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The grass is dark green, freshly sparkled with dew, thick and unkept. It tickles your ankles as you begin to wander aimlessly. The sky is a deep blue with only the slightest whisper of clouds. You take a deep breath of the fresh air, as you continue. For a forest, the area is nearly absent of trees and... you spoke too soon. You gaze down to the lower valley to see a circle of trees.  You whip around and nearly stumble down the hill but the creature snatches your shirt and pulls you back on your feet. You blink, astonished by this equine fluttering before you. He's no bigger than crow! He whinnies threateningly, arching his neck and darting around you. He stops, stomping the air as though he were on the ground. His ears pinned back, he snorts viciously and you realize that despite is small size who knows what kind of Magick he may harness. Now he stands idle; head low, eyes narrow and teeth clenched. The breeze blows by rather harshly, his blue mane and tail fly wildly, his delicate-looking, butterlfy wings bend slightly at the tips and the black feathering around his hocks dances. Still, he does not waver and you swear you hear the little creature growl. "Malachai" a soft voice echoes behind you. You look over your shoulder to see a much larger equine trotting up the hill at an even pace. You quickly look back at the smaller equine and still dare not to move. A light snort breathes warm air on your neck and you turn around but all too rapidly as you stumble and fall back on your hide end.  You are awe-struck by the winged equine before you. She smiles at you and then calmly walks over to Malachai. Her cloven hooves step lightly on the grass and she nips at the air next to the vicious one. He looks at her, then at you and once more at her. He snorts harshly and flies off to a nearby tree. She watches him settle in a branch, nods her head and looks back at you. She holds her head high but her eyes are relaxed. Your mind finally grasps a thread of reality and you jump up to thank her. She takes two quick steps back, keeping a distance between you and her. You withdraw and smile sheepishly. "Melir verl erg Oisin; Welcome to the Forest" she bows her head slightly letting her light grey forelock fall over her eyes. Her voice is soft and sounds joyful but there's a sober, morbidness to its melody. "I am Shadow Hiding Golden Treasures, daughter of Desert Hiding Ancient Secrets and Light Piercing Deepest Shadow; born in the Herd of the Island Mists" she snorts quietly, tilting her fine-boned head. Shadow Hiding watches you quietly after her introduction, she seems awkward infront of you; composed but far too stiff. The mare jerks her head up, takes a few nervous steps before bolting down the hillside. You watch her leap and glide then gallop furiously until she is hidden in the ring of trees. You blink, unsure of what you did. "Do not worry Fair One, Shadow Hiding is simply uneasy around strangers" a dark voice whispers behind you. It feels as though the entity who spoke was right behind you but when you turn around, you see Lady Reaper walking towards you from a good, ten feet away. She is cloaked as always, tail swaying behind her in rhythm with her footfalls. "Best you take leave though before Malachai chases you to the end's of the Realm" she starts walking away in a frighteningly graceful and slow pace back into the darkness.
An Autumn Wynd The Dark Forest A Twisted Path The Sound of Water A Sweet Song Forest Portal Golden Woods Diamond Dust Woods Main Lady Reaper |
