A few hours later, four s.h.i.+ps from the Inferno fleet headed west for the continent of Jhabi . Nix was aboard the Phoenix along with the officers from Inferno and a few others . Captain Delphi stood at the helm, her face still wearing a smile . Although she had gone down in defeat, the Phoenix had taken entire fleets with her . Delphi and her crew had been promoted to elites because of their efforts . An elite crew would fight harder and perform their individual jobs better .

Pon, Wind, Sharl . Mina, Nix, Jun Li, Semmi and Ronnie relaxed at the rail near the bow of the s.h.i.+p .

/Guildchat: Semmi: A few governing items need to be addressed . Let's start first with town security . Crime isn't a problem yet, but as our population grows we are going to have to offer some sort of deterrent against crime . Suggestions?

/Guildchat: Jun Li: We do have a lot of Colonial Knights on Glory, could they handle the task?

/Guildchat: Nix: I'd prefer to keep them as part of our military .

/Guildchat: Pon: We could hire our own private security force .

/Guildchat: Wind: You mean like mercenaries?

/Guildchat: Semmi: That might work short term, but I think we'd do better thinking ahead .

/Guildchat: Ronnie: There are two hundred acolytes at the Scorched Earth Temple . . . Surely they don't need all of them .

/Guildchat: Sharl: Please stop talking now . People would be freaked out by them .

/Guildchat: Ronnie: I think they're cute .

/Guildchat: Nix: We could open a Provost Marshals Office . I know just the guy to head it up .

/Guildchat: Semmi: That's a great long term solution, but there's a lot involved in bringing them to Glory .

/Guildchat: Nix: No worries, I have close ties to the Provost Office . Oh . . . did you check out the build menu for new constructions in Glory?

/Guildchat: Semmi: No . Has something changed?

/Guildchat: Nix: The Golden Expansion bonus is permanent . All new constructions will come with the bonus .

/Guildchat: Semmi: d.a.m.n . . . that's really going to bring in new businesses . Let's shelf security for now . The Artesian Guild wants to build a headquarters in Glory .

/Guildchat: Nix: I'm not familiar with them .

/Guildchat: Jun Li: It's a guild made up of expert crafters . They try to regulate prices so that prices in one town don't significantly rise or fall when compared to other places .

/Guildchat: Sharl: I hate that idea . Have you seen the gear that our crafters make? I'm okay with being overpriced .

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/Guildchat: Pon: Letting someone else regulate our economy seems like a horrible idea .

/Guildchat: Semmi: I agree but we do need some sort of Economic Advisor . The last thing on our agenda is land sales .

/Guildchat: Jun Li: There have been inquiries regarding the purchases of land plots on Glory, both in and outside of town . Our town policy is lease only .

/Guildchat: Nix: We've worked hard for every acre of Glory Island . Let's keep it in our possession .

/Guildchat: Wind: I agree . If we offer land plots to outsiders, it can only hurt our security .

/Guildchat: Pon: It also prevents future expansion of the Town .

/Guildchat: Semmi: Okay . . . Let's Vote on bringing in the Provost Marshals Office . Aye or Nay . I say Aye .

/Guildchat: Nix: Aye

/Guildchat: Jun Li: Aye

/Guildchat: Ronnie: Aye

/Guildchat: Sharl: Aye

/Guildchat: Wind: Aye

/GuildChat: Pon: Aye

/Guildchat: Mina: Aye

/Guildchat: Semmi: Next vote . Inviting the Artesian Guild to Glory . Nay .

/Guildchat: Nix: Nay

/Guildchat: Jun Li: Nay

/Guildchat: Ronnie: Nay

/Guildchat: Sharl: Nay

/Guildchat: Wind: Nay

/GuildChat: Pon: Nay

/Guildchat: Mina: Nay

/Guildchat: Semmi: And finally selling land plots in Glory . Nay .

/Guildchat: Nix: Nay

/Guildchat: Jun Li: Nay

/Guildchat: Ronnie: Nay

/Guildchat: Sharl: Nay

/Guildchat: Wind: Nay

/GuildChat: Pon: Nay

/Guildchat: Mina: Nay

/Guildchat: Semmi: Nice and painless when everyone agrees . Will you get the Provost Office started Nix?

/Guildchat: Nix: Yep .

After the meeting ending Nix moved to the Starboard Rail where Fajii, Nansu, and Chael were standing .

Fajii offered him a smile . "If you are looking for your Inn Keeper friend, I saw her board the Crane with Sila, Nez, and Kyla . "

"I was looking for some herb advice actually . I figure the two guild alchemists might point me in the right direction . "

Nansu's pretty face broke into a smile . She normally wore her short black hair slicked back, but today it was spiked . "We are at your service Mr . Nix . "

"I'm looking for the Colonial version of ghost peppers . "

Nansu nodded, "many herbs and plants from our world are here in Colonial Nix . You are looking for Bhut jolokia, it's the actual name for ghost peppers . "

"I have a contact in Jenzi, I'll pick you up some, or even get you the seeds if you want to plant your own . "

"Thank you Nansu . I'll take both . " He grabbed Fajii's hand and pulled her away from the pair . He stopped when they were near the Phoenix figurehead . "How is everything Fajii?"

"Things are changing fast for me . " Fajii tightened her grip on his hand and took a seat on the edge of the anchor .

