Xynthin's Unveiling

Tacita

A long story short to set this up: Glomdoring got filled with knights/wraiths/zombies trying to bash their way through to the Wheel. Krangar was leading them. Glomdoring & Celest repelled the undead forces. The Veiled God and Stepasha both turned up and had a fight whilst we killed Krangar, then Stepasha fled. The following is what ensued thereafter.

Softly, The Veiled God says, "The corpse of Krangar?"

Canticle Bryna La'Saet, Bright-Eyed says, "Xenthos has it."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "I have it."

A wry smile spreads across Septim's face.

Canticle Bryna La'Saet, Bright-Eyed says, "Well, that was interesting."

The Veiled God cradles the corpse of Krangar, Guardian of Destruction in both arms. He lowers Himself to one knee, whispering softly into the corpse's ear. A gentle golden glow spreads from the shrouded God and begins to envelop the corpse of Krangar.

Xenthos tilts his head curiously at God.

Bryna thrusts her palm towards her forehead and hits it with a resounding *smack*!

Keziel bows respectfully to God.

Bryna stares at God, tilts her head quizzically, rubs her chin thoughtfully, raises her eyebrow and says, "I see..."

You murmur to Xenthos, "I think He's freeing him."

Ryboi nods his head at you.

Lifting the corpse of Krangar, Guardian of Destruction, the Veiled God embraces Him as though He were an old friend. Still whispering into the corpse's ear, the Veiled God tightens His arms about the dead orclach. Slowly the corpse flakes away in shriveled and blackened bits of flesh, scorched and burnt away.

A twisting and ugly shadow, the raging spirit of Krangar twists in the God's grasp. Releasing the spirit, the Veiled God waves His hands gently, currents of pure white energy carrying it away into the heavens.

A twisting shade of anger and sorrow rises up from the Glomdoring Forest, disappearing into the skies above.

Softly, The Veiled God says, "He will be free of her influence now, I hope."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "Losing the knights will be a significant blow to her."

Xenthos purses his lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as he carefully gathers his thoughts.

Softly, The Veiled God says, "Her forces will be crippled. I suspect she put everything into this last attack."

Xenthos begins to slow down to a lethargic crawl before finally distorting and becoming impossible to discern.

Ryboi nods his head emphatically.

You grab protectively at Xenthos.

Xenthos gasps and chokes before phasing back into existence wholly, startled and in pain.

Iytha nods her head emphatically.

Xenthos closes his eyes and inhales deeply, absorbing the scent of his surroundings.

Softly, The Veiled God says, "Some remnants will remain. They will need to be hunted down and removed."

Iytha nods her head in agreement.

 

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says to God, "Do You happen to have any idea what is happening to me?"

You have emoted: Tacita Shee-Slaugh grips tightly onto Xenthos's hand as if trying to anchor him.

A hint of sorrow in His voice, The Veiled God says, "Yes."

You narrow your eyes at God in an unnerving manner.

Kalaneya furrows her brow in thought.

Ryboi blinks incredulously at God.

Septim tilts his head and listens intently.

Frowning, Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "Would You be willing to share? It is not a comfortable feeling, at all."

The Veiled God tugs at His bandages, the soiled white cloth stained with gore and ichor giving way beneath His grasp.

The Veiled Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "It is because we exist."

"Ha!" Bryna exclaims with gusto.

Canticle Bryna La'Saet, Bright-Eyed says, "Called it."

Lorina's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

Ryboi's eyes sparkle with amusement at Bryna.

Ragniliff thrusts her palm towards her forehead and hits it with a resounding *smack*!

Brother Keziel, Supplicant of Discipline says, "I'm confused."

You have emoted: Tacita Shee-Slaugh steps between Xenthos and Xynthin, growling under her breath.

Brother Keziel, Supplicant of Discipline says, "Did that explain something?"

Lady Shinza Tharedia looks thoughtful and says, "Interesting."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Perhaps."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "I... see."

Ssaliss ponders the situation.

The heavens twist with shadowfire as Xynthin, the Wyrden Glory is unveiled to mortalkind.

Tully, Janitor of the Basin shouts, "WHA?"

Grandmaster Ryboi D'Varden says, "Wait... Xenthos is the Veiled God... who is Xynthin?"

Tully, Janitor of the Basin shouts, "Ye change ye name again, boyo?"

Ssaliss Shee-Slaugh says, "So I assume you are from a time when the Immandivinius was never severed?"

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Xynthin is the Veiled God."

Canticle Bryna La'Saet, Bright-Eyed says, "He's his own grandpa.. or something."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Xenthos is Xenthos."

