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[notyetlegend]

I'm sure by now we're all aware of th' Shuck's decree.

[Sup, Drabwurld? It's your resident princess coming to you live from the back of a flying bison. When Korra had asked her if she wanted to go to Quendi to see the Shuck, she'd jumped at the chance, and now her friend was holding her compass and her locket for her so she could talk while they flew there.

As excited as Merida is that the ban on interacting with Unseelie has been temporarily lifted, it doesn't mean that she'll get to see everyone that she's missed, or that they'll be happy to see her. Instead, she focuses on what she wants to talk about.]

To those seekin' Him, I suggest takin' an offerin'. When talkin' to gods, you should always be respectful, while keepin' in mind that He can an' will kill should He feel it necessary. He is the god of death in this world, an' you'll do well to humble yourself before Him.

[With that out of the way, she clears her throat.]

Banshee are beings of lore in my world an' time. They're women who met with terrible fates an' wail when someone is to perish. Bean nighe we call them, for they wash th' blood from the grave clothes of those who are about to die. I've heard tales that they are spirits who died givin' birth, but that might not always be th' case. Sometimes they lose things, such as hair combs. Perhaps these might help them regain their voices.

[For banshees to lose their voice makes her worry. Is it to do with the vision that Ben had? With the sightings of the White Hart scampering through the cities a month ago with death on His heels?]

Help them. Aid them as He's asked, in any way you can. This is a balance that shouldn't be broken.

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[babbylon]

What sort of offering might you recommend?

[Not that Gilgamesh intends to make one. Oh, no. He doesn't need to. Didn't get in trouble with the Shuck or anything, not in the slightest, why would you think that... and if you heard anything like hesitation in his voice, it was clearly just your imagination. Totally fine. Completely. Never been better.]

also on the bison

[dicktionary]

...Did we bring offerings? I mean, I'm assuming we did but I may have to figure out something whenever we land. [ He rolls his eyes, clearly exasperated with himself. ] Should've thought of it, really. We're gonna go see a god, and gods generally like offerings. ...What does someone offer the god of death?

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[wwjd]

What are suitable offerings for the Black Shuck?

[Kirei doesn't intend to walk right in to disturb Him, but... it's a question worth asking nonetheless.]

I... did not know death could fall out of balance in the Drabwurld.

action forever

[midnighthero]

[ Near the end of her post, Riku pops up over her shoulder, taking in that Korra's holding not one but two devices. One's obviously a locket, but the other... he's got no idea. ]

What are you doing?

[detoxifying]

He also... doesn't take overly kindly to questions about the Void, no matter how kindly you ask, or what offerings you bring.

[ In Cullen's experience at least. ]

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[cinnamoned]

I assume game would suffice. I'll keep it in mind if I ever go meet him myself.

More importantly, the banshee....you think it will be that simple? Just finding something of theirs in their past life? I admit I haven't had experience with them myself.

[But Snow does want to help. This is serious. The monarchs are foregoing their preparations, their fighting for this. So of course if there's something she can do to help in this, she wants to try. Even this much could be a start to go on at least.]

» voice (compass)

[skjalf]

( ...oh! That is Merida's voice! Elizabeth silently thanks Dorian and this lady name Hermione both for this device. It has just reconnected her with an old friend. )

Merida! By God and all His Angels, it is good to hear your voice! And the gods of this world, as well.

( Speaking of! That is a lot of very, very useful knowledge. Some of it she has only known through vague references to Scots or Irish myth, mentioned flippantly and with utter disregard. Now, incredibly relevant.

And as for the Shuck, well. )

October last, I killed a male deer and waited by a fire for Him, but He did not come. In His place was a small pup, who explained to me that He did not come because I still held God highest in my heart.

I can hear the banshees, Merida. Their song carries upon the water and I can hear their words. Sorrow, pain, regret, longing; these poor women deserve to be reunited with whatever they have lost.

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[uptowngirl]

[ She recognizes that animal--even the only parts she can see of it. Is that girl really riding a sky bison? Where did she get it? She was under the impression that Korra had the only one, but... ]

That sounds like an awful fate...

[ Asami had no idea that they were tortured souls, of sorts. That definitely makes one rethink the situation. ]

Do you know if there's any way to discern what objects might have belonged to them and those that haven't?

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[roman_hands]

Thanks for the tip. You sound like you know an awful lot about what they're like.

[Seriously, Jason's very impressed.]

I thought there were only fairies here, not Gods.

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[rube]

[long time no talk, merida. what in god's name are you riding on? honestly, ben's more focused on the bison for a moment before his gaze finally falls back to merida's face.]

Damn well should've stopped at the library when I had the chance.

[he'd learned about plenty of mystical creatures, but with so much time spent out in the wilderness he hadn't had the chance to look up banshee lore.]

How you been?