Chapter III: Separation

**Chapter III: Separation** takes place after the attack on Atrix's tower. The Group have been split up across the lands.

## Chapter III: Separation - Valkyrie's PoV

### In the Snowy North

Valkyrie Highlander wakes up underneath snow. She digs herself out and looks around, realising she is in the Snowy North of Ulgamesh and needs to find shelter immediately. However, she is discovered by an ice dragon who grabs her and takes her to its cave. The dragon was going to eat Valkryie, but she managed to take advantage of a unstable rock that the dragon was stood on. They both fell down a slope, Valkyrie landing on the dragon's chest. She grabbed a sword and tried scaring the dragon into not killing her.

However, the dragon accepted death and actually wanted her to kill him. He claimed that his life was horrible and how he's a failure of a dragon, not being able to barley get any food. Valkyrie decline, hoping to make friends with yet another dragon, she tried helping the ice dragon by cheering him up. Eventually, she managed to persuade the dragon to take her somewhere warm. Earlier, the dragon had mentioned a giant camp nearby, that's where he took Valkyrie.

Reluctant to go any closer, the dragon attempted to leave, but was stopped by Valkyrie when he pointed out someone in a dangling cage. Valkyrie knew this was Raveus Atrix and begged the dragon to help her rescue him. She got the response "MMMM" which confused her, when she turned around she saw that a giant had pinned the dragon. Another one tapped her, knocking her out.

### A Giant Problem

Valkyrie woke up in a dangling cage next to Atrix. Atrix explained that when his tower was destroyed, it caused him to temporarily lose his magic, however he also said that the giants of the camp didn't know that he magic wasn't working and that he would be able to be kept alive a little longer. Valkyrie looked around and eventually saw the dragon from earlier tied down on his back on a table. There was a the leader of the giant camp, known as The Butcher, sharpening his meat cleaver next to the dragon.

In an attempt to save the dragon and get free, she desperately looked around to find a way out of her cage. Atrix told her to rock the cage and try to get it off the hook it was dangling off. She successfully unhooked the cage and landed in a stack of hay. She rolled the cage around the camp, however she was noticed by a giant. The giant went to grab her, but Atrix managed to unhook his own cage and landed on the giant's head. The impact broke open his cage, he slid down the giant's back and grabbed onto its key that was on its belt. The cage landing on the giant's head had distracted it enough for both Atrix and Valkyrie to hide and get free.

### Butchered

As The Butcher was about to slaughter the ice dragon, Valkyrie picked up a large wooden splinter on the ground and charged at The Butcher's feet as if she had a spear. The splinter went right underneath The Butcher's toe nail, making him stumble back in pain. Atrix climbed up and untied the ice dragon, who then shot his ice breath at The Butcher's face, causing him to fall onto his own cleaver, brutally killing him. The dragon then grabbed Valkyrie and Atrix and the three escaped the giant's camp. Valkyrie once again managed to persuade the ice dragon to stick with them.

### Into Muldurr

While flying, Valkyrie and Atrix were discussing a name for the ice dragon, eventually agreeing on 'kalt'. After a while, Kalt attempted to leave again after placing them down outside of Ulgamesh borders. He stated that a desert was up ahead and it would be difficult for him to travel through it. Atrix managed to persuade Kalt by saying that if he did this, he'd become friends with The Storm King. Reluctantly, Kalt agreed.

Now entering the desert of Muldurr, Kalt began to tire. He landed on a rock and flopped down in exhaustion. Valkyrie spotted a familiar looking horse riding across the desert. Noticing it was Zestra, she shouted her name. However, when Zestra got closer Valkyrie and Atrix noticed that the rider wasn't Adrian Thorn and had gotten a mace out ready. Thankfully though, the rider turned out to be Mordich Durgun. He told the others how he woke up in a giant city and had to explain that he was a soldier for Ugok Dunmar so he wouldn't be killed, he also stated that Zestra was his so she wouldn't have been killed either.

Confused on how Durgun wasn't boiling in the desert, Atrix asked how. Durgun explained that he got a medallion from Adrian's wagon that prevented extreme temperatures from affecting the wearer, he also said that Adrian must've used it to hunt ice dragons. Upon hearing this, Kalt freaked out and accused Valkyrie of tricking him so Adrian could slay him, he then flew away. Atrix asked Durgun where Adrian's wagon was, Durgun explained that it was destroyed, but all of their food, clothes and items were in an enchanted box that had a bigger storage than it's actual size. Atrix then said he heard Kalt mention Dunmar "recruiting dragons" and that it will probably be an issue.

