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Post by Defunct Fiddlesticks on Aug 27, 2013 10:05:48 GMT -5
Under the boughs of the trees and amid the beauty and peace of the forest, a spirit is laid to rest and a true resurrection is cast.
A tall white clad figure rides through the woods for Suzail on a snow-white horse, leaving a young woman in the care of local druids after telling them her name is Cassily and she has chosen to forget certain things about her life.
She seems tired but alive and well and more importantly, at peace.
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Post by Fenix on Aug 27, 2013 12:56:21 GMT -5
In a patch of the forest further away from the circle, a deep long howl echoes in the night sky.
The druids would recall that this has been the fourth night now that cry has been sounded, fearing a beast in anguish that could not be found.
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Post by cassily on Aug 27, 2013 16:50:39 GMT -5
Opening her eyes looking at the fresh new world around her in total amazement. She lays quietly in the cool shade listening as she’s told her name, where she’s at. When she’s asked how she got there her response is simple you were brought to us by a healer named Henrik. She sits still for several hours watching the woodlands around her trying to identify herself with something.
“I remember when I opened my eyes the first time a man. With a gentle smile but sad eyes.”
She seems happiest as she gathers dried leaves and makes herself a little bed to curl up on. She’s not sure why she feels so at home in the forest. As she lays on her bed looking at the tree’s and wildlife scampering around her she hears the cries of the lone wolf. Sitting up she tilts her head and listens. She looks up at the night sky a long single howl releases itself from deep within her. She hurries to curl back up on her bed clearly confused about what just happened. At last a small smile crosses her lips as she drifts into a dreamless sleep.
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Post by Dobian on Aug 28, 2013 1:56:46 GMT -5
Cat'lyn Stillwater arrived in Waymoot shortly after hearing rumors of Cassily's revival. Entering the druid's grove she was approached by a priestess in a white flowing robe and a garland around her neck.
"Bendithion Natur" ("Nature's blessing"), Cat said to her in greeting.
The elven woman smiled and nodded, regarding Cat with deep green eyes and a soulful expression that suggested she was much older than her appearance. "You must be here for Cassily," she said.
She then led Cat to the shade of a large tree where Cassily lied, napping peacefully.
"She will awaken soon, then you may talk," she said, smiling.
Cat'lyn sat down next to Cassily and watched her a moment, then quietly went about sharpening her axe to pass the time until Cassily awoke.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 8:05:09 GMT -5
Awakening from her dreamless slumber, Cassily opens her eyes. Looking up at Cat’lyn, tilting her head slightly towards the priestess, alarmed at the new presences in the grove. Her smile is the only response the priestess gives. Still startled by the axe. Cassily scrambles to her feet, darting behind the tree.
“Hello?”
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Post by Dobian on Aug 28, 2013 9:14:27 GMT -5
Baffled and alarmed by Cassily's reaction, Cat'lyn put down her blade and peered around the corner of the tree.
"Cassily, it's Cat'lyn," she said. "I heard what happened to you and I came to see if you are alright. Please come out and sit with me, I'm sorry I startled you."
Quietly she cursed herself and moved her axe farther away, resting it against another tree. Then she returned to her spot and patted the ground next to her while looking at Cassily again.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 10:06:44 GMT -5
Peeking out from behind the tree.
“Cat’lyn? You know who I am?”
Shakes her head somewhat confused.
“I woke up here. I don’t remember.”
Walks out cautiously from behind the tree, sitting in the center of her bed of leaves.
“You are the first person to come here. The priestess has been really nice to me though. Sometimes I catch her looking at me with a strange sadness in her eyes. Like she knows something."
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Post by Dobian on Aug 28, 2013 10:51:41 GMT -5
Cat looked at Cassily, suprised by her words, then sympathetically.
