Meeting Rugir at the Temple

Vek et al
He stands, stretches, "Wars have started for less. I suspect Random would have disapproved. Let us seek out Good King Random's alcove and ligth a candle to his wisdom..
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex stands near Duncan and listens. Holding a hand on his shoulder When he suggests to go to King Random's alcove she nkds and lays her hand on his cheek. "Yes let's. And don't worry i understand. But i feel it is also my responsibility to stop you going for the knife" Taking a stel back ahe holds ojt her hand "Lets go loght candles"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
"Luckily it seems you didn't attract to much attention. Else movjng about could be hard. "
Vek et al
Duncan walks on into the fane with Alex behind him. Looking around he says, "I think I was noticed. Eyes are following us. Not approaching.. "
Vek et al
Going in the Hall of Oberon there are chapels for the various well known family. With larger ones for Eirc, Corwin, and Caine. A very large active hall is for Benedict and another for Random. The great hall is for Oberon. The main auditorium is used for various activities and is currently full of a concert venerating Gerard. Lots of people with massive two handed swords. Duncan hurmphs.."Those don't look like Ashendale.."
Vek et al
After a walk through Duncan walks into the Hall of King Random. Music is being played in one part, with many people playing drums creating a cacophonous noise. Another side is card tables. Duncan walk up and a man looking like Johnny Reno from Niel's Diner comes up, asking if either of you would like to sit in. There are seats and several tables. Looking to Alex for approval, knowing she'll let him play, he walks over and sits down.
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Looking around. Hearing the cacophony it is a sloght adjustment. Seeing and hearing the activities in Random's hall she chuckles. "Of course. Drums and cards." She nods to Duncan "Go ahead play." She doesn't join in herself but she's happy to wait for Duncan.
Vek et al
Does she wander off on her own or stay and watch?
Alexandra Dejana Mira
If Duncan decides to get deep in some games she'll start tk wander off on her own a bit... He knows where she wants to visit and she stays within the religious Amber parts. She can handle herself so what can go wrong.
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex will wave to Duncan and signal she does a little walk around herself. Signaling he should sit and enjoy himself. With that Alex wanders a bit around. She strolls passed the other alcoves and alters. Now and then stopping looking. She had hoped with the outburst of Duncan her identity wasn't revealed. But if it was does it really matter. Just enjoying the crowd the people and the ways of worship she stops by every place. Those she is most curious about is her father obviously. Deirdre and see if there's something for Duncan... wondering if there are alters for all of the family.
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A woman about a meter talk steps in front of Alex, speaking in a heavily accented thari " an be yes seeking someone fir your devotions,m'lady?"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Looking down she smiles a friendly smile "Ah looking around ma'am thank you. Just curious who is where. Though i wonder are there also alters for those who had died or worse? Like i know there is one of Brand. Is there on to Deirdre as well?"
Vek et al
"Of course. Brand lives on in Amber of course. And the twin Deirdre are very much contested. I can show you the way to eirher"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex nods and thinks for a bit. Should she go for caution or not. Then a light shrug why not. "Could you show.me the way to Brand's. I guess curiosity won. "
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She nods," his is out Back. Bend this cloister." She starts trotting ahead of Alex
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks back once but figuring Duncan can handle his own as long as he keeps his blades sheathed, she walks after the woman. Looking about, looking at things they pass in their walk. Alex is not surprised that Brand is somewhere out in the back. "Do you work here for this area? To guide people around?"
Vek et al
She walks a head.. "yes. It's a devotional service of Oberon
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex nods and continues to walk after the woman... "Ah i see well thank you." Curious about her fathers alter... and the gloomy doomy death cultists. She ties her red curls behind her head. Its not that she can hide it but then its less in you face. It makes Alex think. Do they actually know what her father really looks like and.... how much does she look like her dad and how much like her mom.
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She takes her out a side door to a ally that goes between the Oberon hall and the Hall of the Cousins. She turns into a large courtyard decked in growing fruit plants with big leaves and bright red tomato looking fruits. Seating areas are full with a variety of people of different appearances. The walls are painted where not covered in vegetation. Candles and lanterns light the area that seems eternally in night. residential windows peak out and seem out of place considering the architecture of the Oberon Hall and the Cousin's Hall. It occurs to her she may have shifted shadow slightly, something easy to miss this far east.
