[center][img]https://i.imgur.com/9ry9Z7H.png[/img] & [h3]Soleira[/h3][/center] [hr] A shining barge, golden in all color and aspect, coming down the river from the mountain way. None could see anyone on the deck of it as it moved with purpose down the flow, although they could have hidden in the interior of it as could be seen. It was a bit overcast as the day had gone on, not something completely enjoyable but it was still warm enough. The barge moved on past the wonderful scenes of plant and animal life. The myriad of colors and luminosity that still bombarded every sense as any who called the Luminant home grew used to in time. And down it came further and further from the mountain getting closer and closer. The barge suddenly stopped moving. The water beneath it laid still. The current moved along it. Slightly pushing up against the banks of the river they flowed around. On those banks, safely removed from the coursing water, stood Kal supported by his staff with his pet leon sitting beside him. Eyeing the barge with the natural paranoia of a predator. The human mortal looked more at ease. “Hail, avatar of the divine.” He shouted out. “I would ask a moment of your time before you continue on your journey.” The ground beneath them lifted, carefully collected and solidly stable as it brought Kal and his Leon over the water and onto the barge itself. Three snake heads of large size appeared from the interior darkness of the vessel, and began to speak. [color=Teal]"You may have it servant of a God that we both know."[/color] [color=YellowGreen]"Although we do not appreciate the interference with our vessel, you are granted option to speak."[/color] Next to Kal the Leon began to growl at the creature. Spreading its wings wide as it tried to look ever bigger than before. “Easy dear. Easy. They won’t harm us.” He said as he petted the side of his companion. It didn’t particularly listen. “And my apologies for the diversion of the currents. I didn’t anticipate my siblings taking a note of this area so soon. I would’ve tried to reach you earlier if I was prepared. Regardless, I’d simply ask for your purpose here, in this quaint little corner of the world.” Kal was still smiling, but inside a battle raged between the primal response of the body and Qael’Naath’s own will. The god was winning, easily, but the flesh was still fighting the desperate battle. Two of the heads ignored the Leon, the other looked with hungering eyes briefly before turning back to match the being before them. [color=YellowGreen]"Our master has sent us to gather information, and converse among such things. I'm sure you understand his wish for knowledge."[/color] [color=Teal]"And you know this corner of Toraan is hardly quaint or of little import, especially to the Undying God."[/color] The one of hungering looks chimed in. [color=Aqua]"We bring no harm or such intents do not worry about such."[/color] The third and previously unspoken provided. “That is a relief to hear.” Kal said with a smile towards the last of the three heads speaking. Then he turned to the second head. “Apologies. I forgot your master and I have a different viewpoint on what quaint is.” Then he turned to the final head. “If it is merely information and conversation you seek then I shall no longer keep you up. Qannet, veros nee utzelf.” The river began to flow normally again. Allowing the barge to carry on its journey. Meanwhile the older man climbed up the white fur of his mount. Atop the leon he said: “Before I forget. I know you refrained from speaking a certain name to a certain person far from here. You have my thanks for that but I would also ask you to still refrain from speaking that name now and here.” With a soft smile then, the leon lifted up from the deck of the barge. Flying away towards the riverbank again. With him departing via flight, two heads, Kiim and Jaav watched and Guul dutifully returned the lifted with him originally back to the river back before the barge traversed too far down the river. And so they continued on their journey, visitor departed and earthen waste deposited, the three continued on the barge, disappearing back inside as the shining ship traveled. It would not be too long until the untamed realms along the river grew used with farmers and farming done all along its backs as they grew nearer to Soleras and the target of their mission. Soleira was walking amid the planted fields. Standing amid rows of wheat. Her hand going over the kernels of the grain. People were standing behind and around her. Seemingly