(So if that's the whole deal, then where do we start? Outside the castle, in a cell or outside the window or something?)

But alas. As Varin was waiting... No, worry not. I'm not so uninspired to pull the same story twice. Carry on, oh players of roles.

(Top tier storytelling, 10/10, play of the century, my guy)

(To reply to your question, anywhere you like,)

A dark-skinned female dunesfolk lalafell teleports right outside the cell. A lightning bolt from their hand completely desrroys the bars. They magically communicate to the rest of their friends "I am at the boss and am ready to defeat it for EXP and Duty."

A strange being exits out of a strange door... They don't seem human. They make their way over to Varin, spotting the boy and looking him over. "You are not the powerful being I expected from this endeavor. Unless your appearance deceives me... I shall let you free either way. I should at least give you a chance to prove your skills. Jack Frost. Ice Age." The floor starts to freeze, the cell door and the chains restraining Varin following suit, the being flips out their expandable baton, bringing it down upon the cell door, shattering it to pieces. "Do not disappoint me." They shatter the chains.

Varin seemed caught off guard by both who came to rescue him, well... he didn't know about the one, the once imprisoned prince stands before the two who came, "Thank you... and I will not fail you... but is it possible to free my dragon? He is trapped as well, and I've yet to introduce myself, I am the dark prince Varin, brother of the fierce dragon warrior Devon, and what do you mean the boss?" Varin asked A cute, somewhat curious prince he seemed to be, especially with his sparkling eyes and gleaming smile upon being released,

The WoD ignores Varin completely and stares at the wall, standing completely still. Without moving their lips or so much as making a sound, they communicate a message to Niko with no tone or voice to it whatsoever. "I'm going through this content for the first time, any mechanics I should be aware about?"

"Dragon? Hm, I must see this for myself." The being exits the cell and looks for the dragon. Coming up to the next cell, the weird white-haired cat-like creature inspects the dragon. "...Ah, this must be your guidance mascot. Or a measly pet. Very well then, I shall release it from thine prison. Jack Frost. Ice Age." It goes the same way it did for Varin. After freeing the dragon, they return to Varin. "I do not know this "Devon", but know this, I will not hesitate to leave your company if it turns out you were not the powerful one I was seeking." Receiving the message, Niko replies. "Be aware that your actions may be nulled by something of the greater beyond if it does not like your post. That is all."

(I had an entire little post up lol, okay so exp is earned from food which can be gathered in a number of ways and special items and drinks, exp drinks and foods have a lot of exp, if you fail certain missions you get a chance to try again and you can get dragons on your team in many different ways) MISSION COMPLETE!! Shade, the dragon flies to Varin, Varin smiles "Needn't you worry! As a dark prince I am pretty powerful" Varin said He would smile lightly, then out of nowhere a group of enemies appeared, each of them wearing armor and riding a dragon, "Looks like it's time to show you" Varin said Darkness forms a sword in Varin's right hand, he then pauses, "Wait... what's so interesting about that wall?" He asked just then noticing that the WoD was staring at the wall (By the way, I must rest, goodnight! Don't let the dragonbugs bite!)

Niko squints at Varin. "Dark... Prince? Hm, royalty usually isn't that powerful, they're more-so known for being pale, eating, and commanding armies from the sidelines, never for going to battle themselves unless needed. You are a strange one." They watch Varin, interested in what they're about to do before they stop to look at the other person. "Why are you stopping? There are enemies for you to defeat so defeat them."

The Warrior Of Darkness issues a /nod in the direction of Niko and continues to communicate the same way as she always has, unperceivable to Varin "Understood. I will make sure to appease this primal's demands." Upon hearing Niko's urgency, the Warrior Of Darkness /frown s. "If we aggro without a full party we'll just wipe and have to start all over. I'm just gonna get something to eat while we wait for the df to find someone." They then don't move at all, just blankly stare at Niko regardless of where he moves.

Niko shakes their head. "Ah, I must've not specified who I was talking to. I was talking to the prince, not you."

(Sorry! Used the wrong account lol!) Varin wouldn't hesitate a moment longer, he launched at the dragon knights, slicing at them before he even touched the ground, Shade sends a beam of darkness at some enemies, giving Varin yet another opening, he slices several more enemies and and kicks a dragon knight off their dragon, causing both to run away, Varin chuckled lightly "Such cowards..." he said His voice sounded cocky, which was fairly different to moments before, before it was determined and confidant, but the change was honestly kind of cute, and some may even say charming, as his confidant smile was replaced by a charming smirk, his scared eyes were now bold and mischievous, he seemed like the kind of boy who would break the rules without being noticed and graduate from collage

Niko watched. "Well that sure was overex-" He stops for a moment to put on the uncaring attitude he had before. "That was adequate, let us proceed forward."

Varin nods, "I just hope everything is alright with my brother..." Varin said

(And now I realize that I posted that with the wrong account... well, I don't plan on making this roleplay and the other effect each other, because that would mean Devon is dead and I really don't want that)