Vek et al
As she is led to the end she see an angle that goes to an area with a small alter and a clear space. The wall has paintings of Brand. Some standing at the Abyss, knife to Diedre's neck. One with the Arrow through his throat. One with his sitting at a desk writing. One with him standing before children telling stories. One with him looking out jail bars. She thinks someone has seen him in his cell. A alcove to a side shows a statue of Dierdre. As she looks she is startled to see several small alcoves with candles before them. SDhe recognizes the dapper suited Rinnaldo, nail gun held low. Asher in bronze armor. AShe sees herself, the statue decked with ranger clothes and holdign a bow. An alcove to Laravala is hung with black cloth and black candles on a coffin in marble. lastly is an alcove with a tiger looking creature in marble. and the creature it represents sitting on a stone couch, eating some raw meat animal.
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex is startled by the feeling they had shifted shadow slightly. But figuring this might be normal she still follows. When arriving at the place she stands nailed to the ground looking about. Seeing the statues she feels a bit uneasy. Especially the one of Laravella. She turns to the woman. "Is it proper form to just approach them?" Curiosity reaches her as she sees the tiger looking creature. "Can anyone light a candle? "
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"AS you wish. Candles are there. Brandalites serve the Cult enclave as janitors and cleaners and workmen. Looked down on. Yet we bring the candles stubs from the others and mold them our candles. Bring the sacrifices here and eat, collect coin. We take in the broken who come to Zilla. We free prisoners held unjustly. " The tiger creature stands, 12' tall, setting aside the 2 ended grreat axe. He walks toward Alex slowly, looking her over menecingly.
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex lools and nods hearing about the candles. "Looked down upon? Because they follow Brand? Or those of him?" Seeing the tiger creature stand and hover meeting above her Alex slowly looks up. "Good day. Is there something amiss?" Turning to the woman she nods "Thank you so mcih for showing me. I see an alcove for Deirdre. Does she only have one here or also somewhere else?" From the corner of her eye she does keep an eye on the menacing huge Tiger person.
Vek et al
He says, "She is venerated in the the Hall of Oberon of course. She is venerated in the Way of Warriors. And she is venerated here. Are you offended by such division in a following? Some worship her life. Some venerate her death. Some keep dogs with her name."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
A slight smile she shakes her head. "I see no reason to be offended. If she is worshipped in different ways then there should be place for that. It is sad to say but her fall into the Abyss is a part that did form her the way she is. And it formed many around her as well." Looking at the statue then her eyes going to the paintings especially the one of Brand holding a knife to Deirdre her throath she nods. "It is all part of what happened. And i'm sure Brand still feels the effects of what he has done in the past as it reflects still on him today." She then fully turns to the tiger creature. She smiles though less happy. With what she just said she feels a pang of guilt.towards her sister. Taking a few steps towards her alvcove and statue, Alex looks at the candles. If one is unlit she will light a candle for her half sister who was slain by partially her hand.
Vek et al
The tigerman comes over, leans down and lights a candle beside hers. "Laravala had too much of the monster in her. She could never balance them. Perhaps when she returns you and I can calm her horrors. That is if you have courage enough to visit the land of her birth."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks up as the tigerman lights a candle as well. "I am sorry what happened tk her. And i feel. That perhaps if i knew, i coule have helped her." She titls her head. "Pardon my blunt question, what are you to Laravala? I am happy people do care for her though." Looking at the candles at the altar Alex exhales soft " i know to little of the horror, the monster inside and her land of birth to know if i can even help her. Let alone if i should fear it."
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"She was born in the realm we call Circlehell. It has other names. Brand was a slave of its lords. Yet he gained his freedom often enough to father two children. She and her brother slew the Abyssal lords that enslaved them all. Brand fell deeper at first, but crawled up. I helped him. We escaped the Abyss and went to Regor where I found my form. But his mind was too scrambled and he escaped my care many times, once to be found by Vander of Amber. Part of Laravala rests in the dungeons of Circlehell. One day, i will go the Circlehell and challange to lords of the realm. Throw them down, and recover the bones of my sister."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex stares at the alcove and listens to the story. And the end she lets a soft chuckle escape. "So he had two children. He did not speak often of that time. Circlehell, right. I do not know how i could help her. But i feel i should. Perhaps like you said in that way she can control it all better. Deserving a new chance. What I understand of what she tried before her death, she just tried to free Brand." Looking up at the tigerman she nods "What may i call you? As i am sure you know my name. "
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"I know your name, your colors, your rank, your mother, and you struggles. They echo here if one knows how to listen."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex smiles "Luckily struggles i do not have. But what may i call you? Seems we are of the same father so half siblings."