Grandmaster Ryboi D'Varden says, "But Xenthos WAS Xynthin."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory turns His bright red eyes to Xenthos, unblinking.

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Not on some other time line, apparently."

Grandmaster Ryboi D'Varden says, "Right?"

Iytha ponders the situation.

Softly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I was once Xenthos."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "Wait?"

Tully blinks perplexedly for a moment before emitting a confused "Wha?"

Tully's eyes bug out of his head in wonder.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist meets Xynthin's gaze steadily. "So. Because we both exist..."

Ssaliss Shee-Slaugh says, "But not this Xenthos, obviously."

Shinza ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

Auspex Iytha says to Tully, "Xynthin is Xenthos, except from another timeline and also a God."

Softly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "That is a very curious statement."

Softly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "It was not long ago I was... This Xenthos."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory tilts His head slightly, pursing His lips a bit as He continues to watch Xenthos.

Auspex Iytha says, "How did you ascend? Via the Ravenwood? Via the Seals?"

Grandmaster Ryboi D'Varden says, "But I thought it was impossible for a mortal to become a God."

Softly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "The Domotheos of Life."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "Life? And not Nature?"

Lady Shinza Tharedia says, "What about the Threshold Abyss?"

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "As I ascended through Nature."

Quietly, Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh says, "Perhaps we should first listen to His words, hm?"

Xenthos ponders the situation.

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "Maybe the boyo comes from another timeline where the threshold was never closed."

(Glomdoring): Septim says, "Does this mean Xynthin who was Xenthos became a blademaster at some point?"

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Xenthos has won life on occasion, though."

You have emoted: Tacita Shee-Slaugh stares unblinkingly at Xynthin, a myriad of conflicting emotions flashing on her face.

Grandmaster Ryboi D'Varden says, "I thought that was what Ayridion stopped through sacrificing himself and making them Threshold Abyss?"

(Glomdoring): Xenthos says, "I was a Blademaster for many, many years."

Ssaliss nods his head at Ryboi.

Softly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "It was your mark of Nature that let you ascend, but the Seal rejected you."

Xenthos purses his lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as he carefully gathers his thoughts.

Auspex Iytha says to Ryboi, "Maybe alternate timeline Soll never did that?"

Tully shrugs helplessly.

Ryboi ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Well, this is confusing."

Canticle Bryna La'Saet, Bright-Eyed says, "So long as they don't try to occupy the same place at the same time, we're safe."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says to Iytha, "Ye were originally a bigwig in Gaudiguch, maybe ye can figure out this paradox."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "And thus, I became myself... and You became a Divine?"

Softly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "No. We became an Ascended God."

Grandmaster Ryboi D'Varden says to Xenthos, "Seems like you lost out then..."

Ryboi sways back and forth.

Auspex Iytha says to Tully, "I don't see why everyone is even confused."

Canticle Bryna La'Saet, Bright-Eyed says, "Like Ilyarin, but not."

Softly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Something diverged. At some point you failed to do what you needed to."

Naenia, an inquisitive shadow cat prowls in menacing circles around Xynthin, her gaze never leaving Him.

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "Estarra might have done this, with her curse? Maybe we should ask her?"

Lawliet gazes piercingly at Xynthin with a thoughtful air, the air between them warping and shimmering oddly.

Temporal Primus Lawliet Letara says to Xynthin, "Apologies if this has already been answered. Why did you hide who you were to begin with?"

Gently, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I did not know to where I was going, what was different, if anything."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "I thought he was some disguised form of Lyreth with those twin swords..."

Iytha peers about herself unscrupulously.

Canticle Bryna La'Saet, Bright-Eyed says, "Perhaps he didn't want to distract Xenthos from accomplishing his goal of driving off Stephasha."

Temporal Primus Lawliet Letara says, "Ah, you're from an alternate time line, not a previous one?"

Auspex Iytha says to Lawliet, "Yes. Insofar as alternate timelines exist."

"Tsk, tsk," Iytha says as she waggles a finger and scolds the world.

Dipping His head in a slight nod, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Yes. In my time line, the Threshold Abyss was not created. I..."

Grandmaster Ryboi D'Varden says, "Well I'm blaming Hallifax."

Ryboi nods his head emphatically.

Xena thwaps Ryboi on the head.

Temporal Primus Lawliet Letara says, "Yes, yes. Good, that might make things a little more stable..."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory purses His lips, going quiet for a moment.

Ryboi quickly ducks down.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "Ah. That... explains some things."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin whispers something unintelligible in crystalline, airy reverberations.

Xena stares implacably at Tully.

 

Temporal Primus Lawliet Letara says to Tully, "That would not be a good idea."

Auspex Iytha says something unintelligible in crystalline, airy reverberations.

Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh says to Xynthin, "Please do go on."

Ssaliss Shee-Slaugh says, "Speak common, please?"

Looking to Xenthos, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "The divergence is our fault. Some decades ago now, you should have found a way into the past."

Ragniliff offers a gentle "Hmm?" as she tilts her head curiously.

Softly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "The rift did not exit. Ayridion still shone in the heavens. We... We had an advantage no one else had. We were an Ascendant, we knew the pathways."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin mutters, "Gonna wo... n.. there's some divergent t..n of me somewhere..."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist frowns, his head tilting forward slightly as he listens.

Opening his mouth wide, Tully gapes in wonder at Xenthos.

Opening his mouth wide, Tully gapes in wonder at Xynthin.

Tully scratches his head looking for an idea.

Shaking His head, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I do not know why the Domotheos of Nature rejected us, but it did. Life was still freshly used, its energy bubbling over. The domoths were whole, not shattered, not broken. The Threshold Abyss did not exist. We stopped Ayridion from creating the Abyss, and took that to our advantage."

Smiling slightly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "And so we were born."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Interesting."

 

After a momentary pause, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "It did not go as we had hoped. The Dread Lord Contagion rotted the seals, corrupting them, fouling them."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Kethuru was free, and the Soulless Gods awoke. The Sleeping Child was consumed."

Xenthos winces in pain.

Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh says, "...goodness."

Ryboi shudders violently.

Temporal Primus Lawliet Letara says, "Who is the undying one?"

Tau wrinkles her nose and sniffs.

A shadow of pain in His voice, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "They... Began to feed on everything. Estarra saw what we had done. She punished us."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "She destroyed the entirety of the timeline. Everything. Everyone."

You shiver violently.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "And thus, Her reaction to me."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory shifts His gaze to you and Ragniliff, sorrow burning in His eyes.

With a slow nod to Xenthos, Ryboi shows his understanding.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Everything simply ceased. I... I thought we were undone forever. It was so... Cold. Empty. Nothing."

Canticle Bryna La'Saet, Bright-Eyed says, "But why so suddenly and not farther in the past in this  timeline?"

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "I suspect Estarra is one in all timelines, that would make sense...still confusin'..."

You have emoted: Tacita Shee-Slaugh flinches violently and looks away, seemingly unable to meet Xynthin's eyes.

Ragniliff looks about herself, rubbing her chin thoughtfully.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I thought it was death, I thought I was dead. I could not tell you the years I drifted in the vast unexitence, tortured by the distant light of the Immanidivinus, anchoring us, holding us."

Canticle Bryna La'Saet, Bright-Eyed says, "I mean, Xenthos is old as wyrden dirt. Why did Estarra just so recently punish him for the actions of his alternate him?"

Brother Keziel, Supplicant of Discipline says, "Because they are not completely the same. If they were, they would have disappeared, or combined when the God first came here right?"

Temporal Primus Lawliet Letara says to Bryna, "And why not later? It's best not to question such things."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Because it was only recently, in your time line, that he should have found the rift to the past, due to the Wheel of the Goloths."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Well, it was on an alternate time line, and the punishment extended to every other line."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says to Bryna, "Different timelines, different realities. They do not necessarily remain in synchronization with one another, I imagine."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Figure out how that works."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "Basically, I think the wheel's interference is what caused time to catch up like this..."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Only Estarra would know Her self, though I suspect when She struck and punished you, was the very moment you were supposed to find the tear."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says to Xynthin, "And if I had... it would have turned out the same way."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "She closed it, and punished you for our ambitions."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says to Xynthin, "So, She prevented it."

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Tacita

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "I suppose the Wheel explains it."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory dips His head in a faint nod.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "I see."

Temporal Primus Lawliet Letara says, "Wait, so where does the wheel come in?"

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I should not have existed, and I thought I would be cursed into an unexistence eternal and unending."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "The wheel being here disrupts the natural laws of time, I guess..."

Auspex Iytha says to Lawliet, "The wheel is a "portal" through time."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "The Wheel is an engine of change, of instability. Temporal tears and ruptures are inevitable side effects."

Canticle Bryna La'Saet, Bright-Eyed says, "Let's hope another Xynthin doesn't show up who wants to release Kethuru to get back at Estarra."

Bryna looks about herself, rubbing her chin thoughtfully.

Temporal Primus Lawliet Letara says to Iytha, "I get that, perhaps I missed something though."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory widens His eyes, taken aback.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "We would never release the Almighty."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "I worry what kind of alternate mes and yes are out there...this is very weird..."

Auspex Iytha says, "Could be an evil version of you, though."

Septim ponders the situation.

Bryna nods her head.

