Silvertree Chronicles Bk. 01 Ch. 15

Knight Champion,

Wedding presents for your endeavor. Take these to the capital and find Gartrius'kar Moon Blade the Master Weaponsmith. You will know what to do with them.

CL

Eldar looked at Jarron and Heliar, "What do you think of the rocks?"

Jarron responded first, "This is high-grade mithril ore!"

His father looked at him, "This is adamantine ore I do not know about the grade."

Jarron looked at Eldar, "Where did it come from?"

He handed his father the note and they read it together.

Heliar looked at Eldar, "You remember the talk we had about who had a Moon Blade and was a wielder of that blade. Who's CL?"

Eldar looked at him, "Think deity! Those are the two key ingredients along with steel to make gray blades, the precursor to Moon Blades in the 5th Age. He happens to be of house Moon Blade.

Let me try and count, we need to find Gatrius'kar Moon Blade, see the King and Queen, visit your friend in custody, get a charter for the village, and get a charter for the cross-border mercenary group. Oh, let us not forget to offload our cargo and pick up supplies for building this village. Speaking of which, at what point does a village qualify as a town or city?"

Jarron looked at Eldar, "Things are never simple for you, are they?"

Eldar shrugged, "Apparently not. I never expected to become Corellon's Champion or have these events happen."

Eldar looked at Hunter, "That wagon cannot move like that, can we unload the furniture from the side and then just lay those crates out, or do we need to unload and then reload the crates?"

Hunter sighed, "Let me think about it while we eat. I think they are ready for us."

They headed to the house and ate. He showed his wives the note and explained what it meant. To include the fact that to unload the wagon would be a chore, not an hour or two. They would need to keep the drinks flowing and food going.

He pulled his ladies aside, "I need to take a trip to the other village. I found out that Elder Strong Oak is my grandmother and I need to clear the air with her. I will talk about it when I get back. You will have to oversee the unloading of the wagon while I'm away. With the new complication, I cannot afford to wait that long."

They nodded. He smiled, "We will have to save those asses for later this evening!"

They looked at each other and smacked him on the ass. He decided to take the route past the waterfall and followed the trail into the village on horseback. He made sure he would be seen and known to the couple of sentries he saw. He had no problem getting to the village and it was much quicker than going all the way out to the road. He got into the village and asked a young girl he saw, "Which home belongs to Elder Strong Oak?"

She pointed and he rode over to the home and dismounted.

She heard the horse approach and saw who approached. She sighed inside and thought, 'He has come to see me. His father must have told him who I was. I hope I can get him to forgive me for his treatment upon his arrival. His treatment in this village when he grew up. His being shunned by most of us due to his mother's choices. He is all the family I have left.'

The Elder met him at her door. She looked surprised to see him and waited to see what he wished to say.

Eldar looked at her, "Can I have a few minutes of your time?"

She nodded and invited him inside. He looked at her, "I'm not here about the project or what I do for a living. I'm not even here about wedding events. I'm here to try and get to know a grandmother who I was never introduced to, even though we lived in the same village. I'm not blaming anyone, I just want to know what was going on back then that I was so isolated?"

She motioned for him to sit, "The problem began with your mother and her choice to have you but her refusal to get married. She lived here after you were born but wanted nothing to do with me or the rest of the Strong Oak family at the time. She would go off on these missions and be gone for months.

A woman named Barna Elm looked after you. She was an elder back then and died a year after you left. When your mother died on some fool's errand in the Underdark, you became a sad reminder of the fact that we cannot always know when to make up with the ones we love.

Something may happen to bring life to an early end. We were heartbroken. She was my only daughter and she was; you're the last of a line. Yet you carry your father's name, which made little sense until your wedding and the sword you now carry.

The Goddess is right, our population has been dwindling. We have twice as many females as males in this village but sex is a taboo topic because it happens in the woods or behind closed doors but is never talked about."

Eldar nodded, "I was resentful for a long time. I thought I had lost all my family and I'm just rediscovering them. My father told me who you were because I asked. I just connected with him and my first conversion with one of my half-brothers was in the days before my wedding.

