eachdraidh | 003 / UNSEELIE + SEELIE / (MEMORY + VOICE)

[At some point last night, the following dreams unfolds. A beast of a man imprisoned, executed, and rises again to have his revenge. A shining sword is carried and is familiar to any who have seen him in combat. He is thrust into a portal What follows after that is an hour of nothing but an empty void with darkness all around. It is a hell of nothingness, where senses are meaningless, and despair and hatred is all that can fester. Eventually the dream comes to an end, for anyone who would bother to follow something so long.]

[Today]

Traitors and cowards have burned and plundered my kingdom. Those that profess to be righteous have slain those I valued most. There are many debts I have yet to settle. Not one has yet been forgotten. For now, the path to return home is an arduous one, but I relish the challenge.

The day will come that I will dream of more than that endless void.

[Until now, his tone seemed sad and nostalgic. There was an anger and hatred that lingered beneath the surface, but was suppressed. Now, he returns to his usual mannerism. Calculated and cold, yet proud and arrogant all a the same time. Unseen, the Demon King toys with the piece of star that is the source of his dream and nostalgia. He may not relish it being shared for all to see, but he senses something special with it. He has chosen to keep it.]

A cool wind blows through the city today, relieving the heat of a summer's day. Perhaps tonight it will rain yet again. [A pause and now when he speaks, it seems very pointed to any who listen.] The Castle of Mair has been returned to Unseelie hands. All are welcome to visit the city. I promise it a unique experience from what may be found in the rest of the Drabwurld. But if you come into this domain seeking war, then you will find it tenfold.

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Ah, Ariadne, I think perhaps you underestimate my ability. But I will take you at your word. These walls are but lifeless stone. If your builders have the ability, I would have this city resist both sword and sorcery.

There's your ability, and then there's the ability of those you command. But I remember Caer Glaem.

[ She remembers the fire and the smoke and the way they made off with every horse in the stables. She remembers Grell and the Lambton Worms. She remembers. ]

Treat them well and they'll do the same to you and your city. It could be an opportunity for those who already lived there, who might resent you a little -- they can work with them.

[He grimaces. There is a flash of anger that this child would presume to tell him how to administrate a captured city. He has been bred and raised to rule. The people of the city do not need to be coddled, but instead made strong to see to their own potential.

But he is not blinded by this moment of anger. She offers assistance, which is needed. She also offers advice, which while useless, must be also graciously accepted.]

Rest assured, your builders will be well treated.

And more laborers, even if they're unskilled, will help with that. There's only fifty of them; enough for a manor, but not enough for a whole city if you want it done with any speed.

[ This 'child' is also incredibly stubborn. Ganondorf knows how to rule. Ariadne knows how to build. ]

They will have their pick of any laborers they like. I am certain they can give instruction as well as they can build.

[And in turn, the laborers of Mair will have learned from the best and be capable of better things later on. It would be a fruitful enterprise for all.]

They were picked by High-Queen Morla herself, after all.

[ A pause, then- ]

Could I ask you a question? Not related to Mair, or your memory. About magic.

I may not be your teacher, but I am still willing to instruct. What do you desire to know?

How much do you know about magical transportation? Like- teleporting, I guess.

[ Or shadow travel. ]

Teleportation is no easy technique. Mastering such secrets of darkness is not for a novice.

It does involve darkness, where you're from?

As I know it, yes.

[Step one, put out the torches in the room. Step two, teleport around the room aimlessly! Step three, be surprised when Link relights them.]

And can someone who knows how to use it only transport themselves? Or could they bring someone with them, too?

Such would depend on the power and skill of the one using it.

What about the distance they can travel?

You must have a clear picture of where you will arrive. It becomes more taxing with distance. With unlimited power, one could certainly expect to teleport to any point in the cosmos.

But only if it's dark. Right?

It is always dark. The more light there is, the more intense the shadows it creates.

[ A pause, then: ] That's... very deep.

[ She sounds a bit surprised. ]

Ah, I am pleased that at last I have found something of consideration to you.

[There is a dry and rare humor present. He's only too aware she's not exactly put a lot of stock into what he's had to say before.]

[ She laughs a little, startled again by that humor. ]

I doubt I'd have ever come here if I weren't quite so stubborn.

Perhaps not. What is your interest in teleportation?

I'd like to travel more. And my last boon... sort of involves it.

[ Kind of. ]

But you are not certain you can control this new power you possess. [Or why else ask?]

Not past the basics, anyway.

[ And it's- daunting to admit it, something she hasn't admitted even to herself. ]

The magic you have been granted may not be the same as what I have learned, but should you wish to learn from me again, you know where I can be found. For now, I advise you caution. If you are not focused, you risk putting yourself in peril, as well as any others that might accompany you.

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