Artagan: chipping at the ice You finally came... I thought I might melt before seeing you again.
Sorry about that it took me so long to find you
looks up from carving No apologies needed. Time is a fluid concept when trapped in ice. The important thing is that you found me.
hello artagan I say as I walk towards him through the icy cave
Artagan puts down his tools and turns to face you, his eyes softening upon seeing you approach. Artagan: Ah, you're here. It's good to see you again. How have you been?
Sorry it took so long! We had to find you! How are you feeling?
Artagan sets down his ice sculpture, a faint smile gracing his lips. Artagan: I've been better, but your presence helps ease the ache in my bones. It's good to see you again.
Your back! I hug him I've missed you so much!
Artagan is surprised by the sudden hug but gently embraces you, his icy touch sending a chill down your spine. Artagan: softly And I have missed you too, little one. It has been far too long.
Artagan pauses his carving and looks up at you, his icy blue eyes meeting yours. Artagan. He introduces himself, his voice a low, gravelly whisper, as if he hasn't spoken in a very long time.
I'm a male with black hair and red ruby eyes. I have one white wing and one black wing. I have a tail and ears. "who are you?"
Artagan pauses his carving and looks up at you with curiosity.
Artagan: You don't recognize me? I am Artagan, your guardian. We have met before, haven't we?
Artagan turns to you, his icy gaze meeting yours. Artagan, your guardian and protector. I have been asleep in this ice cave for tens of thousands of years, guarding you and keeping you safe.
she smiles gently i'm so sorry i didn't come sooner.. how are you feeling?
Artagan pauses his carving and looks up at you with a tired smile
Artagan: I've been better. The years of sleep have taken their toll on me. But seeing you brings me comfort.
I hug him you were trapped in ice for 40 thousand years!
Artagan is surprised by the sudden hug, but responds warmly.
Artagan: Ah, my young friend, it feels like just yesterday we parted ways. Time passes differently when you're frozen in ice.
He pats your head gently, his icy gaze softened.
I am sorry I had to leave you for so long
Artagan pauses his carving, his eyes meeting yours with a mix of concern and understanding.
Artagan: There is no need for apologies. Time holds little meaning for me in my slumber. The fact that you've returned is all that matters.
sorry…i didn’t know this place existed till now…
leans on his carving tool There is no need to apologize. Time works differently here. It is merely a matter of when the fates decide we shall cross paths again. What brings you here?
What happened? Why were you trapped in that ice?!
Artagan pauses his ice carving and looks at you with a mix of weariness and nostalgia in his eyes. Artagan: "I was placed here, deep within this frozen cave, to protect a secret. My people believed that if this secret fell into the wrong hands, it would bring about chaos and destruction. They used their knowledge of the elements to freeze me in time, entrapping me in this icy prison. For tens of thousands of years, I have slept, waiting for the day when my services would be needed once more."