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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 11:54:45 GMT -6
The Sun was peeking over top of the large fluffy clouds, The strength of the rays washed over Wildgard and the Snow was beginning to melt. The Winds were warmer now, and it wasn't so detrimental to take a walk on the wild side early in the afternoon. 'It's too bad this lovely weather won't last much longer.' She gazed toward Pan'ti Forest, from the bench on which she sat. The birds were singing songs of spring, but they knew as well as her, that the weather would take a dip or two lower before the snow was gone. Such was the Northern Weather... She closed her eyes, only lightly shielded by the moss green hood she wore over her Druidic robe. Beside her, on the Bench was her Arsenal; A Bow and Quiver, A longsword, a brown leather satchel.... and a slumbering Mink. Her eyebrows furrowed as she peered down at him, holding back a smile. "Asbjörn, Why don't you go home? Valourie must be wondering where you are..." She sighed, as he lifted a scruffy head and huffed. The Creature, belonging to a certain Valkyrie, had been following her around for days, and she couldn't make heads or tails of it. Since she had arrived in Wildgard, the Amazons had called only three meetings. The Third of which was in the Temple of White light when they commandeered it for their own hideaway whilst Winter struck. Faunra had kindly bowed out with respect and kindly refused to step foot there. if need be, she'd grab a room in the Tavern. Which happened to be Inevitable, The Winter in Wildgard was much more fierce than she thought it would be... And the so-called-Amazonian-Business Valourie had herded them there for, seemed heavily leaned toward a More, Valkyrian nature.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 12:07:51 GMT -6
"perhaps, da reason he be with you is he likes you" Hyda pointed out coming from an opening behind Faunra.
"i be hoping i didnt be scaring you, i mean you no harm. da spirits be tellin me to come here today, to be lookin for a druid. may you be that druid?" Hyda questioned a few feet away. worried that this druid may be hostile, it wouldnt have been the first time the spirits would have lead her into something that wasnt...plesant.
Hyda's long black hair flowed with the wind. her many skulls and charms on her belt and hair rang in the wind like a wind chime. her Dagger close to her side though she had no intention of drawing it. a fight was something she didnt want, not when she left her main weapon behind a tree as a sign of good will.
"what be your name? My name be Hyda" her voice low and exotic. she wanted to give a calming presence to the woman, she was merely doing as the spirits wished of her.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2014 12:13:47 GMT -6
Faunra flinched, and for a spit second she felt fear. 'I let my guard down!' Her face drained of color, brown eyes wide. Asbjörn jumped up from his seat and pounced up the the back of the Bench, teetering on the edge, peering at the stranger with a tilted head of curiosity. Faunra slowly turned and slid off the bench to a standing position. Awkwardly straightening her back she brought up her chin to view the speaker. Now she could hear the movement of the bones that she missed while being lost in thought.
"Greetings Hyda and Well met. I am Faunra Aletheia....of Pistis." She stalled, wondering what sort of spirits would bring a stranger to her. "...Perhaps it was Tyche?" She took a step forward and stretched out an arm to gather the mink. She couldn't care less about her own belongings, but Asbjörn's fate was hers to guard while Valourie was not present. The Mink rested calmly in her arms, surveying the woman with no fear.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2014 12:40:44 GMT -6
"Perhaps it be the one of fortune you speak, I only be doin what I be told of da spirits. You need not be worrin bout me, I be havin no hostility to you or your little friend. I don't bittin....hard" Hyda giggled, Keeping her smile placing her hands to the sides on her hips.
"So tell me Druid, s'dis place always be so cold? I have been campin in da forests and it be getting to cold when the sun be down." Hyda was always very friendly to other females regardless of race. She hoped faurna would feel that merely wanted to talk so someone for the first time in many many moons.
