Ason's Attack on Aren

Ason’s Attack on Aren was a significant event in the third century, and the first recorded Dragon Attack on a capital city. It was the final major event in Tasos’s history, saving the city from total destruction.

## Ason

Ason was a large Adult White Dragon in South-East Arlec. It is unknown where he originated from, though some believe he was a survivor from the Second Era.

His lair was located on the Oceans near Aren, rarely coming close to them in order to be left alone. When Aren became aware of the dragon, they began sending him gifts to appease and ally with him. The gifts were added to his horde down under the Ocean, where none dare to venture.

## Attack

The two parties continued their deal for some time, keeping peace with one another. Aren mainly for survival. However, on one of the usual trips with gifts to the Dragon in **353PR**, the traders did not return. Fearing for the worst, the King of Aren sent another set of gifts, his people not returning. It was only later he found out why.

Ason had decided to leave his lair, while the reason was unknown, he made sure to seal his horde away so only he could return later and take it. Flying high into the sky, he spotted the city of Aren, making it his target in **355PR**.

In the city of Aren, everything was peaceful. Trade and the day was conducted as normal, children played in the street, guards did their daily patrols and vendors sold goods to whoever would buy. No one suspected the dragon coming down on them from above.

Before they could even react, Ason breathed his cold air down on the walls, killing anyone hit by the attack. Then, he landed in the centre, using his tail and wings to destroy many of the buildings. It didn’t take long for the guard to react, hitting the town bell and firing any and all projectiles on the dragon. The dragons' tough hide managed to block most of the attacks but some arrows struck home, causing Ason to roar and use his breath attack on the town. With one comb of his head, hundreds were dead.

Next came Scillo Castle, sensing the gold inside, Ason walked his way through the city to his new objective. Inside, the King of Aren and his family escaped through secret passages, believing that they would die if they stayed any longer. The Scillo Guard chose differently, fighting against the dragon. Their projectiles were much more effective, either magical or shot from a ballista. Once again, Ason roared a mighty roar and froze the enemy with his breath, almost breaking down the castle at the same time.

Within hours of Ason landing, most of the city was missing, injured or killed, leaving no one to defend. Some adventurers tried but were beaten to the side from Ason’s tail. Now with his target in front of him, Ason began breaking through the tower to find the Scillo vault. What he did not know was that the bank of Aren held the gold, making his efforts meaningless.

## Tasos

Unknown to both Ason and the city of Aren, Tasos was nearby the area. Coming from the city of Durolipons, he made his way around South-East Arlec, looking for different sights to enjoy. When Ason began his attack, Tasos was completely unaware, too far away from the city to even hear the sounds of explosions.

It was only later when Tasos learnt about the attack, being informed by a fleeing citizen. The citizen did not recognise Tasos at the time, so he instead told him to run away from the Dragon attacking the city, even trying to drag him at one stage. Always looking for an adventure and fight, Tasos thanked the citizen and ran to aid the city.

After running the entire way there, he eventually arrived as Ason finished his search through Scillo Castle. Feeling a presence of a powerful opponent, Ason decided to fly out in front of the city to meet his foe.

## Battle

The two met in the field in front of the city, Tasos stopping and taking a deep breath after running the entire way to the city while Ason took a deep breath to recharge his attack.

When an exploded rock hit the ground, the battle began. Tasos took the initiative by charging ahead, lunging to the side to avoid Ason’s cold breath. After he closed the distance he sent his one big attack through, a right punch similar to a spear striking just under the wing of the Dragon. Howling in pain, Ason responded with an attack of his own, slashing the adventurer with his long sharp claws. While it is believed Tasos had magical armour, the claws still managed to penetrate through, slicing deep into the torso of the hero.

Accepting that they both had taken damage, they backed up from the battle. Taking another breath, the battle resumed. This time Ason took the first step, flying high up in the air and sending another ice breath attack down. Tasos only just managed to save himself, injuring his left foot in the process. Now on a time limit, Tasos had to push the pace.

Crouching down, Tasos squeezed out every bit of strength he had and jumped up into the air with such speed it caused the ground below to rupture. Ason didn’t even have the chance to react, only feeling the excruciating pain as Tasos used his spear punch to pierce through his wing, before turning around and doing the same attack again to the back of the dragon. Broken in two spots, Ason fell to the ground, chomping at his opponent who came down after him. Thankfully this attack hit for the Dragon, tearing through Tasos’s armour once again and piercing deep into his chest.

Alas it was to be Ason’s last attack. Landing on his opponent, Tasos prepared for one final attack, placing all his energy and power in his right hand before swinging it into the face of the dragon. A large light flash came after, followed by a large explosion similar to when he destroyed the Meteor, instead this time it was all compressed into the Dragon rather than outwards.

After the explosion ended, Tasos stood as victor. Below him was only a dragon corpse. More blood and guts at this stage than the majestic creature that had killed thousands only minutes prior.

## Aftermath

Tasos was again heralded as the Greatest Adventurer and Hero of their time, saving Aren from total destruction and likely the rest of the region. An award ceremony was even held in his honour, giving him the Arenian Crown Honour, the highest award in Aren.

After the ceremony, Tasos again vanished into the unknown, likely finishing his sight-seeing adventure or even taking the horde that Ason left behind. The wounds obtained during the battle would later turn into scars.