Draiss looked up from the slates, wondering when everyone had gotten in the common hall, and why two of the very young dragons thought they would be allowed to go with him. Probably by virtue of slipping through the legs of the others. "Thank you all for your concern. This will likely be an epic 'challenge' rather than quest, so if you feel not up to it, step back now. Only Ashara and Garven, they 'won' that contest, though next time, it will be two others, and two others the time after that."<br/><br/>He reached down, ignoring the verbal protests of the hatchlings, and picked them up before handing them to Vorela and Tyra. "You seem to have lost these."<br/><br/>He announced he would be leaving in an hour, and detailed one of the shadow stalkers to run the slates over to the island when they were done copying. He used that time to get together his general adventuring kit, before meeting his two luscious dragonesses by the exit. He gave Garven a nod, and Ashara a hug, before stepping through the portal to Union, heading to the previously noted challenge board he had seen.