[center][h1][sub][color=Green][b][u]E L I   E S T A L I[/u][/b][/color][/sub][/h1][/center]
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The light of the sun hurt Eli's eyes as he opened them slowly, the sound of bells ringing outside causing him to stir awake.  He groaned and sat up, rubbing his eyes as a handmaid opened the window curtains.  The maid, surprised by the almost upset look he gave her, bowed to him and apologized.  He smiled slightly, waving his hand to dismiss her, and moved to the side of the bed.  When the clacking sound of her shoes seemed to disappear, another came to his room.  It was slow and almost out of rhythm.  Even stranger, it sounded like three feet were moving.  He realized who it was when he took a few seconds to think.  His father, Erigan the IV, hobbled into the room with a crutch in hand.  He smiled at the boy, making his way over to him.  [color=82ca9d]"Fifteen and already so experienced with magic.  You've grown up so much, my boy.  Did you enjoy your sleep?"[/color]  He made his way over to Eli and stopped, leaning up against the cane in front of him.  Eli smiled up at his dad and nodded, rubbing his eyes some.  [color=Green]"I did, dad.  I had the coolest dream.  I was this really, really powerful mage and a bunch of dragons attacked the capital.  I stood at your side and we both used a flurry of spells to take them down and -"[/color] His father laughed, sitting down next to the body, and ruffled his hair up.  

[color=82ca9d]"Yes, yes, that's very good son.  You know that being a prince isn't all about fighting monsters and saving people though, yes?  It's about responsibility and....oh, what am I saying?  I know that no matter how many times that I say it, you'll never learn."[/color]  Both son and father laughed, until they both died down and sat in silence.  Eli thought for a long while and frowned, looking up at Erigan.  [color=Green]"I don't want to go.  I'll miss you."[/color]  No matter how much Eli wanted to go on adventures and explore the world, he found the hardest thing to believe was that he would be without his father.  Erigan pulled his son in close, wrapping his arms around the boy.  [color=82ca9d]"Nobody truly wants to leave their loved ones, Eli.  I know I didn't, but I did it for a reason...for your mother.  When you're older, you'll understand that a man has to make decisions that might not be in the interest of others...but you'll do them anyways, because you know that it's the right thing to do."[/color]  Eli watched as Erigan reached into his pocket, pulling out a small necklace with a gem on it.  [color=82ca9d]"I wanted to give this to be given to you when you were king, but...I think now is the right time.  You're becoming a man and you're about to go on your first trip across the world.  This is the Estali family heirloom.  It's very special.  Keep it close to you and never let anyone take it.  When you're out there...imagine I'm with you in the heirloom."[/color]

Eli stared at it for a long while, his eyes shining at the beautiful gem within it.  He placed it around his neck and found himself smiling widely.  He reached up to his dad, hugging him tightly, and didn't let go until he began to express pain.  [color=Green]"Sorry dad...thank you for the heirloom."[/color]  His father smiled and kissed the top of his head, ruffling his hair up once more, and stood up slowly with a groan, walking out with his cane.  [color=82ca9d]"You have at least an hour or two left before you depart.  You better get dressed and do what you want around here before you leave.  I have some important business to attend to, so you'll have to leave on your own with Rhea."[/color]  He looked back at Eli and stared at him for a few minutes, until walking off again.  Eli leaped out of his bed and rush into his closet, putting on a fine outfit with a cloak on top of it all.  He took a royal brooch and pinned it, keeping the cloak together, and looked around for his satchel.  He picked it up quickly and wrapped it around his shoulder, until he sped outside his door.

The young boy rushed past Rhea, tapping her shoulder as he ran past her.  [color=Green]"Good morning, Rhea!"[/color]  He called out cheerfully.  When he reached the stairway, he looked about to make sure nobody was watching, and slid down the railing.  Without even realizing it, he had done this past Juana and a small group of people that had gathered to assist Eli on his journey.  He had no idea who they were and just thought they were there to see his father or one of his advisers.  He waved to Juana as he rushed into the library and picked out two books from the shelves.  [color=Green]"Wind Tome...check.  Fire Tome...check.  Looks like I've got everything.  I can't wait to get this started!"[/color]  He placed the two books inside of his satchel and walked back out, approaching the group that had gathered.  He waved to them, still oblivious to who they were, and made his way up the steps to where he found Rhea once more.  [color=Green]"Hey Rhea!  Are you ready for this trip?"[/color]  He asked with a big smile on his face.  The boy looked more than excited...in fact, he looked like he was ready to burst with joy!