Chapter 5--Test of Fire
The realm of Celestia vanishes to be replaced with a eld of shimmering, silver light. You nd yourselves soaring like disembodied spirits in a bright nonspace surrounding a crystal teardrop that grows in size as you plunge toward it. With a shudder, you pass within. Suddenly you are standing on a white dais in a great translucent chamber. Crystal walls reflect the dozen great dragons surrounding you.
Silver and gold, copper and iron, and all the other hues of the metallic dragon races are here, but there is no mistaking the monumental figure that all give fealty to. Bahamut has abandoned his humanoid form and now towers before you once more, proud and mighty. But then the great Platinum Dragon dips his head, slightly but significantly. One by one, the other dragons follow, lowering their heads nearly to the level of yours in a majestic salute.
“Friends,” Bahamut rumbles. “Champions. Welcome. You will be my guests here on the Astral Plane. I am certain most of you would like rest and all of you respite after your efforts."