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The Hideaway Tavern - Entry 110
Boiling Point
Part 3
"High Overlord Alicastor"

Vera Oichi and her servants followed the Emberitian representatives around the entrance of the Fire Kingdom castle. The large castle was made of white marble, which reflected the glare of the sun onto her black dress, which caused her to feel even hotter then the temperature outside actually was. The castle seemed to glow like a beacon in this desert environment. Vera could feel herself sweating through her outfit and she wasn't even inside yet. She couldn't handle the heat anymore. "Excuse me. But may we please enter the castle now?" Vera blurted out to the Emberitian. Realising her outburst, she didn't want to come off as rude, so she continued with a calmer demeanor. "It has been a long trip for me and my party. Perheps we can continue this tour at a later time? Perheps this evening?" Vera said, thinking it would be cooler after the sun had set. "Yes of course. The High Overlord is waiting inside. His majesty has been waiting eagerly for your arrival." The Fire Elf said as he escorted Vera and the others inside.

As Vera and the others entered through the large doors on the castle, she only felt slightly, less uncomfortable, as the temperature inside the castle was not much better. But it was still better then outside. After Vera's eyes adjusted to the light change from going to a brightness of outside to the darkness inside, she noticed that the castle was very spacious with many paintings on the walls. Elven culture varied between each of their factions, but the Emberitian art seemed very close to that of the Aquarious art. Except it felt more aggressive. Aquariousians depicted art of philosophers, nature, and beauty. The Emberitians depicted art of what appeared to be generals, battles, and kings.

The Emberitian representatives then stopped at the center of the great hall and pointed to the stairs. "Your party will be escorted from here up these stairs to the royal guest chambers. As for you, Your Highness, you will accompany me to see his Majesty High Overlord Alicastor through these doors." He said as the group then separated. Vera watched as her servants and other diplomats were led away. She noticed Yuki in the group, giving Vera a slight worried look towards her. Vera had requested her housemaid Yuki to accompany her on this historical journey, despite her inexperience with these sort of diplomatic missions. Before departing, she reassured her that these sort of missions were routine and it might be nice for her to leave their palace for once. Truth was though, Vera didn't want to go anywhere without Yuki anymore. But she wasn't ready to admit that to Yuki. However, this meeting was now different then her other meetings with an elven leader. She was now alone standing before a large door. She felt this was a very abnormal way to meet with a king.

The heavy doors opened slowly as the Emberitian bowed his head to Vera and pointed his arms to the doorway. Vera adjusted her dress, trying to discreetly peel her sweaty dress from her skin and then took her first steps into the room. Upon entering the enormous throne room, Vera was once again blinded by the sunlight coming from the open windows behind the throne. "Your Majesty, King of the Emberitians and High Overlord of the Elven Kingdoms, I present to you, Countess Vera Oichi, of the Human Kingdom of Vapotentia." The fire elf announced as Vera approached the throne. Upon the throne stood up a figure of a slender man dressed in an orange gown made of silk that sheened in the light. He was tall and had long, stunning, reddish/ orange hair with fire red eyes. He wore beautiful golden jewelry, and upon his head sat a golden crown. Vera bowed her head and curtseyed towards Alicastor as he stood up. "Your Highness, it is an honor to finally make your acquaintance." Vera said continuing to bow. "I, on behalf of the Kingdom of Vapotentia and Her citizens, would like to express how grateful we are to at last open up a relationship between our two nations." Vera said, holding back her enthusiasm with her royal demeanor. She truly felt the excitement of this historical moment being made. "A relationship? That's cute you think you have divine dominion in that oversized village you call a 'nation.'" Alicastor said in a demeaning tone. Vera's eyes widened in shock as she slowly lifted her head to finally meet eyes with Alicastor. "I only invited you here to discuss the issue of what 'you' people keep doing to 'My' kingdom. The one and rightful Kingdom over Taliavilla." Alicastor said as he looked down on Vera. Vera quickly felt the sweat on her body turn cold. She had never been addressed like this before, and for the first time in her life, felt confusion and shock talking to an elven leader.

