Perfect murder

Thalassa

Said you won't forget my name

Summoning a bit of fire at her fingertips, Thal walks through the dark cavern to the rubies glowing in the corner. Water drips from her hair, trailing on the stone behind her, interspersing the steps of her bare feet. She hums softly to herself, ignoring any flicker of shadows that might turn out to be a demonic eight-legged creature.

The fire glints off the walls, absorbing into the rubies to guide her confidently forward where she kneels before the cluster of gems. Letting the darkness claim the magic she releases, Thal slides her palm over the sharp edges, the warmth of blood falling from the split in her skin to smother the light and cast her deeper in shadows.

Her lyrical voice echoes like a hymn of praise to summon the goddess she worships. "Lady Dygra, please give me the chance to strengthen the magic you gave me last time."

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Thalassa is asking for a quest to upgrade her Siphon magic! If she doesn't roll high enough, please use her CotS token!

Regional Score bonus: +5 in all shrine visits, drops, PQ+s, KQs, etc. (You must post this at the bottom of any post where a +5 should be included). Residents cannot be cursed at shrines in this region.

Ancients roll with +10 at all shrines. Include this at the bottom of all shrine posts.

not today, not tomorrow.

Dygra

The rubies glitter like something alive with the rich addition of Thal's blood, pulsing with an inner light that needs no fire to kindle it from within. The cavern floods with warmth like a soft, exhaled breath, stirring the tips of the Ancient's wet hair and setting heat into her bones that puts Longheat to shame. "Hello, sweet dark one," Dygra purrs, her low voice seeming to thrum deep beneath the stone against Thal's knees. 

"You favour this shrine over the comforts of the Temple?" It sounds like a question but it carries the weight of an assumption, a deep knowing. "As sharp and ruthless as your abilities. Let us see what we might do to hone the blade of your soul even further..."

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Thal did not roll high enough and so her CotS pass has been used. 

Thal has received a quest! She must:

1. Complete a thread using her Siphon ability on someone willing, observing how it works and feels for both parties.

2. Complete a training thread focusing on the use of Siphon. No other weapons/abilities may be used. 

3. Complete a task she finds mentally draining.

4. Complete a task she finds physically draining.

Table coding by Sky <3

Thalassa

Said you won't forget my name

Her eyes drift closed as the cavern expands with a silent breath, heat permeating through her like being fused with liquid fire. She embraces the sensation, basking in the presence of her goddess. Reminded of her conversation with Charlie, she doesn't put on a farce or beg for Dygra to need her. Instead, she simply appreciates the chance to be here and hear the purring rumble of the disembodied voice. 

Blinking open her eyes, Thal scans to cavern, the soft trickle of water, the smell of salt, the gentle glow of rubies. A small smile tugs at her lips, contentment overpowering the few negative experiences in the cave. "I do. It feels more natural." There aren't any stiff walls or peering eyes. The cave is intimate, its proximity to water feeling like a bridge between her two worlds, a place she can be genuine, unashamedly herself. 

Her hand lifts from the jewels, looking affectionately at the blood like she can picture Dygra's face in it. She slowly clenches her fist, feeling the warmth as it squeezes through her fingers. "Thank you, Dygra. I look forward to seeing you again soon."

[FIN]

not today, not tomorrow.