Nocht, the Silent whispers, "Now is not the time to wander in forests.. I must
leave with the others."

You say, "My Lord. Nay, my Lord, the Soulless, They have already been. Stay, if
You leave, we die, we all die."

Haltingly, you say, "Mother Night can not be without You, Her pain is our pain,
and we could not bear it."

Smiling sadly, Nocht, the Silent whispers, "The Heralds will not find the
ethereal plane. We have done what We can."

Nocht, the Silent whispers, "Return to it before it is too late, little one."

With a strangled noise, you say, "Ah, yes, but, the Void, it is deadly...my
Lord."

Nocht, the Silent whispers, "I will be with others... do not worry."

Frantically, you ask, "When will You go?"

Nocht, the Silent whispers, "I must search the others out, but there is little
time now..."

You say, "This is not right. Things are still not right. You, my Lord, my
disrespect is not intended, but You, something is wrong. More than just foul
Soulless, but something. You mustn't leave. We need You to help us figure this
out."

Nocht, the Silent whispers, "Have faith in the Wyrd, My little fae. The Heralds
cannot destroy it."

Slowly, you say, "Yes my Lord."

Nocht, the Silent raises His hand towards you, exhaling slowly.

Before the Master Ravenwood Tree.
You are transported by the power of the Divine.

Nerra gives you the once-over, eyeing you suspiciously.

Orithon bows respectfully to you.

You have emoted: Astraea trembles quietly, softly, her lips pursed in a pained
snarl.

Astraea tells you, "I must speak with you."

You tell Astraea Nightshade, "Over?"

Astraea tells you, "I shall be blunt with you, Hierophant, it is urgent. Things worsen, though how, I can not tell, but I have reason to believe that the Gods, our own Deities come towards some inexorable doom, closer than we thought."

Astraea tells you, "I would bring Glomdoring and Serenwilde together at the Well of Souls, and I would us join in ritual to attempt to seek some answer, some way of knowing what is come to pass. It has worked in the past for both the Moon and Night Covens, and I would do it again. We are not allies. We are not even neutral towards each other, But I think this supercedes that."

You tell Astraea Nightshade, "You believe this why? It was my understanding the Gods had overcome their recent bouts of insanity. I
certainly have seen no sign of it in the last couple months."

Astraea tells you, "From what I have seen with my own eyes, not only with my own Lord Nocht, but from Maeve as well, she speaks of
something ill upon the wind. Does your commune not dream terrible dreams?"

Astraea tells you, "My commune is awash with nightmares."

You tell Astraea Nightshade, "I have not heard of dreams in the Wilde. Certainly none speak of them."

Astraea tells you, "I would..ask you to trust me in this, as hopeless as I think that is. I would ask it of you."

You tell Astraea Nightshade, "How does the Grove of Hart have anything to do with the rituals of Moon and Night? Wouldn't you do better asking for aid from the Moondancers?"

Astraea tells you, "I thought this something of a commune matter, not a coven matter. I assumed all would be worried."

You tell Astraea Nightshade, "I will mention it to the Serenwilde at some point."

Astraea tells you, "Your lack of urgency is demoralizing, especially considering the severity of this emergency."


Astraea tells you, "I would ask then, that you do not harm us upon the Ethereal, we are there in peace, and only to call out to Mother Night."

(Serenwilde): You say, "The Dark Marshall seeks the aid of the Serenwilde in a ritual to Mother Moon and Night, to try and seek the cause of what distresses our Divinities. Any who seek to aid her in such should meet with her at the Well of Souls, and if you do not wish to partake at least do not attack those who do seek to aid."

You tell Astraea Nightshade, "I have offered the invitation to Serenwilde, if any show that is their choice."

Harkux says to you, "You going to go?"

You say, "I think I shall."

You say, "Come with?"

Harkux nods her head emphatically.