waiting. “Yeah.” She finally said. “Yeah I think they’re ready to be harvested.” She didn’t sound particularly happy about it but knew that if people wanted to survive, they had to farm. Still, slaughtering so much plantlife in one fell sweep hurt. The people behind her already walked away to grab their sickles to reap their bounty. Soleira remained, sitting down amid the plants. “I’m really sorry you know. Just know that your children will grow up tall and strong as well. And some of them will be planted free.” The plants just waved in the gentle breeze. “I’m sorry. That probably doesn’t mean much to you now. But I’m grateful. We’re all grateful for you.” She said, then looked up at the cloudy sky. “And thank you too. For a bountiful harvest.” She quietly said with her eyes closed, as a prayer to whatever god was responsible for the reaping. “Soleira!” A kid came running. “A-a boat!” He yelled. Soleira stood up. Almost towering over the golden plants around her. With a single clap of her wings she was out and saw the kid. She landed close to him. “What do you mean? What’s the problem?” She asked. Boats weren’t such a strange sight around Soleras. They had small fisher’s rafts of their own to use on the rivers. Some strangers liked paddling up and around the rivers to trade. “No it’s.. it’s coming from the mountains.” The kid said, pointing up north. “It’s big and… like wheat but glittering!” The Oraeliari frowned. Usually boats came from the south, from the lake. Once again she took to the sky and headed towards the river. The barge wasn’t hard to spot. She flew closer. Curious who’d come downstream in such an opulent fashion. Several farmers were looking at it as well. The barge continued on its course regardless of the gaping sight of the many farmers. Three large serpents heads emerged from the interior, lazily gazing around before centering themselves on Soleira herself. No words or great sounds came forth from them but the barge stayed in course and travel with her. Farmers screamed and shouted as they ran away seeing the three massive serpent heads. They were fleeing for their lives no doubt. The screams in turn pulled the attention of the few guards. Some swallowed their fear and ran towards the riverbank with javelins and spears. “Wait!” Soleira yelled. It was too late. The first few javelins were already thrown. Soleira dove down, right in time to create the shield. The javelins bounced off harmlessly against the translucent, blue shield made of hexagons. “Wait.” She repeated, keeping her eye on the three-headed creature. From her vantage point up high she saw it only had one body. Despite the frightening sight, it didn’t seem like it would attack. “Maybe it’s a friend.” She said to the warriors at the riverbank. Who stood ready with javelins again. “You are a friend, right?” She then asked the three-headed creature. [color=Teal]"Friendly enough at any rate!"[/color] one of the serpent heads spoke out loud, its meaning understood by all present. Another one of the heads watched the throwers speaking thus, [color=YellowGreen]"We have to thank you for your consideration alas we do not need more spears at this time."[/color] It turned towards Soleira. [color=YellowGreen]"And for your consideration although the donation of spears would not have harmed us."[/color] The Three heads continued watching Soleira and the populace, but now came more fully out on the barge, revealing themselves to be three serpents heads and bodies serving as necks connected to a great lizard like form. A golden spear rested on one side of the creature. “Oh.” Soleira said as she dropped the shield. The javelin throwers refrained from attacking, though kept their eyes on Soleira flying above. From the distance several more Oraeliari armed with spears came flying towards the barge as well. Those few outcasts that had chosen to join the relative security of Soleras. For a second everyone was quiet. The four winged Oraeliari observed it’s scaled body and the spear it seemingly carried. She didn’t land on the barge, but kept hovering just above it. “So… can I ask why you’re here?” The barge lifted ever so little out of the water to meet her feet as she came close. [color=YellowGreen]"My my, ever so many questions you have. The answer is a simple one."[/color] [color=Teal]"We came to talk."[/color] [color=Aqua]"We came to visit."[/color] [color=YellowGreen]"And we came to speak most of all with you dear, although your many friends and such we have some manner of interest as well."