Lost Section of Eisriesenwelt Caves

The Eisriesenwelt (German for "World of the Ice Giants") is a natural limestone ice cave located in Werfen, Austria, about 40 km south of Salzburg. The cave is inside the Hochkogel mountain in the Tennengebirge section of the Alps. It is the largest ice cave in the world, extending more than 42km and visited by about 200,000 tourists every year.

While most people believe the cave to be all but completely explored, old wizard smugglers used certain charms to block off part of the cave to prying eyes. They used the cavern as a hideout, holding their ill-obtained goods.

Recently, it has taken in a new occupant. One who hides in the shadows to bare burdens the light could never know.

*POP*

-I arrive with Sam, holding my feet firmly on the ground to prevent sliding. The area around us was circular, like a can of solid ice. It was here I would complete my goal.-

I hold onto Crest, keeping myself from slipping. "What is this place?"

OOC It's the Batcave

IC

"It's part of the Eisriesenwelt caves. Part of it that a band of magical smugglers used to use. The Strayers of the past stopped them, but we weren't as organized then so there's no record of this place among them."

"Oh..." I look around, trying to get my mind off what just happened between me and my sister. Sarah... She was angry and hurt...

-I frown and hold her for both warmth and comfort.- "I'm sorry you had to do that."

G2G, battery dying, bye!

Bye!

I welcome the warmth and comfort, trying to resist the threat of tears, "It's okay... Now you don't have to feel alone in this anymore..."

"And trust me, this life is so much more bearable now."

"I don't care that my name is dragged through the mud, my family can hate me forever if they have to, but I couldn't stand the idea of lying to you like this."

I smile at him, gently placing a hand on his cheek, "It's all okay now... You're not alone." I'm just worried about Sarah...

"And for that I thank you, I know it couldn't have been easy."

"I'll do anything for you, Crest..." Even act as if I'm betraying my sister and my family, no matter how much it hurts. "I love you."

"I love you too... and I hope we can make Sarah understand."

I look down, "She seemed really angry... I hope she doesn't do anything rash..." Then the memory hit me and tears start to fill my eyes. "She almost killed you! She was going to say the words! What if Crouch really is getting to her? What if he's succeeding?"

"If he is, , there's only one man I know who can help."

-I honestly cannot believe these words are exiting my mouth, but no matter, he was my greatest ally right now.-

"Descole."

My eyes widen in a bit of surprise at who he just said, but I don't question that. I trust Crest with all my heart and soul. "What can Descole do to help?"

"He's one of the few outside of you and Meredia who knows of my deception. I can tell him to caution Artemis and Artisan to keep a look out."

-I frown at the mention of my brothers names. Odds are they'll only see me as an enemy now.-

"That would be great... I'm really worried about her..." I hug him tight, happy to be by his side.

-I hug her close.- "We can still do good for those we care for, even if they don't know who to thank for it."

I nod, "Yes, I guess you're right..." I look up at him curiously, "So what do we do now?"

"The main reason I didn't return to the Strayers is because I have an idea that could potentially save thousands."

"What is your idea?"

OOC Brb

"I'm going to organize several of the Strayer's enemies under my banner, drawing them out of hiding and then, lead my brothers to us and have all their enemies taken down in one stroke."

"Wow, that's actually pretty genius..." Not that I expected anything less. "Are you going to... Kill... Them all?"