Chapter 15: Balin City
They kept flying through the city even though it was prohibited to fly above it. However, that rule only applied to those without a permit. Eldrin as one of the commanders of the Sylvaris family had the privilege to fly without obstruction.
When the city guards initially wanted to alert them to land, they immediately spotted the Sylvaris family symbol on the wyverns' chests and returned to their posts. The city itself was so vast that one needed to fly higher to see its entirety. It had four gates in each direction, with the busiest road running from north to south and vice versa.
Aldrian and the group approached from the west and flew to the center of the city, where a giant tree with structures beneath it stood. Eldrin landed on the flat land under the tree's shade and was greeted by the elves guarding the area.
"Welcome back, Commander!"
"At ease. Is the mayor in the mansion?"
"Yes, Commander, he is in the mansion, currently talking with a guest."
"A guest?"
"Yes, they said he came from the capital."
"The capital? That's unusual." He thought.
"All right."
Eldrin then walked past them followed by Aldrian and Eleine. Not far from him, Aldrian noticed a beautiful mansion built under the giant tree. The mansion itself was created from the roots of the tree. During their breaks, Eldrin had explained that due to their affinity with the forest and its energy, elves could control the development of the forest and create or recreate structures from it.