The Royal Capital

"Wow..." Eris' voice trails up as their party approaches the massive structure of Dachshund, The Royal Capital.

Its stone walls tower far above them to dizzying heights, and scurrying like ants behind the parapets are the countless guards, keeping watch over the city. Ahead of them, a massive portcullis yawns open like a giant's maw. Throngs of people and animals stream in and out of it; farmers, travellers on horseback, merchants and their carriages, people from all walks of life. As they approach the Main Gate, Eris and her friends are joined by other travellers as the roads begin to merge into a singular wide dirt track that leads directly into the bustling city.

"Sorry missy." A farmer calls as one his cows tries to take a munch of Eris' clothes.

"No worries!" She laughs, spinning away from the bovine, only to bump into a kindly-looking gent.

Now it's her turn to apologise, but luckily the elderly man waves it off. "Is it your first time coming to Dachshund young miss?"

Eris nods excitedly and the man chortles. "Haha, I can tell. I had the same look in your eyes when I saw Dachshund for the first time."

Gradually, the speed at which the column of people move forward begins to slow as they near the checkpoint. Despite the wait, Eris is not bored. Even at a distance, Eris can see a lively farmer's market beyond the gate, with plentiful vendors hawking all sorts of colorful goods. To a small village girl like her, such a sight completely enchanted her.

"I know right... It's incredible." Marcus breathes. "There's so many people."

"And a lot of hot chicks too." Brandon eyes a couple of young women dressed in fine clothes, tittering amongst themselves while they sat in their carriage.

"Droopy want see too!" He tugs on Eris' pants for attention. The goblin's short height meant he was just staring at people's legs the whole time.

"Oh wait. How are we gonna get Droopy into the city? Do they allow goblins in?" Eris wonders out loud. The people around them didn't particularly seem to care though.

Celia smirks. "It's fine. I've already taken care of that." She waves a hand and suddenly Droopy is replaced by an equally ugly dwarf.

At Eris' cry of shock, the succubus explains. "Illusion magic. I've been casting it on him ever since we left the forest. Of course, you guys were exceptions to it until just now."

"Oh wow you can do that?" Eris' eyes widen in amazement.

"Let's just say it's my specialty." With another wave of her hand, Droopy reappears in the dwarf's place.

Eris spends the rest of her time in the queue peppering Celia about her magic but the succubus just gives evasive answers.

After about an hour, they finally reach the end of the line, where five rows of guards are inspecting visitors entering the Royal Capital.

"Name and purpose of visit? You have any papers?" A bored looking man of about fourty years asks Eris. He casts a customary glance over her ragtag party, his eyes lingering for a moment longer on Celia.

"Eris Andive. I was summoned by the King. I am supposed to be the new hero? What papers?" Eris tries her best to answer.

The guard scoffs. "And I'm a monkey's uncle. There's been enough of you village girls coming to this city trying to make a better life for themself. They mostly end up in the whorehouse. Though I'll be sure to come visit if you do!"

He guffaws loudly at his own joke until a shadow falls over him. "Hurk! Captain!" The guard shoots to his feet and salutes.

A tall man with ebony skin gazes down at Eris. The sunlight reflects off his bald head, shrouding his face in shadow. When he speaks, his voice is rich and baritone. "What seems to be the issue?"

"Nothing sir! Just some peasants trying to get into the Capital. She even has the audacity to claim she is the hero. Can you believe it?" The guard reports.

The captain's gaze pierces through Eris and she quivers. "Come with me to my office. The rest of your party can wait here. See to it that they can rest in the shade with some refreshments."

A/N:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZDDFQJL

This is a survey for readers to vote for who Eris gets to lose her first times to. I plan to ramp up the sexytimes in the upcoming Acts, so for those who place an importance on firsts, it's time to cast your vote.

I'll just briefly explain some of the more obscure choices here. If Celia is chosen, it will most likely be a futanari scene (i.e. she grows a dick with magic) so if that's not your cup of tea then she's not your choice.

Brothel Customer is an idea I've had where Eris can level up her sex skills by going to Brothels at different places she visits. In this case the name of the customer will be customisable and it can even be (you).

Finally if you want her to lose it to someone not listed or you just have too many ideas, you can put it down in Others.