Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
In the dark of the night, as all lay down to sleep or trance, softly, fitfully, lightly-the world of dreams becomes a soft caress over their cheeks, eyes in the darkness imploring them.
"Wₐₖₑ, ₐₙd cₒₘₑ ₜₒ ₜₕₑ ₜₐᵥₑᵣₙ, yₒᵤ wₕₒ ₕₐᵥₑ ₛᵤᵣᵥᵢᵥₑd ₜₕₑ Fₑy ₘₑₛₛ ₐₙd cₗₑₐₙₑd ᵢₜ ᵤₚ ₛₒ ₙᵢcₑₗy. ₜₕₒᵤgₕ ₒₜₕₑᵣₛ ₘₐy ₕₐᵥₑ ₗₑfₜ yₒᵤ ₕᵢgₕ ₐₙd dᵣy, ᵢ wᵢₗₗ ᵣₑwₐᵣd yₒᵤ, ₛₒ cₒₘₑ, ₘₑₑₜ ₘₑ.
"Cₒₘₑ ₐₕfᵢᵣᵢ @Vensis(Fae):Illari/Al/Barns/Tik
Cₒₘₑ ₑₛ @Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H)
Cₒₘₑ ₑₗₗᵢₑ @Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae
Cₒₘₑ ᵢzzy @Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli]
Cₒₘₑ ₕₐₛₛₐₙ @Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan
Cₒₘₑ ₗₒₜᵤₛ
Cₒₘₑ Fᵢₛₕ @Fish/Galv/Murzol (h/h)
Cₒₘₑ ᵥₕₐₗᵢₐₛ @ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t
Cₒₘₑ Dₐₑₘᵢₙ @Juan [Dae/Dubi/Craig/Gor] (H/H)
Cₒₘₑ ᵤᵣₛᵤ @Jerald(H/H) Ur/Rol/Psalm/Eimsury
Cₒₘₑ ₗₑₐfₐ @Dani/Leafa (She/Her)
Cₒₘₑ ⱼᵢₙₒᵣₐ @Lion(Fae):Kalamä|Röe|Jin|Rid|Bow
Cₒₘₑ ᵥₐₗ @Jeff [Bradash/Val/Tenoch] [H/H]
ₜₒₙᵢgₕₜ ᵢₛ yₒᵤᵣ ₒₙₑ cₕₐₙcₑ."
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
The familiar tavern sits and waits for those who were called to arrive. Pristine warm wood and the two floors all have come to know so well.
But those who enter find there is no Rasi, no Aza. Those who see, find no Boel, no Eku.
No stairs to any basement. Just silence.
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/03/2020
Vhalias looks around warily as they come down, arm linked with Daemin's. With no idea of what to expect, their eyes flit about looking for any tricks. After what they found in Alaneon's mansion, they're not taking any chances— they're dressed to the nines, but under their jacket are their knives, including Sene's cold iron dagger. They know well enough to look fey gift horses in the mouth.
Seeing the tavern completely empty sets them on edge. "What is this?"
Juan [Dae/Dubi/Craig/Gor] (H/H) — 11/03/2020
Daemin comes down, dressed in their usual robes, arm linked with Vhalias. They don't know what to expect, but they did make an open invitation to the whole Fey Court present... but that wasn't a voice they recognized, and that is the most concerning part. Daemin keeps their senses alert, however, noticing the lack of a basement and staff, it causes them pause. "This... doesn't seem like our Tavern. Either that, or there is some veeery powerful enchantment magic happening right now."
Vensis(Fae):Illari/Al/Barns/Tik — 11/03/2020
Afhiri wanders in from the night, drawn by the curious message. Giving the space a careful look, her gaze pausing on the two.
"You too were called?" Slowly walking up to the bar to sit and see what this was all about.
Lion(Fae):Kalamä|Röe|Jin|Rid|Bow — 11/03/2020
jinora floats down.. her hair up in a messy bun wearing a over sized sweater & comfy clothes she threw together.. as she floats into the tavern with a gnarly black roof & ivory staff in hand
she didn’t like the voice in her head & is preparing for whatever might happen.. she floats behind the bad leaving the staff floating aside her fixed in place as she makes a drink for herself nodding to everyone trying to keep her eyes open as she takes in all the details of the room.. “Evening...”
