[h2] Graguth [/h2] [b]"hmm, interesting,"[/b] he said as he thought of his next response. It was most likely that they were talking about Scolopendra. [b]"I have just come from the Watchlight forest. There is a dragon there who matches the one you spoke of."[/b] looking the twins over for a moment before continuing,[b]"I had spoken to him about forming an alliance just as I have come to you about."[/b] Graguth settled himself as he remembered the words, [b]"The Council would wish to offer you a hand in an alliance. You would receive protection and other benefits if you accept. All we would ask is that you support us."[/b] scratching his jaw as more of the details came back to him,[b]"As you might know to the north is the frozen wastes, and your islands are in a strategic position to defend this part of the middle sea."[/b] he let his words sit for a moment, hoping he didn't forget anything. Then with a bow,[b]"we would Honored if you joined us."[/b] [h2] Drumagth [/h2] [b]"They'd be fools to try to attack an ally of mine,"[/b] he said in an angry tone at first, then relaxing, [b]"I am glad you would side with me old friend, and worry not. I don't plan on speaking to the order about any of my plots."[/b] he paused, thinking his next words over. [b]"If you are willing I could have some troops or guards place under you. Maybe give you some political weight."[/b] in a half laugh now,[b]"it'd almost ironic, corruption in the order of corrupted beings.[/b] Flicking his tail at the corpse of Bezya laying between Bigray and Gramonlon. [b]"Smaug managed to kill the solar drake. I do plan on passing through your lands to Ro's. I have had positive dealings with him before, and I believe an ally could be made out of him."[/b] leaning towards the Black Dread,[b]"between you and me, he could be the changing point between a war against the Order or the Council."[/b]