The End Times

I smiled looking at Lyla's shocked expression that slowly turned to fear. "Oh don't worry. I'm not gonna do anything to you tonight. I just want to chat. Tea?" I asked as I gestured to the pot of tea that I had made.

She nodded nervously. I got up and poured some for us while gesturing for her to take a seat.

"I believe I never formally introduced myself. My name is Andras Zorander a once great wielder of the dark arts. I was active during the Age of Strife where different kingdoms and races fought massive wars against one another. During one battle against the Phoenix Lord I was badly wounded, his fire burned deep, even today after thousands of years of slumber my wounds have not completely healed." I said as I revealed an old scar left on my chest. "Realizing I could not defeat those that would rise to defeat me I decided to go into a deep slumber in my fortress to heal and bide my time. It seems I have awoken at the right time. From what I could tell the forces of good that rule this world have grown weak since the Age of Strife."

"If that's the case why do you need me for?" Lyla asks while gripping her cup of tea.

"I'm no fool. I know the limitations of my powers. Even in this age there is undoubtedly forces that pose a threat to me if I'm not careful. The world will not sit idly by and allow me to conquer it. That's why I have come here today. I want to know more about this world. So...what can you tell me about this world."

Lyla hesitates but reluctantly pulls out a map and begins telling me what I want to know fearing what would happen if she does not.

"We are currently, in the Kingdom of Regalia. It's made up of 50 fiefdoms with the King ruling over all.

To the East of here we have the Grand Duchy of Valorian. They have undoubtedly the best cavalry in all the land.

To the West we have the Elvenwynd Sovereignty the home to the small group of High Elves that have settled here.

Below Elvenwynd is Kingsholm, they have a small standing army but have many powerful wizards thanks to their colleges of magic. This is where the Great sorceress Seraphina Spellbinder acts as their Sorcerer Supreme.

To the east of Kingsholm is the Principality of Stellara. They are a peaceful kingdom with great emphasis on the arts. They also pride themselves with their navy and have the largest port on the continent. 

To the west of that is the Lunarium Queendom ruled by Astrid Firehard. It is a land where women are in positions of authority holding most of the important positions.

In between these countries is a vast mountain range. Within it deep into the earth lays various orc tribes.

To the west of the Queendom is the Grand Celestium Empire. They are very isolated but it is rumored that their ruler is a moon goddess.

To the north of them is the Grand Imperium, the largest nation in the world.

The the south east of the Grand Imperium is the Eldrithil Kingdom home of the wood elves and the Silversong Dominion home to the dark elves.

Lastly, of the coast of Eldrithil is the continent of Enethor where the High Elves reside."

I nod my head in acknowledgement "It seems much has such these last 3000 years. I need more info before I can make my move. Is there anyone else capable of giving me the information I want?" I ask

"Lisa Shelbourne the head librarian in the royal library is probably the one who can help you. She's a half elf and has been alive for 400 years." Lyla replies me.

"I see. Very well, I shall take my leave." I say as I disappear into nothing, leaving Lyla stunned.

Night has fallen as I stood in the shadows of the royal library. It was a grand building but it seemed no a soul was in sight...except one.

Lisa was walking the empty halls of the library as I appeared in front of her. "Hello there Lisa..."