Atrius tried to be calm. He had not been in the presence of a dragon in many years. If there were any dragons in the kingson, they were in hiding. The shire was the seat of ancient dragons and the palace was constructed into a mountian that overlooked the Shire. There was little erased of the Dragonic language etched on the walls. The ruins were covered by three centuries of human royals.<br/><br/>The room housed an array of antiques and built-in "furniture" used by the ancient dragons. "Take a seat, Lord Protector. I have asked you here to discuss your future plans. Custom demands I grant you a boon for coming to our aid. I feel more than a thank you is in order."