Author: Crislyn Lance

     The Eriksen family is what most people would call ‘old money’. They have been a guard family for generations since the family was created. The Eriksen family first originated in Scandinavian, but they ended up moving to Srario 4,000 years ago. They were there when the town first settled there. The Patriarch of this family was Biorn Eriksen, during his time he was the most powerful Mystic/Viking and brought a lot of glory to his family and village. 

     They moved to Srario because a couple of Mundanes came too close to the village and started damaging their resources. They became a guard family for the other three families when one of the children from the Fernandez family was being chased by some golems when they got too close to a dark part of the forest. On this day the family is still a guard family, but the current head is the wife of the late Jacky Robbert who has passed away after an incident involving the youngest child of the Tassi family. He was put on “trial” by the current head and he was sent out of town permanently. 

     Now with Ingrid Eriksen-Robbert as the Matriarch of the family. The mistakes Jacky made and even the memories of him are being forgotten. Even the twins Magin and Freya don’t remember much about him. Magin and Freya are seventeen-year-old twins with Magin being older by ten minutes born to Ingrid and Jacky Eriksen-Robbert. Currently Magin is being trained to be the next head of the family. 

     Freya is training to be the wife and/or Assistant for one of the other three families. Unlike the other families there isn’t a lot of pressure on them but it’s still a lot for young kids. While the kids of the other families have to take over whatever business their families have plus taking over the care of the town. All Magin will have to do is make sure the next heads of the families have the protection that they need. Meanwhile Freya’s only jobs are to either get married to someone from the big three families, or someone very respected in the town and still be the assistant to one of the families.

     And while all the children understand that they have this responsibility and must do what they’re told by their parents, even if it disrupts their own happiness. This is kind of why the twins are really glad that they are best friends with Tassi’s youngest child. Some people think that they use her to get out of certain things involving family rules all the children have to follow in their life.

     Recently my friends and I all took the 16 personality quiz and I want to talk about my results. I am a Turbulent Mediator or INFP-T. Mediators are quiet, private, free spirits who view life as an endless series of idealistic possibilities waiting to be realized. They typically try to get along with others and promote harmony wherever they go. How they do that though depends on whether they are Assertive Mediators, INFP-A or Turbulent Mediators, INFP-T (That’s me!).  

     These personality types tend to be open-minded, and imaginative, and they apply a caring and creative approach to everything they do. Mediators are creative and imaginative, they happily lose themselves in daydreams, inventing all sorts of stories and conversations in their minds. They can have profound emotional responses to music, art, nature, and the people around them. Idealistic and empathetic, Mediators long for deep, soulful relationships, and they feel called to help others. Because this personality type makes up a small portion of the population they may sometimes feel lonely or invisible in a world that doesn’t seem to appreciate what makes them unique.  

     Mediators strengths are that they are empathetic, they can feel the emotions of others. They are very passionate, when an idea captures their imagination Mediators want to give their whole heart to it. Like most people Mediators also have weaknesses that affect their strengths. Mediators are self-isolating, they long to connect with others, but they don’t always know how, especially in new environments. They are also desperate to please, conflict tends to be very stressful for Mediators. When someone dislikes or disapproves of them they tend to get fixated on trying to change that person’s mind. 

     INFPs are hopeless romantics. They don’t just want to find a partner, they want to find their soulmate. Mediators pride themselves on their ability to look past appearance, social status, or possessions, but they do have preconceived standards for a significant other. Their vision of their ideal partner may be based on a favorite fictional character or simply the stories they’ve told themselves about how love “should” look. Many Mediators come to learn that true love doesn’t just magically happen. 

     After all no partner is perfect, fortunately people with this personality trait can find a great deal of joy in the effort it takes to strengthen a relationship. Mediators tend to promote harmony over disagreement, yes this lends stability to their relationships, it can also lead to problems.

    Mediators long for a career that doesn’t just pay the bills but also feels fulfilling. They want to spend their days doing something they genuinely love, preferably without too much stress or drama. 

Taking this test was fun and I really learned some new things. If you want to take this test I’m leaving the link at the bottom 

https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test

Zera was worried about her dad he just left the house, and he was angry than she’s ever seen him, and she just couldn’t help the teras the flowed down her face. She wrapped her arms around her body. She looked to her brother hoping someone would comfort her, but the twins just looked at the ground and Sebastian looked at her with a hard stare. She doesn’t know what to do, she’s so scared.  

“Where is he?” Sebastian asked, his voice was cold. 

“S-Sebastian please calm down.” Zera’s voice was shaky.  

“Calm down.”  

“CALM DOWN!” Sebastian yelled.  

“How can I calm down when my little sister just told us she basically just threw away her life!” 

“Sebastian please w-we didn’t want this I promise.” Zera tried to tell him. 

“Where… Is… He?”  

“Please you can’t hurt him please!”  

“ME hurt HIM!” Sebastian’s voice was getting louder, and the house was almost shaking with how loud he was being. 

