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Serenity's Vision QuestTripper steps out of a dark corner as if he was always there. Cordir ftells, 'We have an honored guest joining us.'. Elaina raises an eyebrow. Serenity curtseys gracefully to Tripper. Nyx smiles happily. Elaina does too. Serenity says (in common), 'A pleasure to see you'. Nyx bows before Tripper. Elaina thanks Tripper heartily. Tripper bows deeply. Elaina curtseys gracefully. Tripper says, 'Greetings'. Angeline curtseys in the same direction as everyone else. Cordir says, 'Chosen.... I wish to make something clear... Not that you do not know it already in your hearts... But allow me to make My Will known as well. Tripper, no matter what aura cloaks him, is a friend to the Chosen. To me, to each of you.'. Serenity nods. Cordir says, 'A day may come when he is forced by his oath to Torchbearer to assist those who harm us.'. Nyx nods. Cordir says, 'It is that day, that he needs our love and support the greatest. It is his.'. Serenity smiles happily and says (in common), 'Of course'. Tripper blushes. Angeline giggles. Tripper says, 'Thank you Mylady'. Cordir says, 'Tripper, you are a very special soul.'. Tripper says, 'I am humbled by your support'. Cordir smiles at Tripper. (chatting and other bits of chaos involving copper dragons snipped.) Within The Tapestry of Fate [Exits: north up] Cordir smiles quietly and says, 'Welcome. This is a tumultuous time in one of the Chosen's life. I asked her to speak of it to you all, this evening. Serenity...'. Serenity curtseys gracefully for Cordir. Cordir says, 'The chamber is yours.'. Serenity says (in common), 'Thank You, Ma'am'. Cordir steps back, and seats herself upon the stone bench before the Loom. Nyx slides back to a darker spot and drops into a restful crouch. l serenity She mantles her wings for a moment, seeking a more comfortable position. In doing so, a glowing Ward is revealed upon the strong muscles of her right wing. Her eyes follow yours, and she nods, acknowledging your comprehension. "My oath to The Chosen... to Fate... and to the Lady Weaver." She touches one clawed fingertip to the Covenant and smiles as the glow intensifies. "Far i have to go on my path... but no longer alone." Serenity says (in common), 'It is often said among my people that there are those to whom the spirits call more loudly than others.'. Serenity beams a smile at Nyx. Serenity says (in common), 'This week, I heeded and answered their call.'. Tripper leans back, arms crossed and lets out a peaceful sigh. Serenity says (in common), 'I had help in this journey from several friends, and I wish to give them proper credit.'. The spider-web opens. Serenity says (in common), 'I embarked on my Visionquest, as do many of my Race. I began my preparations by formally speaking with Cordir.'. Gregar bows before Cordir. Serenity says (in common), 'I mentally prepared myself by removing all but a simple white dress, my crossbow, and 3 potions of recall'. Serenity says (in common), 'I placed all my other belongings within my containers and gave them to Trakker.'. The spider-web opens. Flutter curtseys gracefully to Serenity. Serenity says (in common), 'He, ever so kindly, allowed Ptarchyzk to "remove" them from his person, as I could not give them to him directly'. Serenity smiles happily. Serenity says (in common), 'They both have my undying gratitude, and assistance should they ever have need of it'. Serenity smiles happily. Serenity says (in common), 'I then spoke with Aoife, who was willing to lead me into the Great Eastern Desert, that I might begin my meditation.'. Serenity says (in common), 'She led us there...past a stunning, yet rather confusing forest, and directly into the wide-open sands.'. Serenity says (in common), 'I then took my vow of silence, and stepped deeper into the sands.'. Serenity says (in common), 'I learned then taht I possess the same power as my mother, I was able to speak to her with my mind alone.'. You hear a voice in the back of your mind: "Return to where I stand, that I may assist you." Nyx raises an eyebrow. The voice continues, 'Here are the required potions. Travel now, quickly, to the east, and use the potions when your feet set upon the sands that glow.' Serenity says (in common), 'Aoife was able to return safely, and I did not have to break my vow of silence.'