> Dragonborn of Equestria > by AstralFlare42 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- > The Dragonborn Awakens Part 1 > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Within a hidden room in the central building of the Crystal Empire; Some time after Sombra's defeat. Chains rattled in the darkness. If you traveled deeper in the castle's more forgotten areas, you would find a secret room that Sombra would use as a torture chamber. The walls, while no longer the tyrant's favorite black crystals, curved All around forming a perfect sphere. Within the center was a crystal slab, just floating in the very center of the sphere. And there was someone chained down to it. He was chained down in a kneeling position using a glowing bronze chain attached to four shackles. He had greyish green scales, a crimson underbelly, yellow eyes with black sclera, digitigrade legs with four toes, hands with four fingers, a pair of horns that flow to the back of his head with one of the horns being broken, black shoulder-length hair, dark red spines going down his back and tail, a buff muscle build, a yellow eye with a black sclera, a missing left eye, a facial branding shaped like a stylized sun over where his eye used to be, scars on the back from being whipped, and a copper colored tribal tattoo on the right shoulder that looks like a fire within a drop of acid that stops just above the elbow. His outfit consisted of a brown loin cloth that reaches just below the knees, a brown hood, black tattered pants, and a leather cord with five different colored beads (colors in this order: orange, black, purple, cyan, and red) around his left wrist. Within a crystal orb that orbited the prisoner is a bag that had a belt style strap. He slowly lifted his head as he saw a flash of light. Unknown to anyone but himself this was the moment he ha waited for for a thousand years. "It's about time for my freedom." He then heard a crackling sound, and sighed with an annoyed expression on his face. "Here we go again." The chains then sent a large amount of electricity into the dragonborn, making him scream in agonizing pain. At Least One Thousand years ago; Earth; Texoma ComicCon I couldn't believe that this was happening. I finally was able to go to ComicCon for the first time in my life. I had heard stories of people disappearing at a convention, but I disregarded those rumors as stuff for people in fiction. It wasn't like it was going to happen in a place like this. I had just arrived the first day via bus. It was a little cramped with me being the only one not wearing a costume. I figured that I wouldn't need to dress up, that could be for the next convention. I showed my ticket to the person at the door, andI was ushered inside. What I saw will never leave me. There were all kinds of boothes and decorations everywhere! I even saw some people in costumes that would need a whole team to put on. I went around taking pictures with people in costume, attended some of the events, and got some food. I was enjoying my lunch, when I felt like I was being watched. I looked at where I felt the feeling originate, and saw a booth I hadn't seen before, due to this being on the other side of the event hall. It was a semi-large one designed like a dragon's cave with Tiamat right on top doing battle with Bahamut on a screen. The one running the stand was in a costume that looked a lot like the dragonborn merchant from Baldur's Gate 3, and she was looking right at me. I guessed that she wanted me to buy some of her wares, so I walked over. "Hello there, Exxvikyap. Got any wares to sell me today?" I liked RPGs, so I decided to just try to play along if the merchant began being like the character, and I wasn't disappointed. The mask moved as if it were flesh and blood. It was really great craftsmanship; it almost looked real. "Oh, well hello there, traveler. Come to sample my wares? Would you like a sword, a shield, a spear? You look to be a spear person." Exxvikyap said excitedly, no doubt trying to force me to choose a spear. "No thanks. I'm not looking for any weapons, but let's see if I can help boost your sales figures. Show me what you've got." She stepped aside to let me see into the stall, and what I saw did not disappoint me. She had things like the ninja steel morphers, Ruby Rose's scythe, and even stuff like minecraft potions. Eventually, I found the items I was looking for. "I'll take the bag of holding, some of the mechanical familiars in the different types of metal, the blue scaly looking ocarina, and the necklace with the dragon's head holding the yellow d20 gem in it's mouth." I say pointing to each item. She then grabs everything, places it on the counter, and looks me square in the eye. "I take it that you're a fan of Dungeons & Dragons." "Yeah. I've never played it before, but I do enjoy listening to Critical Role every now and then." I then remember the items, "So how much do I owe you for the items?" Exxvikyap chuckled a little, which I couldn't tell if it was good or bad. "Well these items are usually very pricey, but since you recognized me and took the time out of your busy day to admire my wares, I'll sell all of this to you for $200, but I would really like to see your character sheet." This was starting to get weird, but I really wanted the items, so I pulled out the money and character sheet. It was incomplete because I didn't have the backstory, but that was on purpose so that I could set him up for any campaign. She takes the money and looks over the sheet. "This is a great character. Mind telling me why the breath weapon was crossed out?" "Well I gave him resistances to both fire and acid and figured that it would be too overpowered, so I removed the breath weapon to balance it out." "Mind if I place the smaller items in the bag to help make carrying it easier?" Exxvikyap asked. "Go right ahead." After getting the bag, now having items in it, I put it on my waist thanks to the strap being like a belt. "Enjoy your trip, and may Bahamut guide you." the merchant tells me, causing me to pause. "Could you repeat that?" I ask, getting an ominous feeling in my gut. The dragonborn merchant smiles. "Enjoy your trip." It's then that I began to feel woozy. I collapse as I feel myself blacking out. As everything goes dark, I suddenly see visions of a silver dragon facing against one with five heads, each one being a different color. The silver dragon sends out a wave of light energy, and I finally lose consciousness. End of part 1