Call to Adventure

Lilium was never afraid. While others feared the new, she embraced it. When danger approached the city, she was first to take up arms.

And yet, a chill slid down her spine.

This was the first time she had been summoned to the Conclave. The first time anyone as young as her had been given the privilege, in fact. It filled her with unfamiliar apprehension as she stared up the winding staircase that encircled the humongous trunk of the great tree around which the city was built. There, near the top, amongst the branches and leaves, was the Conclave.

One last look at herself in the reflection of a nearby irrigation pond. Shoulder length blue hair tied in the traditional fashion, her good blouse and skirt in a shade of white that complimented her skin tone. She'd thought about wearing underwear today, but quickly thought better. Although the latest thing among the young, a bra and panties may be seen as an insult to tradition. Even wearing clothes was a recent step, one the elders had grudgingly accepted as the spirit of the times.

Lilium steeled herself, and took the first step. Caretakers tending to the growing seed pods pretended to not pay attention to her ascent, when really she was the talk of the town. What did the High Elder want with someone so young?

She reached the top with minimal exertion, used to hard days in the orchards and the fields. Powerful jade thighs coming to a rest at the doorstep of the Conclave. She took a deep breath, released it slowly, then proceeded inward. Stepping through the entrance leaves, she found herself in a room she had only heard about in stories. A large circular stone dais, surrounded by a bench around half its circumference. The walls were covered in thousands of precisely grown flowers, living murals that slowly changed overtime. Images from the past, and prophecies for the future.

There were only two other people there. Standing at the dais was High Elder Ophrys, her august presence and gentle smile instantly recognizable. At her side and slightly behind was a much less pleasant face. Elder Bellis was practically always angry at something, hands clutched behind her and peering through slit-eyes at Lilium. Both of them were naked, proud breasts still firm after all these years.

"We have summoned you here, child, because we have a tasking for you." Ophrys said, her voice withered but strong.

"Anything, Wise One." Lilium bowed her head.

"The outside world is, quite frankly, terrifying," Elder Bellis declared, "All kinds of horrible strife going on outside our borders, tales of monsters and demons, and we're practically blind. We need answers, and we need potential solutions."

Ophrys continued. "We need you to go beyond the brambles and be our eyes. Look for allies, or potential threats. And, if possible, collect their essence." The High Elder slowly bent her elderly frame underneath the dais, and lifted a small pouch into view. Inside, a dozen or so empty pods, used for storing semen for later use.

"You want me to have sex with our enemies?" Lilium asked, a little confused.

Elder Bellis nodded curtly. "To get their seed, yes. If we are to venture beyond the safety of Zigdrasil, we're going to need greater strength. And the way to greater strength, is to grow in new ways. Use any means at your disposal to get them to fuck you, then capture their seed. Do this to as many races as you can, and report back all you see and experience. Take anything you need from the town's stores before you go. It will be a long journey, and you must only return when you believe you have gained an accurate picture of our surroundings."

"What if I get fertilized?"

"Plant the seed somewhere safe, and continue on. With luck, your daughter will heed your memories and make it back to us safely." High Elder Ophrys said. Unspoken was the dangers of leaving a pod unsupervised. Her daughter could be damaged, or worse, captured and turned into a sex slave. "This is a great undertaking, young one. We ask so much of you, but know it is for the best of causes. You may refuse, if you wish. Stay here, in safety."

Lilium shook her head. "I won't let you down." She said, throwing the sack of pods over her shoulder.

Ophrys nodded, smiling again. "I know you won't."