. Serenity smiles happily. You feel elated at this gift from the gods. Serenity says (in common), 'I spread my wings, and laid down upon the sand, absorbing each drop, each moment, each sound, and each thought that raced through my mind'. Serenity says (in common), 'Then time...seemed to stand still.'. Serenity says (in common), 'The world around me receded.. and the light from the sky was suddenly gone.'. Serenity says (in common), 'I found myself adrift in a place where time has no meaning.'. You feel your soul contract in upon itself, and an urgent need for freedom. You break free of your earthly body and fly without wings. Serenity stands up. Nyx seems to twitch ever so slightly. Serenity says (in common), 'I then suddenly stood in the doorway to the temple of my Goddess.'. Gregar rustles his feathers. Cordir reaches out a gentle, calming hand to Her Shadow. You hear a great many voices happily speaking amongst themselves. Who Fate Serenity says (in common), 'I could feel that the lower half of my face was covered by a gentle, soft fabric, easily breathed through, yet dark enough to hide features'. Serenity says (in common), 'I realized I was wearing a veil.'. Serenity touches her chin, and pulls her hand away quickly. Serenity says (in common), 'I saw my feet as I walked forward, encased in fine beaded slippers, that would peek out from beneath my gown with each step. The gown..'. Serenity says (in common), 'it changed colors with each step forward, white, then blue, then the next moment green.'. Serenity says (in common), 'I stepped forward and only then did I realize what seemed so...different.'. Serenity looks around her with a smile. Serenity says (in common), 'The temple...it was full.'. You look around, seeking familiar faces, voices, feelings of those present that you could not see, yet know. Serenity says (in common), 'Some I recognized, and some I did not, but I still felt as though I knew all that were present.'. Serenity says (in common), 'There were others as well. Veiled and quiet. They sat in a semi-circle about the Goddess herself. Weaver incarnate.'. Serenity curtseys gracefully for Cordir. Cordir smiles at Serenity. Your focused gaze narrows to obscure all but whom you look at directly. Serenity says (in common), 'I gazed upon Cordir, and glanced to her left. There I saw Deamhan, but he was surrounded by an aura the likes of which I have only seen upon one other.'. Serenity curtseys gracefully to Nyx. You see the shadow of responsibility, yet the very essence of the Weaver, surrounding Deamhan momentarily where he stands. Nyx raises an eyebrow. Serenity says (in common), 'Deamhan stood there, solemn and expressionless, almost a statue. Protector, Consort, Ordained.'. Cordir arches an eyebrow inquisitively. Serenity says (in common), 'Nyx stood to the right, and a step back, also expressionless. Protector, Shadow, Ordained.'. Cordir nods in recognition of Nyx. Serenity says (in common), 'The three...together, they glowed with a light that though of this world, truly seemed from another.'. Nyx's face takes on a very thoughtful expression. Serenity says (in common), 'I glanced about the room...'. Serenity says (in common), 'and my eyes took in countenances of two men that I know.'. Serenity says (in common), 'I feel...that it is best that their identities remain my secret. Let me merely say that I had felt...'. You feel feverish, yet cold. Hungry, but not hungry, confused, yet certain... Gregar raises an eyebrow. Serenity nods. Serenity blushes. Serenity says (in common), 'My eyes, lighted upon one of them, and again my world vanished.'. Your senses scream for a moment....and your point of view changes. You feel a cold breeze tearing through your clothing, as your feet attempt to find purchase. Serenity says (in common), 'I stood in the middle of despair.'. Elaina shivers deeply. Serenity hugs her arms about herself, as if warding off the memory. Serenity says (in common), 'I was standing in the doorway to a hovel, ravaged by time.'. Serenity says (in common), 'The door to the simple home barely hung upon its frame. The pounded wooden slats meant to keep the outside out, had revolted and crumbled slowly,even as I stood there.'. Involuntarily, you step backwards. Serenity says (in common), 'I cowered in fear, but then stepped forward through the doorway and into the room'. The dust of time seems to weight even the air here, making it thick and melancholy. Even the light seeping in through the darkened, filthy windows is different. Less bright, less vibrant as though the sun were even affected in this place. Serenity says (in common), 'I heard a creak, and immediately turned about. '. Serenity says (in common), 'My eyes fixed upon a stooped, cloaked figure resting in a rocking chair by the far window.'