A sombre glade of muted colours. (Faethorn Realm.)
Superimposed over this location, an ethereal forest reaches up to the sky. Slivers of darkened shadows wage war on the streamers of light that leap from tree to tree as the Well itself seems to eternally leak both brightness and dusk. Sparkling motes of radiance dash themselves against the inky blackness to either be swallowed or burst apart illuminating the area with a fountain of light. A ring of trees creates a subtle barrier around this glade encompassing the edges of the tug-of-war while the droplets from the well form little pools of darkened water turned grey by the continual struggle. An oak sapling clings tenaciously to the ground here. Dull darkened stone forms the base of the Well of Souls, lying empty and dormant. A young stag with a short white tail wanders about here, his head held regally. A young giant crow flies here with wings spread. Kage, Wyrden Ravager is here, shrouded. He wields a black steel nekai in each hand. Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears is here, shrouded. Ard'Rhi Krin Kinsari, Whisper of the Wyrd is here, shrouded. He wields a wooden lute in his left hand. Unomuranabe, Wyrden Sting is here. Penumbra Sienna, Bound of Darkness is here, shrouded. She wields an athame dagger in her left hand. Harkux is here. Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace is here, shrouded. She wields a magic tome in her left hand and an athame dagger in her right. Nejii Talnara, Heir to Kiakoda is here. He wields Kjat, Horizon Weft in his left hand and Tarmoj, Sunrise Warp in his right. Krellan, Rider of the Wyrden Storm is here, shrouded. He wields a mystic cudgel in his left hand and an athame dagger in his right. Serenade of the Spirits, Trias Talnara is here, shrouded. He wields an ebony and moonhart mandolin in his left hand and a platinum moon buckler shield in his right. He is surrounded by one reflection of himself. Orithon Tar'sel, Shadow in the Leaves is here. He wields a midnight black tear stained violin in his left hand. Sahan, Whisper of the Wyrd is here. She wields a black ash lute in her left hand. She is surrounded by one reflection of herself. Shadowbound Burke, Beholden to Her Grace is here, shrouded. He wields a nature talisman in his left hand. Mother Janalon y'Kaliath of the Wyrden Cenobites is here, shrouded. She wields the Chronicles of Nightmares in her left hand. Nerra Natsurei of the Blackthorn is here. She wields a mystic cudgel in her left hand and a glowing powerstone in her right. Nys of the Blackthorn is here, shrouded. She wields a golden sickle in her left hand and a glowing powerstone in her right. Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon is here. He wields a moulded war hammer in each hand. Lyora Inseira, Phantom Hunter is here, shrouded. She wields an iron nekai in each hand. Tarkers Tar'sel is here, shrouded. He wields a black steel nekai in each hand. Deathstinger Tau y'Kaliath, Overseer of Blood is here, shrouded. She wields a bulbous nekai of the illithoid in each hand. Rika Talnara is here, shrouded. She wields a hammer of blackened iron in her left hand and a moulded war hammer in her right. Ramara is here. She wields a mystic cudgel in her left hand. Fledgling Laggothog, Shadow of Crow is here, shrouded. He wields a golden sickle in his left hand and a glowing powerstone in his right. Astraea Nightshade is here. She wields a snowy wand tipped with a nesting swan in her left hand.
You see exits leading east and west.

Slowly, Astraea Nightshade says, "Hello."

You incline your head politely to Astraea.

Nejii Talnara, Heir to Kiakoda says, "A peaceful meeting in Faethorn. How traditional."

Trias nods his head at Astraea.

Ried curtseys respectfully before Astraea.

Tau raises an eyebrow questioningly.

Tael snickers softly to himself.

Nerra smiles softly.

Krellan slams his hand into the air in front of Nejii, whose face suddenly drains of colour.

Krellan points a mystic cudgel at Nejii and vines shoot forth, entangling him with a thorny embrace.

Krellan, Rider of the Wyrden Storm says, "Shoo."

Astraea snarls viciously.

Krellan flicks a mote at Nejii.
The mote sinks into his aura, which darkens with ugly splotches.

Astraea Nightshade says, "Krellan stop."

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "Do I need to kill you?"

Krellan eats a horehound blossom.

Rika Talnara says, "Always one."

You say, "The last time I met with Gloms here peacefully. Daganev was showing how much of an idiot he was."

Astraea Nightshade screams, "STOP!"

The end of Krellan's cudgel forms a knotty burl and he points it at Trias. The burl pops and ruptures, shooting a barrage of splinters into his flesh.

Trias appears to play an ebony and moonhart mandolin, but you hear no sound.
Krellan cries out in astonishment.

Spreading his arms wide, Nejii spins clockwise and a shimmering white orb springs up around him.

Tarkers gives Krellan the once-over, eyeing him suspiciously.

Spreading his arms wide, Hilkson spins clockwise and a shimmering white orb springs up around him.

With a focused look, Tael strikes at Krellan with a moulded war hammer. With an elegant stroke, Tael crushes his left leg, knocking him to the ground.

