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Stories of Ansalon from the view of Platanium.

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Author:    Platanium      
Date:      Tue Sep  7 22:50:19
2010
Subject     Reborn?

5 A.M. in the morning. I awaked in cold sweat
after hearing strange
voices in my head, as every night. A name that meant
nothing to me at all is
all I could hear in the far distance of my sleep. That
persons name was,
Zeldin.

Something inside me told me to follow a path ive
never seen, a path so dark
at night that not even the eyes of an elven could see
in it, and in the day
light so bright, that no shade would exist. 

I felt lost
on my journey, abandoned and alone. No one whom to speak to, nor
no one to find.
Even though I was alone, deep inside I was full of energy
and life, but the
question was, how did I get this life and what is this
energy? 

I had no idea
where I came from. I never met my family or none of my kind.
The only thing I
knew was my name and because it was quilted in my robe. To
find out I must
continue searching what I was feeling deep down in my
thoughts and heart, and
follow the path that will lead me to these awnsers.
Will I ever reach the end of
this everlasting trail, or will I fall dead
before reaching my knowledge...


The only way to find out is to continue on this journey to seek the awnsers
of
my life. 

(To be continued) 

Author:    Platanium      
Date: 
    Thu Sep 16 22:51:11 2010
Subject     Reborn? - End of the Trail (Part
2)

The trailed continued threw the thick fog. I found myself in a dark
trail
searching for the exit, but seemed like I was going in circles day
after
day. Tall black trees surrounded me with horrific sounds coming from
each
side of the forest. I held hard my spellbook as I wasn't sure what I
could
approach. In a sudden rush, I heard a large scream not to farther up
the
trail I was walking myself. I had only three options. One was to turn
back
and head to where I came from, which in that moment of thought I
suddenly
shaked my head in my own disagreement... My other option was to leave
the
trail and head through the dark forest and, who knows what I could find
out
there... And my last option of course, was to continue ahead. Thats when
I
said to myself "Whatever doesn't kill me, will make me stronger...
But...
what if it does kill me...." I paused for serveral seconds without
blinking,
looking towards the scream and muttered to myself "I didn't come
this far to
turn back now, so if I must die then let it be." 

As I continued
straight I could feel something or someone observing me
inbetween the trees and
noises could be heard from behind me. As I turned
around an evil appereance
showed up dressed in black with a hood on only
letting you see, his red eyes. It
peered into my eyes not letting me look
away. My head started to ache and
horrible images passed through my mind. I
began to scream outloud as if someone
were to hear me... All the sudden, the
pain stopped. I could feel my blood rush
through my body as my heart began
to beat quicker and quicker. My sight was
blurry but I could hear footsteps
getting closer to me. A voice said, "You
must be the one I was waiting for
young lady. Do not move, let me heal those
wounds of yours." I started to
feel a nice warmth feeling going through my
body as my vision began to come
clear and my pain started to dissappeare. I
glanced up to see who was the
one who had saved me. He was a mage. I could tell
by his red robe and his
bright staff he was holding. I stood up and took a deep
breath. "Who are
you, and what was that thing?" He looked back shaking his
head while he
turned with a smile on his face. "I'm your new master and that
young lady,
was your first test." I squeezed my fist tightly and starting
griding my
teeth. "You are insane!!! What were you thinking?!?! I could have
been
killed!" He started to chuckle but quickly became serious. "Young lady,
you
are before the tower of all the greatest mages ever known. We would
never
let one of our own be injured. We've been watching you since you began
your
journey to find the awnsers of to whom you are." He smiles at me and
puts
his hand on my shoulder. "I was once lost just like you but a wise
man
opened my eyes and helped me become who I am now." I started to
become
confused, but at the same time I felt intrigued to what he was
talking
about. "And what did this wise man tell you?" He then stated "It
is not
important who you were, whats important, is who you are now and who you
will
become." After having that said made me change the aspects of the way I
was
thinking. He was right. I can now choose my future and how I want to live
in
it. I can choose what I want to become and how I want the people to
remember
me as. 

