Wild Inclinations

[Kender Bard]

Solon walked with an easy confidence through the lands of Beleg. He'd started to head for Autus, but the place kept him away. Solon was smart enough to know that he would never be able to touch the hallowed ground of Worg, so he elected to walk around it instead. Nothing here frightened him; most animals fled in his presence, unnerved by his Abyssal scent and presence. Anything that did approach him was quickly and easily dispatched.

What a boring escapade, he thought with a sigh. He wanted to be with his Lord Karau in the north, but no. He'd been sent to poke around the south and gather information for when Karau's interests turned that way.

[Skittlebug]

It didn't take long for the Belegites to know about the intruder in their territory, the fleeing animals serving as a decent heads up. Teeg, curious, sends a small group to investigate. They're fairly cocky about their ability to sneak up on the intruder, these are their lands after all, it shouldn't be too hard. They close in around him, intending to spring their trap once he's gotten past the first two.

[Kender Bard]

Solon walked into the trap, stopping abruptly shortly after passing the two Beasts. How cute! The humans were trying to intimidate him. He wondered if they could sense him like the animals did. "What are you waiting for? Come out and say hello."

[Skittlebug]

The group of Beasts is quite put off, the intruder is impressive to see them so easily. A couple of them step out of their hiding places. "You trespass on Beleg lands!"

[Kender Bard]

"Do I?" Solon drawled. "Well, well. Technically though, I trespass everywhere I go, don't I?" The joke would likely be lost on them. "What do I have to do to pass peacefully through here?"

Not that he cared if it came to a fight, but he was bored and this was a nice diversion. Maybe he could get a convert out of it.

[Skittlebug]

One of the Beasts grins nastily to his fellow, "Who says you get to?" It's tempting to simply jump the creature, they've been putting down enough demons that it should be easy. But Teeg had wanted them to bring this one in, said it seemed different than the others, more powerful. Maybe he just wants to take it on himself, and that would be a sight to see, worth waiting, surely. "Unless you'd like to come meet our Champion, you seem to have caught his attention."

[Kender Bard]

Solon grinned. Oh, well, that was good news. He'd rather been hoping he'd meet someone of a higher worth in his travels. "By all means, please show me to him. I would be pleased to greet him on behalf of my master."

[Skittlebug]

The group leads him, carefully and while keeping a constant eye on him, back toward the clan. A runner goes ahead to let the Champion know, and Teeg meets them a small distance from the clan. He takes his time looking over the demon while some members of the clan gather around. They too are curious to see if the Champion will take on the demon on his own, hoping that he might end up unable to defend himself.

"Well, you certainly don't seem as brainless as the other demons we've disposed of in our lands. Tell me, why are you here."

[Kender Bard]

"I roam on behalf of Lord Karau," Solon answered. "Amongst some others of similarly higher power." He bowed. "My name is Solon. Tell me, mortal, are you powerful?"

[Skittlebug]

Teeg snorts, feeling hostile at the question, but placated by the bow...just. "Of course I am! I am the Champion of Beleg, I have beaten down all who have stood in my way."

[Kender Bard]

"I profess an ignorance over this land," Solon replied smoothly. "Does that mean you rule over this land?"

[Skittlebug]

"Of course!" Teeg spreads his arms, "This whole territory. If your lord Karau has an eye on this land he will have to go through me, and my clan."

[Kender Bard]

"How much is your territory?" Solon asked with a vague wave. "Surely not the whole mortal world. Even we demons know enough to know no one man rules all of Naruta."

[Skittlebug]

Teeg snorts again, stepping closer and lowering his voice so that it doesn't carry to his clan. "Do not be so condescending demon. My territory is the wilds from the sea miles to the east. To the Poldorans. The only reason I let you in my lands unmolested is to contact your lord. I have heard of the demon lord's powers. I would give many of my clan in return for the power to crush the other Beasts."

[Kender Bard]

Solon smiled with satisfaction at that. "Ah, then I don't even need to ease you into things, do I? My lord is far away but I have dealings with many of the demon lords, and really, one is as good as the next. The question comes down to what you can offer in exchange? The lords and ladies do not ask for much. Just some loyalty."