With a focused look, Tael strikes at Krellan with a moulded war hammer. Tael hits his left thigh for a minor bruise.

Krellan takes some salve from a vial and rubs it on his legs.

Ried glances askance.

Harkux says, "Cease!"

Nerra's eyes shoot open and she suddenly exclaims, "I know what's going on here! You've all become IDIOTS!"

Keeper Everiine Silverwolf, Eagle Warrior says, "Tael, enough."

Astraea Nightshade says, "Stop. Right now."

Astraea curls her lip and sneers arrogantly.

Rika creases her brow in a frown.

Rika mutters and traces a cobalt blue hexagram before her, which suddenly shoots up into the air, sparks trailing after it.
Trias falls from the trees, landing with a scream as both his legs snap.
Tervic falls from the trees, landing with a scream as both his legs snap.
Tael falls from the trees, landing with a scream as both his legs snap.

You see Astraea Nightshade yell, "Stop now, Krellan!"

You say, "This is peaceful?"

Hilkson creases his brow in a frown.

Firmly, Astraea Nightshade says, "It is now."

Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears says, "Yes....it needs to be."

Serenade of the Spirits, Trias Talnara says, "It was until Krellan showed up."

You say, "Seems you forgot to leave your dogs at home."

Nys grumbles angrily.

Krellan, Rider of the Wyrden Storm says, "I misunderstood the phrase remove all enemies..."

Impatiently, Astraea Nightshade says, "Just listen."

Ard'Rhi Krin Kinsari, Whisper of the Wyrd says, "Wish I knew what was going on."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace steps towards Astraea.

Krellan, Rider of the Wyrden Storm says, "Apologies then."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace says to Astraea, "I've kept it all this time."

Tau murmurs softly to herself.

Kage, Wyrden Ravager says to Astraea, "Perhaps if we weren't all in the dark about what's going on."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace bows as she backs away.

Nys looks up at Ried curiously.

Astraea Nightshade says, "Lord Nocht came to me, He came to me and mentioned that it was time to go, that He and the Elders were leaving for the Void."

Astraea Nightshade says, "Now, you must understand, this is quite alarming."

Hilkson looks about himself, rubbing his chin thoughtfully.

Astraea Nightshade says, "Considering the nature of the malady that seems to plague them all."

Eagle Scout Toracu Oujinari, Spirit Tracker says, "I have thought about this before."

Astraea Nightshade says, "I rushed to Maeve. I had to--The Elders leaving the Basin is not what we need--And He implied others were going with Him."

Cautiously, Astraea Nightshade says, "And I know that He and Maylea have been..close as of late."

Serenade of the Spirits, Trias Talnara strums his mandolin absentmindedly.

Astraea Nightshade looks thoughtful and says, "I thought this a matter more of the communes, than simply Glomdoring."

You say, "You will pardon me if I say that Maeve's advice is about as batshit crazy as the Elders of late, and that is her on a good day."

Astraea Nightshade says, "Yes, well, Maeve's fickle nature aside, she is good for some things."

Krellan lays his hands upon an oak sapling and pats its trunk.
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Astraea snarls viciously.

You give Krellan the once-over, eyeing him suspiciously.

Rika Talnara says, "Krellan, stop it."

Eagle Scout Toracu Oujinari, Spirit Tracker says, "Easy."

Tael peers at Krellan unscrupulously.

Nys gives a pained sigh.

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Eagle Scout Toracu Oujinari, Spirit Tracker says, "For once we share a common purpose."

Astraea Nightshade says, "A slip of his hand, and one of mine would see him ostracized."

Astraea Nightshade says, "So he will not do it again."

Krellan coughs softly.

Slowly, Astraea Nightshade says, "A thought came to me--Rowena evoked such power as to call down Mother Night, as to have Her speak to Her. And indeed, it worked for Lunseer and her coven as well, to Moon."

Astraea Nightshade says, "It is..unconventional.."

A wry smile spreads across Nadjia's face.

Astraea Nightshade says, "But perhaps if we joined, two covens reaching for the wisdom of our respective spirits, here, here of all places."

Astraea Nightshade says, "Everything must be tried, aye?"

Astraea Nightshade says, "Two covens comprised of two communes."

Astraea Nightshade asks, "There has to be some power in that?"

Astraea Nightshade asks, "Surely?"

You say, "Then it would seem to me you need the aid of the High Priest or at least one of the Moondancers more trusted leaders."

