(Is Aestus awake too?  Whenever you have multiple characters on the "screen" so to speak, it's important to make sure that if they do something, you say it, otherwise people will think that their last action taken will have kept them there.)

"Those burial stones you so happened to take were the ashes of the dead.  Mr. Korusagi himself etched runes of their life into them.  The fallen of our city serve as our base which to build upon.  Better said, we literally built...or well Crimson built, this whole city out of the ashes of the dead.  Grim, yes, but practical all the more." Flare explained, drawing invisible lines in the air to help explain.  However, seeing the faces on Caligo he knew he wasn't getting to far.  "Perhaps I should say that Aster is like our...doctor of sorts for our city...and yes, you'll meet Crimson himself later.  It is late so he is asleep right now.  But these matters aside, I'm more curious about what defines you as "gods of moon and sun".  Arithnia has no gods so to speak, so hearing the word "god" is rather offputting to some."

(Nope, it's alright, I was just curious!  I RP with multiple characters, so I trust ya!)

"To me, it is just another day...but to people like Lady Fang and Crimson, it's hard to get over.  But nonetheless, do not concern you with such things please.  And concerning you..."godhood" I suppose to call it...I don't know how it would affect Arithnia, but considering you're able to use a form of materialization for your weapons, I'd say you're both doing well...least for now.  Now onto your questions.  First of all, yes, that bird was me.  Perhaps I never said, but I am a Phoenix, a legendary bird given immortality of sorts.  Secondly, yes, this world is called Arithnia.  Lastly, yes, you should be able to use your wings and whatever magic you have TO A DEGREE.  Arithnia is a special world.  It learns from the inhabitants of it, so part of your magic may be less or greatly weakened than in your home world since it's absorbing it to try and make heads or tails of it.  If it decided to like your magic, it will return to its normal power.  If not, well you'll have to take a weaker magic while you're here..."

 

"It's not as bad as many think.  It could be worse.  I think the idea of dying over and over again all while losing your memory is worse." Flare said, pacing around.  He pulled out his watch.  Sunrise was soon to come, and not a minute sooner.  "If you're in need of any treatment, it would be wise to have Aster check both of you out.  He is very good at...whatever he does.  I'm not to sure..." Flare began to lose himself in thought but quickly snapped out of it.  "And yes, I am the one who created the dome.  It's a special Veil I have.  I can project it into a small area as long as I keep sight of the object.  It's not that hard.  As for the location...well, it's easy to see from afar, and hard to been seen the same way.  I had the advantage here over you two.  And besides, getting otherworldly visitors is not uncommon here, but it never hurts to be careful.  

(I should have asked this earlier, but are you ok with depictions of some gore, nudity, and crude language/cursing?)

(Meh meh!  Go sleep!  Give me a fresh answer in a fresh day!)

"That is yet to be seen Caligo.  I would wake up Aestus.  Sun is here and we have people to meet.  And no, you can't recreate the dome.  Arithnias rules are different than you think.  Eventually you'll see what I mean."

(It's always good to ask someone when it comes to these things.  Some people are fine with it, some aren't.  Oh and as for the nudity, nothing sexual in nature, just mentions of being shirtless, simple things like that.  No 50 Shades stuff.)

The man waved and walked over and crouched down, smiling warmly as the blankets of fire vanished into thin air.  "Hello, you must me Aestus.  I am Flare, the advisor to Kyng Crimson.  As of right now, you are on the coastline of Arithnias main continent.  Which has many names for it depending on who you ask.  Commonly we just called it Arithnia, after our world since it's easy for everyone.  Our city is called Hanai, which resides on the cliff you have seen.  And as for the dome.  I had to put it over you to prevent anything from going sour.  You two are new to Arithnia, and I have never seen you, so it's merely a safety precaution.  Well that and to prevent you from digging anything else up...but no mind that, might you have any questions for me?" 

"Ah, I do apologize,  I didn't realize that you were blind.  That is my fault.  I do hope I didn't startle you too much." Flare said, immediately noticing Aestus' reaction, as if he was familiar with it himself. He back up a bit and bowed.  "Praytell, might you see in other ways aside from visually?  If needed, I am sure I can make your travel around Arithnia a lighter burden.  Just ask and I shall deliver."

With another quick bow of respect, Flare smiled softly at Caligo.  "Are you hungry?  Either of you?  I'm sure I could ask Master Azure to cook up enough for two more if needed." 

