"Well, it looks like my human form needs some work. But this is me without any transformation or disguise magic. I guess a few skills made some changes, and I never noticed, because I never look like this."
Dana looked him over and shrugged, "It’s not bad. You still look like I remember, other than the eyes. But that beard. Who knew that it would keep growing while you were in another form?
That thing is definitely Dwarven, I’ve never seen a human who could grow a beard down to the middle of their chest."
The older Immortals laughed at her surprise. "That’s fine too. Dwarves might be uncommon, but they’re far from Rare in the Immortal Realm, including on this world.
You may get some strange looks as a Half Dwarf, especially from other Dwarves. They don’t often marry humans. But as far as blending in goes, you should be fine.
Now, this is the training ground. If you step into the runic circle, it will activate barriers so that your skills don’t travel out of the practice zone. It can and is also used for duels between trainees.
Try not to offend anyone the first day, the rules of the Clan are not forgiving.
Challenges that can’t be settled with words are settled with blood in the training area. You are both new, and that grants a bit of protection, but only from those much more powerful than you.
Full members are not allowed to challenge trainees to a duel in the arena without an Elder’s approval for their reason. It helps cut down on bullying, and increases our training success rate.
Not like some of the cultivation Sects, where it’s a total free for all."
"What sort of clan is it?" Karl asked.
"We are a Merchant Clan. We train guards, assassins, mages, and the merchants themselves. I know that you have a crafting skill, and while we don’t specialize in that here, it is still a relevant skill to a Merchant, and if you could produce a requested product overnight, many would respect your connections and efficiency.
That said, the easiest place to start is either as a domestic servant of the Clan, or a Guard Trainee.
I doubt that either of you is going to volunteer for domestic service, especially as you’re married, and don’t use a Succubus style technique to grow your power. Though that’s likely secondary to the fact that Mortals tend to view themselves as above cleaning up after others when they have reached Immortality.
Many end up in that position eventually, but only after their spirit is broken, and they have learned how things really work.
So, we will place you with the influx of guard trainees that will be coming soon.
You are skilled fighters, right?"
Dana nodded. "Yes. I am a Mystic Blademaster by class, specializing in Golems and bladed combat. If it’s about a Duel, I should be alright, as I have an advanced parrying skill."

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