Name: Rasconza (Raz-cawn-za) Alias: Rasza (Rah-za) Gender: Female Species: Tundra Draik Age: Twenty Two Fur: Pale blue-grey Mane/Tail: White Eyes: Cerulean Webbing: Light indigo Markings: White-silver Body Type: Medium build, larger back paws Height: Approximately 3.5 feet (to her shoulder) Owner: Sai (unsealed) Neopet Species: Draik Paint: Maraquan Level: 16 Intelligence: 343

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Aeolu: City of Ruins

In the eye of the endless blizzard a single temple remained, untouched by the hands of time. Preserved in a solemn cage of ice, it was the only remaining relic of the past. The temple itself seemed to cry out into the silent air for release from its chilling prison, but there were none to hear it.

A light, from the beyond the barrier of ice concealing the entrance, flickered solemnly, alone in the darkness of the storm. Though the figure was almost unrecognizable, the celestial glow and delicate wings stretched out into the air were enough. Through the bellowing of the snow and wind, a voice cut through, soft and demanding, radiant and strong, echoing through the walls, ringing out into the darkness.

I'm waiting...

~*~*~

Rasconza's eyes snapped open, her eyes darting from side to side. With a exhaled breath she rose from her pillows and blankets on the floor, yawning loudly. Just a dream...but it had been one of the most vivid she'd had in a while. The draikess shook the snow from her pale fur with irritation, although it was mostly her fault for sleeping near the entrance of the cavern where she lived. It had been an unexpected snow storm by everyone in the valley, and she had suspicions that her daily tutoring lessons were going to be suspended until the afternoon...and chances were the Count wasn't about to let her run around for the morning doing whatever she wanted to do. The burden of nobility was heavy indeed.

The clink of her claws on the ice as Rasza made her way from the caverns was the only noise that reached her ears, aside from the occasional faint melody from the Ivari, the ice phoenix sentries of the northern gates.

Not that the silence bothered the young Tundra draik, it was rather welcome compared to the meaningless babble of voices that usually surrounded her day and night. Serving the people had always been a job she had loved, but..the constant input from her advisers, tutors, councilors, and fellow court members was all together unwanted. If they listened to the voices of the people at all they would not have such crazy ideas about the will of the people. Rasconza had often wondered if they were just trying to use her to bend the citizens to their own wills. Either way, it didn't matter, their opinion didn't matter in her mind.

It didn't take long before she found herself in front of the Court of Leathia's main building. It was grand, a cathedral of stone and ice carved into the side of the mountain itself. While it was impressive to look at, in Rasza's mind it was her prison, and nothing to be oogled at. With a heavy sigh she stepped through the main archway, giving a last glance at the sunrise peaking over the top of the valley.

Within seconds the draikess found herself being escorted by the Count Veric himself. He greeted her warmly, as he did every other morning, and brought her to the main hall, where many others were all settling down to discuss the morning business. The two draiks padded by, continuing past and turning off onto a side hall. Rasza's study area was the only area she actually enjoyed being in. The old, fading walls were lined with bookshelves reaching toward the sky, each filled to the brim with old dusty tomes and scrolls. Rasza settled near the window and gave a quick glare at the large stack of papers the Count was bringing to her.

I thought I already finished signing everything related to the new bridge... she practically whined, but refrained. Barely.

He grimaced and set the pile next to her. Well, those plans were all approved, but these are documents concerning the academy that Sir Chapell proposed at last night's meeting. That you missed, he added.

Ah, Chappy is gonna come down to talk to me later today, isn't he? Rasconza asked, shifting through the first part of the stack.

Yes, I believe he's going to be joining you for lunch today. Well I have work to do as well, try not to have too much fun. The Count walked over to the entrance, before turning around. Oh and...try to actually do your assignments this time, instead of sneaking off to the library again.

Rasza ignored his comment and stared at the pile of unsigned papers next to her. It was going to be a long morning indeed..

and the messenger spoke..

Rasza let out her held breath slowly, laughing nervously. You always manage to scare me, Chappy. The old shoyru chuckled and put a hand on her back, leading the draikess out the door.

Well, my brilliant young student, I have already arrange to set you free from this prison, at least for this afternoon. Rasza grinned, following her elder out onto the white powdered streets of Snowpeak Valley. They went down to the local pub to eat, as The Frozen Bat was a favorite haunt of her teacher.

Rasza sipped on her tea quietly, watching the first wave of snow descending on the ground. I had another one of those dreams again, Chappy. This time there was a temple in it though. Your history lectures always give me crazy dreams, she laughed.

The shoyru looked thoughtful. Well the last time you had one of these dreams of yours, it led you to that store of scrolls buried in the northern valley. What was this one about?

Rasza explained, retelling her dream like she had told it a thousand times. The last part had me a little wary though..I've never heard a voice in any of the dreams before. Maybe there's someone involved in this one?

The shoyru took a sip of his coffee and sat back. Perhaps..well I'll do some research and set up a search team. I'd say we'll probably end up in the Frozen Cliffs again. Although there's a chance we may get to do some exploring in the mountain passes as well.

Rasconza grinned, barely able to control her excitement. Although she loved reading her books, it was much more entertaining to actually be out there, finding the ancient treasures and making history.

calling out with a voice of an angel..

Rasconza nodded and rolled her eyes, adjusting the bag strapped to her back. She had enough supplies to last them a month alone, and there were still the five others accompanying them on this trip.

Well, if these calculations are right..and I'm sure they are, we'll need to be over the Howling Pass in three days to beat the next white out. Let's get moving then, shall we?

Although it had taken months of planning and work, Rasza was finally able to search for this mysterious temple of her dreams. Unlike the other prophetic dreams of the past, this one had been reoccurring, and it was impossible to erase from her mind. Her gift had been helpful in the past, but now..now it was making her uneasy. It seemed like the temple had begun to be consumed by darkness, and it bothered her, nagging at the edges of her mind. Soon though...she would have her answer.

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