[hr][hr] [center][img]https://i.imgur.com/5Uzhqo2.png[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/K9FM0GH.png[/img] [h2][color=f26522][b][u]Impatience[/u][/b][/color][/h2] [hr][hr] [/center] With his minions setting course to their respected locations, Sartravius could finally rest and watch how it all played out. He returned to Muspellheim and plopped upon his makeshift throne of charred rock and hardened obsidian. He cocked his head back and surged his giant hands into the throne, providing his body access to the magma floating throughout the world. So much time was spent on his preparations for conquest, that he hadn't had time to explore the worlds beyond the Twin Dragon Islands. A deep trance devoured his conscious as he began to attempt in catching up with the current circumstances. He could feel many great and terrible things rush into his mind like a torrent of magma, listening upon what all had to say and mention. But upon half an hour into his deep thoughts, he sensed the Phoenix's imminent arrival to Muspell. Sartr awoke with a snarl of annoyance as he glanced up at the magma-fall leading to the volcano summit. From the molten stream, the Phoenix emerged into the inferno and proceeded to land at his Master's feet. Sartr simply scoffed at his return. [color=f26522][b]"You're late!"[/b][/color] he grumbled as he adjusted himself within his seat. The terror bird could only bow his head in guilty submission. [b][i][color=f7941d]"I apologize for my delayed arrival, Master."[/color][/i][/b] he replied politely, [b][i][color=f7941d]"But I've already explained to you as of my reasoning."[/color][/i][/b] [color=f26522][b]"Doesn't mean that you're still late..."[/b][/color] the fire god grumbled as he stroked his beard, [color=f26522][b]"Alas! Did you at least find anything else upon your return from the conflict with our local Iron Giant?"[/b][/color] The Phoenix shook his head. [b][i][color=f7941d]"Nothing worth mentioning, Master."[/color][/i][/b] he simply replied. Sartr would then eye his Avatar carefully, almost as if he expected something out of him. [color=f26522][b]"Are you certain?"[/b][/color] he inquisitively asked. [b][i][color=f7941d]"Yes."[/color][/i][/b] [color=f26522][b]"Baah,"[/b][/color] Sartr scoffed as he threw his hands in the air, [color=f26522][b]"Even I have already heard things happening... and I didn't have to get out of my seat!"[/b][/color] The avian's head cocked sideways questioningly. [b][i][color=f7941d]"May I imply what you've heard?"[/color][/i][/b] he asked cautiously. [color=f26522][b]"Many things!"[/b][/color] the fire god blurted out, [color=f26522][b]"Already a goddess had recently been deceased from the realm of Galbar - with her soul already having left the premise of this world..."[/b][/color] He coughed before the Phoenix asked again. [b][i][color=f7941d]"And who might she be?"[/color][/i][/b] [color=f26522][b]"Seihdhara."[/b][/color] Sartr responded, [color=f26522][b]"The same one you've encountered after you've INCOMPETENTLY FOUND YOURSELF CAPTURED BY SHE AND ARAE!"[/b][/color] The Avatar flinched at Sartr's sudden violent reaction and took a step back from his Master's wrath. Thankfully, his anger was quick before he found himself level-headed once more. [b][i][color=f7941d]"Y-Yes,"[/color][/i][/b] the Phoenix responded hesitantly, [b][i][color=f7941d]"I unfortunately remember that... humiliating experience."[/color][/i][/b] Another annoyed sigh stemmed from Travis before he found himself fit to continue. [color=f26522][b]"Well she's dead,"[/b][/color] he spoke composedly as he punched his flaming forehead, [color=f26522][b]"Yet the essence of her powers have been scattered across the realm. Where they are situated I do not know, but even if I did know, I assume they are currently within the hands of other gods by now, if not already having disappeared into thin air entirely. Ugh... how her expertise in combat would do nicely to help with my conquest."[/b][/color] The Phoenix nodded at his explanation. [b][i][color=f7941d]"I see."[/color][/i][/b] [b][color=f26522]"And there's a million other things going on regarding the other gods!"[/color][/b] the blazing god furiously remarked as he swiped his hand across his throne, his face contorting into one of anguish. [b][i][color=f7941d]"May I inquire to what~"[/color][/i][/b] the avian put forth. [b][color=f26522]"CEASE YOUR PETTY MEDDLING!"[/color][/b] Travis roared pre-maturely before it began sub-siding once more. An awkward silence filled the room before he continued. [b][color=f26522]"My thoughts do not concern you, Avatar. If I request your ear on such subjects, I shall demand it."[/color][/b] He stiffened his posture upon his throne and continued looking down at his subordinate. [b][color=f26522]"For now, there are more important matters to discuss."[/color][/b] he continued bluntly, [b][color=f26522]"The first stage of my glorious conquest has only just begun, yet I continue to need eyes and ears elsewhere as I focus upon the Twin Dragon Islands."[/color][/b] The Phoenix could only nod towards him. [b][i][color=f7941d]"And where would you want me to go?"[/color][/i][/b] [b][color=f26522]"Our neighboring continent of Kalgrun looks ripe for the pickings,"[/color][/b] Sartr explained, [b][color=f26522]"Unlike the heavily developed twin islands, much of it is still unclaimed by the other gods. So while the gods are busy with the eastern portion of the realm, few ought to be left in guarding the west. Still, it and her neighboring island must be investigated for any potential resistance that can oppose me. Go forth and see what you can find and report back to me once you find something of interest. Understand?"[/color][/b] [b][i][color=f7941d]"As you wish, Master."[/color][/i][/b] the avian bowed respectfully before he proceeded to turn back and prepare to fly towards his destination. But before he could do so, Sartr quickly bellowed towards him. [b][color=f26522]"And another thing!"[/color][/b] This prompted the giant pterosaur to turn back to his master as he listened to what he had to say. [b][color=f26522]"If you encounter anything upon the whereabouts of Dhara's essence may be found, contact me at once. And if you find any of it out in the open, you will return them to me."[/color][/b] The avian nodded carefully, bowing once again, before finally taking off to the continents up north. Thus his next journey had just begun... [hider=Summary] The Phoenix finally returns to Sartr in Muspellheim and proceed to converse about several events that had happen - most notably mentioning the death of Seihdhara (who had perished for good). Sartr then proceeds to low-key address [s]complain[/s] about how far behind they are on schedule compared to the other gods, but quickly changes topic and orders the Phoenix to scout the continent of Kalgrun and Li'Kalla's island - also ordering how if the avatar encounters Seihdhara's missing portfolios that he should bring them to him to earn their portfolios. Phoenix agrees and takes off. (No Points Spent) [/hider]