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Uninhabited lands
7,002 BRT

After the strange discovery of some kind of city, Weilacca had been filled with great feelings. It was the greatest discovery since the Payemyndii Clan appeared in their lives before he was born. And for his research, it is best to pay a visit, with a small group of troops and dactyls of course. Just in case the Vladaminsky Clan's peaceful greetings are disregarded.
And so, Weilacca and Morganovicz had left the large town of Shadopolis to meet the group. With them, 100 troops bearing iron spears and large square shields pulling a couple carts of supplies were present. Along with 5 dactyl riders, thick wooden panels strapped to the underbellies of the dactyls with means to protect their weak spot. It was estimated, from the crude maps made, that the group would arrive withing 2 months.
What Weilacca did not think about, was the upcoming winter, which would be more dangerous than the others.

Vladaminsky Kingdom
7,002 BRT

It was the year of the coming of age for the two royal heirs to the throne of the Vladaminsky Clan. Before Weilacca's leave, the two children were introduced to the people. For it is tradition for royal heirs to be kept out of existence until they had reached their coming of age (21).
Alekzandra made her existence acknowledged by travelling the kingdom, greeting the surrounding settlements to implant them into her mind.
Domakeo on the other hand took advantage of being royalty. He toyed with the garrison of Shadopolis as if they were his own pawns. Ordering them to show off their formations in which they had learned over their career, questioning them for all details on the reasons, actions and weaknesses. One formation which had caught his attention was the "Turtle Formation". It was the same formation used in the second man vs dactyl war.

"Why do you need all of that wood?" Domakeo asked,
"Because it's strong and defended us."
"But the dactyls aren't a problem anymore..."
"They might rise up"
"I doubt it, they are creatures who accepted our superiority. Besides, they would have to find a new colony since it would be impossible to break through our heavy fortifications on Dactyl Mountain."
"But-"
"Why don't you just use two layers of shields on the sides and top with spears poking out of all sides, that wuld make the Turtle Formation both mobile and strong. You could even have archers inside to fire through the gaps."
"That sounds like something against beings other than the dactyls."
"That's the point, what if the Payemyndii attack? We could use that."
"I doubt it, now we have to get back to our posts. Leave the strategics to your father."

A month had passed since Weilacca's diplomatic leave. The air had gotten colder and a strange white substance had begun to cover the land. This was a symbol that the cold intolerant Shadonian race would face deaths everywhere. Leikian worshippers had already begun their chanting, claiming the white substance to be the 'anti-blessing' of the demons. Claiming it is the source of the cold which will bring great suffering, blaming the 'demon messengers' AKA the dactyls for this to occur.
Most people ignored the religious chants, but some had begun moving on to the divinity of the beliefs.
Large fires were made throughout Shadopolis and other settlements in the aim to keep the populace warm. This was effective for some, but there wasn't enough room to safely build more fires without burning the thatched housing. People had already begun wearing several layers of clothing, while still shivering with a small amount of people dropping down. Dead...

Strange City
7,002 BRT

The group had finally arrived at the strange city after two months of travelling. Seeing a massive stone wall blocking their path. What could they do? Well, the orders were to walk around the perimeter of the wall hoping to find an entrance, of course, they stayed close to keep the King safe. 3 dactyls landed to slither along with the group while 2 flew over the walls to spot an entrance, or life.

After a few hours of wondering around, the group finally approached a large gate, manned by some guards, similar to the Shadonian morphology, wearing leather armour with a strange crest, completely different to the simply crest carved and coloured into the Vladaminsky shields. Is this another Clan? The two flying dactyls were called back with a couple load barks from one of the slithering ones, allowing them to land and slither back into formation behind the group. The group were ordered to relax their stance, but stay on standby in an attempt to seem less threatening. The Dactyls even lowered their heads to the ground to seem more peaceful.

Weilacca and Morganovicz stepped forward and both bowed. Holding in that position for a few moments before they raised back up. "Gara'aytaeenaga. Wa'ay ackra da'ay Vladaminsky Kinagada'oma. Wa'ay ca'oma'ay eena pa'ayca'ay. Ta'ayk osa da oo'ayock Keenaga." Weilacca spoke, trying to sound as calm as possible, hiding his excitement.
[Weilacca said: "Greetings. We are the Vladaminsky Kingdom. We come in peace. Take us to your leader."]