"Heh heh heh" Tael chuckles.

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "We will have to make due with whom we have here otherwise."

With a shake of her head, Astraea Nightshade says, "It is not a coven matter, the coven circles are simply a means to an end."

Rika Talnara looks thoughtful and says, "You choose a bad time to call for the Serenwilde."

Trias smiles wryly at Rika.

Astraea Nightshade says, "The fact that I called for them at all should go to show how dire this situation is."

Astraea Nightshade says, "It was not something I wanted to do, and I think all of you, enemy and ally alike know that."

Deep in thought, Astraea leans her cheek on her hand.

Krin peers about himself unscrupulously.

Using your tongue and the roof of your mouth, you make a quiet clicking noise.

Nys flaps her wings quickly and begins to hover in the air.

You say, "Well Dark Marshall, what is your plan then?"

Astraea Nightshade says, "Simply..perform whatever ritual that is native to the Serenwilde. Ours shall be rather base, but it shall be about the intent."

Tael purses his lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as he carefully gathers his thoughts.

Slowly, Astraea Nightshade says, "The Glomdoring will be calling out to Mother Night."

You chuckle long and heartily.

Sahan ponders the situation.

Astraea Nightshade says, "It should not be so hard for the Wilde to do the same, for Hart, for Moon, does it truly matter?"

Astraea links hands with Sienna, Nerra, Kage, Burke, Tarkers, Tau, Orithon, Nys, Janalon, Lyora, Krellan, and Laggothog, forming a circle.

Nadjia clears her throat.

Trias turns his attention towards you as his ears perk up in interest.

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "Your call. Should I form the Coven?"

You smile and say, "I suppose we should at least humour her after coming out here."

You nod your head at Tael.

Keeper Everiine Silverwolf, Eagle Warrior asks, "How many devotees or Mother Moon are present?"

Keeper Everiine Silverwolf, Eagle Warrior says, "Of, rather."

With a hopeful smile, Ried raises her hand high in the air.

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "Invoking Mother Moon is typically a duty left to the High Priest, and I am unaware of my abilities to do so."

Rika Talnara looks thoughtful and says, "Two."

Serenguard Khariel says, "I haven't specialized."

Unblooded Dreil Starleaf says, "There's also me, I'm specialized."

Rika Talnara says, "Three, then."

Astraea Nightshade whispers, "It must be quick, dawn is approaching."

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "I am still of the lunar faith, however. I will give whatever attempt I can."

You say to Ried, "Would you call on Mother Moon for us?"

Keeper Everiine Silverwolf, Eagle Warrior says, "We will offer what assistance we can, if that is the decision."

Ried chews on her lip, deep in thought.

Khariel nods his head.

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace says to you, "I know not how... Not like this..."

Sahan strums her fingers impatiently.

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace says to Tael, "Please lead."

Tael purses his lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as he carefully gathers his thoughts.

You chuckle long and heartily.

Astraea grumbles angrily.

Rika Talnara says, "Too late."

Astraea Nightshade says, "It matters not! Let us try anyway."

Sabara Hilkson Nimaet says, "Time grows short....perhaps best to wait until next evening."

time
It is early morning in Lusternia.
The phase of the moon is that of the Waxing Crescent.

In your world, it is 2008/12/24 06:03:17 GMT.
See HELP GMT for an explanation of GMT.

Abruptly, Astraea Nightshade says, "Let us begin."

You say, "It is also not the right time to call on Mother Moon."

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "No."

You say, "Being you know, dawn."

Astraea Nightshade says, "It is not the right time for many things, Hierophant."

Astraea shakes her head.

Astraea Nightshade says, "I notice the sun, but I can not consider it now."

Astraea Nightshade says, "Our need is stronger than the cycle of the day."

Dreil tugs his chin thoughtfully.

Tael purses his lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as he carefully gathers his thoughts.

Ramara calls out to Mother Night!

Ramara says, "Mother Night!"

You say, "Not considering things is the folly that leads to the Taint and the abominations the cities have wrought on us all. I would think a descendant of Rowena would be educated enough to know that."

Tael nods his head emphatically.

Astraea shakes her head.

Ried fidgets impatiently.

Seething, Astraea Nightshade says, "This is not the time for silly rhetoric."

Unblooded Dreil Starleaf says, "As much as I do hate to admit it, I agree with the Dark Marshall. We may as well try it."