[/color] For a second Soleira looked down. She didn’t fly down. How did her feet touch the deck then? Gasps from the side of the bank gave her the answer. The boat was going up. “Wait, me?” She asked, genuinely surprised. “Why me?” She asked. She wasn’t anyone special. Sure she was the ‘queen’ now but there were so many tribes and villages around. Some of them bigger than Soleras. There was also the Bastian and the Spire. Great monuments pulled from the ground by the gods. Soleras was of no real importance in the area. The three exhaled in short bursts, it took a moment to realized this was something like laughing perhaps? In any case one followed up. [color=YellowGreen]"Yes, you. Did you not realize your own importance? Or perhaps you'd rather lie to your own self there?"[/color] Another called out to all the others around them, [color=Teal]"Let me ask all of you, how many of you believe her to be of great importance? How many think she is worthy to be spoken to as we have?"[/color] The third head remained silent, although watched Soleira carefully. She didn’t lie. Did she? No. No! She was just… an Oraeliari… with four wings on her back. Who could cast magic. Something she only recently learned. But does that make her special. She looked at the other Oraeliari in the sky. All had two wings. None of them could perform magic. The mortals on the ground couldn’t create the shields she could. Nor could anyone she ever met talk to animals. “I-I…” She tried to defend herself. Instead she felt shame creeping up. Meanwhile on the bank many confused soldiers looked at each other. As did the Orealiari loyal to Soleira. One finally spoke up: “She is our queen.” The others looked up at the one who spoke, and then nodded. Each repeating the words. Soleira was their queen. “Sorry.” She finally said, quiet enough so only those in the barge could hear it. “I’m still not really used to it.” Then she set her own feelings aside .”I’m sorry, I haven’t introduced myself.” A smile appeared on her lips as she looked up. Her face still quite red from the shame. “Maybe you would want to moor your boat somewhere so the- my people could bring some food and drinks?” [color=YellowGreen]"That is accep-"[/color] [color=Teal]"VERY Welcome Indeed! I am sure we'll be fast friends yes surely."[/color] The barge began to move, the third head spoke softly so that just Soleira may hear. [color=Aqua]"Do not worry, nor treat yourself harshly. We have understanding that such admissions can be tough, even if they are necessary. You have much virtue, your faults are like flecks among the ocean of gold. Worry not."[/color] Soleira just offered her a meek smile. Meanwhile many of the Oraeliari were already landing. Rather frightened farmers came back. Holding baskets with fruit and bread. Soleira looked over the side of the boat for a second. “I… think it won’t really be a feast. I’m really sorry. If you stick around until this evening I could put something more grand together?” She offered. A few pieces lifted out of the baskets, doing flips and rings in the air as they gently drifted towards the three headed creature. [color=Teal]"I know not why you are sorry, but I am quite glad. We would love to stay and enjoy such hospitality. A feast would give up good time indeed to speak and get to know all much better I would say."[/color] [color=YellowGreen]"And for you to fill our stomachs..."[/color] That evening, as the sun started going low a grand fire was lit in honor of the visitor. During the day Soleira and the strange creature, named Kiim’Jaav’Guul had talked at length about all sorts of sometimes somewhat trivial stuff. The Oraeliari still had difficulty with the idea that they were three, yet all part of one body. Somehow. Still, she walked with him towards the fire. “I’m sorry for the lack of meat.” She said. No goats or cows had died recently. She knew it was a small tradition she was holding on to, and everyone else was holding on to for her sake but she knew in due time her people would have to raise and slaughter animals before their time. Still, the longer she could hold it off, the better. “But there is much fruit and- oh look! They baked fresh bread.” From one of the ovens one of the bakers pulled out the rather flat, dense bread and put it in a basket. “I hope it’s enough for you.” Soleira said as she took a seat around the fire, motioning towards Kiim’Jaav’Guul to sit beside her as someone handed her an empty bowl. Most of the humans around the fire had gotten eerily quiet, as they watched the scaled, three-headed creature. [color=Teal]"I will gladly take as much-"[/color] [color=YellowGreen]"And as little..."