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"I have no ranks, no titles, no colors, and what i know of my siblings is not favorable. Even Laravala was a rabid dog. You are the first to come here. Maybe i will know more of you. Call me Rugir. Father did."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex shrugs "Ranks, titles, colors mean nothing at moments that matter. It just makes it easier to have people hate you. " A genuine warm smile "Pleasure to meet you Rugir. Most call me Alex. Especially family. So, so should you." After a moments pause "I came here out of curiosity and to honor my fallen half sister. I am happy to have met now you. I wouldlike to get to know you. Especially if we can help our sister. "
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks up. "Heard from grandmother Laravala is regrowing or such thing in Dikost. I do not know how long that takes. Do you want to pick her up there?"
Vek et al
He looks quizixally at her. "There is a laravala being grown in the tlaxu tanks in House Hendrake..."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks worried. "Ah.... that migh complicate matters. As i understand from grandmother and people from Regor is that she served there in Dikost. So she is somewhere there on a bed... i have to contact Clarissa for that..." She thinks. "What would happen if both bodies regrow and form one person? Wouldn't that cause more problems for Laravala? "
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"I am a warrior, not a wizard.. I am a priest, but not a practicing one.. I fought in the Black Road War as a Bonewarrior of Hendrake. Speak to the sorcerors. I think it would mean two Laravala. There are two Deirdre so it is not impossible. "
Alexandra Dejana Mira
"It is not impossible but as for Deirdre might it not be to healthy for her mental health which is already pretty unstable. " Alex scratches her nails through her hair with a sigh. "And i am young, i have not been around durinf the black road war. I am no warrior or priest, no sorcerer no wizard... not really usefull. I only have the name, rank, titles and colors... " She looks at Rugir "Perhaps something needs to be better coordinated to properly help Laravala... what would you advice? I van hardky get to House Hendrake to talk about this."
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He reachs a hands slowly, putting a clawed hand behind her head, whispering..."No warrior? Think us foolish? We know you Warden. Young, yes, but warrior born of the blood of madness. Would you like to fight in the Black Road War? Its still going on you know" A sound from behind is an angry voice, "CREATURE OF CHAOS!! YOU ARE IN YOUR LAST MOMENTS UNLESS YOU UNHAND HER IMMEDIATLY!!!!!!" Duncan's voice is loud, clear, and insistent. Looking, Alex sees him with his warblade out, pointed at Rugir. He wears his plate war armor as well. He looks like he is spoiling for a fight.
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex chuckles soft and gives a slight shrug. "Sure i am second warden. But means i am a defender. And yes i am a fighter but only to protect those who need it." She smiles up at Rugir. Then hearing the angry voice behind her she quickly spins "Duncan! He is not harming me. He is my half brother. We are discussing family matters." She looks abgry in her turn at Duncan and steps between Duncan and Rugir "You lower that blade RIGHT NOW! WHAT IN THE BLAZES HAS GOTTEN INTO YOU?! " Alex is not often angry but she quite had it with Duncan's aggresion. "You chose this place! And now you are acting like a right ass. Stop that. This is the third bloody fight you are picking without reason... "
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Duncan lowers the blade, angry, walks closer..."This creature? Fres is his mother?"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex frowns at him. "No Brand is his father. Like with Laravella.. you know i got two parents..." She sighs. "Seriously what is it with you.. " She steps aside to no longer stand between the two. "Rugir this is Duncan. Duncan this is Rugir. We were talking about Laravella and what happened and possible future actions. "
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Duncan lowers his blade. "Is it a Abyssal creature?"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks to Rugir then back to Duncan. "He is from the Abyss like Laravella yes. But you can ask yourself as well. No need to be rude. "
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"Like Laravala...and she was so stable... I am Lord Duncan Julianson, Warden of Arden. " He smiles a toothy grin. "Ah, I know... and the bounty on you is generous."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks between the two again. Shaking her head At least she is happy the blade is lowered. "So can we stay friendly now? " She looksat Rugir "We do need to discuss what to do next i think two wouldn't be a good option. I can talk with grandmother maybe they have people who know more."