He is training under Master Trainer Yetto now. He took my advice that my father passed back to him. A parent cannot live your life for you. A point of discussion I had with my father. I wanted you to know that both of my ladies are now expecting; they are both carrying twins.

When I return, I was hoping to get a little more family history from you so I can share it with my children. The Lady of Dreams told me all of my ladies' pregnancies will be twins, and she expects me to have many more children over the years.

Beyond my current wives. As to your overabundance of women, I know at least two if not 3 of my 12 are looking for love; and if they end up with 2 wives all the better. I will make inquiries."

She nodded, "Which 3 are you talking about?"

Eldar smiled, "There are 2 Moon Elves and 1 Wood Elf. Hunter is the Wood Elf. He lost a human wife a few years ago and has been in mourning; he has said he never wanted to go through that again.

The other two are Tranosa, a strong fighter who will own the sawmill and work the collection of the saplings. The last man is the one in pain right now, you might remember him as 'Fireballs.'"

She laughed, "The goddess was in rare form, but she knew right where to hit each one of us."

Eldar smiled, "Oh I forgot one, the human we call Tiger you met his sister. Well, he has some very unique skills and is highly skilled in unarmed combat. He can split logs for the fire with the side of his hand. This is what I was talking about bringing new skills to the people, throwing things at our enemy they have never seen before.

I do not expect people to change overnight even with a Goddess directing them. I just thought you would like to know in case you have ladies that are looking for love. We will grow our force; there will be more outsiders in the ranks. More potential mates to choose from. We have to have some diversity of skill sets.

I hope to find 2 students and get them trained before the next war hits us; they will be training in a barracks, the fields, the woods, and even on horseback. They will be putting in 16-hour days 7 days a week for 30 years barring injury or death. As a Blade Singer, they will combine sword skills with magic.

The materials for which, I will bring back to train them out here and away from the city. They will be ready when the time comes, we must all be ready which is why we need our people to have babies now.

To make our people thrive and not just slowly decline. I learned a lot at the Academy but that does not mean I forgot my heritage. Part of mine was kept from me and I would like to reclaim it if you're willing."

She smiled, "Not everything overnight but we will spend time together to get you what you're looking for. I will spread the word among the available females that you have 4 that might be looking for love. Thank you for this, I did not know how to approach the subject.

I'm glad you took the time to seek me out. I did not hold your mother's will, the other elder did. I was a bit surprised but I should not have been that she called out for you to be sent to House Silvertree, to be placed in the Academy for training."

Eldar looked confused, "My Mother's will? That directed me to go to the Academy? I was led to believe House Silvertree made that decision."

She got up and grabbed some papers, "Your mother's papers, the woman who died still had them and I kept them after she passed. She had an agreement with Heliar's Father. Giving you the name and training at the Academy if she rejected your father's offer and ended the affair with your father.

An agreement she signed with the head of House Silvertree. Even though your father kept pleading for her to marry him. Give Heliar some credit. He was not my favorite person but he did try to do the right thing. If she had, he would not have had that sword most likely. Then it would not have ended up in your hands."

Eldar nodded and stood up. He had to reevaluate what he knew of his father. There were forces at work to ensure he ended up with that sword and to get Academy trained. He stood up and hugged her, "I need to get back. We have one wagon that we have to unload tonight. We will be able to take that mostly empty to the city. We will be leaving in the morning as soon as we have the finished documents."

She smiled at him, "They are right here." She went to a table and brought them to him. "We started working on them after the visit from the goddess. We finalized them after our talk with you. 200 square miles of Elven land is now under your watchful eye. Two elders will go with you, one from each village when you depart tomorrow.

Until next we met my grandson, your mother would be very proud of the Elf you have become. I'm proud of the Elf you have become. When the humans do the same, that will be 400 square miles of land to cover, be vigilant with that."

She kissed him on the cheek as he headed out the door and returned to the other village by the same route.