"You really don't remember anything?" she said. "Oh dear. Everything will be alright, I promise. I am your friend. I heard something had happened to you, and that a priest brought you here. I know a few things, but only second-hand. I think it will be best for you to learn the whole story from one who was involved in it. For now, it's best to focus on getting you rested and well again, and just talk about things so that your memories might be triggered and come back to you."
Cat then calmly told Cassily about her background, how she came to Cormyr, and the first time she met Cassily. She spoke of their times together with Fenix, leaving out anything having to do with Cassily's relationship with him. Throughout the afternoon they talked in a lighthearted way as the sun filtered through the leaves and bathed the ground around them in a warm glow.
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Post by Fenix on Aug 28, 2013 12:35:24 GMT -5
From the trees, a ragged dog would walk into the clearing. It has various cuts across his body, and looks to have not slept in days. It keeps a slight distance from the women, a look of terror and confusion in his eyes as it wanders about the grove.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 19:11:24 GMT -5
Cassily half shakes her head in response to the woman’s question.
“I remember waking up, and there was man. He was very gentle, I remember his smile. It’s like I’ve always been here and there is no where else. It is beautiful though don’t you think?
Cassily listens closely to Cat’lyn, like a child listening to a famous story teller. Asking questions when she didn’t understand, or couldn’t believe what she was hearing. As the sun hung low in the sky Cassily started to find herself restless again. Gathering the softest leaves building a new bed, all the while laughing and talking with Cat’lyn. As the moon began to peek over the horizon the urge to howl grew strong within her, until she could no longer control it. Cassily lifted her head a low soft mournful howl rumbled from her chest.
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Post by Fenix on Aug 28, 2013 19:34:03 GMT -5
The dog would rest at the side opposite her in the clearing, seldom moving from his position. His gaze would rest upon the woman, a watchful eye ever present on her. His only movements were to lick his wounds, or reject the aide of those who tried to help him. At the sound of her howl, he released one of his own, a deeper pitch and louder tone erupting from his maw.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 20:00:02 GMT -5
Cassily hearing his cry, looks around amazed. Laughing as her gaze settles on Cat'lyn for a moment, before looking back over the clearing. Answering his howl with one, much louder then the first. Even in her state of confusion this seems right to her.
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Post by Fenix on Aug 28, 2013 20:15:30 GMT -5
The animal would carefully watch her, his ears perking to each howl as he returns it louder than her own. Not once does he make an attempt to approach nor flee, just content to sit there and observe.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 20:41:40 GMT -5
After several days of not leaving the small area around her bed, Cassily takes a few steps in the direction of the howls. Tilting her head slightly as she listens, then responds. Blinking as something stirs inside her, the woods begin to change along with her eyes. Each howl sounding more, and more like the animal being imatiated.
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Post by Fenix on Aug 28, 2013 20:53:07 GMT -5
The dog would watch her calmly as her form would change, dipping his head carefully. It stood slowly, walking from the clearing. After some moments pass, a wolf appears from opposite the way of the dog, similar in his woundings. He takes up the spot the dog once lie, laying there and releasing a powerful howl, as he watches the woman wolf.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 21:12:00 GMT -5
Prancing around, tail wagging, ears perked, as the howls become more powerful. The impression would be given that the female wolf was finally at peace, as she plays in the leaves near the simple bed. Jumping at Cat'lyns feet barking, little yips and whimpers, attempting to get her to play. Stopping every so often to look in the direction of the howls, ears perking, as Cassily howls at the woodline.
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Post by Fenix on Aug 28, 2013 21:17:04 GMT -5
The wolf would lie in plain view of the two, unmoving as he watches them. His howls fall silent as he stares, occasionally licking at the cuts upon him.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 21:23:07 GMT -5
Cautiously Cassily belly crawls a few feet closer toward the male. Sniffing at the air, before she barks then jumps back, only to the repeat the actions. Her tail low, but wagging all the while.
