LoD Chapter 4 - The Legend of the Captured Son

[Bosolai]

Everyone heard knocking at their doors, waking them up. Some scrambled to get pants on, while others just ignored it. It seemed to early for visitors. It was what... 11 am?

When everyone was fully clothed and in the hall, Ayden was there waiting for them. "Spare me the tired looks and hangover expressions, there are still five keys to get. You'll get some time to rest after this next one, hopefully. Wake up, and follow me. Oh, and here's your pay for the most recent one." He handed each person save Katsu a bag of gold, and when it came his turn, Ayden asked, "We've got a tenth now? Word travels quickly I guess. I'll pay you after the next one."

The group followed him out to the sunny outdoors. There was still snow covering the ground, but the sky was clear and almost warm. When the teleportation gate was a clear view at the center of town, Ayden handed the group a stack of paper. "Here's ten tickets to the town of Drisden. To those of you who don't have light skin, keep on guard and don't stir up too much trouble. The town is overrun by racist groups, and hate crimes are overlooked by the law. Which is also why we believe that there is probably some unfinished business there for Samoht, as well. It looks like we're here, so he can fill you in. Good luck, everyone."

Ayden used his own ticket and went through the gate, and when everyone followed, they found themselves in the oasis town of Drisden. It was a rather large town, but beyond the gates was desert for as far as the eye could see. Which wasn't really that far, due to sandstorms and the like. The buildings weren't too tall, and everything seemed rather dusty, but at the center of town was a large pool, a spring from which supplied clean water for the entire town.