Next time on "The Tales of The Hideaway Tavern":

Previously on "The Tales of The Hideaway Tavern":

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Description
The Hideaway Tavern - Entry 110
Boiling Point
Part 3
"High Overlord Alicastor"

Vera Oichi and her servants followed the Emberitian representatives around the entrance of the Fire Kingdom castle. The large castle was made of white marble, which reflected the glare of the sun onto her black dress, which caused her to feel even hotter then the temperature outside actually was. The castle seemed to glow like a beacon in this desert environment. Vera could feel herself sweating through her outfit and she wasn't even inside yet. She couldn't handle the heat anymore. "Excuse me. But may we please enter the castle now?" Vera blurted out to the Emberitian. Realising her outburst, she didn't want to come off as rude, so she continued with a calmer demeanor. "It has been a long trip for me and my party. Perheps we can continue this tour at a later time? Perheps this evening?" Vera said, thinking it would be cooler after the sun had set. "Yes of course. The High Overlord is waiting inside. His majesty has been waiting eagerly for your arrival." The Fire Elf said as he escorted Vera and the others inside.

As Vera and the others entered through the large doors on the castle, she only felt slightly, less uncomfortable, as the temperature inside the castle was not much better. But it was still better then outside. After Vera's eyes adjusted to the light change from going to a brightness of outside to the darkness inside, she noticed that the castle was very spacious with many paintings on the walls. Elven culture varied between each of their factions, but the Emberitian art seemed very close to that of the Aquarious art. Except it felt more aggressive. Aquariousians depicted art of philosophers, nature, and beauty. The Emberitians depicted art of what appeared to be generals, battles, and kings.

The Emberitian representatives then stopped at the center of the great hall and pointed to the stairs. "Your party will be escorted from here up these stairs to the royal guest chambers. As for you, Your Highness, you will accompany me to see his Majesty High Overlord Alicastor through these doors." He said as the group then separated. Vera watched as her servants and other diplomats were led away. She noticed Yuki in the group, giving Vera a slight worried look towards her. Vera had requested her housemaid Yuki to accompany her on this historical journey, despite her inexperience with these sort of diplomatic missions. Before departing, she reassured her that these sort of missions were routine and it might be nice for her to leave their palace for once. Truth was though, Vera didn't want to go anywhere without Yuki anymore. But she wasn't ready to admit that to Yuki. However, this meeting was now different then her other meetings with an elven leader. She was now alone standing before a large door. She felt this was a very abnormal way to meet with a king.

The heavy doors opened slowly as the Emberitian bowed his head to Vera and pointed his arms to the doorway. Vera adjusted her dress, trying to discreetly peel her sweaty dress from her skin and then took her first steps into the room. Upon entering the enormous throne room, Vera was once again blinded by the sunlight coming from the open windows behind the throne. "Your Majesty, King of the Emberitians and High Overlord of the Elven Kingdoms, I present to you, Countess Vera Oichi, of the Human Kingdom of Vapotentia." The fire elf announced as Vera approached the throne. Upon the throne stood up a figure of a slender man dressed in an orange gown made of silk that sheened in the light. He was tall and had long, stunning, reddish/ orange hair with fire red eyes. He wore beautiful golden jewelry, and upon his head sat a golden crown. Vera bowed her head and curtseyed towards Alicastor as he stood up. "Your Highness, it is an honor to finally make your acquaintance." Vera said continuing to bow. "I, on behalf of the Kingdom of Vapotentia and Her citizens, would like to express how grateful we are to at last open up a relationship between our two nations." Vera said, holding back her enthusiasm with her royal demeanor. She truly felt the excitement of this historical moment being made. "A relationship? That's cute you think you have divine dominion in that oversized village you call a 'nation.'" Alicastor said in a demeaning tone. Vera's eyes widened in shock as she slowly lifted her head to finally meet eyes with Alicastor. "I only invited you here to discuss the issue of what 'you' people keep doing to 'My' kingdom. The one and rightful Kingdom over Taliavilla." Alicastor said as he looked down on Vera. Vera quickly felt the sweat on her body turn cold. She had never been addressed like this before, and for the first time in her life, felt confusion and shock talking to an elven leader.

Next time on "The Tales of The Hideaway Tavern":

Previously on "The Tales of The Hideaway Tavern":

Want to know more about Alicastor?: