[center][color=Goldenrod][h1]Travels[/h1][/color][/center] [hr] [Color=goldenrod]"Solus!"[/color] Rhiona called out from Oraelia's realm. She lounged on a cloud, eyes shut as she listened to Galbar. Many things had alarmed her. Many things that a certain Lady of hers might have caused, but if Oraelia didn't know, then that was for the better. She felt a vaguely familiar presence enter her mind, even though she had never met him before. It was her Lady's first avatar, one she called her son. "Who… Are you?" The voice asked, powerful. [Color=goldenrod]"You may search my mind to see the truth, Solus. I am Rhiona, caretaker of your mother's realm. We've run into a bit of an issue. Or several, that is."[/color] she said coolly. Solus did not deign to answer but gave a satisfied rumble. [Color=goldenrod]"Are you familiar with Ha-Duna? Druid land in the north of the place they call the Highlands. My Lady, your mother, she's given them many gifts and now they use her kindness to kill each other. Could you go and help those who remain faithful to the druid way of life?"[/color] she asked, stretching out. Once again there was a long pause before the giant answered. "Yes. Go… I shall." Rhiona smiled. [Color=goldenrod]"Excellent! Thank you Solus. I'm here if you need anything else so do-"[/color] [Sub]"Someone… Help me."[/sub] The voice was small and sent a shiver down her spine. She took a quick peak to see a young woman, wrapped in furs in the middle of a blizzard. [color=goldenrod]"Solus, I'll talk to you later, duty calls. Ta ta for now."[/color] the connection faded and Rhiona then put her full attention on the girl. [Color=goldenrod]"Oh you poor thing!"[/color] she said at once, flowing into her mind and warming it as she saw tragedy after tragedy. The girl, Kia was her name, began to panic, thinking herself going mad by the cold. [Color=goldenrod]"No, you aren't going mad my dear. I am Rhiona, voice of Oraelia, Goddess of Sunlight. I thought you felt familiar, now I see why. Well… You are not him and your path can still be changed."[/color] she said quickly. "Goddess? Oraelia? The Spirit of the Sun? W-why have you come?" She asked. [Color=goldenrod]"You asked for help and I have come, Rhiona that is. I'm Rhiona, my lady, your spirit, is out at this time. So now, let's see about getting you some place warm yeah?"[/color] she cracked her fingers. "Warm… Yeah, that'd be nice." Kia said sheepishly. Rhiona hummed as she thought about what to do for Kia. The north was a brutal place and she had no people. Plus her lust for revenge was growing steadily and the influence of less then desirable gods was taking root. She would have to do something a bit drastic and so, she snapped her fingers. A tear in reality opened up before Kia and through it there was a bright light. [Color=goldenrod]"Alright, step through the portal and you'll be warm."[/color] she sensed her hesitation and added, [color=goldenrod]"I promise, there are no tricks here. You'll be safe and out of harm."[/color] "Okay…" Kia half whispered before stepping through. She arrived in the tropics. A place called Mydia. Rhiona knew that she would be safe there, at least safer then on Toraan. Hopefully. It would provide her with a fresh start and a chance at something new. Before Kia even had time to react, Rhiona blessed her with the capacity to understand any language, which would definitely come in handy. Kia seemed to freeze up, whether by the intense light or the heat, it took her several seconds to register what had occurred. Then the panic set in. "W-where am I? What is this place?" She said, turning around to see the portal fade. [Color=goldenrod]"You are on a beach in a place far, far away from your old home. A place called Mydia! It's very warm here."[/color] Rhiona said, watching what she said. Kia looked down at the white beach and moved her boot in it. "Mydia…? But why, I thought you would send me somewhere with a fire. Even a cave would suffice. I didn't want to go here!" Her voice became agitated. [Color=goldenrod]"Kia, take a deep breath. This is for your own good. You can dislike it all you want, even hate me for it but one day you will realize this is what you needed. A fresh start, away from all the pain and tragedy that you were born into. You can start over here."[/color] Rhiona said softly. Kia took a deep breath, and clutched her shaking fists together. "That wasn't your choice to make for me! You don't even know me! You don't even know the things I've done!" She began to strip her clothes, sweat perspiring off of her as she struggled in her anger. [Color=goldenrod]"Kia…"[/color] Rhiona began. [Color=goldenrod]"Trust me, please. If you truly hate it here, in a years time, pray to me again and I will send you back. Does that sound fair?"[/color] But if at all Kia was listening, she said nothing. Rhiona refocused herself and to see that the girl had taken her boots off and was feeling the sand between her toes. There was a small smile on her face and Rhiona sighed in relief. She would have to find her own way from there but Rhiona was confident she would be able to. Before she left Kia to her own devices however, Rhiona decided to leave her mark on the land. She breathed a bit of her own life into the land that would mesh with the ecosystem. From the trees came snakes of dazzling color, vibrant yellows, oranges and reds. Much like their kin in the Luminant, except these she would name Sunsnakes and they would live in the tops of trees, luring prey as they mimicked fruits. But so too does predator need predator, and thus from the undergrowth came suncats, medium sized felines which looked like smaller Leons, except for a lack of manes. These cats came in patterns of gold with black stripes and black with gold stripes or broken patterns. They had small ears and large eyes, and could be quite friendly. They hunted in pairs or small groups. But Rhiona knew that the predators would need prey and thus from the rocks came small mammals of yellow fur, or Suntims. They had large bushy tails, lengthy appendages and small faces with large eyes. They were family orientated and very curious. [hider=Summary] Rhiona talks to Solus about Ha Duna and sends him there. She then finds Kia and sends her to Mydia. She then creates some animals and all is good. [/hider] [hider=mp] 2mp/5dp -1MP Portal to Mydia -1MP Blessing of language for Kia -2DP (Sunlight port) For Sunsnakes. -2DP (Towards Family) For Suncats. -1DP (Towards Family) For Suntims. ⅗ Family 5/5 Compassion 1?2?/5 Joy [/hider] [hider=Prestige] Kia Starting = 10 6k words +3 = 13 [/hider]