to be lit up from within
vein by vein
Melita had watched in rapt fascination, and from a safe distance, within the volcano’s rapid enthrallment. The teamwork between everyone else clambering along beaches, or diffusing the air, or ceasing the lava’s movement had been something to behold. A collaborative coordination, which might be something they could only dream of back along the Hollowed Grounds.But with the subsequent movement and motions of the lava, interspersed amongst Rae’s Fingers (and a portion of the Ark’s pipeline), they’d need to find a new way to venture in. She was all the more willing to explore – the elements of danger, of enigmas, of the unknown, not truly an apprehensive notion in her mind. The honeybee youth was all the more exuberant and excited about the potential whims.
After acquiring a boat (and its oars) big enough for those she’d invited (only one that truly irked and irritated, but they’d need Loren for healing potential, in case things went awry quickly) from the local townspeople, she’d ensured there was enough room for her bag (including bandages, food, water, and rope), and hung a lit lantern along a hook extended from the sides. Her weapons remained on her person, dagger’s notched on her belt, staff in her palms, bow bracelet affixed to her wrist, her anklet remaining exactly where it should, and her quiver of arrows sidled along her back.
Now all she needed was her own makeshift crew assembled – which she regarded with an almost Cheshire-like grin, Fangorn settling in beside her. “Ready?” They could make their way into the boat, and then they could be along.
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This is a PQ+ to Explore the Fingers. Make sure to list out things/items you’re bringing along!
1. Melita
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4. Sunjata
Melita is bringing a bag filled with bandages, food, water, and rope. She’s hung a lantern along the boat. She’s also bringing the following items:
Water Dancer | This delicate anklet, when worn, allows the user to step upon the surface of water as though it was solid as the ground. Can be used once per thread.
Bowstring Bracelet | At first this bracelet appears only as a length of intricately braided bowstring. But with an arrow in hand, upon miming the action of knocking and drawing it, the user will feel a bow beneath their fingers, as if it was there all along.
Siabhran | A staff reinforced with the sap of a Wicker Woman. Black as pitch and veined with amber, this staff is nigh unbreakable. Those who are struck with it may experience mild hallucinations lasting up to ten minutes.
Fire Quiver | A magical quiver that turns any arrow placed within into a flaming projectile when shot. (Made by Remi)
to be the sun
MELITA