Juan [Dae/Dubi/Craig/Gor] (H/H) — 11/03/2020
Daemin nods to Afhiri. "Strange disembodied voiced saying there was a reward for you all freeing me from the clutches of Alaneon? Seems to check out."
Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae — 11/03/2020
Ellie enters the tavern cautiously, tail low at her ankles, but a smile on her face seeing the others. She gives them all a little wave and joins them. "Hello, friends. I take it you all heard the same calling?"
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/03/2020
On the heels of the last open and close of the door, a streak of white is visible for an instant before it vanishes. A bat perches in the shadow of the rafters, upside down and watching.
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/03/2020
Down the staircase Es comes, hair unbound, dressed only in her white nightgown. Silent on her bare feet, she descends into the tavern and looks around, still unsure whether this is some dream or some reality. She relaxes only a little when she sees others before her, but that could be part of the dream as well....
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/03/2020
Vhalias grumbles in Undercommon. "Honest opinion? I don't trust any of this. Sketchy as fuck."
Lion(Fae):Kalamä|Röe|Jin|Rid|Bow — 11/03/2020
jinora waves slowly as as people enter.. nodding in agreement as she looks over to Vhal & Daemin.. responding in undercommon “I agree.. don’t like this one bit.. I hope you both have recovered a bit at least”
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/03/2020
Lotus walks down tbe stairs earthen arm already out fist clenched eyes looking around cautiously
Dani/Leafa (She/Her) — 11/03/2020
Walking into the tavern with her hair in a mess, looking as if she was scared out of bed, is Leafa, who yawns as she enters, pausing as she sees everyone else...then noticing the notable changes in the tavern "Ooooooo....not a dream...okay...o-okay uhm is...is everyone okay?" She takes a careful seat, keeping a careful eye of her surroundings
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/03/2020
Es sees Ellie and glides over to her. "Are you...real...?" she whispers, still not convinced she's really awake.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
The walls of the tavern shimmer, before undulating and pooling like an impetuous but controlled flow of water. Rippling outward, first a hand appears through it, bright pink with a large multicolored eye directly in the center of the palm. The rest of the creature emerges, looking around to see that some have already heeded the call. They though they would be the first to arrive, how punctual.
"Dᵢd yₒᵤ ₖₙₒw, ₜₕᵢₛ ₙᵢgₕₜ ᵢₛ wₕₑₙ ₜₕₑ ᵥₑᵢₗ bₑₜwₑₑₙ dᵣₑₐₘₛ ₐₙd dₑₐₜₕ ᵢₛ ₜₕᵢₙₙₑₛₜ? ₛₒ ᵢₜ ᵢₛ ₜₕᵢₛ ₜᵢₘₑ wₕₑₙ ₒₙₑ ₗᵢₖₑ ᵢ cₐₙ ᵥᵢₛᵢₜ wᵢₜₕₒᵤₜ wₒᵣᵣy." Their form seems to shimmer and flicker like the tavern, and those with sight...they almost seem to make out what this creature truly looks like. The form they present now almost a whisper of 'be not afraid.'
The Fey floats before them all, no feet and covered in a cloak of eyes. They hold their hand out, the eye on their palm looking around. There is a shifting sound, before a more humanoid voice finally works it's way out of somewhere. "I am the Prince of Dreams, the Head Dreamer of the gloaming fey. And first, I have to start with this."
They float over to Daemin, all of those many eyes shifting, seeing, glaring at those who hide, shifting to slightly redder tones. But determined, they stop before Daemin and suddenly kneel before them, head bowed. "I sincerely apologize for the havoc I have brought upon your head by my actions. I am the source of all your troubles."
They rise again, twirling, their hand eye out and looking over them all. "And with that, I give my first offer. I'll answer any questions you have that I can feasibly answer. Anything you may have about what happened here. A rare, full disclosure, from a Prince of the Gloaming Fey."
