[center][b]The First Meeting of Svieand and Undasis[/b][/center]


The Great Spririt vanished as quickly and mysteriously as he had appeared, leaving nothing in memory but a wisp of ink. The Woman had been barely, desperatly gripping on to dominance before the brief meeting, but now Kraken was rousing like a coming storm at Escre's words.

Undasis had already been aware, of course, that new lands were boldy raising themselves up from the seafloor. Nothing happened here without their knowledge. Kraken and Woman had both felt earth betray their domain at some foreign god's command. They had sat and helplessly witnessed power slip through their fingers...perhaps it [i]had[/i] been too long since the Sea God's gaze drifted to the world above. What, exactly, was happening there? And by what right did Svieand claim to teach sailing, was he the Lord of the Tides? Were they his to give away? His followers had done nothing to earn the right to sail, they had pleased neither Kraken nor Woman.

A seeking presence in the waters grew closer, and Undasis could now clearly identify it as belonging to the Winter God. His soul felt frigid, closed, and unforgiving, especially now. It was normally difficult to identify a spirit so sharply, but Svieand was now in their territory, and as such his inner-being was bare before them. But, despite this, the Cold One's desire was not clear. He was searching for something...for someone...for... Undasis? Yes, he was looking to speak to Undasis. As he drew closer to his goal of finding the Water God, his intent became easier and easier to discern.

[color=f26522]"What have you done, Svieand? Escre is not pleased."[/color] The Kraken's tone was as accusatory and sadistic as it always was, but, for once, he may have sounded sincerely concerned. All was not right in the world.

[b]"I merely took back what was mine. It was not his to give."[/b] the Winter God replied, calm and collected as he attempted to reaffirm that his actions to be righteous and justified. [b]"I am under no illusions that you conduct yourself similarly if another granted some mastery over the depths to their creations..."[/b] 

[color=f26522][i]How ironic![/i][/color] Kraken directed this exlamation only to himself and his gentler counterpart- their guest could not hear it.

It was there that Svieand caught himself. He knew that he had wronged the Kraken if he took the same approach to his own actions. [b]"I did not do such a crime with bringing the concept of sailing to the world."[/b] he hastly added, acutely aware of the accusatory tone. [b]"My people are more at your mercy than ever before in fact. You control both the deep dark blue of the depths and the soaring lighter hues of the air, both which they rely on."[/b] He shrugged.[b] "I'm certain you can gain a loyal land following out of my seafaring folk." [/b]And with that he projected the memory of his speech to the Spirit Walkers where he promoted the Woman of the Waters as a worthy god.

It was not entirely true that they ruled the air- at least, not in the same sense that the oceans were theirs. Of course, that's not to say that flattery does not work on Undasis. Flattery always works on Undasis. Much of the Ocean God's anger vanished. Kraken, whoever, was not the one to be speaking diplomatically. The monster willingly withdrew from dominance and allowed the Woman of the Waters to take his place once more, so that she may reason with him.

[color=00aeef]"Indeed, "[/color], the Woman said, in her trickling voice that was now as calm as Svieand's, [color=00aeef]"but when Escre gave ice magic to his followers, it never stole away your mastery of Winter. Just as teaching men to sail cannot steal my mastery of the ocean. It simply taught the Temple a skill, and you have simply taught humans a skill. Is there any difference between it's supposed wrong and your own? I am angry with neither you nor the Spririt, but please do not apply a double-standard to yourself. Do not forget who's home you have so boldly entered, whereas the one you call a criminal was careful to have my permission. Do not forget who's creation you have, in some places, frozen into solid land. If Escre is guilty, then you are equally guilty- if not more so. If you are innocent, then Escre is equally innocent- if not more so."[/color]

Svie's spirit flickered in apprehension at the possible threat but he begrudgingly accepted the Woman's comments. It was a realisation that he had known deep down but not wanted to admit. His insecurities and doubts over his abilities and at a further level identity amognst his peers had clouded his better judgement and he'd branded himself with the very same accusations he'd thrown at Escre. 

[color=00aeef]"But, for all this, I still hold no grudge against your people. Should they worship me as well, and respect the blue beneath them and above them, I may treat them kindly. Just do not mistake this pity for those you have kidnapped as an acceptance of your foolish behavior."[/color]

Undasis liked to believe that, like the ocean, they favoured no side more than the other; a man can eat fish from the sea one day, and drown in it the next. So, also, can the gods- if not in identical fashion. Svieand had blindly thrown himself against the waves; the waves will not think twice about sinking him. Had Kraken had his way, all the land the Seasonal God has raised might have suffered that exact fate, and, despite her moderate words, the Woman of the Waters was considering allowing Kraken to do as he wished to the landmasses. It would be unfair to the intelligent creatures on it, but perhaps they could be returned home or even...transformed? The islands will sink, but the people may swim. If said people so will it, that is. If not, they may die with their master's forsaken home.    

His foolish actions had made another god, if not an enemy, at least wary and suspicious of his future actions. He thanked the higher powers at the Woman of the Water's temporary dominance and therefore leniency toward his newly created tribal peoples. However the forboding inky oblivion in which he currently float exerted such an immense pressure on his very being that he felt inclined to offer his services in return for safety of those tribes that relied on her bountiful oceans. 

[b]"I would never expect one has powerful as yourself to accept such a mistake in a mortal and for that I can only hope to seek your approval."[/b] Svieand knew he may be pushing the flattery too far but also that a positive relationship with such a powerful deity could only provide dividends in the future. [b]"What is it you would require in return your most radiant ladyship?"[/b]

Flattery [i]always[/i] works on Undasis.

[color=00aeef]"I do not ask anything of you, only that your people understand the value and glory of the waves that bring them life. Return to your land above, Svieand, me and Kraken must speak alone."[/color] With that, the water of the deeps surged upwards at Undasis' command, attemtping to push the Cold One out of their home. His presence had made the water like ice.

With that command Svieand knew to retreat back to his surface realm. "My lady" he acknowledged with a smile and inclined nod. Creating plummeting temperatures at his feet, the combination of the ice's buoyancy and the expelled brine gave futher speed to Undasis' currents and soon Svieand was propelling through the mass of water and into the air where something was not right. He felt the breeze and knew that his winter was broken. The ire in his eyes soon fled as the more recent mature personage responded and a glad smile broke that the continent had been spared his mistake.