Keeper Everiine Silverwolf, Eagle Warrior says to you, "If we can wait until the evening, perhaps some more Moondancers will be able to assist us."

Nadjia narrows her eyes at you in an unnerving manner.

You say to Everiine, "Indeed."

Raeri Nimaet says, "What's happening?"

Astraea gives a pained sigh.

Rika Talnara looks thoughtful and says, "They will be back in a sixth of a day."

"Shh!" Nys says to Raeri, putting a finger to her lips.

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "Even as a former Wiccan, I know that calling Mother Moon without the High Priest is sacriligeous. Even more so is to attempt it during the day."

Serenguard Khariel says, "Both together..."

Khariel shakes his head.

Astraea Nightshade asks, "Sacrilege. Are not our Gods more important?"

Astraea shakes her head.

You say, "No."

Orithon murmurs softly to himself.

Nys blinks.

Astraea Nightshade says, "But regardless. We shall wait. Come up with something if you wish, some ritual."

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "Ried."

Khariel nods his head.

Astraea Nightshade says, "Glomdoring will return tonight. And there will be no stopping us."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace asks, "Yes?"

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "I need to request of you something."

Ried nods her head at Tael.

Toracu raises an eyebrow at Everiine.

Ried nods her head at Tael.

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "If the High Priest is not present within the next eventide, I will attempt it in his stead. Ried will bring me texts in this endeavour."

Khariel raises an eyebrow at Tael.

Astraea nods her head affirmatively.

Nejii Talnara, Heir to Kiakoda looks skeptical and says, "Hmmm."

Astraea Nightshade says, "The Wyrden Wood is serious about this. We will be back tonight."

Astraea performs a graceful curtsey.


Nerra leaves, following Astraea Nightshade.
Unomuranabe leaves, following Astraea Nightshade.
Ramara leaves, following Astraea Nightshade.
Sienna leaves, following Astraea Nightshade.
With a flap of his wings, a young giant crow flies off to the west.
Orithon leaves, following Astraea Nightshade.
Astraea leaves to the west.
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Nerra arrives following Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears.
A young giant crow enters from the west, flapping his wings.
Orithon arrives following Astraea Nightshade.
Eliron arrives following Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears.
Ramara arrives following Astraea Nightshade.
Astraea arrives from the west.

Astraea nods her head emphatically.

Tael links hands with you and the other members of the coven, forming a sacred circle.

Kage shivers in terror at Shuyin's presence.
Nerra shivers in terror at Shuyin's presence.
Tarkers shivers in terror at Shuyin's presence.
Nys shivers in terror at Shuyin's presence.
Eliron shivers in terror at Shuyin's presence.
Eliron rushes away with a startling cry.
Krellan shivers in terror at Shuyin's presence.
Ramara shivers in terror at Shuyin's presence.
Sienna shivers in terror at Shuyin's presence.
Astraea shivers in terror at Shuyin's presence.

You incline your head politely to Astraea.

Astraea curls her lip and sneers arrogantly.

Tael shouts "Oi!" at Shuyin.

You heave a sigh of relief as Shuyin makes a slashing motion and parts the shadowy nightmare veils that wreathe his form.

Kalas Alianna says, "Bad."

Nejii Talnara, Heir to Kiakoda says, "I think that was more of a notice than an invitation to slaughter them, and turn that off."

Ser Shuyin says, "Oops."

You see Kalas Alianna yell, "Sorry about that."

Lord Xiel Peulus, of the Serene Phrase says, "Weak people."