"Please, take me with you and show me all you know." He
again smiled and
began walking towards the entrance of the tower. I followed
behind having to
walk quickly as he floated towards the entrance. A tall tower
stood in front
of me with an enormous door blocking its entrance. The mage
casted a special
spell that I could not understand to open the door. "You will
soon learn
them all." he stated as he entered the tower. From inside I could
here him
slowly state to me "Your new journey begins here my apprentice." I
then
followed into the tower having the doors close in from behind... 

Let
the learning begin... 

Author:    Platanium      
Date:     
Mon Oct  4 15:02:54 2010
Subject     The Learning - Basics (Part
1)

Several weeks after my encounter with my new master I was sent to
been
inside this tower without any communication with the outside world. I was
to
accomplish the tasks that were set for me as a newly member of the
mage's
family to show them my loyalty and the best place to do it was inside
of
their own walls. You surely knew that nobody or nothing could
possibly
penetrate the magical fortress as it stood strong against anything or
anyone
who tried to confont it. Thanks to my hard work, effort and the help of
the
other higher mages I was learning quickly about myself and my
surroundings.


I still remember the first day like if it was yesterday....


"Platanium, we now pronounce you apprentice of this great mage!" stated
the
highest ranked mage of the tower with much enthusiasm while he lowered
down
his staff. 

I stood up with alot more confidence then what I had before
entering the
tower and I felt so grateful because I was accepted like one of
them. These
were going to be my new family.. my only family... "Thank you all
so very
much for inviting me in joining you all, I would like to say that -"
I
suddenly cut off as I choked in emotion.

"We are also grateful on having
you with us, young lady. Lets forget now
about the gratitudes and begin right
away with your training. You will obey
your masters demands which will guide you
in your journey on learning the
essentials of magic and also the world which
surrounds you. Pay much
attention to each detail and you will become one of the
greatest. You are
both dismissed." stated the highest ranked mage pointing at
my master to
have him begin my learning. 

We turned around leaving behind us
the high ranked mages as they watched us
leave. The tall stirdy door opened in
front of us without having to use our
hands On our way out it closed from behind
and seeled shut. Heading down the
towers hallways we ended up in a treasure
room. Here my master began to take
out nice and shiny equipment for me to wear.
"Here, put this on... and
this... and that... hmmm, this to!" he stated
while he threw out of the
closets and chests the equipment I was suppose to
wear. I put them on
quickly and was read again to continue. 

Again we headed
back out the room and back down the towers hallways. At the
end of the hall
there was a room with a different type of door then the
other rooms I`ve seen
before. This door in paticular was made out of steel
and had a symbol on its
door. "Liam, is what it means" said my master. "And
who is Liam?" I
replied raising an eyebrow. "He is a prepared fighter to
help your training be
easier. We also just call him the "dummy"." I began to
laugh as he opened the
door and walked inside. "Here is where you will be
passing much of your time
right now young mage. You can begin your new
training. Start practing your
spells to become stronger and wiser. I will
let you know when you shall begin
your next test, but keep me updated on
your learning skills. We will speak
again..." He then floated away like a
ghost and shut the door. I was there
again on my own in front of the dummy
Lian preparing myself to begin my
learning. I got my staff and stood in a
fighting position beginning to mutter
words as I casted a spell that when
directly to Liams face... "Now this is my
kind of stuff!" 

Author:    Platanium      
Date:      Wed Oct
13 14:41:23 2010
Subject     The Learning - Outskirts (Part
2)