With an exasperated sigh, Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "I suppose we'll need to figure out what to do with the bloody wheel, even if Stepasha is eliminated."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Estarra, she... She just sits there, watching. Waiting. As if she no longer cares what we've done, mildly curious as to what I am to become here."

You have emoted: Tacita Shee-Slaugh tightens her grip on Xenthos, her frown deepening.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "We would never release Him. Such would be...unthinkable."

Lawliet shakes her head.

Canticle Bryna La'Saet, Bright-Eyed says, "An infinite amount of Xynthin in an infinite amount of Basins with an infinite amount of different personalities."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Deeply so. We are the Wyrd given flesh and form and spirit and soul. We are the Wyrd without border nor compunction nor weakness."

Showing that she understands, Bryna nods her head slowly.

The ghost of a smile passes fleetingly across your lips.

Auspex Iytha says to Bryna, "Not infinite. But at least two."

Bryna nods her head at Iytha.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "We are refined and pure. We are divine. Night knew this when she... How did she... I do not know."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "But we are here. And the Glomdoring will grow beautiful and terrible and powerful, and I shall give to it as it has given to me. A new life."

Grandmaster Ryboi D'Varden says to Xynthin, "My question is... what now? You and Xenthos cannot both stay here, right?"

Temporal Primus Lawliet Letara says, "No, they must, at least for now."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "I just know that I have been feeling  drawn, as if I am being pulled elsewhere."

Auspex Iytha says, "I can't think of any praticular reason why they can't both stay. You're not worried about paradoxes, are you, Ryboi?"

Grandmaster Ryboi D'Varden says to Iytha, "Well look at the effect is has had on Xenthos already."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says to Iytha, "Jeez, remember that time with the squonks. A paradox would likely do some damage."

Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh clasps her hands before her face meditatively, pondering the situation.

Tully rolls his eyes in Iytha's direction and smacks his forehead with his palm.

Auspex Iytha says to Tully, "That turned out fine. Stop worrying."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "It will come to us both in time."

Smiling softly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "We can discuss it further another time. For now we should be fine."

Xenthos nods his head at Xynthin.

Bryna looks about herself, rubbing her chin thoughtfully.

You stare implacably at Xynthin.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "Very well."

Septim scratches his head looking for an idea.

Iytha sucks thoughtfully on her teeth.

Keeper Septim Nightshade, Wyrdwalker asks, "Is it possible Xenthos is drawn to where Xynthin was pulled from?"

Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh says to Xynthin, "I would welcome You back, though it appears You have been with us the whole time."

Auspex Iytha says, "So, just to be clear, Estarra would not allow someone use the wheel to go back in time again?"

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I do not know what Estarra will or will not allow."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I think... Her only intention is to preserve existence."

Ragniliff Stormcrow looks skeptical and says, "Estarra didn't say much when Night pulled Him out."

Auspex Iytha says, "Right."

 

Temporal Primus Lawliet Letara says, "And she's done that."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Precisely."

Iytha ponders the situation.

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "She's threatened in the past to reweave existance, but only if she feels if things are really desperate."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "What comes next, she does not care. For now, we are beyond her care."

Temporal Primus Lawliet Letara says to Xenthos, "If you can, do try to stick together."

Iytha puts her hands on her hips and goes "Hmmm!"

Xenthos blinks.

Auspex Iytha says to Xynthin, "What do you say to the message from your time warning us against trusting you?"

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "The message is not from my time."

Auspex Iytha says, "Fair enough."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Hallifax was never freed in my time."

"Oh?" Ryboi exclaims quizzically.

Tully blinks.

Ssaliss ponders the situation.

Xena pats Lawliet in a friendly manner.

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "No Hallifax."

Smiling gently, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "That is not entirely true, I suppose. Once I was  Xynthin the Ascendant."

Ssaliss Shee-Slaugh says, "Well, if we go by what He said... He did in essence ensure an entire reality ceased to be. That would be grounds enough for anyone to say He should not be trusted."

A swirling pool of energy forms in the air, out of which steps Estarra, the Eternal.

"Eep!", Tully screams in fright at Estarra.

Ragniliff bows respectfully to Estarra.

Ssaliss Shee-Slaugh says, "But He has not really tried to hide that fact either."

 

"Ok!" Iytha exclaims.

Grandmaster Ryboi D'Varden says, "We all make mistakes... some of us ruin nations... others destroy the entire basin!"

Ryboi shrugs helplessly.

Tully bows respectfully to Estarra.

Estarra the Eternal says, "Well, this is interesting."

Iytha gives Estarra a respectful salute.

Estarra ponders Xynthin thoughtfully, looking Him up and down.