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Duncan notices the crowd coming closer, "Alex, the people are closing in." Rugir, "what do you expect Julianson? You are in a Fane of Brand with a daughter of Brand that has not been venerated here. Would you deny them their worship? Would you Alexandra, sister?"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks behind Duncan seeing the crowd. Ahe shrugs. "Does it matter they are closing in? Like Rugir says. You wanted to come here. And sure i was curious to... but we cannot now act surprised people are curious of us. I do not mind. Would you mind Duncan?"
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"Well, i suppose its ok, ill.. just....." THe people start throwing mithril wieghted nets on Duncan, zozens, all looking magically heavy. Duncan struggles but more net come. Looking she sees walnut sized balls tossed that shift into fine mithril netting. Dunan tosses some off but others fowl his arm. Rugir puts his hand on Alex's shoulder, squeezing to hold her in place. He is substantiallty strong. "Wait, just wait...."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex wants to indeed step forward to help Duncan out. Feeling the heavy hand on her shoulder she looks up at Rugir. "He should not be harmed." With worry and alertness she watches the people and Duncan. Ready to try and squirm free from Rugir
Vek et al
Several large men each grapple his arms, pulling his legs. They pull him level, seemingly unaffected by the weight of the nets that holds him down. "What would be the point of a sacrifice without some harm?"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks at Rugir and looks genuinely shocked. She tries to get away from his grip. "Let him go! Now. He might be an ass at times but he is no sacrifice."
Vek et al
Rugir holds her firmly by the shoulder. Laughing he says, "Oh but look! He is fit and prime for sacrifice to the Daughter of Brand. If we had an aunt or an uncle it might be better but a cousin will do to sanctify you to Chaos. Do not be afraid. It won't hurt you a bit."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex frowns "I am not afraid it'll hurt me. I do not want it to harm Duncan." Alex tries to get hold of one of her blades if she needs to stab her brothers hand she will to get out of this. And more importantly to get Duncan out of this. "Rugir... tell them to let Duncan go..."
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"Oh it will hurt him a lot but what does it matter, sister? You have come home. Such as he can be forgotten now. " Duncan twists, sharply pulling his knees to his chest, dragging the men in, twisting, he rolls hard, puttinga boot the on man holding. The man falls out and dunac rolls with him. Chain nets fall to the ground as he struggles to stand
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Seeing Duncan releasing himself partially she nods. "Get out now! " She yells to Duncan. With her free hand flicking a trump of one of his weyrs. While she still pulls and tries to escape Rugirs hold.
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He spins, Pulling the men in, "NOT WITHOUT YOU!!!!!" His sword comes to his free hand and swings on the the men holding who dance back out of range, letting him fall to the ground, half the wieghts holding him in place. Women in green come from one of the residential buildings. They bear dark wooden crossbow. They start firing on Duncan.
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex screams seeing the firing on him. "Stop! Stop.this. leave him. " This moment she had wished to have her bow with her... which she doesn't. Alex gets so frustrated and angry with a knife in a hand she tries to stab Rugirs hand which he holds.Alex in place with.
Vek et al
The arrows have hard flat stones on the tip, bird blunts. Designed to incapacitate
Alexandra Dejana Mira
((Is she able to stab Rugirs hand?))
Vek et al
Which knife?
Alexandra Dejana Mira
The one she pulled from her bag?
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Or do you mean there's no knife there???? 🙀
Vek et al
I assume she is armed but of the several knives on her sheet which did she pull to fight with?
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Oooh uhm probably NP think thats one of the besy she got
Vek et al
The knife cuts leaving a long cut on the back of his hand, releasing her. He steps back, flexing claws, smiling, "Don't worry! You can have whats left of him afterwards!"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex glares at Rugir. When she is released she rushes over to Duncan. Ready to pulle nets and weights off of him.
Vek et al
Duncan rolls out and stands, blade up, the nets falling to his feet. Alex runs to Duncan's side as the archers focus on Duncan
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Standing before him she holds up.her hands in one still her knife. "The hell is going on here... no reason for this violence." Ahe picks up.the trump and holds it out to Duncan. "Best if we go... guess vacation got cut short." She keeps.an eye on Rugir but also the archers hoping they won't act as long as she stands near Duncan.
