Lady Seraphina

Fae Courtis: The Wylde Hunt

"It has been a while, Wanderer, since last we met. Tell me, do you still hold all that has passed between us against me? To me it is as water under a bridge, but I understand your memory is a little less twisted than mine. Do forgive an old Cat for his tricks, dear. It was not personal."

@FateWeaver

Just so we're clear what is he referring to here? Raven's had business in the Winter Court before so they've obviously interacted but the only thing that I can think of that he might consider her taking serious offense to would be that he was somehow involved with the guard detail that killed her sister some hundred and fifty years previously.

Fae Courtis: The Wylde Hunt

Hi, I'd like to join as the Winter Queen if that spot is still open.

@Bryn

The person playing Marzanna pulled out so the spot's open if you want to write up a CS.

Heroes of Beacon - the Next Chapter

I haven't found the time to read it yet, but I do plan to. I hope I won't be completely lost since I've never seen the show it crosses with.

@Guess Who

I tried to write it so seeing the show wouldn't be necessary but no promises.

Heroes of Beacon - the Next Chapter

Hey guys, for those of you that read my contest entry did you enjoy it? Cause if enough people liked it I have a half dozen plot threads that didn't make it into the entry because of length that I could use to craft a part two. Only if people would be interested in reading that though.

Fae Courtis: The Wylde Hunt

@LadyRunic Oh, good to know.

Though breaking promises in the fae realm was tabboo lying certainly was not.

@rechonq

This sort of made it seem like lying wasn't a big deal in the fae realm so I was wondering what was going on since that's generally one of their classic traits.

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@LadyRunic

Hey I've been meaning to ask you something. In classic fae lore fairies are unable to tell a lie or break a promise though it doesn't stop them from being devious by using misdirection and tricky wording to mislead people.

Evidently we're not doing the lying thing as more than one person has altered the truth to suit there character's motives but I was wondering whether a promise was literally binding like a True Name is binding or if it just considered bad form to break a promise with someone. Like if a fae made a promise to protect a human who they be almost literally forced to protect them or would they simply be obligated?

Fae Courtis: The Wylde Hunt

@Prince of Seraphs Mind if I see those laws? I'm raising a brow here, because as we are going by my Lore there are no laws regarding the Tuatha.

@LadyRunic

I hadn't actually thought them out thoroughly. I figured if it ever came down to the point that they became more relevant to the story then you and I could hammer something out. I didn't want to take focus from others by giving Raven too much power in the fae world so as it stands the only one I currently have is that Raven is able to cross the borders of the four realms wherever she likes without restraint.

My apologies I thought that was sort of spelled out in the speech Raven gave to each of the four courts in her CS. Reading over it again I realize I wasn't explicit enough so sorry about that. Is this okay?

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Gotcha
I was a bit confused I can tweak my post

@BlackPanther

There's nothing wrong with your response I just wanted to make sure everyone knows why Raven is such an oddity as to warrant notice by Falk.

The Tuatha also aren't exactly unified, there's small numbers of them here and there but Raven doesn't have any allegiance or contact with any of the other Tuatha.

Fae Courtis: The Wylde Hunt

"The Tuath seems to be doing nothing of import as of yet...I suggest we keep an eye on them to insure they do not do anything that could be dangerous for us."

@BlackPanther

Not to seem self centered but I believe Falk was referring to my character specifically.

Stop me if I'm over stepping my bounds @LadyRunic but this is how the Tuatha fit into fae society from my perspective.

As the leaders of the fae in ancient times they have certain immutable rights set down in fae law but because there are so few of them left and they are completely marginalized by society and often killed with little to no provocation they don't draw attention to themselves by exorcizing those rights.

Raven presents a unique case in that regard. She actively claims the rights due her and because she possesses the ancient sword of the Tuatha no one wishes to challenge her because the legends surrounding the sword say that the wielder cannot be bested in combat.

That's the problem Falk is referring to with regard to her. She is effectively openly defying the authority of the courts even though she regularly avails all the rulers of whatever her unique skill set can provide.

Just so everyone's aware of what the political discussion is about.

Fae Courtis: The Wylde Hunt

Raven Silverlight

Raven chuckled, evidently she'd struck a nerve. "My apologies good Madonna* I did not mean to offend your humble personage." Raven said sarcasm and false flattery dripping from her voice. "I was merely trying to outline your position here in this new world." As the boy said, it was possible the girl had some value to her but the reality was that the Winter Queen was not a patient woman and the obstinance Jessalyn had displayed thus far was likely more than enough to make the Queen want her dead more than she wanted her as a pet.

Unless Jessalyn had a very unique skill set to offer the fae she wouldn't survive long. After all the only reason Raven herself had not been executed long ago by more than one court was because she did a job for them that no else could perform with the same ease as she. That and the diamond sword hanging from her hip. The rulers of the four courts might not have admitted it to anyone but the existence of Claíomh Solais made them nervous. But then as immortals the fae often feared that which was older than them.

When the boy mentioned Raven's family the violet fae's eyes darkened. He'd realized her lineage and he was smart enough, or perhaps foolish enough not show fear to it. Of course the Tuatha commanded very little respect in any of the courts but most fae were wise enough not to provoke one. Raven's tribe had fallen very far and had little left to lose, that made them unpredictable and often violent.

No one was aware of or at least cared about the specifics of what happened to Raven's family. It was a story repeated over and over again in her people's history. The Tuatha was littered with orphans and few cared how they had come to lose there family.

With a flash of blinding light so fast it was barely perceivable Raven drew her diamond sword the very edge just touching Bain's neck. "Careful boy, there are some things one does not takes lightly. Raven's voice was as sharp and dangerous as the weapon she was holding. Her eyes were cast in shadow and for one long moment it looked as though she was going to cut him down right then and there.

The moment passed, the shadows lifted from Raven's gaze and the sword vanished back into the scabbard on her hip. A look of mocking joviality returned to her face and she gave a little curtsy. "My, I am honored that a pet of the Winter Court knows my name." Her pointed sharp teeth poked over her lips. "Though," she paused for a fraction of a second just long enough for what she said next to seem important. "You should know it is more... respectful to address a Lady by her title**."

Raven was almost enjoying herself. It had been a while since she'd had to chance to spar with words to this effect. Still she should be moving on. It would not be long before guards were dispatched to find the Winter Queen's favorite pet and Raven didn't particularly fancy having to deal with the two fae hiding themselves in the bushes.

Raven was about to leave when something caught her attention. A cliff not far away maybe ten feet high, more importantly the presence on it. "Grimalkin." She murmured under her breath. A Cat Sidhe and an old and dubious one at that. He was smart enough to hold a place in the Winter Court despite the Winter Queen's love of pain and misery. There was a human with the Cheshire Cat but Raven took very little notice of that.

Raven closed her eyes cursing herself for what she was about to do. She should just walk away right now, it wasn't her problem. Leave the humans for the Kitten to play with like a ball of string. But Raven knew what it was like to be at the very bottom, spit on and manipulated by everyone around her. She wasn't a saint but she knew she couldn't leave someone to that even fate, even a human, especially in the Winter Court.

Raven knelt down next to Jessalyn, her tone and face very serious. "If you want to survive listen to me. Promise me you'll do exactly as I say when Bain's Master enters this clearing. You will be dead within a week if he ensnares you in the Winter Court. I can protect you but you must do exactly as I say. Do you understand?" Raven paused waiting for an answer. "Then swear it, swear to me you'll obey my command when the Cat Sidhe approaches you."

*Madonna in this context means "Great Lady". It's a formal address in Italian.
**For the record her title is Lady Silverlight, if anyone was interested.

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