The Prince pauses. "But I won't answer questions about the situation until everyone arrives. I am a fair folk." The laughter that ripples from them shifts like mud, like legs trying to run but feeling underwater, dizzying falls and sudden rises.
Jeff [Bradash/Val/Tenoch] [H/H] — 11/03/2020
Val softly pushes open the door, prestidigitating the fresh mud off his boots before he enters. Ratty coat pulled about him, looking nothing like the fey envoy he was supposed to be. He had no skill for subterfuge- and even if he did... he was certain it wouldn't be enough to hide from whoever sent the invitation. But that being said... no reason to not be on full alert. Tethra sits perched upon his shoulder, the hagcrow's eyes brightly shining.
Tethra tilts his head back and forth as Val enters, looking at the assembled Nexusfolk plus one. Val mirrors the motion, eyes stopping on the Prince with a silent ah. He opts to remain standing by the door, with a clear view to the windows and stairs. Of course, anything was possible, but paranoia has a way of messing with you. Tethra opens his beak to caw something out, no doubt rude and loud, but Val preemptively lifts his non-clawed hand and pins the beak shut- causing only a muffled crow sound to barely leak out.
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/03/2020
Hassan watches from his spot hidden knowing the dreamers eye sees him but wanting to stay out of sight from everyone tense and hand hear a dagger ready for anything
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/03/2020
The bat shuffles their feet above, little head twisting to peer down at the scene. Their ears wiggle with a blink. They settle, less tense (as much as a bat can be)... And an idea occurs. They turn their attention to a table in the room, focusing their will.... intentlyyy...
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
The Dreamer shimmers, looking over to Hassan and Lotus. "Ah, there is one more thing I do want to see about before we begin." They bow low to them both, one, then the other. "You have my apologies as well, I never intended to bring you into my troubles, and there is no excuse for what I did. But I have to ask...Do you have our tree?" @Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/03/2020
Nothing seems real, no one is reacting as she would have expected. Yep. A dream. May as well be comfy then. She takes a seat near the fire, turning the chair so she can continue to watch things play out.
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/03/2020
Hassan huffs and hops down from the rafters making no noise on the landing dressed in full jester attire the smiling mask seeming eerie with the gold repaired crack through the smile "ya we have it"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
The Dreamer straightens, the eye on their palm opening wider as it looks at Hassan. There is a long silence, a creeping dreadful feeling that swirls like sludge through the air, giving a weigh to the chest. Breathing, breathing. Stop.
"May I have the tree back. It is the Tree of the Gloaming Fey, and needs to go home."
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/03/2020
Hassan turns to lotus who nods before reaching into his bag and pulling out a red orb cover in branches and lines vegetation prevalent on it extending it to the dreamer
"Hope you appreciate how much trouble this was to get" hassan says annoyed
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
The Dreamer sighs, a softening of their face into true unabashed love and adoration. Their cloak folds around them, reaching out like arms and cradling the beach ball sized orb. "ₐₕ, ₒᵤᵣ ₜᵣₑₑ, ₕₒw ₗₒₙg ᵢ'ᵥₑ ₘᵢₛₛₑd yₒᵤ. Yₒᵤ ₛₕₐₗₗ bₑ ₕₒₘₑ ₛₒₒₙ."
They look up back up at Hassan as the orb melts into their cloak, disappearing from sight. "Oh, I will show my appreciation, worry you not the one who hides behind mask and blade. I went through far more trouble than you, but I do not weigh my scales in pennies. Thank you."
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Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
The ceiling ripples to Izzy's concentration, and she watches as three streams of ice cream start pouring from the roof above. Bright rippling vanilla cream filled and loaded with candies, start to pour over three people without warning, covering them completely in sticky mess.
Es @Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H)
Ellie @Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae
Leafa @Dani/Leafa (She/Her)
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/03/2020
The bat SQUEAKS and flaps their wings somewhere in the rafters.
Dani/Leafa (She/Her) — 11/03/2020
Leafa, who has been quietly listening as not to interrupt, didn't expected to have ice cream and candy poured over her today. In fact, she never expected that to happen ever. But. Here that is. Happening.