"Perhaps ye know of a place that be good for a cold Amazon to warm her chilling bones?" She jesters as she shook the bones that decorated her belt. Hopeing to continue relieving the tension from a strangers presence. That stranger being her, last thing she would want is a bad reputation, how else would she do her bone readings for profit if no one wanted her around.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2014 13:04:46 GMT -6
Faunra relaxed a little, hearing the woman speak, she sounded as if she knew of her ways, and that was a comfort to Faunra. If she knew of Pistis there was nothing to be worried about even above and beyond the womans words. '..but what is it she wants from me?' She smiled, and was about to speak and the words caught in her chest as Hyda spoke the word 'Amazon.' Faunra's mouth hung open for a moment and all she could do was stare. "Forgive me, where are my manners!?" She studdered, throwing out a hand in form of greeting. "D-did you say Amazon? Welcome Sister." The lack of years began to peek through Faunra as she became desperate to make a good impression. To set a good example of herself and her sisters. Asbjörn took perch on the Young druids shoulders and playfully bobbed his head.
Her face began to glow with embarrassment, adding to the natural glow of her elven beauty. She hadn't spoken to anyone of Wildgard yet, aside from the Tavern employees when she asked about lodging. Valourie had given her a hefty change purse to support herself throughout the Winter, since she voluntarily spit off from the rest of the tribe. The only one to visit her was Charlotte on her patrols.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2014 13:23:17 GMT -6
"Aye, that I did say amazon" her smile remained "thank you for da warm welcome" Hyda walked closer and as se now stood In front if the now blushing Druid, she offered up her arm, a gustier of her old tribe as a greeting.
"My old tribe be locking wrists as a greeting, do you and your sister be doin the same?" She paused waiting for the Druid to reply, her smile gained more sincerity to the Druids beauty, her hair wonderfully cupping around her face, truly enchanting.
If her was this beautiful, she must also be powerful. She couldn't wait to see her potential on the battlefield.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2014 17:18:43 GMT -6
Faunra was beside herself with an overwhelming feeling of pride. She promptly brought up her forearm and linked wrists with Hyda. Even the tips of her long elf ears were beginning to color. Valourie's Tribe hadn't crossed paths with other Amazons in quite a few years, even though they were slightly nomadic. She nodded to Hyda and grinned.
"What brings you here? Where is your Tribe? Our Queen would love to acquaint you." She said. finally stepping back to give the woman her space. Asbjörn quipped with excitement, running down the length of Faunra's robes to go 'Acquaint' himself with Hyda's scent. "Is there anything I can get for you?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 21, 2014 17:53:03 GMT -6
Hyda allowed the little fur creature to smell her hand, smiling. But when the Druid brought up her tribe, her smile faded slightly.
"I be all thats left of my tribe, we fell a few years ago. I warned of the fire and blood to my people and all they did was laugh. The day came and my people where slayin in front of me eyes, like cattle. It was under the corpse of my old mother is why I be here today." As she told her story her gaze slowly went to the ground and her smile completely faded.
Suddenly she looked up at Faunra, her smile returned. "Aye yes, there be something you can do. I did not jest when I said my bones be cold. Warmth would be wonderful. A fire or hut would be da greatest gift you could be giving me right now, and in exchange I be willing to help you in return. With anything you may be needin."
Hyda bowed at the end of her statement. Keeping the smile on her face, she did not want to worry the Druid, as a matter of fact she was interested in her. Meeting another amazon was the last thing she ever expected, however it wasn't to say she she was displeased, as a matter a fact she was over joyed. Perhaps the spirits haven't lead me a stray. Everything happens for a reason anyway.
Hyda tilted her head to show an expression of curiosity.
"May you be able to provide such a thing for me? I would much like to continue speaking with you. Da spirits have given me much fortune today." She straighten, showing her genuine smile once more. If it was one thing her old mother kept telling her, it was her ability to keep her smile.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2014 10:41:57 GMT -6
Faunra listened to the woman speak with a solemn expression, she dared not to frown. She didn't want to show sadness, for the Amazon Nations across the globe were first and foremost Women Warriors. To die in Battle was a great honor... but it was still overwhelmingly sad to lose a sister. Sudden;y Faunra thought of Valourie, her Queen. What would she have done if she happened to be above Hyda's lands when the Amazons fight had been exhausted... would she have gathered all those souls... or brought them back to fight again. Faunra lowered her head and sighed. In specific situations like that, It was hard to tell if Valourie was an Amazon or a Valkyrie.