“He should be grateful I don’t go to his house right now and sho-” Sebastian is cut off by one of the twins grabbing him by the arm and pulling him out the room. As they walk away Sebastian was shouting ever curse, he knows in Greek. Zera looks to the only person still in the room with her. 

“Lucas Please say something for the love of the Gods.” Zera’s voice was so broken. Lucas just looked at her he didn’t really know what to say. 

“Does he know?” Lucas asked. If the bastard knows and is choosing to just ignore what is happening he wouldn’t stop his brother and father from killing him. 

“Yes, we found out four weeks ago.” Zera looked away from him. She knew that her brothers would probably kill her boyfriend, but she just couldn’t let that happen. She loved him too much to let anything happen to him. 

“Zera, you have to understand your on 17.” Lucas says. He pulls her into a hug 

“You have a year left of school how are you going to do this?” He looked at her, his grey eyes filled with sadness.  

“I promise we have a plan.” Zera said  

“I’ll get dad and Sebastian to calm down to hear you out, but I think it would be best if you get James down here, ok?” Lucas got off the couch and walked out of the room. 

Zera nodded as he was walking out the room. She called James and told him to come over so they could talk to her father and brothers. 

In the heart of Athens, amidst the bustling city streets and hidden alleyways, there lived a man named Dimitri. He was a man of many titles, but the most notorious one was whispered in the shadows: Dimitri was the ruthless boss of the Greek mafia. His empire thrived on secrets, betrayals, and power.

One evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Dimitri found himself in a dimly lit café. Smoke lingered in the air, and the sound of old Greek ballads played softly in the background. It was here that he laid eyes on her for the first time. Her name was Elena, and she was a vision of beauty that seemed out of place in the gritty underworld he inhabited.

Elena was a talented pianist who played haunting melodies, capturing the attention of everyone in the café. Her eyes, a mesmerizing shade of emerald green, held a hint of sadness that intrigued Dimitri. Her music spoke to him in ways he could never have imagined.

Weeks passed, and Dimitri couldn’t stay away from that café. He became a silent patron, watching Elena from afar as she poured her soul into the piano keys. One fateful night, their eyes finally met, and the world seemed to stop. In that moment, he knew he had to make her his, no matter the cost.

Approaching her proved to be a daunting task. Elena was wary of the dangerous allure Dimitri exuded. She knew nothing of his dark world, his power, or the secrets he kept hidden. Yet, he was relentless in his pursuit. He showered her with gifts, attended every one of her performances, and slowly chipped away at the walls she had built around her heart.

As the seasons changed, so did Elena’s feelings. She fell in love with Dimitri, unaware of the dangerous path she was treading. Dimitri, too, found himself falling deeper in love than he had ever imagined. He revealed his true identity to her, a revelation that should have driven her away, but instead, it brought them closer.

Elena’s decision to stay with Dimitri changed her life forever. She willingly entered his world, not as a victim, but as a partner. With her by his side, Dimitri’s empire became stronger than ever before. Elena’s beauty masked her fierce intelligence and cunning. She became his most trusted advisor, and together, they ruled the Greek mafia with a unique blend of power and passion.

Their love was a force to be reckoned with, a love that defied the odds and challenged the very foundations of the criminal underworld. Dimitri, the ruthless mafia boss, was transformed by the love of a woman who had once been a stranger but had become the center of his universe.

But their love story was not without its trials. Rival gangs sought to exploit their weakness, and betrayal lurked around every corner. Dimitri and Elena fought together, forging a bond that could not be broken. In the end, their love proved stronger than the darkest forces that threatened them.

In the heart of Athens, amidst the chaos of their dangerous world, Dimitri and Elena found a love that was both their salvation and their downfall. It was a love story that would be whispered in the shadows for generations to come, a tale of a mafia boss who found his greatest treasure in the arms of the woman he loved.

     “Terra it’s time.” An airy voice spoke. Terra turns to the speaker, Zephie the youngest air dragon in their pack was standing in front of Terra’s tree home. “I know here I come.” Terra said. She looked back at the picture in her hand. In the picture was a seven stick figures each a different color, the picture looked to be made by a young child. Terra, Zephie and the rest of their pack were some of the last dragons in the world, and it was time for them to move on again.

     Their little Anna was not so little anymore, and Mystics were finally strong enough to fight for themselves again. Terra flew to the cave at the top of Mount. Luckas where all the others were waiting for her. “Μαμά.” The soft voice of her little Anna called out from behind her. When Terra turned around, standing there at the mount of the cave was her precious Anna along with her husband. Anna’s hair was up in a ponytail, and you could see the small bump in her stomach. Anna knew she couldn’t stop them from leaving but she wanted to try.

     Terra walked to them and gave Anna a hug. “Nyx start the spell.” The fire dragon, Phonix told the dark dragon who stood on the other side of the cave. When Nyx started chanting a small portal had formed on the wall. “I’ll miss you, Μαμά.” Anna said while her husband Jack Tassi held her. He knew it was talking a lot out of her to say goodbye to the people that raised her. Terra gently held Anna’s face in her hands “I’ll miss you too αστέρι μου.” Terra Kissed the top OF Anna’s head then she turned to Jack “Protect them.” Terra’s voice was as hard as a bolder.

