Fresh Off the Boat

The Isle of Kisz was a remote place, offshore of Fiore. Known as a mere fishing destination, it is the place that a young wizard, Cedar Kyros, called home. He had never left his island home until this fateful day. It had been a week since Cedar's birthday and it seemed that his wish had been granted. He wanted to travel to Fiore, become one of it's greatest knights and redeem the honor his mother once had. The sea breeze ruffled his rust-colored hair, adding to its usual spiked style. Cedar couldn't help but smile as the small fishing boat he was on began to reach the docks of Hibiscus Village. His beaming grin caught the attention of the scruffy-looking fisherman who had provided the transport who then began to speak.

"Kid." He rasped, rowing the small boat to dock. "The mainland is different from where you's been living. It isn't as pretty as you're expecting." Cedar's smile never faltered as he replied in chipper tenor, "Don't worry Sir, I am prepared for whatever comes my way. Ya'know, I'm going to become Fiore's greatest knight!" The fisherman scoffed, "Good luck with that kid." As Cedar secured his ascot around his neck and stepped off the boat, he flashed another winning grin back. "Thank you!"

Cedar's boots clipped against the ground as he walked through the cobblestone streets. He was looking everywhere and anywhere, watching as people walked around, participating in their daily lives. "Wow." He mumbled to himself, inaudible to any around him, "I've never seen so many people before." After wandering for several minutes, the young man found himself in a market, salivating at the smell and sight of chicken kababs. "Hi, may I have one?" He said, addressing the young woman manning the stand. She smiled politely, handing him a kabob before replying, "That will be 50 jewels." Cedar, who had already taken a large bite of the kabob, choked, fumbling around in his pockets for money. When she noticed the absence of money, the storeworker's smile faded. "You aren't trying to steal that are you?" Cedar stuttered, "No, no, I ju-just don't have any money. I can give it back" He said quickly. "I don't want some half eaten kebab you THEIF!" She shouted, "THEIF! THIEF! Someone call the local Officer!"