Estarra gives Xenthos the once-over, eyeing him suspiciously.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory averts His gaze from Estarra, pulling away instinctively from Her sight.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory averts His gaze from Estarra, pulling away instinctively from Her sight.

Estarra the Eternal says to Xenthos, "As I said, there would be a price for your actions. I wonder if you even remember what you did."

Estarra the Eternal says to Xynthin, "I know you must remember."

Meekly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I do. I have told him."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says to Estarra, "I am told that You prevented me from finding a rift, through which... I would have caused much damage."

Estarra the Eternal says, "Ah paradox, paradox, how will it unfold, I wonder."

Tully thrusts his palm towards his forehead and hits it with a resounding *smack*!

Estarra the Eternal says, "Yes, you destroyed reality, Xenthos/Xynthin, if the timeline was left to shift. The Seals were all broken. And I was beyond upset."

Estarra the Eternal says, "You are lucky I did not wipe your existence from reality."

Septim whistles appreciatively.

Iytha ponders the situation.

You hunch slightly and flare your body as you hiss warningly.

Meekly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "The Threshold Abyss exists. Such cannot be done here."

Estarra the Eternal says, "I shall leave you to it."

Ryboi ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

Estarra, the Eternal, sinks into a whirlpool of swirling energies, which disappear in a flash of light and colour.

Auspex Iytha says, "Why did you stop the Threshhold Abyss from being created in the first place?"

Softly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I had to. I had need to cross it yet."

You have emoted: Tacita Shee-Slaugh swallows audibly and steps backwards towards Xenthos, reaching down to take his other hand in hers.

Staring off where Estarra had gone, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "It was too long of a delay. The Seals were too damaged."

Auspex Iytha says, "Wouldn't it be better to Ascend, THEN create the Abyss, then, afterwards, allow ascendants to rise and selectively reveal to them the secret of entering the past?"

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "I have indeed pondered from time to time what might be done if it did not exist."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "Maybe we should let Xynthin setup a fulcrux on the peak."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "I'm pretty sure that can't be done without Estarra."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "She would not approve."

Kalaneya nods her head at Ragniliff, showing her acceptance.

Auspex Iytha says to Ragniliff, "The alternative would be worse."

Grandmaster Ryboi D'Varden says to Xynthin, "So what now?"

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Whatever must be done for the Glomdoring."

Xenthos nods his head in agreement.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "Such is our nature."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says to Xenthos, "Hope ye got a top bunk in ye manse for ye twin."

You stare implacably at Tully.

Ragniliff nods her head at Xenthos.

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says, "Best I should be going."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I will sleep amongst the trees and shadows and soil of the Glomdoring."

Tully, Janitor of the Basin says to Xenthos, "At least ye must know what it feels like for me when I visit Bottledowns."

Keeper Septim Nightshade, Wyrdwalker says, "This is all quite interesting."

Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh says, "An understatement, Keeper."

Keeper Septim Nightshade, Wyrdwalker says, "Quite, I meant it to be so."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "There are some undead that yet wander the forest."

Iytha ponders the situation.

Flatly, Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Any statement would invariably be an understatement."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I think I shall go hunt them."

Xenthos nods his head in agreement.

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Indeed."

Iytha waves goodbye.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory dips His head slightly.

With a flourish, Xynthin draws the Blade of Shadowed Dawn from a scabbard of white silk.

With a flourish, Xynthin draws the Blade of Consuming Dusk from a scabbard of black silk.

Motes of shadow drift away from the Veiled God, ultimately breaking apart entirely in a final lick of shadowy, twisting flames.

Tacita

[And then we went to kill undead for a bit. After a while I went back to the Ravenwood.]

Holding out a hand to Tacita, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Are you well, Tacita?"

You have emoted: Tacita flinches back so far that she pins herself against the tree, eyes wide with terror.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory lowers His hand slowly, sadness consuming His eyes.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "You know I mean no harm, yes?"

You whisper to Xynthin, "I'm...sorry. You're just - you're not..."

Taking a step back, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I understand. You do not... Things are different."

You have emoted: Tacita opens her mouth as if to ask something, but seems to think better of it.

Gently, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "You must understand though. I mean you no ill."

Gently, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "You know who I am and what I am, and you know me better than most."

Voice cracking slightly, you whisper, "Just because you don't mean ill, doesn't mean you can't cause it."

Softly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I know."

You have emoted: Tacita tilts her head in the smallest of nods and steps away from the tree, regaining her composure slightly. Biting her lip, her eyes fall to the flower cradled in her hands.

Waving his hand slightly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Please understand. I am and am not the Xynthin you once knew. I am far more than some meager True Ascendant."