His thoughts were of his mother and the bargain she struck. 'Were the gods at work even then? Before I was born?' His horse came to a stop halfway between the villages and kneeled as a wood elf walked out from between the trees. "Your father is not allowed to discuss it with you. Much of this even he does not know. This is for your ears and not a journal. You may discuss it with your current wives to keep your open and honest relationship.

Your grandfather had a visit from Corellon Larethian who let him know he should make the offer to your mother to save his son from dying in the deep roads of the Underdark. To ensure you got to the Academy when your mother passed on that mission she undertook without your father of her own volition.

There were a lot of variables and you could have left the Academy several times, turned down your trainer, became a fighter Mage like Jarron, or any number of choices could have set you on a different path.

Your mother was visited by me, Rillifane Rallathil, who told her that her son would be best-served to be a child of two worlds. Your training in the village, the sword, and bow. Then in the Academy. You would work to aid in saving the Wood Elf people from extinction through one of many potential means at least.

To let her know she was not destined to live to see you be an adult and would likely die with your father in the Underdark if she chose to be with him. She needed to plan accordingly for your future. She went on that mission without your father. He had his father's sword by that point and you got the sword given to him by his father.

The choice to make you his champion came when you pulled all of the pieces together to build what you are building. Your vision of how to protect the people, not the Gods' vision on how to do it. Corellon Larethian was never a fan of breeding with humans. Yet he watched those who challenged the status Quo and bring in new methods.

One of your ancestors in the 5th Age was Corellon's champion. There are no records of him because of history being rewritten. He placed a request to Corellon long ago. When the time came to choose the champion he needed, regardless of birth circumstance, or mix.

Half-Elf, Impure or Pure Blood should not matter. It had to be the right Champion. In his case, it was controversial because of his Dragon parentage. That is all I can tell you of him, other than he was a Blade Singer like you. More will be known of him millennia from now most likely, but not now.

People like your Master Trainer. He saw where if he embraced those changes it could save the Elven people in this world. Yes, there are Elves in more than one world. The solution here could only be pulled together effectively by a child of 2 worlds.

Champion or not. Others could have been chosen but you became the only choice when you put that masterful plan together. That decided it. The decisions you made, made you the choice for Corellon Larethian. We just ensured you would become one of the better candidates available.

Yes, there were other options but you were by far the best choice. You had to earn your way to being called the champion. I was to never have met you like this, but your mind and your questions threatened to derail your focus.

I am just providing the answers that others cannot give you. To ensure you stay focused on your mission before this revelation. I was given leave to provide you just enough information to ease your mind, Knight Champion."

Rillifane Rallathil walked into the tree and disappeared before Eldar could even form any questions. The horse continued on its way. He wondered if he just dreamt of what happened or did it happen.

He got back as they finished the furniture over the sides and were fixing the covering of the wagon. He stepped up on the back and looked at Hunter, "Recommend we do one box, slide the next one down then we can take them down like stairs."

Hunter nodded, "They will be in two lines of five crates. More even across the axles. Good plan."

Eldar smiled at him, "I put in a good word for our 4 bachelors while I was over there. I had to see Elder Strong Oak because I found out she's my grandmother. I wanted to ask a few questions, but it became partially business as I have the papers granting us the 200 square miles."

Hunter laughed, "Good words?"

Eldar nodded, "They have a 2-to-1 female-to-male population. You will become a popular guy!"

Hunter laughed, "You're trying to get me laid."

Eldar smiled, "Yes, but I'm doing my part to repopulate the race now it is your guys turn to help out." Hunter just shook his head. "The goddess told me all the pregnancies I cause will be twins. She wants me everywhere."

Hunter laughed, "Yeah two sets of twins man; you're going to be busy."

Eldar nodded, "I know. Plus, training 2 new Blade Singers, building a town, a mercenary company, and the coalition for a war I know is coming. A lot to do, plus knock up my wives again!"

Hunter started laughing, "I could see you doing that."

