In a tavern along the edge of the Old Kingdom or so it was once named many years ago, a cloaked figure came inside.<br/>“Good tidings, Inn Keeper. A room and meals for a few days once more, if you please or don’t please.” came a female’s voice.<br/><br/>A key was passed over the counter to the young woman who was taking the hood of her cloak down.<br/>“Thank ye. I’ll show myself up.” She headed up to the room where she always stayed. She changed and unpacked before heading down the stairs for dinner.<br/>She sat in her usual corner which was the cleanest spot in the tavern. And why not since she owned the tavern. Not that many knew that fact.<br/><br/>The Inn Keepers wife came over to see what she wanted.<br/>“The usual. Any news around here?” she asked.<br/>“No ma’m. It has been very quiet since you left last month. I’ll have your stew ready in a few minutes.” She spoke as she left.<br/>The strange woman was writing a poster to be placed up on the board.<br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">Wanted<br/>Students who will travel to a dragon academy.<br/>All willing students will receive free tuition, food, housing, clothing and 1 dragon egg. Must be in fit condition to travel many miles on foot to Dragonopia. Once there the student will be under the command of a Dragon Lorest who will guide the student in how to raise, care for and ride a full grown dragon. The student will be required to stay for a minimum of 5 years.<br/>Once the student and dragon passes their final exam, they will be required to spend 5 years serving the Dragonopia as a military force. <br/>All interested students must be at least 15 and not more than 25. They must be unmarried, unpregnant, and have no outside obligations. <br/>All interested students must be at The Dragon’s Den, Old Kingdom, on the 5th day of October. Testing will start on the 6th and those who pass will leave on 7th. <br/>Anyone with questions will have their questions answered on the 5th day of October.<br/></span></span><br/><br/>When the wife came back, the woman handed her the poster.<br/>“Please post this. I will need a large load of supplies next month. Mostly staples such as flour, sugar, lard, nuts, dried fruit, smoked meats, oats. I will be bringing a few sets of oxen with me.” She spoke as she handed the poster to the wife.<br/>“I’ll have the estimate before I leave in the morning. I’ll be leaving at first light.” The woman announced.<br/>“I’ll have your usual ready for ye then.” Was the answer from the wife.<br/><br/>Next day before sunrise the woman picked up her supplies and left the key as well as the list. A bag of gold was placed in the usual spot.<br/><br/>A month later came and the strange woman was back once more. It was the first of October. She had to make various transactions before the students were due to arrive. It was a busy time for the woman.<br/><br/>Meanwhile, a gypsy caravan pulled in and set up shop in the city. They were quite busy carrying in boxes and barrels into