Several months later, after I began my learning inside the walls
of
magic, I was set out to a new mission. I was in my bedroom resting
after
training myself in the art of magic while I heard a knock on the
door.
"Apprentice Platanium?" a strongly man voiced said from the other
side. "You
may pass." I responded. "I am here to send you out on a new
task." Said the
mage looking around at my room trying to figure out something.
"And what is
this task I have to accomplish now my master?" I responded
raising an
eyebrow at him. "You will be sent outside of these walls again, but
now, you
are more prepared to defend yourself from the creatures and the unkown
of
the world of Krynn." said my master as he smiled walking in circles with
his
hands behind his back. "Today, a new journey will begin in your life. I
have
written the details to your mission on this paper. You are only to open
in
once your outside of these walls." he said to me as he handed me a
folded
piece of paper. "Yes my master, I will prepare myself right away and
head
out to begin my task." I responded as I quickly got up from the bed I
was
lying on and was about to start to get naked... "Do you mind?" I told
my
master with a mean look. "Sorry, I will wait outside, be quick though."
he
responded as he left closing the door behind him. I began to dress
myself
with the equipment I had been using month after month. As I was ready
I
walked out my room door and saw my master while he ordered me to follow.
He
took me through the halls up to the entrance I once entered and havent
yet
went back out. I was pretty nervous and scared, but this is what I
chose...
what I wanted. "OPEN THE DOORS!" yelled my master to the guards as
they
huslted to open them. "Alright young one. We will be keeping an eye on
you,
but that does not mean we will be there always to help you, so be aware
of
all things you might find..." I quickly cut him off, "Yea, yea, dont
worry
about me. Im more then ready. I will be back as soon as I have finished
my
task, take care!" I quickly left and stood outside the doors as I
watched
them close it. I was on my own again, but this time, I was prepared.


Now that I was in the outside I got the note that was given to me to read
my
task. It said "Your task is to explore the world of Krynn and
its
surroundings. There are some maps I put in your pocket that you may
yet
havent noticed of some citys around. I have also given you a list of
weapons
I would like you to find for me. Take care young one". I checked my
pockets
and certainly found the maps. I blushed for a second... Now that I knew
my
new task I was out to discover the new world. It was easy at first,
no
trouble, no worries, no nothing... My first encounter was with a guard
that
was walking through the same path as me. "Hault right there young
lady!"
Said the guard yelling as he stopped me from walking any further.
"And whom
may you be?" He asked while he held his sword to my throat. "I
am Platanium,
an apprentice mage. Im not looking for no trouble" I responed as
my voice
trebbled. "No trouble huh? Somebody so cute like you shouldnt be
walking
alone through these dangerous places. Your going to come with me!"
He
responded as he grabbed my arm with strength. "Let go!" I yelled as I
began
to mutter words and with a blink of an eye I launched a lightning
bolt
straight torwards his chest. The guard then flew back and hit the
ground
hard. He slowly got up with pain and started to walk away. I felt
so
relieved as I won my first combat, but many were yet to come. 

I spent
weeks exploring and finding the weapons that I was told. I
discovered new lands
and met peope I had never seen. I made many friends but
at the same time, many
enemies. I was heading on my way back to the mages
guild to fully finish my task
by the approval of my master. The trail back
was long and exhausting. I finnally
arrived in front of the doors I had left
behind a month ago. I muttered some
words and the door opened. To my
surprise I was being awaited. "Welcome back,
young apprentice. I have been
waiting for you." Said my master as he came
towards me to give me a hug. I
hugged him back, "Thank you master. Its been a
long time. I am glad on being
home again, and alive." I said while I giggled.
"I have wrote my own inform
about my discoveries outside of these walls for
you to read." I said as I
gave him a little notebook containing the details of
my adventure. "Great
job!" he responded with emphacy as he took the notebook
and put it away for
later to read. "For now, you have accomplished your task
and are welcome to
relax. I have set up a good meal and a hot tub of water for
you, young
lady." he said with a big smile on his face. "Great! Im really
starving and
I could use a good bath. Some of the inn's I stayed at were pretty
pitifull.
Thank you again master." I responded while I to put a smile on my
face. He
showed me to the dinning room as I sat myself to eat my meal. An hour
later
I headed back to my room after a good meal and a nice bath to lay back
down
on my bead where I had gotten up a month ago to began my second journey.
I
lied down as I put my hands behind my head and sighed.... "Ahh... This
is
magnificent.." I said with much pleasure. I then closed my eyes and began
to
give some thought about my next preparation. "I think im ready for my
final
test." I thought to myself as I slowly fell asleep... 

The Storytellers of Ansalon, The DragonLance MUD

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