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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.
Video; Sorry for the delay, I had finals!! ORZ
I would be happy with anything you were willing to teach me, my lord. There is no excuse for a lack of knowledge in such, if it is being offered freely to be learned. I could fly faster... be stronger, as you've said... and I've already seen my own abilities augmented by the magic of this land. I would learn how to specifically access my shard in light of these new occurrences... I think we shall, all of us, need to be as strong as possible in the coming months.
Video; No problem, I've been busy moving myself!
[ Or does the woman mean... on her cleg, perhaps? Or another winged mount? He does not think it would work with a mount, but then again he has never tried... Perhaps she has winged, like the Lady Flora? ]
Video; That's me in the next few months!
Aye, my lord... [And without any effort, the change practiced and performed any number of times by now, Zhaneel sheds her human guise and returns to her natural gryphon form. She shakes out her feathers, adjusting her wings before sitting primly on her haunches, tail curling around her toes. Her beak gapes and the amusement in her gaze is undeniable, even in this form.]
I can fly.
Video; AND NOW I'M MOVED
Oh.
Lancelot blinks in clear surprise, tilts his head slowly. How do you... address a bird? Goodness!
The only time he's seen a magical bird was -- well it was huge and trying to kill him. So you know. ]
Good lord. Can you take any form? Or are you bound to this one? Forgive me the question -- curiosity, I admit.
Video; Doing the paperwork on a new place myself and packing on the side! *pets*
And Lancelot, if you and Merlin would stop being in the wrong place at the wrong time, gryphons wouldn't try to kill you. Not that it had anything tondo with the persecution of the magic users in Camelot or anything. Rude.Zhaneel lifts a forefoot, scratching just under her beak as her facial feathers raise and flatten again. Her ear tufts flick forward and she shakes her beak once.]
There is nothing to forgive; I'm rather used to it. No, not any form... This is my natural form and I have the ability to turn human. Both firms have their merits, though the human form can get me in places that a gryphon mightn't normally travel. [She settles back into her haunches, posture relaxed.]
Video; oh god sorry moving killed me
[ He collects himself a little, frowns in thought as he turns over the information -- the possibilities it gives. ]
There is another with a similar skill to yours, a friend of mine who has a human form and... a form otherwise. It is as I said to them, since the gift of a shard is to enhance natural traits it will be different in each. You would have to practice with both forms, I assume, to fly as a gryphon and to use it as a human for whatever you wished. It is not only combat for which it is useful, after all. I knew someone who used the strength and endurance it granted him to become a great smith -- to work a forge for hours longer than he might otherwise.