the world of Indra... a once verdant paradise, raged into a never ending desert by generations of war. a war, against a force wrought from a fallen avatar of primal hunger. for as long as the times were told, the Indrians were at the brink of defeat, forced to hold their ground within the Seven tiered citadels of the great clans. and banishing the clanless to walk the wastes, where death surely awaited them. at least until now. A new leader has arisen among the wastes. calling himself Indralia. he's banded together those forced to wander the barrens..forged them into a fighting force able to fight off the Voidspawn. and now, He comes to the Citadel of Darkhold, seeking further aid. Aid, which I..Trayan Kale Darkhold, shall provide. at least until a more favorable situation Arises.

Zelos was against seeking help from this Citadel from the start not just because his family was banished without the chance to collect there weapons,armor and other gear they'd need when first starting the journey but also because the place Darkhold holds mostly those towards the darkside of things. Sure not everyone is bad in the place but a good deal of them are

Indralia walked into the Citadel, his cloak billowing out behind him as he looked around it's dingy and overcrowded ground level. most of the clans tiered citadels had bad conditions on the lower levels, but Darkhold was by far the worst, it's leaders being so corrupt that they simply cared not for the citizens. "are you certain the Darkhold clan leaders will aid us, zelos? their reputation of dirty dealings and dishonorable conduct have been known even to those in the Akavari tribes...and many would consider them Common bandits, if not for their Clan Status." he asked. he was uncomfortable being here. after all, the Darkhold Citadel was known by it's nickname of the "Thieves Den" for good reason. a man could walk in practically coated in riches, and become a Begger by Noon, if they were lucky.

Zelos hissed at the question like a displeased snake''Indralia sir I told you I was against seeking help from here for the most part when you suggested coming here on a supply run months ago but a loyal and honorable man known as Drakan holds sway over the citizens as he cares for there well being for that sway hes had attempts on his life''Zelos said the last part offhandedly showing that type of thing is rather common in this Citadel after all theres so many citizens that if they was extremely loyal to someone like Drakan and Drakan wished to reform that place that the citizens rallied as one group could take the Citadel ''Matter of fact me family was exiled for publicly supporting the mans ideals for bettering this place''

"hmm..yes. but there's two things at issue here. one, we'd come off as favoring if we did not include one of the clans in our messages of unification. and also, this citadel's ruling clan, the Darkhold are as renowned for their mages as they are their cruelity. as loathe i am to ask such people for aid, we need might and magic on our side if we are to win this war." indralia stated.

Zelos rubbed his forehead he knew such things from being one of Indralia's guards as even though hes younger then most people who become guards he has the skill needed and his age allows others to underestimate him which is always good for the person thats being underestimated''True but if they turn on you its not my fault''Zelos muttered as he then stopped a pick-pocket in a kind manner for he could tell its a child in cloths that are practically rags''Here child you only need to ask''Zelos felt odd calling someone just 5 years younger then him child but he didn't want to say little one or the like anyway he handed the child some money discreetly hidden under a apple so no one would notice the money till the child used it