Eldar shrugged, "I would too, and again if the gods allow it and my wives do not revolt!"

They headed inside as they continued to laugh. He got inside and the house was packed; people, furniture, etc. He saw his wives and smiled at them, "Wine bread and cheese in the room in 20 minutes."

They smiled back. "For those that are here, Including Jarron and my father. We will be pulling out first thing in the morning. I have the documents for the land in hand. Now we just got to get to the Capitol and get our two charters and face the music.

The small wagon is now balanced. I was left a gift by Corellon Larethian that will allow a Master weaponsmith to craft Gray Blades. If you have a bladed weapon you prefer please write it down on this piece of parchment with your name; these should all be masterwork weapons suitable for enchanting.

To our bow users, remember there are times where you will need a blade so do not miss out. We have been granted the rights to a dying Silvertree that could craft up to 200 bows. I have already put in a request for Keyno's special bow after she demonstrated her usage with a bow and riding.

If you want a bow that's suitable for enchanting. I know I do, then put that down on the back of this paper and we will address it as things become available. Goodnight everyone, I'm going to drink, eat, and have loving sex with my pregnant wives just to get in more practice for the next time!"

He got a few laughs, and Jarron applauded. Eldar looked over at Jarron, "Seeing how Jarron is here, and we're talking about enchanting, see if he is willing to fund some enchanting in celebration of our accomplishments. I leave that to the rest to you to convince him."

Jarron looked at Eldar, "You do not fight fair."

Eldar nodded, "Blade Singers are taught to fight to win and fair is relative."

That got a few more laughs. Finally, Jarron smirked at him, "Go get to your fucking I will deal with these guys."

Eldar headed upstairs dreaming of 2 naked asses in front of him. He walked into the room and they were still dressed and he asked, "Is something wrong?"

They shook their heads then Charlemagne smirked, "We decided you must tell us everything you want us to do tonight, because when we get to the city, we're gonna make it where you have to do everything we say in bed, the dresser, hanging out the window, on the roof."

Eldar nodded, "Is that so. If I told you two to strip naked go downstairs and in front of all the people sitting in there eat each other's pussies you would do that?"

They looked at each other and shook their heads. Annette spoke up, "Let's agree to keep it in the room for now."

Eldar nodded, "You two come over here and strip me naked. Then you will wait here until I get into the middle of the bed." They did as he asked and he told them of the visit or vision as he could not be sure which it was.

Annette looked into his mind and sighed, "It looks to me like it was real. 2 days and 2 gods have visited you. Do as they ask and follow your vision of things. I am sure if they have any directions for you it will come eventually."

Eldar slid onto the bed and let it go for now, "When I say go, Annette will get me some bread cheese fruit and wine cut up into bite-size pieces and bring it to me then she will strip naked. Charlemagne will come over and suck my cock.

If Annette finishes her task and is naked before you make me cum then she takes over and you strip. Then you take back over. Now if Annette makes me come then I will start with Charlemagne first and vice versa. Ready go."

Charlemagne jumped between his legs and sucked in his cock. Annette worked at the cutting board. Eldar caught her trying to start to undo laces on her armor before she had finished. He looked at Annette, "That's cheating, finish with the food and wine. I will tell you the fine. No more touching your clothes."

Annette smirked and went back to the cutting board.

While Charlemagne went to town, "Gods you have a talented tongue woman."

Annette brought over the food and wine and he was getting close. He looked at Annette, "Loosen the ties on Charlemagne's armor. She will have a head start; once you're done, I will do a quick inspection and if they look alright you can strip.

She finishes up with her ties and began to ask for the inspection. Eldar shot his seed down Charlemagne's throat. He looked at Charlemagne as she licked her lip, "Alright, both of you strip each other down. While kissing each other passionately, so that Annette gets a taste of what she could have had. No talking."

They kissed each other passionately and slowly started to strip off each other's clothes. When they broke their kiss, He interrupted them, "No more kissing for now just work to get those clothes off and no playing in the process." He knew it was sexually frustrating them but this was their game.