While they walked, Kirin talked to the prince about the order, some things he knew, as he used to read books in the castle’s library some things were new.

The white Dragon Order was one of the oldests places in the world where martial arts were teached. Located in the Magno’s Gulf, it was considered a neutral order, which means it didn’t take any side in conflicts that occurred in the continent.

The last time the order joined a battle was against the beast of Barak which took place in Rus Vareg, the easternmost nation. At that moment, it was considered a grand scale crisis, which is why the order is in held in high regard by the public.

Anyone from any background could join the order as long as they passed the entrance tests. The order's main focus was in the art of the spear, but as many students and masters arrived, new forms of combat were teached. The sword, the bow, sickle and even hammer, there was something to learn from anyone that joined the order, even for those that wanted to learn strategic warfare.

In that sense, the order allowed people to join and leave at any moment, and they would conserve the status they earned while they trained, the main reason for this is that many nobles and important people from allied countries sent their heirs to learn martial arts and could be required to return at any moment, might it be for war or political reasons.

For the Prince, the order was the perfect way to achieve what he wanted, justice; with Magna’s current state, the order could no longer stay idle.

Although he was young, his heart wanted revenge, against those that harmed his family, his clan, his kingdom, against Bradavia, Northia, the White Hawk and Estella. He knew he had to become stronger if he wanted that and the Order could provide the means for this.

After a few days traveling, they finally arrived. An enormous silver mountain eclipsed the sun. A weary path led to the top where beautiful argent constructions could be seen.

After talking with Kirin, they agreed to change the prince's name to “Drazel-Zaal” this was to protect his identity. That name was chosen in honor of the founder of the White Dragon Order. A great man that was said to be the strongest under the heavens more than 400 years ago. Since that time, the order has continued imparting his teachings to those that dare endure the harsh training.

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Prince - Drazel

I like this name...Drazel

Kirin

You have good taste, the founder of the White Dragon Order was named Drazel, and every time someone is born and named Drazel, great things follow his steps

The order would usually receive hundreds of applicants from all around the world, but only accept a handful. Making their teachings into precious commodities.

Drazel intention was to urge the order to join his cause and help him reclaim his throne, but things were even more difficult than he thought. Kirin told him that the order was summoned by Queen Estella to fight the unification war.

This unification war originated due to count Magnus rebellion. He was next in line in case both Magna’s king and prince died. Once he heard of their demise and Estella's quick claim to the throne he suspected something was wrong. By using spies and various sources he found out that the massacre on Yggross forest and the assassination of the Prince was orchestrated by his niece.

Prince

Assassination?

Kirin

Yes, the world thinks you are dead, I think that works in your favor, you should leave it as such.

Both the new Queen and the Count requested the order to fight for them, but the order wanted to avoid any conflict and thus remained neutral, aiding the prince now would greatly affect the order, as it was located in the middle of Kanem and Magna making an enemy of one or the other regardless of choice. Additionally, it seems there were spies in the temple and Drazel revealing his identity would mean that he could be targeted by his enemies. For the time being it was best for the prince to regain his strength and then depart to join Magnus' cause.

After a few days, Drazel was ready to depart. Kirin offered to take him to the nearest Magna city, Imperiam. A journey that would take 2 weeks at minimum.

Once they packed their things, they ventured forth. For some days they walked through lush forests and While on the journey they had to take a boat to bypass the great Nihalo river. Just before getting into the boat, grim news halted their journey.

Magnus had been defeated, and all of those loyal to the Spear King had been killed, some even hanged and used as examples of what would happen to those that oppose the new Queen. The prince felt the news as if a stone had crushed both his body and spirit. With nowhere to go, Kirin offered the prince a place in the Order, as a student.

The prince ended up accepting the offer, but his fighting spirit had gone with Magnus' death, his last hope gone.