Faunra looked up again when Hyda said there was something she could do. The young Druid smiled brightly and nodded. "So be it, I have just the thing to warm your bones." She chuckled, glancing at the bleached decorations along hyda's belt. "...I mean, your inner bones...there's no right way for me to say that." She walked over to her satchel and shoved an arm in to rummage. Moments later she pulled out a small bottle with a deep amber colored liquid. Stepping back over to the woman. She offered the bottle. "It's one of my own concoctions. Red apple wine, with cinnamon and clove if you can stand it. The spice itself will warm you from the inside out, if not for the alcohol." The mink lifted his ears and turned toward the bottle with a flicker in his tail. Asbjörn was familiar with that bottle, the evidence was plain on his face. Faunra bowed her head in offering, then lifted the bottle to the Sky. "To Tyche, for bringing us here this light. To our Goddess Artemis who watches over our tribes... and to this. Favoring Hestia and denying Dionysus." She bestowed the bottle to Hyda and the slightest hint of Druidic magic shone from within... but it could have been the sunlight.
"If you so wish it, I will request an Audience with our Queen."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2014 13:26:52 GMT -6
Hyda chuckled as Faunra correction of bones. As Faunra fetched something from her bag, she held some of the bones in her hands. These bones she would carry for the rest of her life if she could.
When Faunra returned with a amber like brew Hyda looked at it with confusion. "Cin-no-min? Cl-ov-er?" She tried to mimic. She had no idea what these spices where, things like garlic, sage, rosemary where things she knew of but these others where foreign to her.
But she took it with a smile, a gift was a blessing after all. And after the gift was also blessed by a fellow amazon, it must good.
"I haven't heard of dis spices but if it be castin out the chill in my bones. I thank you." She took the cork out of the bottle, right away she could smell the spices and something else. Not wanting to miss read a blessing she began to drink it. The spices burned her tounge and the alcohol burned all the way to her belly. After swallowing, she began to cough, these spices where strong.
"By da spirits" she coughed "i can not tell if it be the brew or my embarrassment that be warming me" she continued to cough. "I'm sorry, it was stronger then I be expecting" she smiled after the coughing finally slowed. She stood up straight again embarrassment displayed on her face. " if ya mother be willing I'll be wishing to see her. I am sorry agian, I hope my cough not be insulting" she nervously chuckled as she scratched the back of her head.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2014 14:18:35 GMT -6
Faunra stifled a grin and watched with a mild concern. She knew the spices were strong, and the Alcohol was tart, but it was a good, sweet drink. She smiled, knowing the brew had done it's trick. "It works!" She said confidently. Gathering up the rest of her belongings. She met Hyda at the end of the bench and beckoned to Asbjörn. Together the three of them fell into step, walking as they talked.
"Just a bit of warning, about our Queen Valourie. She's feisty. And not what you are used to, I'd Imagine. She's different from other Amazons..." She began, glancing to Hyda for signs of reaction. Though Sisters were made to be trusted, she felt the need to enlighten the woman before placing her in the sight of Valourie's pinning gaze. "You see, Valourie was once an Elven Amazon like myself. And she led the Northern Amazons about 400 Years ago... She was young then, A Princess. When her Queen died fighting a war of territorial dispute, she was thrust into leadership in the middle of a big battle...." Faunra stalled for dramatic effect, though it was unnecessary. The result was obvious. "Valourie didn't survive the War. Luckily, someone up there, whoever she prayed to, was watching over her. She came back only recently, to reclaim her tribe. Then She brought us here to Wildgard, on some crazy mission." Faunra had a slight echo of distrust and skepticism in her voice, but she never displayed it openly. the three of them made their way across the field to Town Square.
