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eachdraidh2015-05-11 08:41 pm
knightscode) wrote in eachdraidh2015-05-11 08:41 pm
Entry tags:
- elise de la serre: assassin's creed,
- gilgamesh: fate/zero,
- hermione granger: harry potter,
- kinomoto sakura: cardcaptor sakura,
- lancelot: bbc merlin,
- loras tyrell: asoiaf,
- luke castellan: pjo,
- merida: brave,
- nico di angelo: pjo,
- snow white: once upon a time,
- yoshiya kiryu: twewy,
- zhaneel: mage wars trilogy
VOICE | SEELIE LOCKED; EARLY MAY
[ A few hours after Ariadne's post, which came after the monarch audience.
Lancelot's voice is clear and calm, if a little tired. This sort of thing always drains him. ]
For those who do not know me my name is Lancelot, I am marshal of the Seelie forces. If we have not met before, forgive me. Things have been busy of late, and today is no exception. I would like to preface by saying if you have any questions you are free to approach me, either by locket or in person. I am often in the training grounds here in Caer Glaem or over in the White Citadel. I never turn away a question or help offered, and I do my best to be transparent and honest in my answers.
Recently a lot of activity has been noted from a group known as the Cult of the Fox. For those who do not know, they are a native group who have a strong anti-shardbearer sentiment. Since all of us are shardbearers this is a little difficult to ignore, and ignoring it is not something I would recommend in the slightest.
I will do my best to explain, but if something is unclear you need only prompt me. The Cult of the Fox rose after an ex-shardbearer known as Reynard the Fox was felled by the joint effort of many of us. He used to rule Maupertius, and he was... Well, he had long since lost his mind. He betrayed all his allies and butchered many of us -- stole shards from people's chests to amass power. Reynard is now long dead, although for anyone curious I am happy to share what I know of him, but the Cult of the Fox rose on the premise that Reynard was seen to be fighting for natives. I am not so sure that is entirely true, but it is true that many of the actions of the courts are at the cost of natives.
Nonetheless, cult activity is particularly heavy in Daonna and Leathann of late. The cultists have already hung shardbearers, and are far too dangerous to approach alone. Their masks make you forget their faces, and recently someone suggested they can mimic the faces of others -- can reach into people's minds. If you intend to go to these areas I would suggest you think twice, or if you must that you do not go alone and you go well prepared for trouble. Natives of this land can sense the shard in a person. It is not simply a matter of not telling them you are a shardbearer, they will know.
We've been doing our best to handle the unrest but the natives have lost some of their trust. It is best to tread cautiously, for they will not always take you in good faith.
On the subject of shards, if you have never been taught the nature or use of your shard it can be done. Shards have a natural power to them that you can call on. I do my best to hold lessons when I can, but if you are unable to make them I will try to make time for you. It is a thing worth learning, especially in these troubled times.
Keep yourselves safe.
Lancelot's voice is clear and calm, if a little tired. This sort of thing always drains him. ]
For those who do not know me my name is Lancelot, I am marshal of the Seelie forces. If we have not met before, forgive me. Things have been busy of late, and today is no exception. I would like to preface by saying if you have any questions you are free to approach me, either by locket or in person. I am often in the training grounds here in Caer Glaem or over in the White Citadel. I never turn away a question or help offered, and I do my best to be transparent and honest in my answers.
Recently a lot of activity has been noted from a group known as the Cult of the Fox. For those who do not know, they are a native group who have a strong anti-shardbearer sentiment. Since all of us are shardbearers this is a little difficult to ignore, and ignoring it is not something I would recommend in the slightest.
I will do my best to explain, but if something is unclear you need only prompt me. The Cult of the Fox rose after an ex-shardbearer known as Reynard the Fox was felled by the joint effort of many of us. He used to rule Maupertius, and he was... Well, he had long since lost his mind. He betrayed all his allies and butchered many of us -- stole shards from people's chests to amass power. Reynard is now long dead, although for anyone curious I am happy to share what I know of him, but the Cult of the Fox rose on the premise that Reynard was seen to be fighting for natives. I am not so sure that is entirely true, but it is true that many of the actions of the courts are at the cost of natives.
Nonetheless, cult activity is particularly heavy in Daonna and Leathann of late. The cultists have already hung shardbearers, and are far too dangerous to approach alone. Their masks make you forget their faces, and recently someone suggested they can mimic the faces of others -- can reach into people's minds. If you intend to go to these areas I would suggest you think twice, or if you must that you do not go alone and you go well prepared for trouble. Natives of this land can sense the shard in a person. It is not simply a matter of not telling them you are a shardbearer, they will know.
We've been doing our best to handle the unrest but the natives have lost some of their trust. It is best to tread cautiously, for they will not always take you in good faith.
On the subject of shards, if you have never been taught the nature or use of your shard it can be done. Shards have a natural power to them that you can call on. I do my best to hold lessons when I can, but if you are unable to make them I will try to make time for you. It is a thing worth learning, especially in these troubled times.
Keep yourselves safe.
[Voice]
While I'm not unaware of the Cult's activities, I am, however, not as well informed about its origins and motives as I would like. I would appreciate the history lesson, if you've the time.
[As for those masks....]
Is there any more information on the creator of those masks? If we could in some way acquire one, I believe that there are those of us who may be able to counter those spells...but only if they knew what, exactly, they were countering.
[And, finally, the shard. That checks off everything on his mental list of Most Important Topics.]
I have more than a touch of free time, and I believe it would be beneficial to learn what I can of how to use my own shard effectively, especially now if it can in any way help protect our minds from those masks. I need only a time and place. [A slight pause.] Ah, yes, and before I forget, my name's Joshua.
[Voice]
That's quite the list of questions. Which one would you like me to begin with?
[Voice]
How about the origins and motives? It will certainly help me to better understand what kind of group we're dealing with.
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In my culture, we have many stories about fox spirits or kitsune. It was said that they were shapeshifters, able to take on human form by placing reeds, a broad leaf, or a skull over its head, very much like a mask. They also were known to have powers over illusion that were so strong, it would be impossible to tell whether it was real or fake.
[Not so unlike what the Cultists are able to do now.]
And so Reynard lives on in their hearts and minds. They see him as their savior and champion, even if that may have been the furthest from the truth. I wouldn't be surprised if it came to light that he set it up that way for just that purpose. I would guess their motivation would be a mix of revenge and to continue what Reynard supposedly started?
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