[/color] [color=Teal]"-as you would provide."[/color] They quickly moved to sit beside her at the fire as they were best able, lounging sideways on to allow their body to take in the warmth, their serpentine heads coiling near Soleira. [color=YellowGreen]"A curious tradition to keep from slaughter of animals, one rarely found, even those who need not the meat have little inclination to keep completely clean of such."[/color] “It’s hard to kill a friend you’ve talked to their entire life.” Soleira said, then leaned in a little closer. “People around here… don’t want to upset me I think. So they only eat meat when an old animal finally dies.” It was selfish really. She should tell them to eat meat. But she couldn’t stand the idea of looking over the little goat kids knowing they’d die in a few months or years. She grabbed another bowl and put it by the three headed creature. “People will come around with food like berries and fruit. If you want some you just have to raise your bowl and they’ll- wait. Like this.” Someone was just passing with a much larger bowl filled with berries. Soleira just raised her bowl over her head, pulling her wings close around her. The girl happily placed some berries in the bowl. Then she walked on, putting berries in other people’s bowls that were raised. Meanwhile Soleira popped one of the fiery red berries in her mouth and smiled at the serpentine creature. Without much ado a bowl floated above their heads. Jaav, turned to watch those with the larger bowls moving around. Kiim spoke, [color=YellowGreen]"You hold much influence over them truly there."[/color] [color=Aqua]"Do you like it here, being the 'Queen' of all of these people?"[/color] Guul replied attentively as Kiim looked around at the various peoples, Humans and Oraeliari. Soleira’s smile brightened even more. “I do, actually.” She said with an excited voice. “I get to help a lot of people here. Not just from the village. See them.” She nodded quickly to a family sitting by the fire. They were laughing and smiling at one of the little boys pretending to be flying around. “They came from south of here. Fled the War in the Skies. Now they have food and help us farm.” Then she nodded towards two men. They were quiet, but ate. “They were slaves. Now they’re free and help building houses.” Then she nodded towards the few Oraeliari. “Exiles.” Soleira said, her tone a bit more somber. “They didn’t want to fight our Neiyari kin. Here they don’t have to fear either side. People are safe here, because of me.” That one fact made her chest swell with pride. “And they prosper. It’s not all perfect. We need to farm more and more every week and I fear that some chiefs nearby might want what we have soon.” She would share, always. But not everyone was interested in sharing. “But right now… yeah. I love being their queen.” It was weird to say it out loud though. Guul and Kiim looked at each other briefly when she finished before each wordlessly went back to the crowds and Soleira as before. Jaav was much too distracted by food and the carriers of food to discuss much as Kiim spoke. [color=YellowGreen]"You seem to care much about your people, truly care about them, a rarity among most of all mortals that claim a title such as yours."[/color] They continued not quite waiting for a response, speaking low as their words guided solely to her ears, [color=YellowGreen]"Do you fear it? War? And all the conflict and death it may bring?"[/color] Her smile faded as she looked down at her bowl. For a second Soleira was quiet. “I do. A lot.” She finally admitted. “I don’t want to fight and I don’t want people to die.” And she knew she couldn’t stop it. For some reason some people just wanted more, and would take it in any way they could. Soleira had been asking herself for days whether or not she would rise up against whoever would come. So far she couldn’t answer that question. In an attempt to lighten the mood though, she raised her hand towards one of the people giving out food. Though the second she did, several others she didn’t mean to call moved towards her as well. “My friend’s very hungry.” She said as a few got close. “Could you give him some?” The people nodded and started filling the floating bowl of Kiim’Jaav’Guul with some torn off bread, fruits, cooked vegetables and berries. “There you go.” She said with a smile to the head named Jaav. [color=Teal]"Very much obliged."