A sombre glade of muted colours. (Faethorn Realm.)
Silvery moonlight sparkles in the air. Superimposed over this location, an ethereal forest reaches up to the sky. Slivers of darkened shadows wage war on the streamers of light that leap from tree to tree as the Well itself seems to eternally leak both brightness and dusk. Sparkling motes of radiance dash themselves against the inky blackness to either be swallowed or burst apart illuminating the area with a fountain of light. A ring of trees creates a subtle barrier around this glade encompassing the edges of the tug-of-war while the droplets from the well form little pools of darkened water turned grey by the continual struggle. A hornbeam sapling clings tenaciously to the ground here. Dull darkened stone forms the base of the Well of Souls, lying empty and dormant. A young stag with a short white tail wanders about here, his head held regally. Hackles risen, a fierce timberwolf prowls about here. A young stag with a fluffy dun tail wanders about here, his head held regally. Covered in bone armour, a screech owl is here, surveying the surroundings. A drifting melody encompasses the area softly, emanating here from an ethereal song wyvern barely visible to the eye. A young giant crow flies here with wings spread. Nerra Natsurei of the Blackthorn is here. She wields a mystic cudgel in her left hand and a glowing powerstone in her right. Raeri Nimaet is here. He wields an elfen katana of golden steel with both hands. Serenguard Yamori Nimaet is here. Lisuarte is here, shrouded. He wields a forestal violin decorated with chimes in his left hand and a silver scaled shield emblazoned with crossed blades in his right. He is surrounded by one reflection of himself. He is surrounded by three pale ancestral spirits. Unblooded Dreil Starleaf is here, shrouded. He wields a crowtalon klangaxe with both hands. Fair Galaphyrae is here, shrouded. She wields an athame dagger in her left hand and a golden sunburst shield in her right. Argeisia, Barrin Starleaf towers here, shrouded. He wields a mystic cudgel in his left hand and a pair of diamond shears in his right. Ramara is here. She wields a mystic cudgel in her left hand. Penumbra Sienna, Bound of Darkness is here, shrouded. She wields an athame dagger in her left hand. Mistress Amarysse, Whisper of the Rose is here, shrouded. She wields a lyre of silver and shadow in her left hand. Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears is here, shrouded. She wields a cruel athame of black ice in her left hand and ravenwood and onyx prayer beads in her right. Keeper Everiine Silverwolf, Eagle Warrior is here. Lyora Inseira, Phantom Hunter is here, shrouded. She wields an iron nekai in each hand. Harkux is here. Serenguard Khariel is here. Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon is here, shrouded. Orithon Tar'sel, Shadow in the Leaves is here. He wields a cool tulip of dusk in his left hand. Riluna, Initiate of the Mysteries is here, shrouded. She wields an athame dagger in her left hand. Nejii Talnara, Heir to Kiakoda is here. He wields Kjat, Horizon Weft in his left hand and Tarmoj, Sunrise Warp in his right. Tarkers Tar'sel is here, shrouded. He wields a black steel nekai in each hand. Kalas Alianna is here. She wields a golden sunburst shield in her left hand and a mystic cudgel in her right. Astraea Nightshade is here. She wields a snowy wand tipped with a nesting swan in her left hand and an athame dagger in her right. Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace is here, shrouded. She wields a magic tome in her left hand. Wilde Healer, Pelas Starleaf is here. He wields a white kite shield in his left hand and an athame dagger in his right. Nys of the Blackthorn is here, shrouded. She wields a golden sickle in her left hand and ravenwood and onyx prayer beads in her right. Krellan, Rider of the Wyrden Storm is here, shrouded. He wields a mystic cudgel in his left hand and an athame dagger in his right. Ser Shuyin is here, shrouded. He wields a blackened justiciar's hammer in each hand. Lord Xiel Peulus, of the Serene Phrase towers here. He wields a black violin laced with tendrils of silver in his left hand and the Baton of the Emerald Songs in his right. He is surrounded by five pale ancestral spirits. Shadowbound Burke, Beholden to Her Grace is here, shrouded. He wields a nature talisman in his left hand.
You see exits leading east and west.

Astraea gibbers insanely.

Ried glances askance.

Ser Shuyin says, "I am quite terrifying yes, carry on."

Amarysse inclines her head politely to those around her.

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says to Ried, "You are ready?"

Nejii Talnara, Heir to Kiakoda says, "Looks like you're missing Eliron still."

Ried nods her head at Tael.

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace says to Tael, "I better be."

Nadjia narrows her eyes at Lisuarte in an unnerving manner.

Lisuarte blinks.

You say, "It seems peaceful is a word lost on both sides this month."

Among the sparkling motes of light, a translucent figure appears in the air and then quickly solidifies as Eliron comes into view.

Nys smirks.

Astraea Nightshade whispers, "Serenwilde, would you like to go first?"

Ried nods her head at Astraea.

Tael urges Ried onwards.

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "Sweet Luna, innocent Maiden!"

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "In the bloom of womanhood..."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "I come to thee in search of sight."

Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears says to Lisuarte, "Give my cauldron back, please."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "To guide me in the Silver Light."

Krellan utters a deep, rumbling laugh.

You see Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace yell, "In the name of the Maiden, it is done!"

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "I come to thee, First of Mothers."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "Whose fullness in rounded face."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "To watch us all and see them all."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "Guide us with what will befall."

