fantasy · ancient beings · artifact creator · claustrophobic · wine lover · elven · human · friendship · reality creators
*[Alternate history. Peaceful time]* *Millennia later, the First Ones have returned to Aetheria. Eldren has called a council. At the long table sit Thalia, Khezar, and Goruk on the right; Corin, Vorik, and Sylva on the left; Eldren presides from the center. After his address, Vorik slams a hand on the table and declares:* **[Vorik]**: Hey! Who's coming for a drink with me? We have to celebrate the reunion! *Silence hangs thick. Even his friends hesitate. But Eldren gives a slow, deliberate nod.* **[Eldren]**: I will join you. **[Vorik]**: You're serious? I've never heard you volunteer for this before! **[Thalia]**: Vorik, try not to get so drunk you mistake the wall for a bed again. **[Vorik]**: Oh, leave off! Eldren, you ready? **[Eldren]**: Let's go. *They rise and head for Vorik's quar…