With a sneer, Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen says, "Meager? What is so meager about us Ascendants?"

Smiling wanly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "An Ascendant of the Glomdoring? Nothing, Queen of the Night. They are rife with the powers of the Wyrd."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Still, I am nothing akin to you. We are as different as water and stone."

Brennan Stormcrow cocks his head to one side, looking Xenthos over with an appraising stare.

Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen turns first to Xynthin, then to Xenthos, then back again, her eyes narrowed as she inspects both.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "My perceptions are vast and nigh infinite. I am the equal of any Elder  God, if not greater - for I am born of the Wyrd, Wyrd given form, Wyrd given life, Wyrd given soul and body and flesh."

Dipping His head, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I seek only the betterment of the Glomdoring."

Just as he opens his mouth to say something, Skye suddenly bites down on his lip with a frustrated grunt.

Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen says, "How, precisely, did you become this Wyrden Glory."

Coolly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "We perchanced upon a rift to the era following the first Ascension Trial, after the World Serpent."

Coolly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "The Domotheos of Nature refused us, True Ascendant though we were. We were able to enter the domotheon realm no less, and used our Seal of Life to ascend this domotheos."

Flatly, Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen says, "You stole divinity."

A tinge of curiosity in His voice, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "From who?"

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "I am not quite sure how one "steals" Divinity."

Xenthos purses his lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as he carefully gathers his thoughts.

Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen says to Xenthos, "I have my hands full enough with one of you."

Spreading His hands wide, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I have but one purpose, Queen of the Night. It is the growth and glory of the Wyrd."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I hope we can work together to these goals."

Skye ponders the situation.

Gently, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Mother Night would be gladdened by such."

Snapping, Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen says, "You needn't tell me what Mother Night desires, least of all to me."

Coolly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Then you know not to be so accusatory of me."

Coolly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "You and I seemed so well off before you knew my name. Do you hate my more... Mortal counter-part so much that you would allow it to poison your views of me so?"

Shifting her weight as she turns to face Xynthin directly, Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen says, "Hate or not, I know Xenthos well enough to know you are not one in the same."

You have emoted: Tacita chuckles softly under her breath and looks out into the forest.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "We are alike, and not. We have taken our divergent paths."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory dips His head slightly.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "This is true, Queen of the Night. Many years ago Xenthos - then Xynthin the Ascendant - should have found a path to the past. He did not."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I am all that Xynthin could - should - have been."

Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen says to you, "Do you buy it? That this "alternate path Xenthos" and I miraculously get along?"

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says to Celina, "I observed it with my own eyes."

Tiredly, you ask Celina, "Do you honestly think, faced by this situation, that I am -remotely- in the position to give an objective opinion?"

Drayl arrives from the north.

Wyrm Drayl Ysav'rai, Ward of the Wyrd says, "Bit of an undead problem again, it seems."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "We are quite different, Celina, Queen of the Night. I am far more than he."

Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen says to you, "I think you are more capable than any of us to uncover the truth of this situation."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Yes, they're all over."

Turning to Drayl, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Ahh, my sword holder."

Drayl blinks.

Ragniliff glances askance.

Xenthos coughs softly.

Wyrm Drayl Ysav'rai, Ward of the Wyrd says to Xynthin, "...Veiled One?"

With a flourish, Xynthin draws the Blade of Shadowed Dawn from a scabbard of white silk.

With a flourish, Xynthin draws the Blade of Consuming Dusk from a scabbard of black silk.

Drayl blinks.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory flashes a long, white-toothed smile.

Drayl bows respectfully to Xynthin.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "It is indeed I, good sword holder."

Smiling faintly, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "How comes your sword mastery, Drayl?"

Xenthos begins to slow down to a lethargic crawl before finally distorting and becoming impossible to discern.

You have emoted: Tacita Shee-Slaugh shakes her head at Celina and sighs, rubbing at her temples with her fingertips.

Xenthos gasps and chokes before phasing back into existence wholly, startled and in pain.

Ragniliff stares implacably about herself.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says to Xynthin, "That lasts longer each time I feel it."

Fly Drayl Ysav'rai, Ward of the Wyrd says to Xynthin, "It...comes slowly and with interruption...am I still to call you Veiled One, or Lord Xynthin?"

Ragniliff Stormcrow says to Xenthos, "You better smack reality a good one next time that happens."

Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh says to Xenthos, "But then again, you may not want to."

Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh's mouth twists gently upwards into a slight smirk, revealing her amusement.

You tell Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist, "He is...so much...so much like you."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory gazes at Xenthos for a long moment.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "We have time yet before we must concern ourselves overly. I have not yet began to feel the pull."

Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen looks skeptical and says, "Of what."