[/color] Kiim sighed as Jaav set in on his bowl, they turned back to Soleira even as Guul hadn't left focus. Guul moved down as Kiim came closer and spoke. [color=YellowGreen]"Many mortals fear death, many take comfort in ideas of what comes after."[/color] Kiim paused looking back to the crowds and flowing peoples, continuing, [color=YellowGreen]"Many ensure it comes all the quicker to others, one people to their own, or to another. It matters not what it is, if they are alive then they seem all very quick to ensure another is not."[/color] Soleira, for the first time since she met Kiim’Jaav’Guul, frowned. “That’s not true.” She said. “Not many. Few. Only a few people want others to die.” She motioned around, towards everyone around the fire. “If as many people as you say want to ensure the end of others, nobody would be sitting here. Laughing and talking. People don’t want blood, they want peace, safety, happiness. War and murder doesn’t give them that.” It was the few rotten apples amongst most people that caused that suffering. The problem was that they were prominent. One murderer stands out amid a flock of people who don’t want to hurt others. Kiim did the same wordless exhalation that signified laughter as the Three had done earlier, Guul merely looked away. They replied, [color=YellowGreen]"You are entitled to your ideas, your opinions, and your view. It is your life to live. It is not our, or my, place to assuage you differently."[/color] Jaav was actively eating a loaf of bread as one might have seen a snake eat an egg, slowly swallowing having engulfed the mass in his jaw. “But you don’t agree with me.” It was more of a statement than a question. Soleira couldn’t quite understand why Kiim’Jaav’Guul’s views bothered her so much, but they did. They were overly simplistic and generalized. Assuming the worst of everyone. Yes, even normal people would march to war at times. She had seen it happen in the last thirty years amongst the human tribes. But they did so only to defend or protect their village. Even if that sentiment was misguided. Maybe… Maybe that’s why she was here. To make sure nobody would be misguided again? “Then how do you think all of these people are still here together?” She asked the Three. The question was a genuine one. [color=Teal]"Well the food is good for one,"[/color] Jaav interrupted just as Kiim opened to reply, causing a rapid turn and a glare before Kiim turned back, Jaav stuck out a tongue in defiance unbeknownst to Kiim as they replied. [color=YellowGreen]"Do not misunderstand me by your own measures, dividing the world into dark and light when each only exists in contrasting shadow from the same source. You speak as though you know the whole host of life from pointing to its specs."[/color] Kiim nodded their head to others that were around, [color=YellowGreen]"You say these ones are good and only a few others are bad, yet by what judgement do you make of them, by what right and knowledge can you delineate good and evil in one when each is connected to a thousand others in making. I do not say that, that all are good, or all are bad in their souls. You cannot judge character, skill, or virtue in a rigged game of life. It is rigged to set them upon each other, whether they know they do such or not."[/color] The words of Kiim overwhelmed her. She knew she wasn’t grasping the fullest of what he was saying but she believed, after a moment to gather her thought, that she at least understood what he meant. “I’m sorry.” She first said with a little shame. “I shouldn’t- you are right. I misunderstood you. This-“ she motioned at the people around her again. “-isn’t much.” But it was all she knew so far. “And when I say only a few are as… dark gray I only speak of what’ve seen myself.” But then something else lit up in her heart. A fire nobody could quench. “But you are wrong about life.” She said, looking up. Normally she would be so uncertain. Now she wasn’t. “It’s not a rigged game. It’s just life. Painful things happen.” She remembered that fateful night in the cave, when the Neiyari had come. “Just as good things happen.” Her eyes wandered around the people around the fire. Her people. “And even if life’s rigged… I don’t care. Maybe the world is a lot worse than I think it is but I don’t care. I have these people and… and I’ll work – day and night – to give them more happiness than they have pain.” Then she turned to face Kiim with a smile on her lips and a fire blazing in her eyes. “I might not know the whole host of life but I know this place and I know that I can make it a better place. Even if that’s just a speck. At least it will be a good speck.” Kiim was silent for a bit, finally turning their head and speaking, keeping one eye centered on Soleira. [color=YellowGreen]"Very well, make the greatest spec you can at the very least. But do not forget that all things are connected." "The hunter takes the game, the wolves go hungry and prey upon the herd, the herders bring their animals closer to the river, they pollute the water, the townsfolk complain of the evils and laziness of the herders. Keep a eye to the big picture if you are to make a good one, not just one that sells the idea of being good."