357 Etton

Whilst humanity almost lost one of their dukes, the sword of humanity.

[Bethel: Lvl 54]

[HP: 160 MP:130]

[Title: Hero]

Bethel was entirely unaware of the events deep within the south. Being so far from home, whilst also being away from from dekan territory. The pink haired hero had spent most of her time getting to know Mel. Or what's left of her apparently remaining memory that is.

Thanks to having received reports and intelligence from both humanity, with their allies from Via Marea and recent expeditions into Aevraury. Courtesy of Duke de Trichia. In addition to befriending the giants of Draftt. Bethel now had a rough map drawn out for herself.

The deadlands were how the people referred to lands and territories that once had great kingdoms living upon them. As to why and how their civilizations came to and end, that would only be revealed after the numerous monster infestations and dungeon outbreaks scattered across the lands were cleared out.

After digging for more information on the race, dekan. The giants appeared to be aware of their existence and their philosophy towards killing and consuming all others. However, due to Etton being situated in a land that was perpetually snowing. The dragonkin decided to ignore their very existence. The natural cold deterring their lizard like bodies greatly.

The dhans also, were a race who they were aware of, but for the dhans themselves, they were more than happy to leave the giants alone. Seeing as their kingdom was so barren, so lacking of life with its extreme temperatures that made it impossible to grow their beloved rice. Honestly, they had estimated the race of giants to going extinct decades ago, mostly due to starvation. Yet, the giants appeared to be created for such extreme elements. Courtesy of their creator, Craut.

The giants themselves lived quite the isolated lifestyle. Not by choice, but by religious notions. Whilst the dekans believed it was god's will for them to conquer others to prove their place upon the food-chain. The giants believed in self-betterment as a society. Rather than conquering others, they desired only to fight amongst themselves for strength.

Even going as far as building a massive arena themselves, much like the humans had done. Although Del Lagos built theirs for experience farming and entertainment. The giants built theirs in honour and tribute to Craut. Far off to the east of their capital that stood within the far north of Draftt. Were their training grounds, for warriors who were coming-of-age. To survive within the harsh night whilst fending over beasts-of-cold. This acted as both training, graduation and also ensuring the natural order of life didn't end. As the giants were literally feeding their weakest to the wild beasts, which in turn birthed more beasts to hunt and eat.

Honestly, Bethel was simply surprised to see how little they ate, especially when one took into consideration the amount of muscle mass they had to upkeep with calories. Let alone, to burn, to keep their bodies warm within a world of snow and ice.

Enjoying her sight-seeing tour, Bethel herself was wrapped up warmly in both Trichia's gears, and a large fur-overcoat crafted by her own personal hunts. Mel, thankfully received another coat thanks to Bethel.

The girl could only see the slave in awe and inspiration, wondering how she had managed to survive for so long.

Passing through another tunnel through their numerous mountains. Bethel was finally falling in love with this new world, the tunnels, caverns, and cave-systems within the mountains were always carved out of ice rather than stone. And even the tunnels that were mined through rock were quickly covered in ice.

Creating a spectacular world of ice, like a castle the walls and ceilings would reflect light just as a mirror wood. Illuminating the systems throughout.

Glancing down upon the ice she tread upon, without any loss of friction, she gazed through the thick-frozen water that had hundreds of fish swimming under. A separate world from theirs, as both species minded their own business.

"Now this is what I call another world! So beautiful!"

kophzi

World of ice:

https://youtu.be/EBERSuiDVAE

(Trinity Race)

Rohan Blood Feud: BGM

https://youtu.be/wmc5yBBWElQ

In the artwork it's:

Half-elf, Dha, human, dark-elf, dekan(human form)

Dekan Dragon form: