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The goblin raised himself back up to his feet, using his spear as a makeshift crutch. Then, he limped over to the others. “We go. She not be everywhere.”

I think he should glare at her beofre retreating. if you have to retreat after being shot in the knee then surely you would shoot them a look of absolute fury.

Very good. Nice work dude.

27-Jan-2010 19:11:21

[#5AGSIZET9]

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Daigan was shocked by the outburst. “I did*’t know there were goblins out here!” he replied.

Artemis sighed. “They’re moving in more quickly now,* she responded. “You’re the second person I’ve stepped in against the goblins for.”

“Another one? See! I’m not the only one that goes out in the woods alone and needs help!”

“Well, the other person is a little different case than you.”

“What do you mean?”

Artemis smiled mischievously at Daigan. “I did*’t step in to save him; I stepped in because it looked like he was getting ready to destroy the goblins.”

“Why did*’t you let him?” asked Daigan, and he could tell by the look on her face that she did*’t like that idea.

“All life has value. Even a dumb goblin,” she replied.

Daigan nodded. “You’re right,” he replied, lowering his gaze.

“Well, it’s getting late,” Artemis added, and Daigan noticed that the sun was indeed getting low in the sky. “You’d better come back to camp with me tonight.”

Daigan smiled. “Thanks, I’d love to.”

“I did*’t invite you,” Artemis replied with a wink. “I just said what you should do. You don’t even listen right.” She laughed at the end, and before he knew it, Daigan was too. Her laugh was infectious, and it really showed her beauty.

“Well, please come to camp with me,” Artemis continued, and then, still smiling, she led Daigan away through the woods.

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The sun had almost vanished below the horizon when Artemis and Daigan returned to the camp. The evening sun was bathing the forest in orange light as the dark of night began to approach. The summer heat was finally giving way to cool night.

The camp was simple, with a small cloth overhang between two trees on the edge of a small clearing. That was the only cover in the area, while a small campfire was centered in the clearing. The other person that Artemis had spoken of was still here, and he prodded the campfire as it got started.

07-Feb-2010 06:12:17

[#5AGSIZET9]

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"Welcome back," the man said without looking as they entered the clearing. "You found someone else I see."

The man seemed unfazed by the new arrival. Daigan thought he was a curious figure. He had long white hair that ran down his back. His clothes were a white robe top and bottom with a large purple coat over it. The coat bore a strange rune on the back, and Daigan had no idea what it meant. He turned his head at last to get a look at them, and Daigan saw his mirror-like crystal blue eyes.

"Hey you," Artemis replied with a smile. "This boy got attacked by goblins, so I figured he could stay with us for the night."

"It's your camp," the old man replied. "What's your name, boy?"

"D-Daigan, sir," he replied.

The old man smiled. "Daigan, huh? Sounds like a good name. My name is Zharoun. Good to make your acquaintance."

Daigan nodded. He and Artemis walked over to the campfire and sat around it. They sat relatively close to it, only getting close enough to enjoy its light.

"Those goblins are really starting to get annoying," Artemis said as she sat.

"They are certainly out in greater numbers now," Zharoun agreed. "And, if possible, with an even greater thirst for blood."

"Why do you think they're acting like this, Zharoun?"

"I cannot pose a guess," the old man replied. "I noticed a red tint on them that is new, but I have little clue as to its source."

Artemis nodded. "I've never heard of anything like this."

"We live in strange times," said Zharoun. "We must be prepared for anything."

They all agreed somberly. The fire crackled away as the night had fully fallen, covering all but this small clearing in darkness.

“Excuse me,” Daigan said, quietly. “Zharoun, that’s a pretty rare name… I was wondering, were you named for the old Sage of Trollweiss?”

07-Feb-2010 06:12:55

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The old man’s face was unreadable. “You know of the Sage of Trollweiss?”

“Everyone knows that story,” Daigan replied. “The story of the silver dragon. The Sage of Trollweiss helped Kaisen the Mage, Saren the Knight, and Kalda the Dwarf to cure the silver dragon of its terrible curse. It was the only thing that allowed the Temple Knights to vanquish the Dark Lord Agaben.”

Zharoun smiled. “I can’t believe that became such a legend. Although I suppose, it did change the world.” He seemed lost in another time as he gazed silently into the fire. “I was not named for the Zharoun of that story,” he finished. “I am the Sage of Trollweiss.”

“What?” Artemis replied loudly, a look of disbelief on her face. “You’re full of it! You’d have to be well over a hundred years old!”

“One hundred forty-three, to be exact.”

Artemis laughed. “You had me going there for a minute,” she said through her chuckles. Daigan, however, noticed the look in Zharoun’s eyes. And he believed the old man.

“How are you still in good health?” Daigan asked.

“Come on, Daigan!” replied Artemis, dumbfounded. “You can’t buy this!”

“It is just good fortune,” Zharoun replied. “That, and daily exercise,” he added with a smile.

“Well I still don’t believe it,” Artemis said with a scowl. “Prove that you’re the Sage.”

Zharoun gazed at her for a moment, and then he turned back to the fire. “The Sage of Trollweiss was known for his knowledge of ice magic. Without it, he would not have been able to dispel the curse on the silver dragon.” He waved his hand, and the fire became encased in a layer of ice. The ice formed a pyramid around the fire, and the flame still burned within it. But the ice, even very close to the fire, showed no signs of melting. Zharoun let it sit for a moment, and then he reduced the ice to a puddle with another wave of his hand.

“Woah!” Artemis exclaimed, gleefully. “That was great! How come it did*’t melt?”

07-Feb-2010 06:13:38

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