[/color] “A challenge of balance.” Soleira said with a smile. “I understand.” But she wasn’t sure if she saw the whole picture in her speck yet. That would take much more time. Though Kiim had given her plenty to think on. “Thank you.” She then said as she put her bowl down, leaned in and hugged the neck of Kiim. “For your lessons. I will never forget them.” When she released the hug though, she pointed at the bowl of Jaav and said: “Maybe you should eat a bit as well. I’m guessing with you three connected only one of you needs to eat, but tasting things is an experience in of its own. Trust me, the berries are delicious!” And to prove it, she popped a blue one in her mouth, but spat the seeds she could save from her mouth back out and put it in a small pouch dangling off her hip. Jaav grinned, as much as a snake could in any case, as Guul took a small bite and Kiim replied. [color=YellowGreen]"I prefer not to consume much of anything alive or previously in such a state. Jaav has a much different opinion as you may tell..."[/color] [color=Teal]"Don't worry, Kiim just is a bit of a stickler for things, I've only gotten them to even taste things a few times, to actually eat something is another matter."[/color] The feast continued on deep into the night. Roles were switched every so often. Those who handed out food were allowed to sit after about an hour, and others took their place. The queen herself even rose up to hand out bread from the basket. As the moon rose high above them though, she did silently pray to Gibboura to forgive them for staying up so late. But her people deserved it. They were hard working and kind, letting Kiim’Jaav’Guul join in with the feast. The Three and she had spoken at length about many subjects and had given her much to think about. Something she was grateful for. When the moon was reaching its peak though, most people grew tired and the flames started to dim. It was time to sleep. The next morning, in the crisp morning air Soleira flew towards the barge upon which Kiim’Jaav’Guul had come carrying a basket covered with cloth containing fruits, berries and bread. A little gift for the Three. Well, mostly Jaav it would seem, as he thoroughly enjoyed eating. The basket floated from her grasp towards the Three gently enough as Jaav spoke. [color=Teal]"Thank you very much! It is much appreciated."[/color] Kiim rolled their eyes looking away from Jaav, speaking to Soleira themselves, [color=YellowGreen]"Our visit has been most enlightening, we'll be keeping an eye on the region."[/color] [color=Aqua]"We have a mutual friend, you should talk to him whenever he stops by with that rather unique pet, he does know a thing or two we have to say."[/color] Guul spoke last, even if rather cryptically. For a second Soleira was confused about what Guul meant. Then she realized it. “Oh you mean Kal! He’s actually staying at the village. It was odd that he wasn’t there yesterday, but I’m happy you got to meet him anyway. Yeah, we’ve been talking a lot about a lot of things, but mostly magic.” She told Guul with a smile. Then she turned to Kiim. “You can come visit anytime you want! I’ll try to have a bigger feast prepared for when you do.” Guul nodded, as Jaav cut in. [color=Teal]"That will be most welcome! Truly, we most enjoyed our time here."[/color] Kiim huffed, or as much as they were able to, saying, [color=YellowGreen]"In any case we must be off, we have other business and matters to attend to further."