### Finding Adrian

After a while of travelling through the scorching desert, they eventually made it out. Valkyrie heard fighting and looked ahead, only to see Kalt fighting a man in armour. The armoured man was about to kill Kalt, but Valkyrie distracted him by throwing a rock. The man looked up and at Valkyrie, but removed his helmet revealing him to be Adrian. Valkyrie yelled at him for trying to kill yet another dragon, Adrian claimed it was self defence.

Adrian said that it would be best if they all go back to Atrix's tower since that's were they all were when they were separated. He believed that it's where the others who are still missing would go. After a war for who gets to ride Zestra, Kalt was once again persuaded to stick with the group. They then set off for Atrix's tower.

## Chapter III: Separation - Ersys and Enzo's PoV

### Looking for Vigo

Enzo Woolf woke up in an alleyway with Ersys Eshenesra. He was happy to be with Ersys, much to her annoyance. Enzo continued to flirt with Ersys while she tried to ignore him and figure out where they were. She noticed they were in a human town and asked Enzo which one. He pointed out they were in Ravendale, when asked who the mayor was, Enzo replied saying that it was one of Vigo Verdae's town. Ersys was worried at first, but then saw it as an opportunity to kill the crime lord and get one less enemy after them.

They snuck through the town and made it to the town hall. It was being guarded by bandits. Ersys shouted that Enzo had insulted Vigo to distract them, when they were walking over to deal with Enzo, she quickly knocked them out. They entered the town hall, but Vigo wasn't there. Ersys began searching for any scrolls that could lead to where he was.

Guards had been alerted outside due to the unconscious bandits, forcing Ersys and Enzo to hid in a nearby hotel. Enzo took this opportunity to once again flirt with Ersys, but she declined. As the heat died down, they both left Ravendale. Ersys was thinking of how to meet up with the others, but Enzo noticed a bunch of wagons with caged dragons. Ersys realised the dragons were Sini, Aka and Rex Caelorum and the two went and followed the wagons.

## Chapter III: Separation - The Dragons' PoV

### Captured

Aka woke up in a cave to Rex Caelorum yelling at her to get off his wing. When they got up, they were confused as to where they were. Rex smelt the scent of gold nearby, Aka did too. Being dragons, the two had a small scuffle to decide who gets the treasure, Aka winning due to them being in an enclosed space. They set off towards the smell of loot.
Not far off was Sini, who also woke up in the same cave system. She also smelt the gold and went towards it. She entered a large cavern and saw a pile of treasure sitting there. Little did she know that it was a trap and was attacked by some human bandits. Ropes were launched at her and before she knew it she was tied up. The bandits discussed what they had captured and mentioned Ugok Dunmar paying for captured dragons, but also said they could cut out a few scales and talons for extra money. The bandits untied her maw to take a fang, but Sini begged for them not to hurt her. The bandits laughed, shocked to see a dragon of all creatures begging and crying for its life. The man leading the group of bandits claimed that is would be too cowardly for Dunmar's army and that they would be better off just killing her. Luckily for Sini, a scout arrived saying more dragons were coming.

The leader told everyone to hide and made the illusion of gold reappear using his magic. Aka and Rex came in, still bickering over the treasure and eventually starting to fight each other. The bandits use this moment to capture them both. The bandits celebrated in capturing a storm wyvern, noticing it was The Storm King. They transported them outside the cave system and forced them inside small cramped cages.

The trio of dragons found themselves in a camp, the wizard mentioned a legendary dragon hunter named Sullivan Kane. Rex told Sini that she needed to act aggressive otherwise she would be killed, but Sini was too scared. Rex told her that they're keeping her from her hoard and that an elf is probably taking it all for themself. Sini got slightly more agitated and was prodded with a spear by a guard, warning her to calm down. Sini killed the guard with her poison breath, alert the other bandits and making them change their decision about killing her instead of giving her to Dunmar. Kane came out of his tent and inspected the dragons, he taunted Rex's ego by saying how he's been reduced to this. he then commanded his bandits to send them to Dunmar and the dragons were now on their way to Muldurr.