"Aye, that would be correct.  Lady Fang and Kyng Crimson for the most part.  However you will likely meet many others too.  I will spare the needless names for now.  But I believe that you would both get along with Crimson and Fang well.  As much as I nearly regret to say.  They are...odd, in my opinion.  But nevertheless, they are family.  And as for meals, I'm sure we could tailor something to your needs." Flare clapped his hands and looked at the cliff.  "And Aestus, if needed, I can change my trail for you to follow if it's too much or little.  So please, do tell me." he said. 

Flare shook his head and sighed.  "Eager aren't we Caligo?  You two are more than welcome to fly up.  I've got to make sure the tombs haven't been disorganized..." he said, rather venomously ending his sentence.  Still rather annoyed.  "I'll meet you two up there in a moment.  So please feel free to start heading to the town.  Though, I do highly recommend you walk.  It's about a 20 minute walk to the entrance.  Once you get there, please, please, please, listen to the Blood Knights..." 

"Calm down.  The Blood Knights are like out royal guard.  They are named that due to the armor they wear, which bears the color of blood.  I wouldn't get on their bad side.  Your magic wouldn't work on them, I can tell you that much..." Flare said, warningly.  

Flare watched the two and huffed. "You two are in Crimson's territory. This isn't as east as it looks." he thought to himself and vanished into the cave systems, checking every small stone and placing them back. A simple task thankfully since he was the one who organized them. Before he finished his job he claps his hands together and whispers something that makes the stones glow a light orange in response. Satisfied, Flare leaves in a spire of flames, well ahead of Aestus and Caligo.

By the time the two even arrive at Hanai, they are greeted in a shocking way. Flare said it was a city, but it's just a small town. Very much a Victorian layout with the housing and streets. It was small enough that everyone just walked around. The people walking around had all sorts of animal traits to their bodies, and even the ones who didn't were either just hiding it, or we're regular as far as the two were concerned. At the gate, a very simple stone and large metal gated hallway, led into the town. A odd number of Blood Knights, who you sees as...very intimidating, their heavy plate armor was graciously inlayed with gold, some armor look more ornate, some looked more heavily plated, and some looked...rather mechanical at times. Regardless they all stood motionless. watching Aestus and Caligo with stone-faced helms. It was hard for them to detect traces of magic, or even eyes for all that matters.  They held no weapons in their hands, but anyone could easily sees the swords on their hips and backs.  Some holding spears, but only a few holding nothing.  As you scan them, you can easily count about 7 Knights alone at the gate, with more possibly inside.  

As the two stopped, the Blood Knights only moved out of the way, for them to be welcomed into the city...town...of Hanai. Flare stood off to the side, dressed much more nicely now. His attire was more formal.  Along with his black t-shirt and was now a pair of black jeans, which had been nicely ironed and wearing what look to be dark brown–almost black, loafers. Over his shirt he is wearing a white dress vest with ornate gold buttons and a silver chain to a pocket in front, likely his pocket watch.  Though despite these changed he still wore his trademark orange-red duster coat with a collar of a red with gold trim. He looks at the two with his amber-gold eyes shining in the rising sun with a small smile. Even his hair with his bright red with yellow tips to give off an illusion like it’s almost on fire. He bows low and greets Aestus and Caligo.




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Flare laughed gently, a small smirk crawling over his face.  "That is fine, a name like 'Blood Knights' would throw anyone off." He said, laying his attention on Aestus before turning to a curious Caligo.  "That my friend is a good question.  Here is Hanai, I am in my 'element' so to speak.  I can do a lot more than one may see me for.  A change of clothing, however, is as simple as putting it on, no magic used there.  You two walked at a slower pace, while I used a special...teleportation (?) magic to get here if you want to call it.  As you may have remembered Caligo, I had appeared before you as a spire-puddle, I used the same magic to get here."  

"Crimson and Fang, the Kyng and Lady of Hanai respectively, live more in the center of the town.  the layout is like a half circle if you want to say.  The outer buildings are more for guests and visitors, the middle are for market and really shopping, while the inner is main housing for residents.  Then you have the empty center, where Lady Fang, Kyng Crimson, Master Azure and Mistress Infinity all reside.  Sometimes Lord Aster too, if he so pleases to stop by.  And if ever possible, we have our local blacksmith under our roof, her name is Shard, however I don't have a title for her.  In any case, I'm sure all questions you have can be answered easily, so please, do ask away." Flare continued to ramble lightly about the history of Hanai, something that wasn't too clear to either of Aestus or Caligo.  Maybe asking someone else would help.  