[/color] With that the barge began to pull away, slowly at first before rocketing to the north east. The Three were gone, at least for now. Soleira waved for a while. They probably were already too far away to see her when she finally dropped her arm and walked back towards the field. The oxen were a little restless for some reason. They told her it was something in the sky. Like a shadow looming over them. She didn’t really know what it could be. The birds said they thought they saw some dark clouds that weren’t there. Though she hoped Kiim’Jaav’Guul had a pleasant flight without much rain. Then it was time to work. With ard ready she went off to the field. “That’s a beautiful gift.” A woman noted who worked beside Soleira. “Sorry?” “Your necklace?” The woman said, pointing right under her neck. Soleira looked down, confused. Only to notice the strange pendant hanging there. “That wasn’t-” She touched it. The metal was cold, but etched in a strange way. “Thank you.” She muttered while looking up at the horizon where the barge had vanished. It was as much a genuine thank you as it felt like a prayer. [hider=Summary] Kiim’Jaav’Guul are floating downriver on their barge. It stops moving in the water suddenly. The water flowed around it as Kal hailed them. He was lifted up on the barge and the Three and him have a chat. The Three say that they just came to gather information and don’t intend anyone here harm. With that Kal is pleased and leaves them be. Moments later they arrive near Soleras. Soleira is meanwhile handling the harvests when suddenly someone comes get her. The barge had been spotted. She flies over. The Three show their heads. Causing panic amongst the farmers. The few guards around came to the bank and threw javelins at the barge. Soleira stopped them, assuming the serpent-heads are friendly. The two of them exchange some words. During which Soleira says again that she isn’t a queen. Except this time that is directly challenged and the people around say that they do see her that way. Then, as queen, she organizes a feast for the Three. During the feast the Three and Soleira exchange some words and views. Starting with whether or not she enjoys being a queen and thinks that at least she’s not doing a bad job at it. But then the Three ask her if she fears the inevitable war and death that will come preying upon what she made so far. She says she indeed fears it and doesn’t want anyone to fight or die. The Three say that many mortals have no problem ushering in the end of their fellow mortals. Something Soleira fiercely disagrees with. Saying that only a few actively desire to kill. Most are just misguided. But KJG have vastly more world experience. They point out the flaws in her thinking: that she’s judging all of mortality on only the few specks of it that she knows and that the world is vastly more complex than it is. Overwhelmed by them, Soleira admits that she may not have thought it through as much. But she refuses to see life as rigged, and if it is she would refuse to care. And if she only knew a speck of mortal life then she vowed to do everything in her power to make it a good one. Still, she takes KJG’s lessons to heart. The feast winds down and the next morning Soleira brings a basket of food for KJG’s trip. They happily take it as they exchange some final words. Then they fly away. But not before leaving behind a pendant that mysteriously appeared around Soleira’s neck. [/hider] [hider=MP/DP][color=Fuchsia]Thaa Start: 5 Mp 5 Dp -1 Mp, 2 Dp For Eye Pendant Artifact Thaa End: 4 Mp 3 Dp[/color] [hider=Eye Pendant Artifact]Eye Pendant, Artifact, 1 MP, 2 DP, 2 Free Titles due to soul port MP Durability I: The Eye Pendant is supernaturally durable and can survive environments and impacts that would destroy most mortal jewelry. DP Soul Insight II: The Eye Pendant may give the wearer additional insight into those in the immediate vicinity of them, such as being able to tell if they are lying, having some great mood or issue, or otherwise know that a root issue is present. Spending additional time with it activated, several hours each day over the course of weeks, they may be able to determine more information about said issue or facet that is strongly impacting the person. The Eye Pendant's decorative eye 'opens' when in use. Free titles Soul Shield II: The wearer of the pendant is defended from attacks on their soul, whether in attempt to change or rend their souls from their body. It has practically no benefit to Divine beings, although divinely influenced beings may achieve a nigh similar state of protection. Ordinary mortals wearing the pendant will attain a great degree of protection and resistances, but may be unable to completely prevent a determined assault from impacting their soul. [/hider][/hider] [hider=Prestige] [b]Post Length:[/b] +10K Characters +5 Prestige >> The Conduit -3 Prestige >> Direct the flow of water around the barge for a moment +5 Prestige >> Soleira [/hider]