The great circular hall of the Council was filled with yawns and drowsy eyes. The Monthly Tax Report was being read. Even Nemur and Natalia where near asleep when suddenly the doors from the hallway burst open. Jurich, who was nearly fast asleep suddenly shot upright, casting an angry glance at the intruders. But anger quickly flew away as it was seen who entered the circular chambers. Anita, quickly followed by Imast.

“Council! I bring news from Valhall!” she shouted out. The reader surrendered his spot in the middle of the chambers. Anita took that place and rolled open a parchment. “At the far West from here, above, what people call the Uncharted Ocean, is a country by the name of Lacria. This nation has recently declared themselves no allies of the Empire of Valhall.” She spoke out loud. Many members looked around. Advisors began to whisper. Until eventually Natalia, her mother stood up. “How does this concern us, my child?” she asked in a ceremonial way.

“The letter send from Lacria to Valhall bore 3 seals. A Wolf print, a bear print and-“ she tried to continue, but behind the council members the advisors where whispering too much. Nobody would be able to hear what she said. Like a class full of children they noticed the Council Members their silence, and followed their example. “and a human hand…containing a dragon.” An explosion of murmur erupted. Jurich and Amelia shot upright. But Ridrik, wised of them all finally spoke. “Calm my children, calm. This could merely be something ornate. The seal does not tell us anything. Or do you have more information my child?” he spoke like an old grandfather. Anita nodded. “Yes Lord Ridrik. A merchant recently returned from these lands. He told me about the old local legends. Creatures named WereDracs used to live there.” Murmur erupted again. Again it was calmed by the hand of Ridrik. “He said there used to be an ancient bloodline that fused with the WereDracs!” she eventually said.
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The Council went on until deep into the night. It was eventually decided that an expedition force would be gathered and sent out. The Empire of Valhall was informed that this force was merely to find a diplomatic solution so no war was needed between Valhall and Lacria.

The boat chosen was the only dragon carrier: Oceanus. In the past it could carry 2 dragons. But they have grown and now only one could fit in the ship. A White Dragon of the Order was chosen to accompany the expedition force. Along with the force went the merchant as a guide towards the lands. Finally, one Water Dragon also came along. It did not require place to rest, eat or sleep like the White Dragon. It could perfectly well survive in the ocean and kept swimming around the ship. Anita and Imast lead the expedition. Together with them where a few sailors, 5 Templars and 5 mages of the House of Taos.