As the trio walks around the marketplace, picking up some food and various meats and fruits for later, Flare begins to speak more about the main building where Crimson is in, a building that's called rather oddly the "Castle of Ash".  But he only mentioned a name, and nothing more before going back to other people.  

 "...As for anyone else you may meet and I call by their titles,  please do no call them by the titles I do, they really do not like them...at all.  A shame since they fit so well.  But, a simple matter like that needs to more attention.  As for the inhabitants of this world, the ones you see around with animalistic traits, bodies, and the like, they are called Kasani, the ones that can hide these traits are called the Kasaki.  Confusing I am aware, but you will be easily forgiven if you refer to either as Kasani, being you two as foreigners, many will forgive you.  We do have beastian races too, like myself, and some that share none but a humane body.  My kin are named the Itari.  The humans, well, they are called just that.  We had originally had a better name, but it was rather tricky to say to some.  And compared to some people we get here in Hanai and Arithnia, you both look remarkably like a Kasani, so you're not going to face too much trouble hopefully.  So no, you do no look strange so to speak." 

(WILD BLOB CHASE!  I LOVE THAT XD)

"Well we have more than what I listed living here on Arithnia.  But we just don't have names for them.  We have beings made stone, fire, things like that too.  So it's hard to stand out sometimes.  And as for the whole creation ordeal..." Flare stopped both his speech and himself.  "Well...that's a question to ask Lord Aster.  I won't spoil the fun." he said, almost playfully and continued on the merry tour.  

Soon enough the three were in front of a rather nice two story house.  Compared to the other Victorian-European mixed architecture of the housing before, this one was much...simple really.  Nothing too insane, but it looked like it was built by hand, and someone who had no designing ability at all. If a little.  

"Your world would call them that, here, we don't really have a specific name for them.  Maybe calling them Sprites?  Or Constructs?  I'm not too sure.  I guess if YOU wanted to call them Lithokins, you're more than welcome, but you'll stump other people." he told Caligo.  However, he directed his voice to Aestus.  "You know. it's very rude to assume things Aestus.  A guest is expected to be patient for the host to explain everything.  I am not a tour guide, but a advisor to the Kyng here.  And that said, some people have more information or better information to clear things up that I couldn't fill in.  I am not omniscient.  So please, I would appreciate it if you kept your complaining to a minimum." he said, rather snappy and irritated.  He clearly did not like being questioned about things like this.  Maybe you should listen...or not, your call.  

For the rest of the walk, Flare said nothing, only slowly illuminating the walkways with a flame, giving Aestus something to look for.  Flare stopped at the door and turned around and looked at the two.  "Mind your manners in the Castle of Ash please.  Our Kyng is ill right now, so please keep things as quiet and RESPECTFUL..." he said, peering at Aestus. "as you possibly can.  Other than this, you are welcome into our home and around town as you please.  Oh, and if you get lost, please ask a Blood Knight.  They do not talk, but they will guide you true."

Flare sighed and turned around and lightly knocked on the door and walked in, carefully announcing his return.  "Lady Fang, Mistress Infinity.  I have returned, along with some guests.  Please take care of them, I must go attend to Crimson." he said, his voice low and slightly echoing through the house.  He turned to Aestus and Caligo.  "Please mind your heads.  The door is a bit lower than your heads.  The ceiling here is taller though, so you should be fine." 

The house is oddly well decorated, despite it's rather...rough interior.  To the immediate right of the door is a small kitchen, big enough for two people side-by-side to work.  It's even complete with a little bar too, how cute...(Crimson might have put that one there...who knows...). And to the left is a small sunroom, with a rather ornate twin doors heralding its entrance.  A hefty bookshelf lies in the left corner filled with books and tones of all sorts.  Next to this shelf is a couch big enough for someone to lay on and a coffee table next to it for any drinks or snacks one may want.  The rest of the room is decorated with a rustic touch with a recliner chair and a cane next to it, likely an old mans chair or someone who is rather sick or injured.  While straight ahead from the door and a bit next to the bar, is a staircase leading to...well rooms.  Anything else in the house you may have to ask for.