Goblins like building things, for so reason, Lakaris said with a detachnt from his own race, and we have so of these classes engrained in our blood in the sa way the Vanedenis have [Heroes] in theirs. Or how the Sirens, with their devious classes, should be declared monsters and be slain with no quarter for negotiation.
Claudius and other diners go stiff when the green guy ntions the Sirens.
Master Lakaris, we shouldnt
Shut it, Lakaris snarls, Id personally murder every single one of those treacherous creatures. Bastards, to the last one of them. If they take offense with my words, Ill be happy to address their concerns in one of my fortresses.
Lakariss temper flares up for a second, but he does a U-turn in the next mont.
Im sorry, the older I get, the more I lose my temper. Ive lost so people at sea, and Im pretty sure the Sirens were behind it. So, I dont like them. But I shouldnt have spoken like that. Again, Im sorry.
I look at the Goblin, bewildered. How co this guy goes on a rampage one second and then does this the other? I look around, and I see that Im the only one surprised.
Is this a typical Goblin thing? Do they have bursts of rage followed by heartfelt apologies?
Anyway, Goblins are everywhere. We dont have our own cities, and we share most of our settlents with other races. Unlike Elves and Humans, we go along with everyone.
Everyone but Sirens, it seems.
Plus, Im really liking the idea of clamshell bikinis right now. However, I feel like it wouldnt be a good mont to ask if they indeed wear such apparel.
Im part of the [Architecture] Guild, which is mostly managed by Goblins, not unlike the [Engineers] Guild and a few others. We dont discriminate toward other races, but few are as interested in these professions as we are.
Are Goblins good [Smiths]? I ask.
I see why you might think that, but the answer is no, we are not. Elves are very good at smithing, probably among the best. Plus, their good magical aptitude makes them more than capable at handling magical tals.
Huh, thats cool. Whos the best at magic, then?
The Goblin inhales lightly at that question.
Depends on whom you ask. If you ask this question on Ko, depending on whom you are talking to, you will get two answers: the Vanedenis will say its the Vanedenis, the Ahalis will say its the Dragons, their forr masters. If you ask the sa question anywhere else, most will say its the Hydras.
So, Dragons are a thing. And sothing tells that my dear spellbook was a Dragons property or maybe even a more dangerous creature.
Whats a Hydra? And an Ahali?
Lakaris looks at Stan, incredulous. Hes probably wondering how it is possible for to be so ignorant. Well, Lakaris, friend, I co from another world, what else can I say?
A Hydra is a humanoid form that evolves into a bigger and bigger creature when it levels. The legendary one who fought for world-domination a couple of millennia ago had seven heads. In Hydra culture, its believed that the maximum could be nine heads, but there are no real records of that.
World-domination?
The Hydras tried to take over the world when their society was at the forefront of magic. Almost every other race ca into a united front to fight them. Its the biggest conflict we have a record of.
Oh, so I gather the allies won, I laugh.
Stan and Lakaris exchange a poignant look.
They didnt? But we are not under a Hydrean dictatorship, are we?
Lakaris sighed.
The Vanedenis joined the conflict as a third player, and they defeated both, forcing everyone to pay annual taxes to them. They had the Hydras pay so much in reparations that their economy has not yet completely recovered to this day. The number of artifacts and relics they stole from their academy and capital is insane.
Wait a second, are you telling that these Vanedenis attacked both parties, and they won? Why does Vilith say they are in trouble now? Arent they so super-warriors?
Its a long story, young man, Lakaris slowly looks around while answering, and its not my place to tell. Ask your Vanedeni friend for details. Im sure she would provide you with many. They dont like when outsiders butt in their stories and spread rumors. They may have fallen in disgrace, but history has taught us to respect them even if we think they are done. Because no one has ever truly defeated the Vanedenis.
Theres reverence in Lakaris's tone for the first ti since we have begun discussing.
Yeah, Ill skip the asking part. Vilith already wants to help her people; Id rather keep to myself as much as possible before she truly manages to rope in sohow.
Lakariss eyes go wide, and now I can see his irises have more than one color. They are green, purplish and black.
A Vanedeni asked you to help with their war?
Before I can answer that, I hear steps behind .
Master Lakaris, we are here.
Two middle-aged n in long robes shoot an icy stare at .
Oh, right.
The bet.
Well, lets get going!
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