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Post by Fenix on Aug 28, 2013 21:24:34 GMT -5
The male wolf just would lie across the clearing, watching her action. A bark is loosed on occasion if she approaches too near.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 21:35:54 GMT -5
When he would bark, she would jump back. Sniffing the air before running back to the bed. There rolling around in the leaves. The wolfs eyes would catch the males, head tilts and small yips, before crawling closer again.
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Post by Fenix on Aug 28, 2013 21:43:47 GMT -5
He would lie there, resting his head on his paws as he watches her play, glancing between her and the woman for a time. He makes no attempt to move closer to them, simply maintaining a watchful gaze on the two. His tail would wag on occasion.
After a long while, he stands up and walks into the forest. A slight screech and a growl is heard, but both are silenced soon thereafter. The wolf would return, three plump rabbits hanging from his mouth as he walks from the tree line. He wanders closer to the women, placing two down a small distance away, before taking his own and wandering back to the position he would watch them from. He places the animal down at his own paws, not touching it quite right away.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 21:54:10 GMT -5
Watching him approach with the rabbits, she tilts her head from side to side. As he places the two down, and backs away. She jumps to her feet, running to grab one up in her powerful jaws. Tossing it up in the air catching it, then shaking her head. After a short time passes, she takes the plump rabbit to her bed, laying down with it between her paws. Cassilys eyes not leaving his, she begins to eat.
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Post by Fenix on Aug 28, 2013 22:00:08 GMT -5
A slight grin would seem to appear on his face as he watches her eat. After a time of observation, he begins to chew on his own meal idly, taking the time to pick the rabbit apart and enjoy it fully. His eyes wander about the clearing, keeping signs for any predators that may enter its lining. He lies there patiently as he finishes the meal, gazing up them silently. He takes some time once more to lick at the deep gashes on his body, some bleeding fresh as they were clearly a recent wound.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 22:17:16 GMT -5
After finishing her meal, licking her paws clean, Cassily slinks closer to the male. tilting her head whimpering.
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Post by Dobian on Aug 28, 2013 22:18:13 GMT -5
Cat'lyn watched the interaction between the two wolves for awhile before changing into the lupine form herself. She padded up to the remaining rabbit and took it in her mouth, returning to where Cassily lay and dropping to the ground next to her. Cat tore into the fresh meat, blood dripping from her jaws, and watched Fenix across the grove, air puffing from her nostrils as she consumed her meal.
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Post by Fenix on Aug 28, 2013 22:22:47 GMT -5
His gaze would flit over to Cat'lyn, detecting her hostility toward him. He would back himself away a few steps, but would remain in the clearing regardless. His eyes convey a feeling of sympathy, longing, and sorrow. An intent to approach is not present though. He would watch Cassily approach closer, slightly shaking his head. No growl would escape his throat, he would just lay there, giving a bark if she came too near.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 22:33:14 GMT -5
Crouching low, Cassily walks around him, sniffing the air. Howling when he barks, making no real effort to get any closer to the male. After circling him several times, she runs back to Cat’lyn, rolling around in the leaves playfully.
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Post by Dobian on Aug 28, 2013 22:34:39 GMT -5
Cat continued to watch Fenix as she finishes her meal, not so much angry as appraising. She knows he is somehow responsible for what brought Cassily here. When Cassily returned from her exploratory inspection of Fenix, Cat joins in her play, rolling in the leaves with her.
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Post by cassily on Aug 28, 2013 22:48:18 GMT -5
Running, barking, and rolling in the leaves. Cassily enjoys her time at play with her new found friend. Only stopping to inspect Fenix watching them, before she returns to her antics. Adventuring farther away from her bed then she had sense her arrival to the grove.
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Post by Fenix on Aug 28, 2013 22:57:11 GMT -5
The wolf lets out a drawn out howl after a time, resting his head on his paws to watch the two at play. He once again heads into the forest after a time, returning with another grouping of rabbits holding four in his mouth. He places three fairly close to the two, carrying his own back to the same spot he lie.
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