Authors note:

I've gotten a few requests to change Ren's race. While I probably won't be doing that (it's still a little early for that I think) I may or may not or may not...Enhance...the current Ren.

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Ren gazed at the dried up figure sitting on the throne in front of him. The figure was still wearing a, somewhat dusty, blood-red tunic that went to its knees with an ornate belt of some kind, fine black pants underneath, and a pair of ornate black metal boots. On its hand it had a simple yet beautiful ring with a carving of a coiling dragon on it. On its head was the finest crown Ren had ever seen, no that he had seen that many. It was made to look like a small dragon was coiled up on the wearers head. Behind it, the figure had a pair of large dried up wings with dull black scales. Leaning against the side of the throne was a dusty black sword that looked like it had seen better days. As Ren looked at the figure he felt as though he was being beckoned forward. Before Ren realized it he was already standing right in front of the figure. Almost as if it had a mind of its own, Ren's hand reached out and touched the crown.

There was a bright flash of light and Ren felt like his mind was being pulled inside of the crown. The bright light and pulling sensation passed and when Ren opened his eyes he found himself standing on a mountain top made of sharp, black rock and surrounded by a sea of boiling and seething lava on one side and an endless, bitterly cold, snow covered landscape on the other. As Ren looked around he began feeling vibrations in the air, like something massive was moving through it. After a few moments the vibrations got stronger and he started hearing the sound of something massive hitting the air. Then he heard a sound that made his blood run cold. Ren heard the roar of a massive monster off in the distance.

Looking in the direction the roar came from he could make out a small black dot coming over the horizon. The black dot was rapidly getting larger and larger until Ren could make out the shape of a massive, black, winged beast coming his way. Ren tried to hide but found that he was now rooted in place. As Ren panicked the beast kept getting larger and larger, seeming to cover the sky as it got closer. It roared again, shaking the ground with its power. The beast landed in front of a terrified Ren, who realized what it was. The beast that land in front of him was a massive black dragon, easily 300-400 feet long and probably 70-80 feet tall at the shoulder. After it landed its figure started to become hazy and insubstantial, almost like smoke. The black smoke dragon started to move at a rapid pack towards the ground. As the smoke began to clear Ren could make out the shape of someone walking towards him. Ren gasped when it cleared the smoke. The figure walking towards him the same as the one sitting on the throne. It wore the same tunic, pants, and boots. Had the same ring and crown and Ren could a black and red hilt poking out over his shoulder. As the figure walked towards Ren he could hear an ancient and powerful force in is head.

"I am known as The Dark One, The Blood Dragon, The Scaled War God. I have been called a calamity, a natural disaster, and the bringer of destruction. I have received the titles The Greatest Hero, The Final Defender, and The Lost King. What I am called changes for every person asked. I am called a scourge by my enemies and a saint by my allies. My name is Oroka, Last of the Dragon Kings and the final one of my line remaining in this plane. Upon my death I left a portion of my will fused with my crown. I leave this city and everything left inside it to the one who found this crown. I also leave you my equipment as i have no use for it any more, though I doubt you will be able to use it right now. I have sealed a small portion of my power in each item, which can only be used once you have achieved the requirements I have set. In addition to a part of my power, I have seal all of my memories with the crown, which will reveal themselves at the appropriate time. The ring on my hand is the key to the city treasury, not that there is much left inside of it. To you, the new ruler of my city, whether you found it through luck or though fate, I wish you fair winds and safe travels. By finding this city you have changed your fate. The road ahead of you will not be a smooth one. As I am feeling generous in the final moments of my life I will leave you one more gift, though this one you will have to find out on your own what it is."

Just as the voice in Ren's head fell silent the figure that was walking towards him stopped just an arms-length away. It reached out with one of its hands and touched Ren's forehead. Ren felt a very short flash of pain and the scene in front of him disappeared in another flash of light.

Ren opened his eyes and found himself looking back across the throne room. He looked at himself and found that he was wearing the robe that the mummified figure, King Oroka, was wearing before. He also felt something on his head and when he lifted his hands to see what it was Ren saw the ring with the dragon carving in it on his hand. Lifting the object off his head, Ren was un-surprised to find that it was the dragon crown. Out of the corner of his eye Ren could make out a red and black hilt. Just was Ren began to think about what happened a string of notifications popped up.

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System MessageCongratulations!

You have become the ruler of the lost city of Aukrokia! You now have access to the city

menu and the powers of a city ruler. You have gained 1000 fame and the title

'Lord of Aukrokia' by becoming a ruler. To see a complete list of ruler powers go to

City Menu>Ruler>Powers.

