The Path to New Babylon

[Erik Vrell]

Erin passed through the gate and was overwhelmed by the heat. He had never experienced temperatures this high before as he had spent most of his life in the mountains with his psychic sect. He pulled the hood of his cloak over his head in an effort to shield his head from the glaring sun. He noticed how empty the dunes were compared to coruscant, which meant he would have a hard time finding someone to guide him to New Babylon. He rode aimlessly for what felt like hours but couldn't have been more than thirty minutes before coming across a town. He entered and was greeted by the site of dozens of people going about their business. He heard someone shout "welcome to Carrefore." In his direction but no one attempted to talk to him. He wandered a little before coming across a building called 'Rick's Cafe Americain.' Erik could hear the sound of a large group of people inside, talking, drinking and singing. He tied his horse to a post outside and entered the building. There were plenty of people talking loudly, drinking a variety of beverages and gambling. It looked like a good place to find information to Erik so he approached the bar and began talking to the bartender. Not one to beat around the bush, Erik immediately asked the question he had on his mind. "Do you know where I can find New Babylon?" He asked. The bartender seemed to grow a little tensed when Erik asked this. He put down the glass he was polishing and put both hands on the counter of the bar. "You want to head north from here and turn left in about seventy miles." Erik thanked the man and left immediately, sensing that the bartender didn't want Erik there disrupting his business. He rode north for some time and realised that he was unsure of how far he has gone in miles. After a hasty calculation he decided that he had gone about seventh miles and turned left he rode onwards for another while before a city came into view. Erik urged his horse forwards and it picked up its pace. As Erik neared the city the guards stationed near the gate noticed his approach l. They crossed their weapons as he got close. "What do you want." The guard on the left asked. Erik swallowed and cleared his throat. "I want to join New Babylon." He said, hoping that he sounded worthy of joining the faction.