From being an Abandoned who had rarely left the Hollowed Grounds, to embracing the call of adventure, to dying and being reborn first as an Ascended and then as an Ancient, Maea has gone through quite the amount of changes in her life. One thing remains common, though, in her attempts to find out just where she belongs; she’s always had a craving for knowledge which has brought her to so many places and to meet so many people here in Caido. We can’t wait to see what else is in store for her!
Congratulations, Maea!
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Court of the Fallen was created in October of 2018 by Odd, Honey, and Crooked.
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An eternal fire seemed like the best place to roast teeth, so Alex had made her way to the Eye of Fire. Setting fireproof tongs to the side, she tossed the tiger's teeth into the fire, stepping back as the fire spit back. Carefully, she reached in with a fire poker and adjusted the teeth so that they were evenly spaced in the fire. Alex wasn't sure if that part mattered, but it probably wouldn't hurt.
Satisfied, the pirate sat down and waited, pulling out some chips to snack on while the teeth did their thing. Alex figured a few minutes was probably all the teeth needed. Just a mild roasting so as not to burn or damage them.
Here she is again in King's End. Her adventuring days doing Ludo's bidding are behind her, but the mark has been left now. A woman who once had never left home now finds herself venturing out into the world far more often. Stormbreak is too quiet now. Dead in a way that is too fitting given how many lives were lost in the Ascended attack. Anju cannot bear the silence, and so it is that she finds herself exploring the lands beyond. King's End, mostly, because it is the closest.
Riya flies ahead, trilling some made-up song that scares any prey away. Anju would like to run too, but alas, their souls are tied forever. Riya's amusement makes it clear she felt that particular sentiment, and Anju rolls her eyes, allowing a brief smile of fondness.
She becomes alert a moment later when Riya spots something, sparking seriousness down the bond. Refocusing, the Dragoon lays a hand on the hilt of her sword, picking up the pace as her dragon disappears from sight. Ahead, Riya swans down towards the other woman with a cheerful noise of greeting, flying loose circles around both woman and fire. Anju emerges seconds later, shoulders tense and grimace apologetic. "Apologies, she believes everyone to be a friend-in-waiting." Riya trills unapologetically, clearly agreeing despite the implications in her bonded's words.
Faithfully I would prepare my works to prove God's wrath was well deserved
07-03-2022, 02:52 AM (This post was last modified: 07-14-2022, 03:48 AM by Alex.)
A black flag, is a flag of freedom
Alex swallowed her most recent bite as the dragon began to circle. At first the only thing that occurred to her was to lament that it was this very quest that was meant to garner her fire resistance. Go figure that he's die via dragon fire in the process. her second thought is the realization that the dragon is relaxed.
The pirate's eyes turned curious at this notion and she's about to call out to the creature when the other woman appears. "Oh, it's no trouble at all. I'm happy to befriend a dragon." It was certainly better than the alternative. She stood up and poked the fire once more, rotating some of the teeth as she spoke and sent the stranger a mischievous grin. "I didn't expect to see anyone else out here. Having a midnight stroll...er.. flight?"
Did dragons need to be walked like dogs did? It seemed logical enough.
“Your eagerness is what encourages her to keep being so ill-mannered,” Anju remarks dryly, but it’s tempered by the amused twist of her full but severe mouth. Riya ignores her entirely, as was her way, and lands near the woman so she might trot like a huge dog at her side. Long draconic neck gracefully (needily) arched in hopes of pets or scratches upon her scales.
Anju lingers a little further away in contrast. Not unfriendly, but certainly socially awkward. “Yes it has been pleasant enough so far. Are you…cooking teeth?” she ventured uncertainly, extremely confused and showing it. At the confirmation that follows she moves closer and pulls a roll of leather from her bag to offer to Alex. “Here, put them in here. It’s a scrap of rockslider hide, the teeth won’t burn through it and you can roll it up immediately.” And she has plenty of it back home. Holding it out horizontally for Alex to put the teeth on due to lack of a flat surface, Anju wraps them up and ties them with the leather drawstring, and then holds them out to the stranger. “There. Let me escort you out - Riya will complain all night if I cut our meeting short.” Loudly, too. Most days Anju wonders if the dragon is intent on making friends, or forcing Anju to.
Maybe this time she had a decent idea, because even as she turns to lead the way away from the fire, Anju finds she doesn’t mind another hour or so of company.
- FIN
Faithfully I would prepare my works to prove God's wrath was well deserved
Alex happily reaches forward to scratch the happy dragon. "But how could I deny such an adorable little friend?" The pirate continues to pet Riya as Anju speaks. "Yes. I'm roasting them as part of a quest." Despite the explanation, it's no doubt still an odd sight. Regardless, the suddenly offer for help is a surprise. Alex gives the stranger a wide grin as she retrieves the teeth.
"Thank you kindly." The pirate makes no complaints as she follows the dragon and stranger out. The company is nice, and she can't help herself from sneaking Riya more scratches as they walk. Maybe she should look into getting a dragon of her own? The trio part ways at a juncture down the road after a brief exchange of names.
Taking her newly roasted teeth, Alex begins to make her way to Frey's shrine.
