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Cougarian Queendom
Roaring in the distance startles you, as your feet take you deeper
into this once familiar jungle. You look around and see nothing but
the dense foliage. Sweat pours from your body as the sweltering heat
starts to get to you...Just a little rest will do.
You lean your head back on a rock which has miraculously maintained
some kind of coolness and drift off...
You awaken to find yourself among a strange race of people. The
creatures look like they'd be better suited in a litter box, not
standing upright engaged in the daily business of this city!
A human turns to you with a soft smile and begins to speak,
"Welcome to the land of Cougaria, home of the people of Cowlina, our
queen."
You shake your head to regain your focus, manage a weak smile at
the woman, and check your pack to make sure you're still armed. The
woman gestures to the cat-like creatures that fill the room " These
gentles are fighting a great civil war, and have been ever since
Cowlina, the queen outlawed the use of Magic. Those that remain have
adapted to this new lifestyle, most of them being sent back decades
into the brutal dark ages of the land. Others have defected to
Bengaleen, the other region of our nation, who still maintain a strong
balance of magic use and melee combat."
A thought comes to your mind as you try to process the information.
If I have been brought to this land barren of mana, why have I been
allowed to keep mine?
The woman hands you a beaten and ragged book, "This will help you
on your way...May Mota always shine on your path, and bring you the
fortune you deserve." She winks, and turns away, busying herself with
other work among the felines.
Could it be, that she's from Midgaard too? An ally among these
strangers? Who's side do they think I'm on anyway? You decide that
thoughts like this would be better pondered outside these walls. You
collect your things and venture out into the market where you catch
several threatening looks, a few stifled grins, but everyone has their
eyes on you.
Date Posted - 02.19.2005
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