"You are too young to realize this, but Myraz has ruled for far beyond an ordinary lifespan," Carolina said, laying a map out on a table Vennar quickly cleared. "One hundred and fifty years ago he tricked the lord of the dragons into handing him a relic which gave him immense power and extended age."<br/><br/>"He then killed the dragonlord," Vennar continued. "The son of the beast he slew is now the lord of the city of Dragonblight," as he spoke he pointed to an imposing mountain range to the north of the map.<br/><br/>"If we are to stop Myraz we will need Stormrider's help," Carolina said, turning to look at Annessa. "But this is no simple task, there are orcs, trolls and far worse lying between here and the dragons. I would not ask you to do this but I and your father are old and our window for escaping this city narrows with every passing day."