[center][IMG]https://orig00.deviantart.net/b2fa/f/2018/102/5/2/cooltext282779092676721_by_crowconuts-dc8nah7.png[/img] [color=blanchedalmond]Level 3 Goddess of Kindness[/color][/center] [center][h3]&[/h3][/center] [center][h2]REGULUS[/h2][/center] [hr] Regulus had looked into his reflection well, and had observed what had been occurring in the world while he mediated in the cave. There he found a very dreadful thing, a tree of temptation. He could hear the whispers from through the well, but it had no effect on the god, and the spirit he saw the world through had no mind of its own to be inflicted. This was different from Larwen's other creations. He inspected it, and found that it was the creation of the mad god, and someone else. He could understand the mad god working with Larwen, but he did not feel the same darkness in this other god. He had a brief talk with Yggdrasil as to what he should do with this other god, and he accepted the tree's council. He went to back to the reflection well, and spoke into it, "Send my summons to this other god or goddess. We need to speak. Immediately." A few moments passed before a flash of light covered the area and the Winged Goddess, Aella, stepped into the private plane. She looked around the room, noticing the large Yggdrasil and the abundant vegetation. Finally, she looked at Regulus and smiled, [color=blanchedalmond]"Brother, it is good to see you. This is quite an interesting place, it's the first time I see such a design."[/color] She said, walking towards Yggdrasil and putting her palm on it while closing her eyes, [color=blanchedalmond]"So, this is the being that called me here, is that right?"[/color] Regulus paused, this new god did not immediately seem dangerous, but she was conspiring with Larwen and Gremju. "No. Yggdrasil's soul is bound to this castle. I had another means of contacting you. However, I did not summon you here to speak about my creations. Tell me, why do aid Larwen." Aella sighed and turned toward Regulus, no longer keeping her palm on Yggdrasil. [color=blanchedalmond]"Because he's our brother, and he's suffering,"[/color] She clasped her hands and looked away, [color=blanchedalmond]"and when our family's suffering, the last thing we do is attack them..."[/color] Regulus took a deep breath, "That monster is not my family. And when they threaten existence itself, I believe that is grounds to attack him. Tell me, when he spreads his filth across an entire continent, will you then see we need handle the problem. The world? The universe? The multiverse? Tell me how much life he must snuff out before it justified to take action against him." Aella remained silent for a while, but eventually walked closer to Regulus with slow, deliberate steps. [color=blanchedalmond]"Regulus, I've spoken to Larwen, I've created with him. He's just like us, but he suffers. His very self is damaged and twisted, but I've felt it! We can help him heal, we can do it! We only need to accept him and love him, no matter what."[/color] When she got close enough to Regulus, she grabbed one of his hands with both of hers and locked her eyes with his. [color=blanchedalmond]"Brother, I know what you're thinking, how you're feeling. It is okay to feel annoyance, hatred, but to desire the death of a fellow God..."[/color] She went silent and looked down at the ground. Regulus allowed her to grab his hands, "I once again ask. How much death and misery must he spread. How much of his own sickness does he need to spread across the land. Will you choose Larwen, or would you choose the world." [color=blanchedalmond]"There is no choice to be made. I choose all."[/color] Aella frowned, [color=blanchedalmond]"Have you even bothered to experience your brother's world? To try and see what he sees and feel what he feels? He felt so alone, Regulus. None of his family wishes to truly interact with him, none but me."[/color] She said and let go of his hand, disappointment clear on her face. Regulus sighed and took another deep breath, "I will feel neither sympathy nor remorse for a monster that wages war for the sake of war. That has no respect for the sanctify of life or law. But, do you truly believe that it is possible for Larwen to coexist with the other gods." [color=blanchedalmond]"Yes, I do! He's allowed me in his home, asked me to create gifts for him and enjoyed my company. I believe he is more than capable of coexisting. Gremju and I tried to dissuade him from war, I'm sure you're aware."[/color] She spared a glance toward Yggdrasil, [color=blanchedalmond]"He was very receptive, but told us that he couldn't consider peace, as everyone else was set on destroying him. He's not a beast, he's just made a lot of mistakes."[/color] Aella said, [i]'Like me.'[/i] Regulus once again paused, before calling out to the room, "Spring, the map." he said. And as he did, a female Green Sylvan scurried across the room with a map in her hands. Regulus took the map, and then handed it to Aella. Aella took the map with some hesitation and looked at it, noticing the circle drawn around Mount Pervanon. She looked at Regulus with an arched eyebrow, [color=blanchedalmond]"What is this?"[/color] Regulus looked at with a stern look, "An ultimatum, take it to Larwen and tell him that he keeps his corruption to that area, I will leave him be. Otherwise, I will mobilize my forces against him." Aella looked between him and the map a few times, then spoke, [color=blanchedalmond]"Could you add the westernmost Oasis in the Frontier to his territory, Regulus? I've already told him that I wanted him there, you see."[/color] She said somewhat awkwardly. There was a pause, before Regulus waved his hand over the paper, and the circle stretched and contorted to include the mentioned Oasis. Just barely stretched beyond it by a few miles. He felt very guilty for what he did next, but he took Stormcaller and sounded it, dispersing the fog around Larwen's domain. "A token to show my serenity." he said. Aella was speechless. She had never expected Regulus to cede any ground on the matter, much less give Larwen a chance. [color=blanchedalmond]"... Thank you,"[/color] Aella said and a moment later, embraced Regulus with arms as well as wings, [color=blanchedalmond]"It means a lot to me that you're willing to give him a chance, Regulus."[/color] Regulus grunted, "That is enough. And remember, this is the only chance I am giving him. I will always choose the world over him. And I will also choose the world over you." he said, in a harsh tone. Aella broke the hug, looking like a lost puppy and nodded. In the blink of an eye, she was gone. [hider=Summary] Regulus sees the tree of temptation, and sees that it is the work of a gods other than Larwen. He has a conversion with the Yggdrasil before calling Aella to his domain. They have a talk about Larwen, and after some debate Regulus has one of his Sylvan bring him a map, and hands it off to Aella. The map denotes a region of Galibar in a circle around Mount Pervanon. He tells her that if Larwen stays in that area, he will leave him and even begrudgingly dispells the mist around the mountain, but also ensures her if leaves that area, he will attack Larwen. After some further discussion, and Regulus probably breaking Aella's heart, Aella leaves. [/hider] [hider=Might Summary] [b]Aella:[/b] Level 3 9 Might left 0 Miracles 2/6 to Level [b]Regulus:[/b] Level 4 2 Might left 1/8 to Level [/hider]