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Zane of the Dragon

The stranger glances back over his shoulder and curses. "I didn't think they'd be so persistent. Time for drastic measures." He guns the engine and accelerates. As the flying sand gives way to bare rock, you can see a great canyon up ahead - and you're headed straight for it. As the hoverbike flies over the edge, you cringe and brace for impact and sudden death. When all you feel is a quick jolt, you uncover your eyes and look back. You have successfully jumped the canyon, and the attackers remain trapped on the other side.

As the stranger brings his hoverbike to a stop in front of a large but rather inconspicuous rock, he turns to look at you. "You really shouldn't be out here on your own, especially in Scorpion territory. If I hadn't come along, who knows what they might have done." You are rather confused by his odd words, but say nothing as he lands his bike. He leads you over to the center of the rockface, where he removes the riding glove from his right hand, revealing a tattoo of a silhouette of a dragon on the back of his hand. He faces this mark to the rockface and states: "Top Scout Zane reporting in with guests. Request entry."

To your astonishment, a door opens in the rockface and slides up and out of sight, revealing a tunnel. The stranger, Zane, leads you down a tunnel to a giant circular stone room, resembling a giant lounge of sorts. Several people are milling about, but most noticeable is the giant dragon statue in the back, made of a beautiful shining crystal. Zane turns to you and grins proudly. "Welcome," he says, "to the Order of the Dragon!"


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