"Their feathers really are very blue. It is the same exact color of a perfectly clear sky." Su was very impressed with the perfect color of the sky crows' feathers. To her, they were a very pleasant and calm color.
"You know, they are kinda like clocks. They are blue in the day and black in the night. So we'll always know what time it is." Everyone turned to Gil with a slight glare, mostly because he was basically insulting them as they flew toward them and approached their group.
"We are here to see why you are encroaching on our territory. This is the place of the sky crow. You have not been invited!" The shout was a lot more than what they should have heard, it was the wind mana being used to pass the voice ahead much more loudly than normally.
"We are an envoy from the world. We come to meet new races living within the wind elemental plane. We studied some things about those that may live within the wind elemental plane and heard about a race once a monster species that managed to come and survive here. We wish to see if you remember any of the history of your race adapting to the wind elemental plane. To meet those who may be able to visit the world and also join the Genesis alliance of peace and equality between all races. My name is Walker and my party is here to share knowledge and learn from you."
The announcement that Walker made was much more official sounding, however, Remey held up wind affinity herbs as well, showing that she intended to trade a few things. Everyone else knew that she was just excited to get her hands on a few other wind elemental herbs too, but that was just how Remey was overall.
There was a small hesitation where one of the five who came to stand before them flew off at much faster speeds. It made sense that they had to defer this decision to a leader of sorts. While waiting, Walker sensed the changes in the wind mana around. He also spotted a few endless sky serpents in the far off distance where some changes in wind mana were greater. Utilizing both the wind affinity small mapping orb and also the eternal codex, Walker was able to heighten and specify his mana senses.
He threw his senses further out toward the far off figures he could see and the shifting wind mana. He realized that it must be the place that the endless sky serpents must have originated from. That this was the small wind elemental plane added to the greater wind elemental plane he had heard about.
It was much closer than he'd realized it would be. The sky crows weren't just in danger because this was a larger predator. They were in danger because this was easily within their territory already.
It did not sit well with him knowing that the entire party would be on edge while their bodies were stressed by the slightly changing amounts of wind mana right now. The added stress for anyone was not beneficial to mentality or physicality. That was besides the worry that they might have to protect the sky crow race members here.
There was no way that the entire party would do nothing if the sky crows' home was attacked before their eyes. They just weren't those kinds of people.
After a few moments of waiting several more blue feather sky crow race members appeared. This time a larger one with an additional set of wings on their back appeared. It seemed that this one was older, but also that their status was higher due to the second set of wings.
It was seemingly similar to the angels. The stronger and higher brakes they were, the more pairs of wings they had and new titles. But that could be more unique to the angels. The ways that the sky crow race grew as they aged might just have them possessing a second set of wings naturally.
"I am one of the elders. You are outsiders uninvited, however, I see you bring goods to trade with us and did not push to our home. You stopped and waited respectfully so we will allow you with a guard to come to trade. We may also discuss more." There was a clear tone of caution, but one of respect that showed they were only doing what was necessary for the safety of their people.
That was something the entire sorry accepted. They also did so for Genesis constantly. It already started them of as having like minds.
This could be a great start, and as the other sky crows came to stand beside them, they didn't appear to be judging the group whatsoever by their makeup. The multiple races and differences between them didn't even seem to have any effect.
It made the party more comfortable as they noticed that the sky crows also didn't carry much in terms of weaponry either. Their armor was also clearly light meaning they prided speed mostly. Their ability in flight was most likely very high along with stealth while they flew. All things to at would be ideal for the world instead of here in the wind elemental plane.
As they neared the village, not quite large enough to be a town or city, but enough to show the years spent growing it, the sorry found themselves very interested. They were amazed by the unique ways that wind affinity woods had been shaped to hold the forms of houses. To manage to protect from more vicious and cutting winds.
The wind would drift around them rather than hit the horns and cause damage. There were also wind elemental tines used to ensure the safety of their people. Furthermore, there was a lot of colors matching that of the feathers.
"Those fabrics to have, one side is blue to match your feathers and another side is black when your feathers change color. This larger area covering your homes with fabric creates a place all of your people can hide. It's very clever." Walker was genuinely impressed, he didn't hide that he found the
Showing a lightly open baked face, the sky crow elder was showing their version of a smile. It seemed the compliment was more than what they had hoped to hear about their home. "My younger sister is a master seamstress, if possible, I would love to purchase or trade some of your fabric so she can make robes with it."
"We can arrange that. It would bring the many who weave the silks of many monsters joy to what that even those living a distance away are enamored with their work." The elder didn't give much away but was walking with more confidence showing pride for their people.
"I don't see anyone with potions, do you not have alchemy here?" Naturally, Remey was looking for alchemy as she always did.
"Our last alchemist is unable to produce potions at higher amounts. Right now we rely on the excellent herbalists we know will always support our homes." There were many places that smelled of herbs drying out. Or being preserved. It was easy to spot but the smell hadn't drifted out of the village, meaning some magic was involved. Get full chapters from 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹•𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒•𝙣𝙚𝙩
The many wind related runes also pointed toward a larger focus on magic related to the wind. But the other states of the village pointed toward some struggle.
There were not many warriors or forces that would speak of food being gathered. It seemed that some of the younger sky crows were actually fairly thin too. Even the elderly had their feathers damaged or falling here and there. Proof of less food and health currently.
"I believe we are here. We have seats for you. Please have your leader come inside." Walker took the lead while Su remained with the others. However, Alice walked with him staying right beside him softly humming a tune to help buff them against physical and magical damage.
She didn't show hostility but she wanted to be ready for any dangers. The sky crows appeared to need help but if even the true wind sage struggled with them then they might show hostility. It was also clear that if they were in some form of struggle they might do what they need for their people to survive. That wasn't anything to look down on them for. Any good leader would do so.
"Hello, welcome to our village. Let us speak in depth." An older white feathered sky crow spoke out. The wind in the small hut reverberated showing the strength they possessed. They were certainly a powerful form of wind mage and the chief of the sky crow village. There were no doubts about that.
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