"After you're done here, you'll need to ask for an audience in the Court."
He extends his hand and gives you a letter.
"This is what you'll need in order to see our King. He will tell you what it is you must do. Now then, I must be off. I have other business to attend to."
The Knight then turns from you, and begins to walk away.
> You spent a few hours in the Guild Hall, acquainting yourself with all the other adventurers.
23
of them have pledged their loyalty to you! You and your new merry band of adventurers each set off to the
Council Hall
to meet the king.
> Some time has passed since you entered the guild, and you find yourself a bit lost in a maze of buildings. The town of
Fasciamum
is quite expansive, it's verticality spellbinding. The architecture of the town seems forever expansive, certainly not like your own sleepy village from whence you came. You feel a bit of sensory overload merely trying to take in the scenery. The streets are crowded with villagers and merchants alike. You deftly slip through some alleyways, and duck your way through the uproarious crowds and bustle of the town. You eventually find your way to the
Council Hall
.
You see knights much like the one you met guarding the entrance. You show them your letter of recommendation, and they proceed to let you in.
> The council hall is just as impressive as the town itself. The marble floor you walk on leaves an impression with each step, echoing your footsteps with each stride. Your vision remains steadfast to the end of the hallway, where you can see a King sitting upon his throne. You eventually reach your destination.
The king does not get up from his throne, however makes eye contact with you. You feel a bit nervous in presence of the monarchy.
"Greetings, noble adventurers. I see you have answered our call."
The king gestures with an outward sweeping motion with his hand. It is quite animated, as if he were giving an order.
"I am King Dowund. You are all now welcome in this town for your services."
He then straightens his posture. His face turns a bit more serious than it was before.
"We are in a bit of an ordeal ourselves. The Tree of Yggdrasil. Have you heard of it? Legends speak of great wonder, yet too of great sacrifice. Many have attempted to climb it's divine branches, and fallen in the attempt. Our own men as well. The path you seek is treacherous and filled with plight. I sense your determination however, and believe you will be the ones to succeed. Thusly, I want you to go to investigate. Go to the first stratum, that is my order. I am putting all of my faith in you, as is the town of Fasicamum."
> Sharing a few more words with the King, you leave no hesitation. You exit the council hall and set off into the first stratum.