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Rugir raises a hand and the archers back off. The men that had been holding him move off., The nets still tangled in and on Duncan lose their weight. Rugir says, "Go? No. The Rite is not complete yet. Though you both have been sanctified in battle. There is wine coming. Sweet with poisons. And the book of Brand will be read from still. Is the worship of our father nothing to you? You would mock us, you of all people?
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks absolutely confused... Looking between Duncan and then Rugir. "The fuck!!! Can i at least get a headsup of what to expect. And don't judge me over how i see our father... Do not assume. Do not accuse. I am Brands child, like you, like Laravella, Like Rinaldo and Asher... I came here to pay respect to him. But don't assume i knkw the rites or the ways. And i will not except Duncan to be harmed..."
Vek et al
Duncan says, "Stand to battle, creature if you have any honor!!!!! I'll not hold back in lifetaking any longer..." Rugir waves to a corner where several dwarves come out with trays. Setting them around as the archers and arm holders move to the small tables sorted about. One of the arm holder starts collecting the nets like drapery. He looks to Duncan, "You cleared 14 of 30 nets, sir... impressive. I'll have them coiled for you in a moment. Ill be over with the pomegranate and sweet corn poisons. "
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks at Rugir. "Whats this? All tests? Why? " She then looks at Duncan trying to estimate if she can once again calm him down or not.
Vek et al
Duncan looks angry but warry. Rugir walks closer to the pair. "Warden, if we had wanted you slain, or intended a blood sacrifice, don't you think i would do it differently?"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex lays a hand on Duncan's arm. She nods "Alright Rugir shall we from here try and keep a bit more clear what is going on? I do not appreciate a seeming act upon his life or livelyhood... just to do what? See our reactions? So if we can keep playing nice, i am more then willing to sfick around for now."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
She looks at the food and drinks being brought out. And that they are called poisons has her worried.
Vek et al
A woman serving drinks looks curiously at Alex, then nervously at Duncan. Rugir says, "Please, the pomegranate balances the corn molds wonderfully. Are you worrried that its poisonous? Why? You are the blood of Chaos. What common poison can hurt you? Is your health as poor as an Ang Ri Unsat farmer?" Duncan takes a glass, looking just a hair past murderously angry, "If it kills me I have my death curse ready." Rugir says, "If it kills you I'll take it and give my compliments to the bartender and the poisoner."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks at the drink. She thenooks at her brother. Seeing Duncan near intended murder she sighs and drinks from her glass.... if she dies she dies but she has had it with that aggressive intend od Duncan. She does a shrug and urges him yo drink with that. To herself she really prays and hopes her body can handle it.
Vek et al
The drink has a fruity chesey taste, like a berry cheesy but lighter. Almost like a pomegranate yogurt drink.
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex tries a few tastes to decide if she likes it. But she does keep drinking. Where Duncan is being quite rude she tries to keep a politeness around herself
Vek et al
Duncan sips it, then drinks it.."Mother's Milk...." Rugir laughs loudly, steps up and slams Duncan on the shoulder. "YES!!!! You've had it!! Red blood and moldy poison! Mother's Milk! WHo would have thought you knew that so far east!?" Duncan says, "Its made in Tazilwere. Cherry juice and blue berry cheese." Rugir nods, "Yes.. We have a merlot arsenic drink later.. potent.. dizzy." Duncan says to Alex softly, "The poison is an intoxicant..Not enough to kill, enough to make one...effected..Julian disapproved of the mixtures but a lot of the fringe rangers and retired ones experiment with them."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex drinks listens and nods. Happy the seemingly hostilities have seized a bit. When she hears the explanation she smiles "Eh when in Rome right?" She looks at Rugir. "So any more surprises? A dance battle next? Or is it now just eating drinking and not killing eachother?" She asks with a playful smile
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He laughs hardily, "Depends on the priest! Three up, two down!!!" Duncan spits takes at Rugir's joke. coughing around mold, he says, "Ah... I'll pass on that rite, thank you..."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex frowns then raises her eyebrows between the two. She chuckles at Duncan his nearly choking . "Right right. Well Duncan or I have alot to explain when one of us doesn't return from vacation... " Alwx looks a bit around her to the people gathered. Seeing their behavior and reactions.
