The Arrow

Artemis drew her bow and shot her arrow up high in the skies, it blazed with fire as it reached up high to the skies. The fire grew so large, it illuminated the skies above them. Proudfoot looked at the skies in excitement and surprise. And as the skies stayed illuminated, the sounds of the forest started to echo with the sounds of wild animals. " When the fire was extinguished" Artemis told Proudfoot to jump down. And he did not waste a moment, he sprang to the grounds. He expected to fall from a great height and even half expected to injure himself. To his amusement, he landed on his feet maybe ten feet from the top. Artemis jumped down next to him, with her bow and arrows full in her basket. Artemis made a sound that mimicked the Alguran Oak. The Alguran oak were large birds whose wingspan could engulf the body of Proudfoot. " The Alguran was named, as it was said to be originated from Algreid. The Alguran was said to be the protector of Algried and guarded its Oak. " Yet to this day, the Alguran has never been found in the forests of Algried" They have been spotted elsewhere, but never at Algried. The Alguran was also said to bring good luck to those who spotted it. "To those very rare people, who the Alguran sat on the shoulders, went on to become great warriors".

As Artemis mimicked the Alguran , many wild animals came and surrounded them. Animals that were small and large, gathered around them. Some made noises that could scare the mightiest of heroes. Yet, Proudfoot was not scared. The presence of Artemis made his feel safe. She was to him a protector, he understood. The roarings of the animals continued for some time. "Artemis looked up at the sky, sensing that it was time' Proudfoot too with his curious mind, looked up at the skies. There it was , the Alguran slowly descending from the skies. Its wings were so vast, that it covered the sky above them. It glided down and eventually sat on the shoulders of the man beside Artemis. " You shall therefore be named Alguran" said Artemis. "The Alguran therefore shall be your protector. It will come to your aide, when you call for it "proclaimed Artemis. The Alguran made the sound that it was famed for, the animals that stood before them rallied to the Alguran Oak. Then the sounds all stopped, the Alguran spread its wings and ascended to the skies. Artemis mimicked the sound of the Alguran , the animals that were gathered walked back to their homes.

"Alguran felt a big change in his demeanor , Artemis too spotted differences in his face" His face had become sharper with rough edges around them" He too spoke differently. There was an eloquence in his voice , the manner in which he spoke had changed as well. "What is my duty"? he asked Artemis. "Go to the lands of Darticus, Protect him" she simply said. Follow this path, she said pointing at a direction "When you get lost, the Alguran will guide you". Travel for seven nights, you shall reach your destination". Alguran bid farewell to Artemis and took leave. He walked bravely in the direction that was pointed at by Artemis.