     Jack nodded his head as he put arm around Anna. Terra stood with the rest of her pack as Nyx finished the spell and in front of them was the portal to take them to their next adventure. Phonix was the first through the portal while everyone was saying goodbye to Anna, but Anna saw the small yellow tear that fell down her face. Then Aquarien was next to go through followed by Zephie. Finally, only three were left Nyx, Terra, and Aurora “Live long and proud φεγγάρι, ok.”

     Aurora told Anna as she grabbed Terra’s Hand and the Walked into the portal together. Nyx was last since she had to keep the portal open for everyone “Soteria looks on to you.” Nyx looked at the two standing in front of her with a smile on her face. She walked into the portal, and it disappeared as soon as she was gone. Anna was going to miss her family so much, but the hurt she felt didn’t last long as she felt the small kicks of the baby in her stomach “Let’s head to the ship Cariña,” Jack said as he walked Anna down the mountain “It’ll probably take a couple of days to get back to the mainland.”

     He explained. Anna wanted to stay on her home island a little longer, but she knew she had to go back. “Goodbye Οικογένεια.” She spoke to the air as they continue to the beach where their ship lay.

In 2021 Dreamworks came out with a new series for the ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ franchise called “The Nine Realms”. Even though after the third movie came out I, like many others in the fandom thought that it was end of the franchise, was surprised to hear about a new show coming out for how to train your dragon series. I don’t think I have the space to go over all 6 seasons so I’m just going to go over season 1, it opens with a commit heading to earth, then we jump to our main protagonist Tom Kullersen and his mom heading to the Kullerson Fissure, a massive trench created by a meteor strike, which also is home to Project ICARIS: a scientific research station built to study the fissure. Tom meets 3 other kids; Jun Wong, who believes in all things mythical and magical; D’Angelo Baker, an animal-loving army brat; and Alexandra ‘Alex’ Gonzalez, a shy and reserved computer hacker. Tom runs off to see the fissure and helps Phillip Baker, Chief of Security, save a worker who nearly fell in when an earthquake struck, catching a glimpse of a glowing creature underneath the fissure. With some help from Alex, Tom finds the cave where the dragon lives and befriends it. While going on a flight with the dragon, an earthquake causes them to forcibly land and discover a crystalline cave with an entire realm filled with dragons. When Tom goes to the cave, Jun catches up and goes down to the cave where the Night Light sleeps. She is awestruck to finally meet a dragon in real life. Tom convinces her to keep the existence of the dragon a secret and, after naming it “Thunder”, brings her to the hidden world. She is amazed and sees a pack of dragons feasting on the crystals. She approaches some aggressive dragons. As they try to escape, Jun falls into a cavern while Tom and Thunder are kept busy by the aggressive dragons. She discovers a two-headed dragon with the ability to breathe fire and ice and unsuccessfully attempts to befriend them. As she laments her inability to train them, the dragon sympathizes with her and realizes they deserve respect. This allows her to bond with them and she names them “Wu and Wei”. While exploring the hidden world Tom and Jun notice an injured Gembreaker dragon nearby. As they try to help the dragon it becomes aggressive, and they decide to return to ICARIS to gather medical supplies. In the hospital area, D’Angelo is helping his mother arrange supplies and reveals to her his struggles with befriending the others. He catches Tom and Jun stealing a first-aid kit and wishes to come along as he possesses veterinary skills. A reluctant Tom reveals their secret to a terrified D’Angelo. They convince him to help the injured dragon. D’Angelo manages to get close enough to treat her and allows them to bond. Back at the cave, the group are practicing their stealth skills. Alex tries to find Tom in the woods and sees the dragons, which scares her and sends her running back home with the trio and the dragons in pursuit. The invisible dragon follows her and reveals itself to the group, which Alex is initially scared of. Her parents come home and let Alex hang out with her new friends by heading out. Alex tries to avoid the dragon and eventually opens to Tom about her past and fear of the outside world. After some comforting words from Tom, Alex bonds with the dragon. ICARIS experience dangerous tremors and Olivia suggests that they send a probe down the fissure to blow up the area that is the very source, Tom worries as it is to the entrance of the Hidden World. Wilma Sledkin arrives and tries to shut Olivia’s plan down. Concerned for their dragons’ safety, Tom and the others decide to send them to the hidden world. The kids discover that a burrowing dragon has been causing the quakes. Tom realizes that they’ll have to save their parents on their own. Tom and Jun take the probe into the fissure while D’Angelo and Alex keep watch. They confront the subterranean dragon and discover it is blind. Tom and Jun arrive at the entrance only to find it collapsed. Olivia and Baker carry out the plan, but the Fault Ripper knocks them unconscious. Thunder frees the probe allowing it to return to the surface. Together with the other kids, they defeat the dragon by exploiting its weakness to sound and send it falling into the fissure. Back at the cave, the kids swear to protect the dragon’s secret. Thunder marks a symbol on the rock which Tom recognizes from his mom’s ancestral Viking helmet.