Interview with the Dragon Goddess - Part 6: Flameside
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- What would the next settlement be in terms of size?
- Flameside is a metropolis very proud of its warrior ways and traditions. It's built around a dormant volcano and has several hot springs. There used to be dragons inhabiting the volcano, but there are no signs of them anymore. All that is left is a legend of a Dragon Prince sleeping inside of it, but none has seen him, it may be just a myth. - I noticed a hint of interest on her face at the mention of this. - The lizardmen who used to worship the dragons have been enslaved and relocated into the city. Besides humans and lizardmen, there are giants, minotaurs and centaurs, same as in Draconia.
- No word on where the dragons and avians went?
- No, but the lizardmen say they will come back when the Dragon Prince awakens. I have the hunch that you are familiar with that legend, could you please shed some light about it? How much truth is there in it?
- The Dragon Prince... his name was Pram of Draconia, son of Athaldar. He founded Flameside and ruled over the dragons, lizardmen, avians, giants, and even humans and other races who lived within its territory. A formidable warrior... one day he was mortally wounded, he shut himself in his chambers inside the volcano to recover... I guess he never came out... - She remained absentminded for several minutes.
I was surprised at hearing that. The two biggest settlements were originally founded by the legendary vampire hunters and opponents to Amaxis. - So, it's truth! There is a prince within the volcano! What would make the lizardmen think he is still alive and coming back in the future?
- Everyone needs to believe in something to keep their hope, I guess! So, what are their main activities? You mentioned warrior ways and traditions, so I'd assume their forges and sulfur mines have remained busy as they did a thousand years ago.
- Yes, they have! Flameside is the main producer of the sulfur used for gunpowder, and their metallurgic industry is the most advanced in all the world. If there is something the lizardmen have done better than humans is working with gunpowder and metal. Most firearm innovations were made possible through close collaboration between Flameside and Draconia.
- And in agriculture, they were great producers of coffee, tea, plum, cherry and variety of cereals. Has it changed?
- It has not changed. Their coffee and tea are exported to other regions. As for cattle, before you ask, it is essentially the same as Draconia. I'd dare to say a sort of standard for cattle is followed among settlements ruled by Amaxis.
- I assume there are vampires with the same authority and duties as in Draconia. Or is something different there?
- In addition to performing the same duties as in Draconia, they lead the forces that keep the werecat and werewolf invasions at bay. These nomadic tribes sometimes raid the city at night. They have found ways to elude the city defenses, kill guards and steal armament and food. They are very well organized, and small enough in numbers to cover their own tracks and escape.
- They used to be great hunters, and were welcome for trade within Flameside when its government was not oppressive like the one currently in turn. Frequently, they would drop a large boar or deer at the doorsteps of my shrine, it's in their nature to offer a large kill to their loved ones and deities. - A warm smile adorned her face for a moment, it had no small amount of nostalgia.
- Werewolves and werecats visiting Flameside peacefully and trading with its population? Times sure have changed!
- Indeed, Flameside's social structure and composition of the population has changed considerably, but its main activities have remained the same. I'd like to hear about the next settlement.
Next - Part 7: The Quarrelling Cities
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(Draft 1)
- Flameside is a metropolis very proud of its warrior ways and traditions. It's built around a dormant volcano and has several hot springs. There used to be dragons inhabiting the volcano, but there are no signs of them anymore. All that is left is a legend of a Dragon Prince sleeping inside of it, but none has seen him, it may be just a myth. - I noticed a hint of interest on her face at the mention of this. - The lizardmen who used to worship the dragons have been enslaved and relocated into the city. Besides humans and lizardmen, there are giants, minotaurs and centaurs, same as in Draconia.
- No word on where the dragons and avians went?
- No, but the lizardmen say they will come back when the Dragon Prince awakens. I have the hunch that you are familiar with that legend, could you please shed some light about it? How much truth is there in it?
- The Dragon Prince... his name was Pram of Draconia, son of Athaldar. He founded Flameside and ruled over the dragons, lizardmen, avians, giants, and even humans and other races who lived within its territory. A formidable warrior... one day he was mortally wounded, he shut himself in his chambers inside the volcano to recover... I guess he never came out... - She remained absentminded for several minutes.
I was surprised at hearing that. The two biggest settlements were originally founded by the legendary vampire hunters and opponents to Amaxis. - So, it's truth! There is a prince within the volcano! What would make the lizardmen think he is still alive and coming back in the future?
- Everyone needs to believe in something to keep their hope, I guess! So, what are their main activities? You mentioned warrior ways and traditions, so I'd assume their forges and sulfur mines have remained busy as they did a thousand years ago.
- Yes, they have! Flameside is the main producer of the sulfur used for gunpowder, and their metallurgic industry is the most advanced in all the world. If there is something the lizardmen have done better than humans is working with gunpowder and metal. Most firearm innovations were made possible through close collaboration between Flameside and Draconia.
- And in agriculture, they were great producers of coffee, tea, plum, cherry and variety of cereals. Has it changed?
- It has not changed. Their coffee and tea are exported to other regions. As for cattle, before you ask, it is essentially the same as Draconia. I'd dare to say a sort of standard for cattle is followed among settlements ruled by Amaxis.
- I assume there are vampires with the same authority and duties as in Draconia. Or is something different there?
- In addition to performing the same duties as in Draconia, they lead the forces that keep the werecat and werewolf invasions at bay. These nomadic tribes sometimes raid the city at night. They have found ways to elude the city defenses, kill guards and steal armament and food. They are very well organized, and small enough in numbers to cover their own tracks and escape.
- They used to be great hunters, and were welcome for trade within Flameside when its government was not oppressive like the one currently in turn. Frequently, they would drop a large boar or deer at the doorsteps of my shrine, it's in their nature to offer a large kill to their loved ones and deities. - A warm smile adorned her face for a moment, it had no small amount of nostalgia.
- Werewolves and werecats visiting Flameside peacefully and trading with its population? Times sure have changed!
- Indeed, Flameside's social structure and composition of the population has changed considerably, but its main activities have remained the same. I'd like to hear about the next settlement.
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