Would you like to reveal this information?

System MessageCongratulations! You are the first player city ruler!

You have gained 1000 Fame and the title "First Lord"

Would you like to reveal your name?

"No to both"

World MessageCongratulations to {Anonymous} for becoming the first

player to gain the right to rule a city!

Why did it have to do that? Thought Ren, sighing when the World message popped up. He had no doubt in his mind that the world outside was going crazy at the moment. Ren sighed again, Guess I should check what the previous king left me.

Black Sword of Oroka - Unique TypeSwordQualityEpicDamage450-500Durability2500/2500This is the sword used by the legendary black dragon king Oroka. It has taken countless

lives over its life but has only taken the lives of those who would hurt its master or

those it's master wishes to protect. In the final moments of its masters life it

received a small portion of its masters power and awaits the day it will be wielded

again by someone who will put their life on the line to defend those they care about.

Requirements:

Level: 120

Strength: 1000

Sword Mastery: Advanced 1

Crown of Aukrokia - Unique TypeHeadQualityEpicDefense0Durability1300/1300Made by one of the finest craftsmen of the city, this crown belonged to the first,

and last ruler of the city. Over its lifetime this crown was born witness to

countless important decisions and also started to absorb some of its wearer’s knowledge

and wisdom. At the end of its original wearer's life it received a portion of its power

and all of its memories along with a portion of its will. This crown will only accept a

true leader as it's master

Requirements:

Level: 60

Wisdom: 400

Leadership:200

Can be worn without meeting requirements but will not receive any bonuses

Bloody Crimson Tunic - UniqueTypeChestQualityEpicDefense50Durability2000/2000Made of cloth woven from the thread of the Crimson Silk Worm and tailored by a master

tailor, this is very light and extremely tough for its thickness. This Tunic was

repeatedly dyed a deeper red with the blood of its master and his enemies. Upon its

masters death it received a portion of it's powers. It searches for a new master that

will continues to dye it a deeper red.

Requirements:

Level: 100

Endurance: 500

Defense: 60

Can be worn without meeting requirements but will not receive any bonuses

Pants of Darkness - Unique Type Legs Quality Epic Defense 20 Durability 2200/2200Made of the skin of a dark beast and bathed in dark magic, these pants are a true

treasure for someone with a high affinity for darkness. Steeped in the shadows cast by

it's master's enemies as they searched for it's master's charges, it waits for someone

who will once again allow it to conceal those it's master wishes to hide.

Requirements:

Level: 100

Hide: advanced 1

Sneak: advanced 1

Dark affinity: Master

Can be worn without meeting requirements but will not receive any bonuses

Swift Sky-Steel Boots - Unique Type Feet Quality Epic Defense 20 Durability 1800/1800Forged out of steel made from a rock that fell from the sky in the middle of a

lightning storm, these boots have an unusual natural property of increasing the

wearer's speed. These boots waded through countless bodies, crushed innumerable skulls,

and carried to safety, an unknowable amount of allies. They received a small portion of

their previous master's power upon their death. These boots dream of traveling across

the and on the feet of a new master.

Requirements:

Level: 80

Agility: 500

Lightning affinity: Master

Can be worn without meeting requirements but will not receive any bonuses

Dragon Ring - Unique Type Ring Quality Epic Defense 0 Durability 1250/1250Cast out of gold, silver, and platinum, this ring was made by a master artisan as a

gift to the new king. This ring was carved with a dragon and enchanted with the

unlocking charm for the city treasury among other things. This ring received a

portion of it's master's power upon their death. This Ring had never left

the hand of it's master until long after their death. All it wishes for is a master

that will care for it as well as its old one did

Requirements:

Level: 50

Alignment: Neutral or better

Wear the ring for at least one month straight

Can be worn without meeting requirements but will not receive any bonuses

Ren's jaw dropped and he stared at the windows in shock for several minutes. The old king's equipment, which was now his, would be ranked at the best set of equipment discovered in the game yet by a lot. To the best of Ren's knowledge the the previous best piece was a Epic ranked sword of Exceptional quality. It sold at auction for several hundred dollars. The [Black Sword of Oroka] was easily the best piece Ren received. 450-500 base damage was impressive but combined with the 1000 strength and the [Sword Mastery] kill at Advanced 1, the damage output of the sword could probably reach around 2000 damage. That was ridiculous already but Ren didn't know what would happen when he could use whatever power was sealed within it. Ren shook his head to get rid of his out of control thoughts and got up from the throne, he was curious about what was left in the treasury that was mentioned.