. Your feet are compelled forward by an unseen force. Trevor arrives suddenly. Serenity says (in common), 'I wished nothing more than to leave this dismal place.'. Serenity says (in common), 'Just before my feet brought me within an arm-span of the cloaked and hooded figure, my slippers...'. Serenity says (in common), 'they began to make a less noticeable sound as the touched the floor beneath my feet.'. Serenity says (in common), 'I looked down, and then up in horror as I gasped'. The floor is almost completely covered in feathers. Serenity says (in common), 'So many feathers'. Serenity says (in common), 'Dark...mottled...and Gray'. Nyx frowns. Deep inside you recoil in horror, for the pattern upon the feathers is your own. Tripper stands, bows slightly and says "I beg your pardon, hate to, but must leave." Serenity says (in common), 'I looked into the face of the darkness inside the hood and found my own eyes.'. Serenity says (in common), 'This horrific premonition stood and threw back her hood and cloak, attempting to stand proudly....'. Serenity says (in common), 'before falling backwards into her chair, only to begin rocking again.'. Tears flood your eyes, but you blink them back, as you gaze at this broken, bent creature before you. Serenity begins slowly pacing. Flutter preens nervously. Serenity says (in common), 'She turned and looked directly into my eyes. She spoke in a voice that seemed without even a breath. She said:'. Serenity says (in common), 'I am alone. I have always chosen to be. What once was, always will be. This is your fate as well, if You choose that path. Misery does not company keep. Walk with the Weaver, fly with the Goddess. You know this to be your true Fate.'. As the tears spill down your cheeks, the chill vanishes, replaced with a comforting warmth. Serenity says (in common), 'I was standing back in the temple, shielding my eyes from the bright glare before me.'. Serenity says (in common), 'As I moved my wing from before my face, I saw again the man that had launched this vision. He did not know, and perhaps never will. He might not even understand the gift he had given me.'. Serenity smiles sadly. Gregar nods in recognition to Serenity. Serenity says (in common), 'I smiled at him, and then turned, taking my rightful place in the half-circle surrounding the Goddess'. Serenity says (in common), 'I felt at peace, more truly than I ever have. I felt...'. You are flooded with a peace unlike any you have ever known. Serenity says (in common), 'Tranquil'. Serenity says (in common), 'As this vision left my eyes, I felt as though I were being covered in a luxurious blanket.'. Serenity rests. Nyx smiles happily. Flutter beams a smile at Serenity. Serenity says (in common), 'When I awoke, and blinked into the brightness of a sun reflected off of golden sands, I felt the petals.'. A sweet scent rises to your nostrils, making you smile. Serenity says (in common), 'I was covered from head to feathered feet in rose petals.'. Serenity says (in common), 'Every color of the rainbow could be found in these petals, but those that covered my heart, as though protecting it were of the purest indigo'. Serenity smiles at Cordir. Serenity says (in common), 'I did not discover that I had been gone for 3 days and nights until I returned to the guild.'. Your body aches for water, for food, for rest... but your heart knows peace. Serenity says (in common), 'I now know my path. I know my friends. They sit here with me today. I know my place, and I know now... where I need to be'. Serenity says (in common), 'Who I need to be'. Serenity says (in common), 'I will not repeat my own mothers folly. There are... others of my kind to take upon themselves the responsibilities of continuing my race'. Serenity says (in common), 'Mine...mine is to attend the Weaver, and I shall serve always.'. Serenity says (in common), 'It is with this new life, new hope, that I will take on a new name.'. Serenity says (in common), 'I will be soon renamed Tranquility Rose - Handmaiden to Cordir, Vestal of Fate.'. Serenity smiles happily. Angeline beams a smile at Serenity. Cordir says, 'And I, Cordir, accept you as my Handmaiden, and petition the Creator that you be gifted with a new name befitting to this station.'