The three exit the hidden tomb. They are greeted by a haggard belle and Kyra.
"Are you okay?" said a worried kyra as she ran up to Gargoyle grabbing his hand.
"Yes I'm alright I'm glad to see you safe." he brushes the side of her face trying to reassure her.
"But your side is bleeding. You need medical attention," she said reaching for something to patch it up.
"That will wait he is fine and will be tended to in the castle." Commander Grey says impatiently trying to keep things moving.
"The castle why only the royals and the rich are allowed in there." Kyra was confused as to why Gargoyle would be going there.
"Enough! We are going return to your post there are officers there that will take your statement." Commander Grey boomed with a manic look in his eye.
"Kyra I'll be fine I'll catch up with you later Make sure Zacks is okay and go with Belle."
The three walk up the wreckage of the bridge not turning back.
Kyra does not take her eyes off them until they are out of sight.
"Kyra he will be okay he can handle himself we have to go now.
"You're right Belle Let's get going," she said sighing clearly drained.
Gorgyle is brought back into he bowl and walked through the slums. All the townspeople asking what is going on, are under attack, clearly concerned.
Commander Grey ignored them all walking with purpose almost as if he were in his own world. The blue heat that surrounds him is hotter than usual. So much so that his feet were burning foot prints into the ground.
They arrive at the main gate for the inner kingdom. The walls are about 200 feet in total
Height. The gate looks to be just two walls pushed together. The walls themselves shimmered in a yellow glow that felt weird when close to it.
Two guards are standing at post. They are tall and sleek in build. They had long golden beaks, silver feathers and silver wings, they are equipped with polished silver armor. They carried spears, they are known as arakocra.
"Commander Grey what business does this one have inside these walls?" the one said gesturing at gorgyle.
"He has discovered and helped foil a plot to destroy our kingdom and must report to the king at once now let us through!" he boomed stepping between gargoyle and the bird man.
The two do not say another word, they put the spears in wall in these two slits and perch on the spears. Clicks are heard and the yellow glow over the door starts to disperse. The doors creak open, and from above 5 more arokokras appear behind them standing guard as several people front of he slums try to rush in through the gate.
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"Come along walk with purpose The gates need to close." Commander Grey said hurrying Gargoyle into the inner wall.
They enter in, gargoyles eyes need to adjust from the glow from within. Night and day is the perspective. The streets clean the houses neat kids run and play without a care in the world.
"It's off-putting at first I imagine. Some call it unfair, those who contribute to the kingdom reside here those outside do not do enough for the kingdom. It sounds cruel, but these days it's what's best for most not all." Commander Grey said clenching his hand proceeding forward.
They walk through the main town square, the people starting at gargoyle whispering and pointing.
"What's the problem?? Why is everyone starting at me?"
"Because you don't belong here. At least in there eyes, most of these people have never left the walls decendents and family members of the brigade members or adventures who made it big. They only know stories of out there." gremmely leaning over to explain the weirdness.
As they are walking Gargoyle sees an emblem on a man's robe As he is walking past, it's the same emblem that Kyra wears on hers.
"Hey excuse me!" he shouts at the man.
"Are you referring to me Rift Raft?" the man turns irritated.
"That emblem do you know Kyra?"
The man stands there showing no emotion. "Yes I do she is my younger sister, last I heard she decided to go and play with the poor."
"What's that supposed to mean!?" Gargoyle snorts back.
"Ignorant uneducated fool I called you poor as in dirt, I fail to see how I was not clear??"
"Well, I can see why she couldn't wait to get out of here if this is what the company is like here."
Gremmley quickly covers Gargoyl's mouth while picking him up and throwing him on his shoulder. "So sorry about my friend here we will be on our way."
"Yes do that, take the trash with you."
"What did you say you pompous son of a bi-"
Gremmley tightened his grip around Gargoyle's waist and quickly walked away.
Commander Grey lets out a chuckle and starts walking behind them.
The man huffs turning flipping his cape and stroming off in the other direction.
"Your not too smart Learn to shut up once in a while." gremmely said putting Gargoyle down once a safe distance was secured.
" I could have taken that overblown windbag."
"I have no doubt but how about the guards that would have come swarming, not to mention the commander."
"Semantics." gargoyle said deflating and crossing his arms.
"Thanks for the laugh kid." Commander Grey smirked telling him to keep walking.
They arrive at the castle and are invited inside. The chamber maids and the head butler are there to greet the three.
The two maids on the side are genasi one of wind and the other water. Both beautiful and graceful as they bow greeting the guest.
The main in the middle a rather refined orc.
"It is a pleasure to meet you sir I am davnic head of the estate here, we have a room ready for you if you would please follow me."
He looks to the other two and nods his head.
The two do the same and walk past the three hosts and walk down a hall way.
The chamber maids escort gargoyle to the room walking past beautiful art and family heirlooms on display. garoyle
To afraid to breathe in there direction for fear of breaking them, he could work his whole life and never repay the debt.
"There are some fresh clothes on the bed as well as a potion for your wounds, clean up and we will get you with the hour to see his grace."The water genasi smiling while saying so.
She had blue skin and looked cold to the touch similar to the aura of Commander Grey's heat except there was a coldness around her.
The other had pale grey skin and white eyes, she did not say much only stole peeks, she seemed quite shy.
"Thank you I'll get to it then."
"Very good sir we will leave you to it." They bowed and left the room
Closing the door behind them.
Gargoyle did as he was told the room
Had a full bath right in here and what looked to be fresh bath water.
"Oh, boy I don't think anyone's used this yet what a treat!"
After a refreshing soak, He walks over to the bed picks up the clothes and examines them not knowing exactly how to put them on.
He did his best and tried to look presentable.
There was a knock on the door.
"Sir Gorgyle are you all set the king is awaiting you in chambers?" a meek voice pierced through the door.
"Of course, I'm coming out now," Gargoyle said mildly panicked.
He is escorted to the main conference hall.
Before him is a man similar to Commander Grey however his eyes are black and so is the aura surrounding him.
He sits on his throne starting menacingly towards Gargoyle.
"So you are the one who found my father's tomb? What did you see and who was it who attacked us? Did you find anything out while you were snooping down there? WELL DID YOU OR NOT!!!!???" the king's voice boomed causing most in the room to jump in place before, decomposing themselves.
As gorglye starts to clear the lump
In his throat he notices the rest of the party standing to the side looking nervous. All except Zack who just stared at the king seemingly not caring if he struck the king's ire.