[b][color=0072bc]Elven Enclave[/color][/b]


Saleian took a step back when he saw the creature fully. The two warriors with them similarly stepped back in a mix of fear and awe. Dragons were no oddity to the Elves. The Elven Imperium had dealings with the creatures in the past, including several small skirmishes when Dragons felt their lands were being invaded. That was a long time ago, and the Wood Elves and Dragons had lived in semi-peace. However, a Wilder Dragon was a rarity beyond imagining. Saleian turned to the warriors with him, speaking to them quickly. They nodded and set off into the woods, while Saleian removed all his weapons, placing them on the ground. 

He slowly approached the Wilder Dragon, his hands held far out to his side, and his head bowed and bent slightly to the side. This was a sign of submission to the prideful Dragons back in the Imperium, exposing his neck especially since if he was a Dragon, he would be at great risk. He came closer to the Wilder Dragon, hoping such a thing would work here as well. Slowly, Saleian extended his hand and placed it softly on the Wilder Dragon's side, gently rubbing the scales as he spoke soothing words to the Dragon.

The sound of approaching footsteps drew Saleian's eyes back to the forest, where the two warriors emerged from the bushes. Between them, they carried a large deer they had felled and brought, and they placed it within easy reach of the Wilder Dragon. They then tossed their weapons aside and moved to stand by Saleian. When the Dragon leaned down to begin eating the deer, the three Wood Elves quickly grabbed the spear from its side, and began pulling it out.

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Back in New Haven, a circle of Earth Singers had formed around the central tree in the settlement, where they sat connected with each other as they listened to the forest around them. Saleian had ordered them to do their best to make sure they could use their magic, no matter what it took.