"I can see how it might be difficult . "

Fajii shook her head, "It's the opposite, I feel like I'm becoming part of something . "

Min had told him that Fajii had never really fit in with her own kind, the Aquarion alchemist was always by herself . "What are the Lamia like?"

"Sori is very nice and talks to me often . " Fajii realized Nix didn't know the Lamia by name, "she's the High Acolyte . "

Nix nodded, "I remember, she's quite fierce too . Hey, did the Earth Temple expand also?"

"Yes, our bonus floor appeared below our main level . The Fire Palace added a second story . "

"You needed the extra s.p.a.ce, two hundred acolytes is a lot," Nix recalled that the Fire Palace Acolytes didn't have anywhere near those numbers, but then they had a Nemesis protecting the Temple .

"Remember your words Nix . You said we'd hunt together . " Her brown eyes watched him, even with the verticle irises, her gaze seemed warm . She had decided to wear her light brown hair down for the trip, the red streaks stood out like tiger stripes .

"I wouldn't forget, although Milat seems to be interested in spending some time with you . " Nix noticed that the Aquarion was watching them from mid-s.h.i.+p and seemed to want to approach .

Fajii caught the Aquarion's eye and waved politely "He's known me for years, but has never looked in my direction . Suddenly he sees me, I'm not sure what to think . "

Nix shrugged, "it's hard not to see you Fajii . "

"You don't have to worry about me when we hunt Nix . If the worse happens and I'm slain, I will revive at the Scorched Earth Temple . "

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Nix breathed a sigh of relief . "That does make me feel better . " He understood that the reason she was a top-five contributor in the faction event was due to her buffing everyone . As an alchemist, her fighting experience was limited .

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The Inferno fleet arrived at Jhabi a few hours later . They were given directions to take the Jhabi river directly into the mountains from the bay . Everyone stood at the rails as the river narrowed and the mountains quickly rose up on either side of them . The mountains were covered in a blue leafed tree that filled the air with vibrations when the wind blew them . The river itself seemed to have been carved directly into the rock, the sheer walls rising up several hundred feet .

/Guildchat: Semmi: Morgan Bolo will be waiting for us a few miles upstream . He's waiting at the entrance .

A few minutes later the river widened and the mountains retracted to form a cozy valley . A large dock with several berths waited for them .

Nix waited until the Phoenix was tied up and then glanced at Delphi who gave him the thumbs up before walking down the gangplank . A large white-haired man dressed in gold robes was waiting for them .

Although the man was quite large, he did not appear soft, he bowed slightly . "Greetings Travelers, I am Morgan Bolo . "

Nix politely returned his bow . "It's nice to meet you, sir, I am Nix . "

After introductions, they moved quickly away from the dock so that the rest of Inferno could disembark . Morgan Bolo led them down a narrow path to the entrance of a second valley . He stepped up on a large boulder and raised his voice so everyone who followed could hear . "We have invited the Inferno Guild here for one very simple reason . The SeFarer Faction feels that the awards given to you were insufficient . Although you are a mid-tier guild, we feel that as you continue to rise, our faction will rise also . We are bound by faction rules and can only do so much . In front of you is the entrance to Shangri . Before you enter you will have to choose the area you wish to explore . Travel between areas is possible, but also highly dangerous and time-consuming . Please choose from the following . "

Nix studied the menu that popped up in front of him, everyone seemed to be experiencing a similar thing .

[Shangri Exploration Areas] Disclaimer: There are no guarantees that you will come away with anything . The benefits you discover here will depend on your fate and ingenuity . If you die in Shangri, you will resp.a.w.n at the entrance and be unable to re-enter .

1) Area One is the place to look for rare skills . Main path skills and support skills of all rarities can be found here . This is the most dangerous area of all . Non-combat personnel should not enter .

2) Area Two is the home of a legendary gambling hall . Depending on your luck, you may win weapons, armor or even rare spells . You are only allowed to win three items . This is a non-combat area . Good Luck .

3) Area Three is where the greatest library in all of Colonial exists . The crafting section of this library holds long-forgotten techniques and many rare treasures . You will have to be good at riddles to come away with anything . This is a non-combat area .

4) Area Four is where you will find many different creatures . Looking for a flying mount?

Or perhaps a companion that can heal? Then your mission is clear . Find the one you want and convince them to follow you . This is a combat area, it is recommended that you travel in groups .

5) Area Five covers many special treasures . Want a world seed? Or your own set of wings? Many strange and wondrous things exist in Area five . This is a combat area and you must enter alone .

Morgan's voice could be heard as all of Inferno read the choices . "How you earn these items is going to vary greatly . Some may require a quest, or rare knowledge, while in others you might have to slay a powerful adversary or win a game of chance . As long as you stay alive, you may continue to try your luck . You have eight hours from the moment you enter . "

[Whisper: Nix to Hyai] Where are you heading?

[Whisper: Hyai to Nix] To the library section in area three . And you?

[Whisper: Nix to Hyai] Not sure yet, one of the combat areas . Good luck .

[Whisper: Hyai to Nix] Thanks hun, you too .

Fajii pulled on his arm, "Mina says that she is going to Area One with Milat . "

"Hmm . . . " Nix stared at the choices, "Area four is my preference . "

Fajii nodded in agreement . "Let's go there then . "