Forgotten Springs, Southern Thanalan (2nd Visit)
When the sun set, my trek began anew. I crossed a stone bridge that took me to a small Immortal Flames camp. The soldiers were nervous, and I soon understood why. They were watching Amalj'aa territory.
I had never seen Amalj'aa before, so I decided to scout ahead. The Roegadyn soldier almost tackled me to stop me, but his Hyur commander told him to stand down, and let me get myself killed if I desired. Little did they know that I am a trained scout.
I got close enough to see the Amalj'aa sentries from a safe distance. I was awestruck. These beast-men are no Ixal. They are a whole different creature. Large, black and scaly; they were armed with spears and bows. Even from a distance I could see their imposing size. Now I know why they are oft feared. I had seen enough. I glanced at their compound along a mountainside then turned back to the Flames camp.
There would be no getting through the Amalj'aa territory, but the Flames showed me a cave passage through the mountain that would take me directly to The Forgotten Springs. It was a surprisingly long cave. It went on for countless yalms before I finally reached the spring.
Once I reached the Drake Tribe camp, I saw that it was an oasis in a vast, dune desert. A refuge in the Sagolii. Tress, brush, water, buildings, even a central Aetheryte crystal. They had everything. The water was abundant, clean and clear. The place was beautiful, but much smaller than I thought it would be.
I was surprised by many of the things I learned about The Forgotten Springs and the Drake Tribe. They did not live in the harsh desert environment; they lived in a tiny paradise. They did not rely solely on their rangers for defense; they had a building given to Immortal Flames use, and had Immortal Flames soldiers on their grounds. I will not even speak my thoughts on their leaders.
Their huntresses still hunted drakes in a traditional way, but I believe their resources were aided by Immortal Flames supplies. They were not the independent tribe of Sun-seekers I had expected them to be. Their huntresses knew no more than I did about anything. There was little I could learn from those people. I would get the rest I needed then begin my journey home.
When the sun set, my trek began anew. I crossed a stone bridge that took me to a small Immortal Flames camp. The soldiers were nervous, and I soon understood why. They were watching Amalj'aa territory.
I had never seen Amalj'aa before, so I decided to scout ahead. The Roegadyn soldier almost tackled me to stop me, but his Hyur commander told him to stand down, and let me get myself killed if I desired. Little did they know that I am a trained scout.
I got close enough to see the Amalj'aa sentries from a safe distance. I was awestruck. These beast-men are no Ixal. They are a whole different creature. Large, black and scaly; they were armed with spears and bows. Even from a distance I could see their imposing size. Now I know why they are oft feared. I had seen enough. I glanced at their compound along a mountainside then turned back to the Flames camp.
There would be no getting through the Amalj'aa territory, but the Flames showed me a cave passage through the mountain that would take me directly to The Forgotten Springs. It was a surprisingly long cave. It went on for countless yalms before I finally reached the spring.
Once I reached the Drake Tribe camp, I saw that it was an oasis in a vast, dune desert. A refuge in the Sagolii. Tress, brush, water, buildings, even a central Aetheryte crystal. They had everything. The water was abundant, clean and clear. The place was beautiful, but much smaller than I thought it would be.
I was surprised by many of the things I learned about The Forgotten Springs and the Drake Tribe. They did not live in the harsh desert environment; they lived in a tiny paradise. They did not rely solely on their rangers for defense; they had a building given to Immortal Flames use, and had Immortal Flames soldiers on their grounds. I will not even speak my thoughts on their leaders.
Their huntresses still hunted drakes in a traditional way, but I believe their resources were aided by Immortal Flames supplies. They were not the independent tribe of Sun-seekers I had expected them to be. Their huntresses knew no more than I did about anything. There was little I could learn from those people. I would get the rest I needed then begin my journey home.