### Ugok Dunmar, The Warlord

The trio of dragons arrived at Dunmar's stronghold, there was lots of orcs and goblins surrounding them and Kane's bandits. Eventually, the main doors opened and Dunmar himself walked out. He taunted Kane on how he only captured three dragons for him, but Kane stated he caught The Storm King,m uch to Dunmar's surprise. Dunmar's attention then turned to Sini, angry that Kane would dare bring a weak dragon for his army. Kane claimed Sini gave his men some trouble, but Dunmar just laughed. Kane's right-hand, Malus Kagnir, said that she must be scared by his presence. Dunmar accepted the dragons and paid Kane, Malus and their bandits.

Dunmar ordered that the dragons be let out of the cage, which his minions did. Dunmar greeted them, but was only growled at by Aka. He approached and taunted her, causing Aka to attack him. Dunmar used his enhanced abilities and punched Aka, sending her flying back, revealing that Dunmar was one of the eight Generals of Death. Now completely fearful of Dunmar, Aka listened to him and went with the others to The Valley

### In The Valley

Sini, Rex and Aka were in a small cave that was located in The Valley. Rex boasted and claimed that Dunmar couldn't hold him. Aka said that he'd just get punched by Rex, she was also scared of laying her egg in Dunmar's land. Ignoring her, Rex left. Aka claimed that Dunmar would stop him, but a voice behind Sini corrected her, saying that he wouldn't. A boulder moved and eventually formed into an earth dragon. The dragon was a legendary one named Gamror who was also known as The Smasher. He told Sini and Aka how he willingly came to join Dunmar, knowing that some hunters would come for him eventually anyway.

A few seconds later, another orc arrived and demanded to know where Rex had gone. Aka insulted the orc, but eventually told him he left. Gamror told Aka she shouldn't have insulted him because the orc was Rogdul Dunmar, Dunmar's son. Aka laughed and made fun of Dunmar, asking who the "unlucky woman" was. Little did she know that Dunmar was behind her and wasn't please with what he heard. Dunmar forced Aka down and opened her jaw, then stabbed her tongue with a hook, using it as a cruel lead to force her around. Dunmar left with Aka.

### The Death of a Prince

Ersys took out the guard outside of the dragons' cave and noticed Ersys. Ersys and Sini had a happy reunion, but Ersys didn't realise Gamror who was going to attack her. Sini alerted Ersys and a fight ensued. Eventually, Ersys shot a stalactite on the ceiling that knocked Gamror unconscious when it landed on his head. Sini updated Ersys on the situation and Ersys went to go save Aka.

Aka was in a room, chained down on her back. Rogdul greeted her and was stood on her chest. He stated that he got told to interrogate her, asking why Adrian Thorn was walking around with Rex Caelorum. He threatened to cut out Aka's egg if she didn't answer the questions. After answering everything he asked, Rogdul decided he was going to kill Aka anyway. However, Ersys dived in and took out the two guards that were there. Rogdul and Ersys had a fight, with Rogdul pinning Ersys and almost killing her. Luckily, the chains holding Aka down had been loosened by Ersys and she broke free. She attacked Rogdul, biting down onto his legs. As he dangled helplessly, he tried to escape, but was ultimately eaten by Aka.

### Escaping Muldurr

Ersys and Aka regrouped withe Enzo, Sini and the unconscious Gamror. They all escaped out of Muldurr and back to Avalor, with Sini and Aka carrying Gamror. When they found a safe location, they were found by Rex again. Rex taunted Aka with the fact he got away so easily, Aka asked him if he wanted to meet Rogdul. Rex acepted, not knowing that Rogdul was dead. Aka spit up Rogdul's remains and Rex went ballistic, calling her an idiot for killing a GoD's only son.

After a long argument, they all decided to rest. Their sleep was interrupted by Aka however, as she had laid her egg. Aka was worried about Dunmar destroying her egg and asked Rex to protect it. After some persuasion, he agreed to let her hide in his den. Rex and Aka left Ersys, Enzo, Sini and Gamror and eventually arrived at Rex's lair. His lair was revealed to be The Bottomless Vault of Nothgarr, a legendary dwarven fortress that was said to have an endless pit of treasure.

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