. Elaina smiles happily. Serenity curtseys gracefully for Cordir. Serenity says (in common), 'Thank You all, for listening. I hope I have not... bored you too much'. She grins neutrally. Cordir says, 'Thank you, for sharing your tale.'. Adso shows his approval by clapping his hands together. Angeline gives a round of applause. Cordir says, 'Not many would dare to open themselves to whatever visions and truths Fate will bring.'. Serenity blushes. Nyx says quietly, "Yes... thank you..." Serenity says (in common), 'I can willingly state that I do not know if I will ever do so again.'. Serenity says (in common), 'It was... harrowing.'. Serenity smiles happily. Cordir says, 'We shall see whether your vision of the future is true in all its aspects...'. Serenity grins neutrally. Cordir says, 'For I have not named a second Ordained...'. Cordir seems taken aback, somewhat, but... thoughtful. Serenity says (in common), 'To think of that still...makes me dizzy Ma'am.'. Serenity says (in common), 'I do not think that I manufactured it. Only time, and Fate, will tell.'. Cordir smiles quietly and nods. Cordir says, 'For I am not bold enough to gaze into the Pattern of What Will Be.. And read my own Thread there.'. Serenity nods in recognition to Cordir. Serenity says (in common), 'I well understand why'. Flutter hugs Serenity. Serenity sticks her tongue out. Nyx unfolds, rising from his place in the shadows. Nyx walks over to the loom, making himself busy with looking upon the strands there. Cordir says quietly, 'Shadow. You seem... disturbed...'. Adso says (in common), 'are we finshed with story-telling for the night?'. Nyx murmurs to the Lady, 'She... reminds me of someone...'. Serenity says (in common), 'Yes, I am done being ... long-winded.'. Cordir rises, to stand next to Her Shadow at the Loom. Serenity beams a smile at Adso. Angeline giggles. Adso shakes his head. Serenity grins neutrally. Nyx turns to look back to the room. Flutter watches Cordir and Nyx closely. Cordir murmurs, 'What do you see, Shadow?' Nyx says (in common), 'Thank you again, Serenity...'. Serenity says (in common), 'It was my pleasure. I wanted you all to recognize me when my namechange takes place'. Nyx says (in common), '... the past...'. Angeline blinks at Nyx, seemingly stunned. Serenity says (in common), 'Yes, Nyx?'. Nyx pulls his hood back up. Elaina says (in common), 'like an ocean within him it wells up unbidden'. Serenity cocks her head to the side, in thought. Nyx says (in common), 'Nothing...'. Cordir tilts her head to one side, regarding Her Shadow. Serenity says (in common), 'Perhaps you have your own story, Nyx?'. Angeline ruffles her own head feathers in consternation. Nyx says (in common), 'We all have stories...'. Serenity nods in recognition to Nyx. Nyx says (in common), 'Some just... hide.'. Elaina says (in common), 'or try to'. Nyx says (in common), '... or try to.'. Serenity says (in common), 'Perhaps the shadows is a good place for...most, but not all, Nyx'. Cordir says, 'Shadow... is yours a tale you would tell? Not tonight... but another night?'. Nyx looks to the Lady. "Perhaps... some day..." Serenity says (in common), 'Thank You all again for listening. It...feels less now that I was able to share it with those I care about'. Serenity preens herself, arranging her feathers just so. Cordir says, 'Perhaps the next tale will be Gregar's, sharing his Trial of Mastery...'. Cordir smiles quietly. Gregar says (in common), 'I certainly hope so'. Nyx gets a ring of blessing from the shadows. Serenity says (in common), 'That would be most interesting'. Gregar says (in common), 'it shall be a difficult task'. Serenity nods. Gregar says (in common), 'but certainly one I look forward to'. Cordir says, 'Nyx, perhaps not the tale of your life...'. Cordir says, 'Perhaps a moment of history and wisdom regarding Triat Mastery.'. Nyx sits down and thinks deeply. Cordir says, 'There are many here who do not know what it is... or means.'. Serenity nods. Nyx says (in common), 'That would be something possible.'. Cordir re-seats herself upon the stone bench. Flutter preens nervously and darts a sidelong glance at Cordir. Cordir glances over at Her Shadow, waiting for him to speak. Nyx raises an eyebrow. Cordir says, 'Triat Mastery, sir.'. Nyx says (in common), 'Ah, now?'. Cordir says, 'I asked you to explain it, a touch.'. Nyx bows deeply. Cordir says, 'However...'. Nyx says (in common), 'I'm sorry, I was talking to some having difficulty with the world.'. Cordir smiles at Flutter. Read the tale of Flutter's joining the Chosen Click here to return to timeline |