Wildgard was small, but the effort of the North was plain to see in the craftsmanship of the Buildings. Most were made of Stone and cobble, some with woods and mosses. they weren't too terribly large, but there was a fair number of them. On one Side, an Armoury, a Tavern, Inn and a few small residences, and along another side there was a Great White Temple, a Tower, a Stable, and a Basilica. The Third side had only one Building.. Another Temple seemingly more worn and ragged than the White Temple. Faunra Pointed to the White one, towering over the trees, gleaming in the sunlight. "There, you see it? That's the White Temple of Lady Kirsten... I don't know which Gods to whom she prays but I'm certain it's not mine. She wields the Power of Healing and white light... That's where Our Queen resides while the White Lady is away for the winter. All of the Amazons are welcome there, so long as she commandeers it. The acolytes won't be giving you any trouble."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2014 21:54:13 GMT -6
Before following Faunra, Hyda ran to the nearby tree, grabbing her staff and strapping it to her back. "so, be telling me about this 'Queen'"
As they walked she listened to every word that Faunra told. taking in the sights and taking in her words.
"i see, that would be makin her different for sure." was the only things Hyda would say, or she would simply nod. As they came to the Temple, Hyda gazed upon it. many of the building looked like the homes she once lived in. however this temple was completely different from what she was used to.
"da Queen be in there?" she questioned.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 1:02:30 GMT -6
For a brief moment Faunra thought upon her actions, somewhere deep within her thoughts, she worried whether or not she could trust this Hyda. Was she really an Amazon? What if she was leading an Enemy right to Valourie's Lair? The Feeling consumed the pit of her stomach, though she continued to walk and smile. 'If she really is an Amazon, and she's lost her Tribe, then seeking Counsel with the Queen would be the best option. We must make an effort to help our Sister Nation... and if she means any harm to Our Nation... Valourie will know it. And she will know what to do.' As much as she doubted Valourie's motives as an Amazon, there was no denying that Valourie was the Queen of the Northern Amazons. And Faunra was bound to accept that. If there was one thing she knew for sure. Valourie would defend her people.
With that thought nestled in her mind, the Druid Relaxed, glancing to Hyda as she observed the Temple.
"Yes, Our Queen dwells Within. Mind you, this is not our Home... We are nomadic, and this temple belongs to the White Lady." Faunra took a deep breathe and sighed. It was against her will that her Sisters were stationed there. Faunra was a Disciple of Nature, and the magic of the Earth.... What lay in that Temple was devote to the White Light. A Divine magic that Faunra felt inferior to. The Druid was wary.
Up to the shadow of the temple, Faunra wondered if the angel inside already knew they were there. Valourie and her Divine Magics often had a way of knowing all the things that happened around her, and the Tribe... or so It seemed.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2014 12:35:14 GMT -6
"I see, well den." Hyda said as she walked with the other Druid to the door, but when she arrived at the door, she removed all her weapons. Her staff which was decorated with runes and feathers, and her two daggers curved like a serpents tail.
"Don't want dis queen be thinkin that I be hostile. If she really be this Valkyrie as you be claimin, she will know my intentions be kind. However your spirit be, uneasy. So I will be without weapons to ease your spirit." Hyda smiled, she didn't fear pain or death but more feared being feared. All her life besides being with her amazon sister she was outcastes for the way she was.
"Should you be goin in first? Unless she be knowin we be here already. da devines have a way with such a thing." Hyda smiled, from the sounds of things this queen was much like her old mother, but more.
No one could replace her old mother, but she became excited knowing there was a chance, a chance for a home again. To be one with her kind of kin again, with this though her excited childish smile couldn't seem the leave her lips.
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Post by Valourie on May 5, 2014 23:31:39 GMT -6
As Hyda thought, Valourie the Valkyrie was already aware of her presence beyond the door of the Temple. She was not concerned by the essence of the Stranger, but more concerned with the Presence of Faunra. She knew the Druid detested stepping foot on the holy grounds, and would not enter. The Angel strode silently to the door and placed a delicate hand on the handle. 'What news now? more death, injustice? Demons and Angel things... no doubt.' She Braced herself and the door swung open as Hyda's last weapon was laid on the ground. Immediately she met eyes with Faunra, who lowered her head in respect.
"Greetings Sister." She said to Faunra's downturned face. To Hyda; her interests peaked. "Well Met, traveller. I am Valourie."
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