Salamander

Journal

Well, I guess this is it. It's finally the day when I set off to find real adventure. I know I was born here in Cosmos Crypta, but it never really felt like the right place for me. My mom left a long time ago and dad isn't really ever around either. The people here are kind and driven, and Cosmos is beautiful. But all my life I've dreamt of adventure. Since I was a small hatchling I've always pushed the limits and tried new things. I know sometimes it's been pretty annoying for those around me but I just can't help it. I love the rush of discovering something I've never known or seen. I really hope I can find what I've always been looking for, even if I don't really know what that is.

I found a clan near the Oculus of the Eleven who claim they've hosted many travelers. From all of the helpful tips, they must have! I tried writing it down but it was no use. I'll have to remember it as best I can. The clan leaders gave me some travel provisions and took me on a day trip to build my strength. And say goodbye to the Arcane flight for now, I suppose. The clan gave me many recommendations for the places I should travel next. Probably too many. It's a tough choice!

What a day! Feels like I´ve been flying for AGES! Been here, been there, seen this, seen that, but never been welcomed to stay for longer. Too bad. They don´t know what they´re missing out on.
But here, in this calm place in the Worldedge Wetlands, it somehow feels like I might get a few answers. Or an adventure. Or even BOTH

The next day. Still with the Refugees. Their Clan Leader, a fae named Naida, has been answering ALL my questions about their lair yesterday. So many flowers make up the dome over their lair to protect them from rain, lure in insects and smaller rodents, provide the planteaters with food and are pleasant to look at, and she seems to know them all! It was quite impressive. Today, I have been tasked with hunting out in the Shrieking Wilds, with a Spiral named Llir. I sure hope this daytrip doesn't mean goodbye as it did in the Cosmo Crypta... But I will see how it goes. I´ll take my stuff along for the hunt, just to be sure...
Later, I lost track of days exactly =D
Oh what a wild hunt that was! We´ve been out in the wild for longer than expected, and hunted game bigger than me! It was GREAT!
LLir brought me to an Inn run by the tiniest Imperial I´ve ever seen, and we sold and traded much of the hunted game there. I got invited to stay at the Inn for a couple days, and met another traveller there, a cute Snapper girl named Eclair. We had a nest together, and as she was determined to travel on, I stayed a little longer to watch the little ones until they are old enough to fend for themselves. Din, as the Imperial is named, is a fantastic cook and even better storyteller, so there is no boredom to be expected. AND I realized my scales changed their pattern at some time during the hunt. No more leopard rings, but a coal-like pattern - i feel i live up to my name even more now!
The day of leavetaking came early enough. The little ones are in good pawy here, and I - I need a new story, another adventure, something grand to do!



Who could have guessed that the southern islands would be so cold? The snow seems to go on forever and it was so difficult to find something to eat out here. Luckily, I have stumbled upon some dragons who were about to settle down in this lonely cold place. They offered me a place to stay and a warm meal if I helped them building their home. I happily took the chance to get to know them and their culture while I worked along them to build up their lair. This kind of thing takes time, and it was hard work, but I am glad I could see all these dragons settle into their new homes and roles. I found myself feeling comfortable in this place I helped creating and I stayed for a long time. But I long to settle out again. There is so much more to see out in this world. I'm not ready to settle down yet.
I wonder where my travels will take me next.

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