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Although she chuckles at Duncan she does keep an eye on him. Seeing he is switching from murderous intent to just conversation. Just making sure if it switches again she'll put a stop on it
Vek et al
Duncan asks, "Alright Rugir, i assume there will be no further murder attempts. This is not what I expected of Fane of Brand. Why are you here? What is this place?"
Vek et al
Rugir says "Brand was not always hated. He made many friends in Chaos. That the Black Road war was lost by Hendrake and Helgram and the Party for War does not mean he didn't have many successes and inspire many songs and rites. We come not to a place of woe and weal. IF you want the horror hall of the Abyss or the place Hendrake worships its failures seek Brand in other vales. This is the Zilla's Fane of Regor. Brand's hall in the Fane of Regor to be exact. In the narrow path you came in split of three other ways. One is the Hall of Bleys, another the Hall of Fiona. The Third we call the Circle of Clarissa. It is a quiet place where the virtues of her other children are given space but they have rarely left Regor so they are cold places with few candles and only a couple supplicants Usually we stash those who pass out in the other three ways in the Circle. ITs quiet in there."
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"Brand was adored by many here and in the Black Zone. Such life he brought, with his bright brother and studious sister. My mother was one who fell for his charm on sight, on first song. She was a princess of the Tigri, the shifters of the Tiger, a people from where the Regor Sway and the Black Zone meet and fight, fuck, and trade music."
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Duncan says, "You have a group of warriors over there.. Is Brand venerated as a warrior here?" He shakes his head, "No.. thats.. your arrival is a surprise though a welcome one. They are preparing for a raid.."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex calmly listens to the explanation happy Duncan chilled a bit. She then raises a curious eyebrow. " so father is venerated at other places as well? And his children? " She points to herself.and Rugir. "A raid? Where to? What cause?"
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"The Fane of the Digbi. The narrow path you took into the Fane of Regor? If you took the narrow way down two doors you would go into the Fane of the Digni. They are a family of Chaos loyalists from the Primal Realm of Avicete." A woman steps up, short, shrouded iin black like an italian grandmother, "Veneration is the business of Zilla. Not religion. Admiration. Contemplation. Amberites are not the only creatures venerated. Nor are they venerated in only one way. Many denominations of principals exist. THe Hall of Bleys near the Central Court, is a warrior space where tourney is held and mercenaries hired. Abyssals, Zones Warriors, Dufiro, Chaosians and many across shadow are hired there but the Rites there are not the rites we in the Fane of Regor teach or perform"
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Duncan says, "I have not heard of the Primal Realm of Avicete." The Tigri laughs, "I would be surprised if you had! It is a Primal Realm created by the Eye of the Serpent, but not the one stolen by the unicorn. It is near the Black Zone, between it and the Cynasure Sway. Its a Left Eye Realm." Duncan curses under his breath
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex smiles at the grandmotherly type coming near. She can't help it she has a soft spot for wise older women. Nodding to her words. "Oh no of course it would be arogant to think only amberites were venerated... we are also only a part of the whole. " She looks sideways to Duncan to gage his reaction tl her words. Hearing about the Primal Realm of Avicete and Duncan's reaction to it she raises a questioning eyebrow to Duncan. After a sip of her drink she asks. "Whats wrong?"
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Duncan turns, leans in and whispers, "I have never heard of this primal realm.. nor that the Black Zone overlaps with the Regor Sway. I've heard of Cynasure but its deep Chaos so i doubt most the elders have seen it. I am out of my depth, magically speaking... I want to Trump someone for information. Keep his attention while i go take a piss and trump someone?
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex nods takes a sip and looks at Rugir. "So this Primal Realm of Avicete what has it done to deserve a raid? Or is this how things are done? Remember iam new to all this and this area so please don't laugh." She says with a silly grin.
Vek et al
"Its harvest day... " Duncan walks off and is directed to the restroom/ally "We go to gather foods, grains, breads, theirs is a raiding culture but we have little worth theft"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex nods "Already so it is common to their ways and they would expect it to happen and it is a way for you to gather the supplies your people need." Picking at the food she looks at it. "Do you also raid other places? Or do you gather supplies in different ways as well? "
Vek et al
"We grow some. But I am no farmer. I am a warrior. Raids are common, death is flexible out here"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
"Alright well thats why i asked if it is normal way of dealing with things. And so it seems... And death flexible? Alright i get that for example our sister is regrowing so to say... but how can death be flexible?"
