A path of light shining above them, the crew started their journey to the mysterious land of Misty Mountains. Since Saayan and Haz'th could move without any physical fatigue, and Khoral and Nexus had rested well, so their journey forward was smoother than they could have hoped.
After a few days journey, they came across a bend in the road that was enveloped with lush trees from all sides. The clearing was so thick that the base of the mountains was not visible until they had come close enough to climb them. The journey upward took a few more days, but their ration and energy still felt full.
The Misty Mountains of the Dream Isles was unlike any other mountain they had ever seen. It was white, and the rocks on the mountains was entirely marble. It stood in contrast with the other mountains around it. After five days, they reached the capital city of Elgarest. It wasn't like the rest of the Dream Isles at all.
A sprawling castle could be seen from about 2.5 km from outside the city itself. It was also made of pure, white marble, but shone like diamond in the sun. The castle alone looked big enough to engulf the whole of the Realm of the Shadows, if not the Eternal Utopia. There were numerous towers, turrets and battlements visible along the skyline, and the spires and domes seemed like they were made of blue ice. There were no trees or greenery anywhere, and the whole city was covered in a thick layer of ice.
A long marble bridge built over a moat full of glacial water took them to the inner gates of the castle. A tall, handsome creature was standing in front of it, clad in naught but an orange loincloth tied around his waist and a spear in his hand. His bronzed body was powerfully built. His dark, curly hair and piercing blue eyes looked oddly human, and only his goat-like ears and tail identified him as a Satyr.
"State thy purpose," the Satyr said in a strong voice.
"We, Princess Saayan of the Realm of the Shadows, and Princess Aelanor Gaelemariel, of the Eternal Utopia, accompanied by our entourage, have come to ask for help from Queen Elektra, of the Dream Isles," Aelanor announced.
"Ah, yes. The Queen is expecting you all in her chambers," the Satyr said.
"What do you mean, Sir?" Nimuel asked. "How could she possibly know of our arrival?"
"Queen Elektra of the Misty Mountains of Dream Isles, the helper of all, is all-knowing, and lights the path for every creature that roams the planet Earth. Surely, she would know of your arrival, and has arranged an evening feast in your honour. But first, we will go and pay our respects to her."
The Satyr came forward and made a small bow to the party. "My name is Pylaieus, lieutenant of the Dream Isles, and personal advisor of the Queen, the helper of all."
"Welcome to Elgarest, the city of dreams."
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