Shifting His gaze back to Drayl, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "You may call me as you wish."

A wry smile spreads across Xenthos's face.

Drayl bows respectfully to Xynthin.

Fly Drayl Ysav'rai, Ward of the Wyrd says to Xynthin, "Very well, Unveiled One."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says to Celina, "It seems this timeline doesn't like having two of them."

 

Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen says, "Do we get to pick which one we keep."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says to Xynthin, "There is still not much of a taste for titles, then."

Xenthos ponders the situation.

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "I'm not sure if it works that way."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory chuckles softly.

You have emoted: Tacita Shee-Slaugh shoots Celina an icy glare and walkes over to Xenthos, twining her fingers in his possesively.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Many grave concerns have worried us these past days. The Dame of Destruction is beaten back, Krangar is free from her influence and with him the ur'guard."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Her zombie hoards are slain, and her wraiths are beaten into small numbers."

Ssaliss Shee-Slaugh says, "Is there any way to simply make the Wheel... inert? Remove all threat from it once and for all?"

Offering a small smile, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Let us relish our victories of today. I know more than most, tomorrow can end in the blink of an eye, and what comes after is not so pleasant."

Dryly, Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen says, "The present isn't all that fabulous either."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I do not know. The Wheel of the Goloths was present in my original timeline, but it had not come to the Basin prior to the destruction of my second timeline."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "If... That makes sense."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "It has been said that the Wheel can't be destroyed without damaging the fabric of time."

Dryly, Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen says, "The present isn't all that fabulous either."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I do not know. The Wheel of the Goloths was present in my original timeline, but it had not come to the Basin prior to the destruction of my second timeline."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "If... That makes sense."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "It has been said that the Wheel can't be destroyed without damaging the fabric of time."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "We can focus on strengthening the Wyrd and the Glomdoring, growing it and expanding it. The greater and more powerful it is, the more influential we are, the greater our resistance against the Goloth's forces."

Ssaliss smirks.

Ssaliss Shee-Slaugh says, "Yes, I'm sure the rest of the Basin would jump right on that one..."

Septim snickers softly to himself.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "The rest of the basin can burn."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Nothing matters but the Glomdoring."

Ssaliss nods his head emphatically.

Septim nods his head in agreement.

Ssaliss Shee-Slaugh says, "Glory be to Glomdoring."

You have emoted: Tacita Shee-Slaugh smiles fondly at Xynthin.

Fly Drayl Ysav'rai, Ward of the Wyrd says, "Glory be to the Glomdoring."

Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh says, "Glory be to Glomdoring."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "Glory be to the Glomdoring."

Wyrden Snare Yinichi, Brawn of Bear says, "Glory be to Glomdoring."

Xenthos purses his lips pensively, gazing off into the distance as he carefully gathers his thoughts.

Keeper Septim Nightshade, Wyrdwalker says, "Glory be to Glomdoring."

Skye utters a loud and harsh series of caws.

Ragniliff looks about herself, rubbing her chin thoughtfully.

Kalaneya ponders for a moment and says "Hrm..."

Xynthin utters a loud and harsh series of caws.

Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh says, "If I may interject a question."

Celina Nightshade, the Heartless Queen mutters, "Shazbat multiple ti....nes......e like mul..ple he..aches."

Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh says, "You have mentioned the Goloth's forces. I cannot recall ever  knowing what exactly this entity is. Are You able to describe it to us further, so that we may know what it coming?"

You murmur, "The Goloths are the leaders of the dominators. Plural, I believe, quite specifically."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I do not know it, I have not seen it. Your knowledge is as much as mine, if not greater. You have fought against it since I departed this timeline."

Ragniliff Stormcrow says, "Well, I haven't time for more of this. Farewell."

Ragniliff inclines her head politely to those around her.

Archon Kalaneya Shee-Slaugh says, "Very well."

Naenia, an inquisitive shadow cat ponders Xynthin thoughtfully, looking Him up and down.

Xenthos pets Naenia, an inquisitive shadow cat ingratiatingly.

Purring contentedly, Naenia, an inquisitive shadow cat nuzzles Xenthos's hand.

Turning to Celina, Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "I hope in time, Celina, you will come to respect me as you did before you knew my name. I live only for the glory of the Wyrd."

Bowing, Fly Drayl Ysav'rai, Ward of the Wyrd says to Xynthin, "If you'll excuse me, Unveiled One, I believe I should resume my tutelage."

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory dips His head to all those gathered in turn, offering Xenthos a small smile.

Xynthin, Wyrden Glory says, "Good look, sword holder."

Motes of shadow drift away from Xynthin, Wyrd Glory, ultimately breaking apart entirely in a final lick of shadowy, twisting flames.

