did you think that bright white spots help you in life? No, the enemy sees you and will easily fall. Stripes and dark spots- Blessedovyuznik ... and more so you will like girls more ....
- but I'm not ho ...
- someone asks you, what do you want?

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