DELPHiA
Delphia waited patiently for all who wished to join to arrive, nodding in greating to those who did so. But when the sun had finally set behind the skyline, and the trickle of people ceased, she stepped closer to the bonfire, the upward glow casting eerie shadows on her features.
"Centuries ago, in a time now only remembered through spirits and gods and lore, the Soul Guide Ludo was brough to the world by Mort. It's purpose, to ensure the balance of life and death within the mortal realm, shepparding souls to the afterlife and calming spirits who would otherwise overwhelm the living." As Delphia spoke she cast a mixture of powders into the fire. Smoke erupted above the flames. As the smoke hung in the air, it briefly took recognizable shapes - that of the raggedy hod Ludo seeming to rise up from the flames, sparks surrounding it like soul lights. As the image began to naturally dissipate, Delphia waved a fan in one broad swing of her arm, cutting through the image and sending it away.
"People loved and revered Ludo, for it gave them security, knowing their souls would not be lost forever to Cat Sith or evil spirits. They bestowed upon it toys and candy, to elicit the sweetness of its blessings." Again powder was cast into the flames, this time showing the smoke created Ludo floating above a shrine, while silhouettes of humans knelt below, arms raised in praise. This image too was cast away as it began to fade, though was quickly followed by another smoke image, silhouettes cowaring as the smoke Ludo loomed over. "Those who did not give such payment for the Soul Guide's protection were punished - small reminders of Ludo's power." With this said, the image was cast away.
"In time, the people learned the mere image of the Soul Guide would ward off ill-intentioned spirits. And so, during the season of Ludo, just before Deepfrost when the greatest amount of death would come, humans took on the guise of their beloved Ludo. In so doing, evil spirits would grow wary, for they could not discern the difference between the real Ludo and the imposters." more powder was cast into the flames and arose a crowd of Ludo figures, each indiscernible from the rest.
Casting aside the image, Delphia cast more powder into the flames. The image of the silhouettes bowed in praise to a benevolent Ludo arose next to the image of Ludo looming over cowering people. "To prove to the spirits that many Ludos patrolled the lands, those in the guise of Ludo would visit homes, requesting a sweet. Those who gave these Ludo's payment were left in peace. Those who did not recieved a small trick as punishment."
The final image was cast aside. By now a smokey haze filled the area, casting eerie shadows and smelling heavy of ritual herbs. "It has been many long centuries since this ritual was performed in these lands, and in that time the spirits have grown bold. Go now, and prepare - for on the next night when Safrin's moon grows dark, we shall remind the spirits just how many Ludos there are!"
This concludes the main part of the ME! Feel free to ask questions or have your character leave! The Ludo Trick-or-Treat Event will begin on Monday, April 13! Make sure to get your trick/treat prep thread underway before then!
"Centuries ago, in a time now only remembered through spirits and gods and lore, the Soul Guide Ludo was brough to the world by Mort. It's purpose, to ensure the balance of life and death within the mortal realm, shepparding souls to the afterlife and calming spirits who would otherwise overwhelm the living." As Delphia spoke she cast a mixture of powders into the fire. Smoke erupted above the flames. As the smoke hung in the air, it briefly took recognizable shapes - that of the raggedy hod Ludo seeming to rise up from the flames, sparks surrounding it like soul lights. As the image began to naturally dissipate, Delphia waved a fan in one broad swing of her arm, cutting through the image and sending it away.
"People loved and revered Ludo, for it gave them security, knowing their souls would not be lost forever to Cat Sith or evil spirits. They bestowed upon it toys and candy, to elicit the sweetness of its blessings." Again powder was cast into the flames, this time showing the smoke created Ludo floating above a shrine, while silhouettes of humans knelt below, arms raised in praise. This image too was cast away as it began to fade, though was quickly followed by another smoke image, silhouettes cowaring as the smoke Ludo loomed over. "Those who did not give such payment for the Soul Guide's protection were punished - small reminders of Ludo's power." With this said, the image was cast away.
"In time, the people learned the mere image of the Soul Guide would ward off ill-intentioned spirits. And so, during the season of Ludo, just before Deepfrost when the greatest amount of death would come, humans took on the guise of their beloved Ludo. In so doing, evil spirits would grow wary, for they could not discern the difference between the real Ludo and the imposters." more powder was cast into the flames and arose a crowd of Ludo figures, each indiscernible from the rest.
Casting aside the image, Delphia cast more powder into the flames. The image of the silhouettes bowed in praise to a benevolent Ludo arose next to the image of Ludo looming over cowering people. "To prove to the spirits that many Ludos patrolled the lands, those in the guise of Ludo would visit homes, requesting a sweet. Those who gave these Ludo's payment were left in peace. Those who did not recieved a small trick as punishment."
The final image was cast aside. By now a smokey haze filled the area, casting eerie shadows and smelling heavy of ritual herbs. "It has been many long centuries since this ritual was performed in these lands, and in that time the spirits have grown bold. Go now, and prepare - for on the next night when Safrin's moon grows dark, we shall remind the spirits just how many Ludos there are!"
This concludes the main part of the ME! Feel free to ask questions or have your character leave! The Ludo Trick-or-Treat Event will begin on Monday, April 13! Make sure to get your trick/treat prep thread underway before then!
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