Vek et al
"It depends. Life is a manner of knowing. If you continue to know. You are not dead. How one knows changes alot here."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
After a few blinks Alex chuckles "So what you say is, think and learn and you are not dead... but if one would be stabbed with a blade through the heart. It could be a bit deadly... i think. "
Vek et al
"Maybe."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks confused "Maybe??? Okey please elaborate."
Vek et al
"Do they teach you nothing of life in Amber? Just duty and order and walking in line and bowing...Service without joy is slavery. Life with out variety is prison."
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex wants to immediately react even puts her finger up to make a point.. she then sits back and sips. In a bit muttering voice. "Well i do enjoy my duty... well usually. Its got variety... most of the time. As second warden i get to see alot. " She sighs "But what do you mean with maybe. Just assume i know very little about things... i'll let you know if it is something i do know."
Vek et al
"Maybe, means it might happen.. Same as in Amber.." He moves off to chat with others there as the gathering increases. It starts looking more like a collegee study group, with snacks, then religous services
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex shrugs. She remains seated for a bit. Keeping an eye on those gathered wondering how long Duncan will take. After a bit she stands up doesn't seek out to contact but mostly observes from the sideline.
Vek et al
Duncan returns and sits, leaning in he whispers, " I spoke to Bleys. He says Avicete is a major realm along the edge of the Abyss someplace. It has its own shadows that the House of Digbi conquers and rules at various times. He says there are many lords of chaos in the Digbi line but it is not technically a House of Chaos. They do a lot of business in the Black Zone and in Chaos and in many Abyssal realms. He had not visited it and to the best of his knowledge he never neet either a Digbi or a Aviceten. He said they were a mainly gray skinned race.""
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex listens to Duncan and nods "I see. Well.at least we know the elders know. So thats good. And as for raiding. Jt is common what i understand. Their way of resource gathering." She keeps an eye on the people gathered mostly Rugir. "So what do you want to do Duncan? Stay? Return to lodgings? "
Alexandra Dejana Mira
With a bit of a smirk she adds "Might be best to not meet to many new people seeing your reactions so far... You still wanted to see something right, tower of grief? Did you also want to cross the Abyss to Chaos? "
Vek et al
He chuckles, "Let's save those for next vacation. How about you pick a card hopefully less fraught with peril?"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex looks surprised. "And i thought you really wanted to visit the tower of Grief? " Alex shrugs a bit and thinks. "Another place to visit. " With a grin she says "Well we can go to the cold and visit Regor. But that might not be less on the intensity of people. Just a fun place what would be just relaxed fun without a great chance of difficulties. "
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Out of curiosity Alex pulls out three random cards from her deck. Holding them up. "Anything striking your fancy?" ((See your pm))
Vek et al
HE finishes a drink, setting the tankard aside. "I've had about as much Chaos As i need this week. I do want to go to the Tower of Grief though.. We can trump there. I have attended this memorial several times, in nearby shadows, but the Tower will let me se the exact one i want to see. The one i was part of, where people i served with, who served under me, were memorialized. Not just shadows of them. But i can do that anytime. "
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex shakes her head puts the cards away and shows the tower of Grief card. "Lets go there it is as much a vacation for you as for me. So if you want to revisit this please. Lets do it." She stands up "Let me say bye to my newly found half brother and we can go. " As she stands she leans over kisses him on the head and walks to Rugir to say goodbye.
Vek et al
Dunca nods, walks off, drawing out his trump deck.
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Figuring he might be making another call himself Alex walks to Rugir and places a hand on his arm, as his shoulder might be to high up. She smiles

"Plans have.changrd for Duncan and me. We are continuing on, on our vacation. I wish you good fortune and a good bounty at the raid.

We will speak again. As i am still worried for Laravella. " She nods to Rugir. "Thank you for the talk and introduction and such."
Vek et al
Rugir nods, "I may seek you out again. I have long considered taking the Jeweled Road. I am told it is neutral territory in the wars of shadow. If I do, may I seek you in Arden?"
Alexandra Dejana Mira
Alex smiles and nods "Yes, the Jeweled road is neutral it is a path to travel. And i am usually in Arden. And if not the Rangers will know where i am. See you in time brother." She says with a genuine smile. After a friendly pat on his arm she turns to Duncan to go with him