Tacita

[And then there was some fleeing involved to the top of Mount Seirode.]

You have emoted: Tacita sits at the edge of the peak and wraps her arms around her legs, resting her chin on her knees.

You sense the piercing eyes of Xenthos looking upon you.

Among the sparkling motes of light, a translucent figure appears in the air and then quickly solidifies as Xenthos, riding Ilistala, an enormous leopard, comes into view.

You have emoted: Tacita glances up from her seat at the edge of the peak and smiles weakly, before looking out over the basin again.

Closing her eyes and sighing, you murmur, "I wasn't sure...which of you I wanted to come and find me. I..."

Xenthos lays his head gently on your shoulder, entwining his fingers with yours.

You whisper, "He's not - but -."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says to you, "Did you have any doubt that I would show?"

You have emoted: Tacita Shee-Slaugh runs the pad of her thumb over the back of Xenthos's hand, shaking her head. "No," she mumbles. "Of course not."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says to you, "I will have to return to the Forest to finish slaying the creatures there, but..."

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says, "I had to come see you first."

You reach out to tenderly cup Xenthos's cheek in your hand.

Xenthos reaches out to tenderly cup your cheek in his hand.

Biting her lip, you whisper, "He's you, but broken, and it hurts. I'm sorry."

Xenthos strokes your head in consolation.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist says to you, "I love you. I will come back for you."

You lean into Xenthos and kiss him long and tenderly.

Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist smiles softly, brushing your cheek with his thumb as he gazes into your eyes.

Xenthos, riding Ilistala, an enormous leopard, draws the Fingerblade of dha'Wyrden-cree across the inside of his wrist, causing a line of blood to well up. He then lifts the blade into the air, as shadows spill out of the wet crimson tip, swarming around Xenthos, riding Ilistala, an enormous leopard, and taking him with them as they sink into the ground.

Nocht, the Silent whispers, "It has been quite the day for you, little one."

You have emoted: Tacita's eyes flutter closed and her breath hitches. She nods, clasping her hands to her mouth in an ineffectual attempt to hide the sob that follows.

Nocht, the Silent tilts His head to one side, His face impassive.

Nocht, the Silent whispers, "And if he must die?"

In a quiet voice tinged with bitterness, you say, "Well then You will have been right, won't You."

Nocht ponders you thoughtfully, looking you up and down.

Ignoring the tone, Nocht, the Silent whispers, "Do you love the Other as well?"

You have emoted: Tacita Shee-Slaugh brushes tears from her cheeks and tilts her head up to meet Nocht's gaze, though her hands still tremble.

Weakly, you say, "It's...very hard not to."

Almost as if sighing, Nocht, the Silent whispers, "This is why..."

Nocht, the Silent whispers, "Be well, My little one. Let the darkness of Night fill your heart."

The surrounding shadows wane, falling back in despondent melancholy as the form of Nocht, the Silent dissolves into wisps of shadow.

You have emoted: Tacita bites her lip, and glances out over the basin.

 

Into the shadows, you whisper, "No. No, I don't want to. Even with this. Even with everything. I still can't give it all up. I'm so sorry."

Svorai

Best. Event. Ever.

Estarra

Thanks for posting this! I really appreciate it when players record events for this section!

Tacita

I have some other bits of the event at large but not an exhaustive collection because I log manually. At some point I'll put up like, a greatest hits compilation

Astraea

Awesome! And that Nocht bit at the end totally just slammed in the emotional overload in play, I love it. This has been a fantastic event!

Tacita

There was another thing that Nocht said but I didn't catch it. It was basically more of the same 'you are making this worse for yourself' lecture

Cyndarin

I have no idea how to RP in this event. I really liked Veiled God, but Xenthos and I don't get along at all...so now it's this awkward do I begrudgingly accept him because Night pulled him from the wheel or...scowly face queen bitch at him because now I have two xenthoses. Xenthi. Xenthosen?

Eventru

Celina said:

I have no idea how to RP in this event. I really liked Veiled God, but Xenthos and I don't get along at all...so now it's this awkward do I begrudgingly accept him because Night pulled him from the wheel or...scowly face queen bitch at him because now I have two xenthoses. Xenthi. Xenthosen?

That's up to you! How would Celina react? You know her better than us!

(Also, I don't think you're alone in not knowing how to feel. How would you feel if suddenly another you was staring you in the face?)

Xenthos

Heck, I sure don't know how I feel.

Astraea

Well, I for one am pleased as punch.

Xenthos

Cyndarin

I like where the event is going. It's fun. I totally tanked him for a while. 

Totally depressed that the old Glom spirit is gone, but I guess I have to adapt to that.

Siam

=D>