You see Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace yell, "In the name of the Mother, it is done!"

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "Wise Crone, what see you in thy cauldron?"

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "In darkness thou reign'st, yet shine so bright."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "Beyond thy years, thy wisdom is high."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "I pray for advice in what may'st lie."

You see Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace yell, "In the name of the Crone, it is done!"

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "We call for you, Mother Moon,."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "We beseech you, grant us thy presence,."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "Your wisdom and guidance..."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace intones, "Hear our pleas, and aid thy Three."

You see Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace yell, "We call for you, Mother Moon; We beseech you, grant us thy presence, Your wisdom and guidance. Hear our pleas, and aid thy Three."

Astraea Nightshade says to Nadjia, "Begin."

Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears says, "Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter. All fades and passes, day to night, life into death. She is the Mother who guided us."

Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears says, "She is the Shadow and the Darkness who is here which embraces our dreams. She is the bird that sings its song at midnight and ushers Her children home safely. In Her end is our hope of beginning and we honor Her. She is the ecstasy of the shadows, the delight of the rapture that is and will be our victory. She is the darkness within moon's beams, and the absence of everything. Her path is the path of the Weaver of our Fate. She is the grace of the darkness of dreams. She is the jewel in each mystery."

Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears says, "Our path is one of shadows and night, fire and water, air and moon. In seeking Her journey we have discovered greater mysteries and show true form of mastery of the unknown. Our spirit is aware and pure, our motives are strong and deep."

Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears says, "She has shown me the drop upon the water, the ripples across the vast space of the seen and unseen, and your Path, brothers and sisters, has unfolded to make known that you are ready to take the next step and discover the Truth of the Self."


Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears says, "In your knowledge of the weaver of secrets, past, present, and future, and the spiritual guidance of the Lady Night, you have become a leader and guide of the Spirit in your own right. Guide this hand so that it honors Your name."

Dipping her hand into a shadow cauldron, Nadjia pulls out a long shadow and releases it into the air. The room darkens with the churning darkness.

You see Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears shout, "Mother Night...hear us!"

You see Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace shout, "Mother Moon... Hear us!"

You see Astraea Nightshade shout, "Mother Night! Mother Night we call upon You! Our need is great, and we seek out Your words, come to us, come to Your devout and help us, in this, our time. Help Wyrden Glomdoring! Help Your Father! Mother Night, we invoke Your name! What is it that we must do!"

Astraea shivers violently.

You say to Astraea, "Was this it?"

Astraea Nightshade says to you, "I had hoped..I had hoped.."

You say, "Indeed."

A slim beam of moonlight comes out from the ethereal skies and lands upon the gathering in faethorn.

Ried blinks.

Tael purses his lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as he carefully gathers his thoughts.

Dreil blinks.

Opening her mouth wide, Nys gapes in wonder.

You tilt your head back and look up at the sky.

Orithon's eyes widen in disbelief as he softly exclaims, "Whoa."

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "Mother Moon.."

"Oooooooooh!" Raeri says, eyes wide with wonder.

Keeper Everiine Silverwolf, Eagle Warrior touches the Mark on his back.

Yamori kneels onto one knee, demonstrating his humility and respect.

Lisuarte claps his hands together merrily.

Tael kneels onto one knee, demonstrating his humility and respect.

Nejii's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace whispers, "Mother Moon..."

Mistress Amarysse, Whisper of the Rose cants her head curiously to one side.

The nighttime sky trembles overhead as it seems to descend upon the Faethorn Realm.

Nys beams broadly.

Orithon's eyes widen in disbelief as he softly exclaims, "Whoa."

Utterly entranced, Lisuarte emits a long "Ooooh."

The ghost of a smile passes fleetingly across Ried's lips.

Nadjia smiles softly.

Eliron's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

Reverently, joyously, Astraea Nightshade says, "Mother Night!"

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says to Astraea, "And you thought correctly, so it seems."

A quiet, silken voice speaks, "Who is it that calls upon both Moon and Night?"

You incline your head politely to Ried.

You incline your head politely to Astraea.

Tael stands up and stretches his arms out wide.
Tael urges Ried onwards.

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace says, "I do, Ried Nimaet of the Order of Lady Lisaera."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace says, "And Wisdom in the Moondance Coven."

Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears says, "I, your humble servent and Queen of your Coven...call upon You, great Mother of

Softly, Astraea Nightshade says, "The Glomdoring as a whole calls out to You both."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace says, "As does Serenwilde."

Icy words drift through the air as a voice echoes, "And why does the Glomdoring dare call me together with the Moon?"

The moonlight bends and brightens, flaring against the gathered shadows.

Confidently, Astraea Nightshade says, "We abase ourselves before Your anger for the love of our Lord, and Your father, and for the Lady of Thorns!"

Astraea Nightshade says, "Our lords, our gods--the Elders fail. They weaken, and we must do something! The nightmares plague us, and we must do something!"

Astraea grovels in the dirt.

Astraea Nightshade says, "I grovel before You, Mother Night."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace says, "And we, for the love of our Mother, the Silver Goddess and Her Creation."

Ried throws herself onto the ground in awe and respect.

Nadjia shivers violently.

Nys grovels in the dirt.

Shuyin twiddles his thumbs.

Nuurdhaeg grovels in the dirt.

Orithon grovels in the dirt.

Ramara grovels in the dirt.

Eliron grovels in the dirt.

Nadjia performs a graceful curtsey.

Amarysse kneels onto one knee, demonstrating her humility and respect.

Nadjia grovels in the dirt.

Lyora grovels in the dirt.

Tarkers grovels in the dirt.

Burke grovels in the dirt.

Nerra grovels in the dirt.

Kage grovels in the dirt.

The shadows stir violently, attempting to darken the moonlight as a dark, female voice echoes, "What is to come lies beyond what even I can do, let alone the Moon."

Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears says, "Mother...there must be some guidance...anything. Your communes beg both of You."

You say, "They beg. We humbly ask."

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "Aye. Guidance on the situation at hand, shed upon us a grain of knowledge. We are at a loss of what is occuring right now."

The shadows slowly start to dissipate.

Dipping her hand into a shadow cauldron, Astraea pulls out a long shadow and releases it into the air. The room darkens with the churning darkness.

Beseeching Moon, Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace says, "O Mother... Can't You grant us even a bit of wisdom?"

Nejii Talnara, Heir to Kiakoda says, "Even if it's beyond your powers, is there any wisdom that you might offer us?"

The moonlight sneaks in through the shadows in slender tendrils as a soft silken voice speaks, "Night speaks true for once. It lies in your hands. You should not have brought us together."

Mournfully, Astraea Nightshade says, "But is there some way we might convince the Elders not to leave! For in Their confusion, I know at the least, some would hasten to the Void in confusion."

You say to Harkux, "If Mother Moon gets really mad, I am afraid I will be in the Havens and you will be... not."

You nod your head sagely at Harkux.

Ried glances askance.

Humbly, Serenguard Khariel says, "You both are wise, while we need guidance."

Harkux nudges you in your side none-too-gently with an elbow.

A soft silken voice speaks with the moonlight as it begins to overpower the shadows, "Dawn approaches and Night will fade."

Astraea nods solemnly.

Nejii Talnara, Heir to Kiakoda says, "If it lies in our hands alone, then I suppose we shall do what we can. Our apologies for bringing you here, Mother. Please forgive our desperation."

Ried nods her head in agreement.

Astraea Nightshade whispers, "We apologize, then, for such an unorthodox ritual."

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace says, "Rest well, Mother. May You shine gloriously in the coming nights."

Queen Nadjia d'Mircea, Mistress of Tears says, "Thank you Mother Night for honoring us with Your time and presence."

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says, "If wisdom cannot be found then on this eve, I wish you shelter in the coming days. Shine radiantly, Mother Moon. Beg our pardon."

The thick shadows begin to lift upwards towards the skies as a dark, female voice echoes, "And Moon shall fade from the sky. This lies in the hands of mortals. I shall suffer the presence of the Moon no longer."

Astraea shudders violently.

Nadjia gives a pained sigh.

Ried Nimaet, of Argent Peace stifles a sigh.

Tael Talnara, the Lunar Myrmidon says to Ried, "You did well."

The silvery moonlight here fades away.

Keeper Everiine Silverwolf, Eagle Warrior says, "It was worth the effort."

Xiel nods his head affirmatively.

Showing that she understands, Ried nods her head slowly.

Everiine pats Ried in a friendly manner.

Astraea Nightshade says, "Come, Glomdoring, let us go home."

You say, "Everyone withdraw now."

You incline your head politely to Astraea.

... That was right after I left, wasn't it? =(