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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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.

I'm not sure if I can take anyone else with me, yet. I'd like to, though -- at the very least I'd like to be able to bring my horse.

I may come and visit sooner than I'd thought, then.

Did you ride, before you came to this realm?

[This he asks out of mild curiosity. He'd long ago gathered she was ill suited to this kind of world. The Gerudo shared such a strong relationship with horses that it seemed strange to wait so long in life to learn.]

I took lessons, when I was younger. Horses aren't a common form of transportation in my world anymore, so I hadn't ridden a while -- but I guess it's one of those things that you never really forget how to do.

[ Or at least, it was in her case. ]

I see. Then I will trouble you with no more questions. I shall wait for your workers to arrive. Travel safe, Ariadne.

Thank you. Good luck with your new charge.

[ That doesn't quite sound like the right thing to say, but it's better than "good luck with that city you conquered". ]

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