As the stream of ice cream pours over her she quickly jumps up with a high pitched squeak. "aH THAT'S COLD THAT'S COOOLDDD THAT'S-" A bit of the ice cream pouring ends up in Leafa's mouth as she tries to scurry away from her original seat "THATs-that's...it tastes pretty good- but wow-" She tries wiping the sticky candy filled ice cream off of her clothes and out of her hair, to no avail
"Is...sorry-I....didn't mean to uhm...to interruot thi-is this the...w-was this the reward?...if so i-well-I mean-thank you-okay-" She just sorta...sits on the floor now, quiet, and eating one piece of candy. She then notices both Es and Ellie had the same thing happen to them, yet not one else, which makes her even more confused, but she gives them a wave
Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae — 11/03/2020
Ellie's intense focus on the very serious conversation unfolding in front of her is broken by the chilly, gooey sensation of the ice cream covering her and she yelps in shock. She blinks a few times, wide-eyed, looking up at the ceiling trying to figure out where and how this even happened. The gleeful squeaks of a bat meet her ears.
"Wh...what is-" Some of the ice cream drips into her mouth as she speaks and she grins in delight, laughter bubbling from her and her tail begins to wag. Yup definitely a dream, unless the tavern has some fun new tricks she didn't know about. "OH! It's ice cream! Leafa, it's just ice cream!"
She grins sheepishly at the non-ice cream'd companions and tries to scoop some of the ice cream off of herself to get clean. "Sorry! That was weird. Carry on~" Though, if this is a dream...then maybe...
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/03/2020
The ice cream drips down over Es's head and down into her lap. She sticks a finger in it and sucks on it. Ugh. Sweet. She just sits there dripping....now why on earth would she dream about being covered in ice cream? This gets really silly....
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
The Dreamer turns, seeing the ice cream falling from the ceiling onto some of the patrons. "Oh, that's not a reward. Your bat friend requested a sundae. In my domain, things will appear as if a dream...though here they are real." The laughter that ripples from them shifts like mud, like legs trying to run but feeling underwater, dizzying falls and sudden rises.
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Suddenly a herd of cats start climbing out from behind the bar, and then begin to fly through the air, little cherub wings propelling them about as they meow, and chase and play above all the heads of the patrons. Though a few notice the bat in the rafters, and get very excited, racing for them in full hunt mode.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
A glowing figure, too brilliant to look at, appears in front of Es. They walk up to Es, and the blinding light engulfs them, warm and loving. The feeling of ice cream and candies disappear, though the light is too bright and Es cannot see for a few seconds, and by then, the figure is gone.
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/03/2020
It was her own dang fault for giving herself away. At first they were very pleased about the flying kitties (how novel! They should be PET) but very quickly the bat realized they were in danger. The bat takes wing with a squeak, inadvertently leading the chase of flying cats around the upper part of the tavern, deftly avoiding the predators with tight turns and running them into eachother.
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/03/2020
Vhalias blinks when ice cream suddenly spills out of the rafters. So their guess was correct— this is both a dream and not. They glance at Daemin sidelong, then look down at their clothes. They're a guest in a fey's realm this time, not just a servant. They deserve to look powerful.
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/03/2020
Es sits silently. Yep. Dream. Ma couldn't have really been here. Oh, Ma...
Lion(Fae):Kalamä|Röe|Jin|Rid|Bow — 11/03/2020
jinora floats to be aside lotus as she cant help but to relax a bit & snicker a little seeing the ice cream & the cats flittering about.. hearing the words of the dreamer her mind cant help but to race thinking of the possibilities.. swirling between good dreams & bad ones she thinks of her brother... but he was larger than life even outside a dream.. she thinks of the dream she had in the fey & tries not to think about the part about the baroness or now trying not to think about her conversation with Ferry.. she tries to focus as she tries not to fixate on what that would be embarrassing.. she settles into her mind thinking about the stories of Moth Man from her childhood & fixates on it as her mind focuses.. she waits curious to see what will happen...
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
Vhalias sits tall and proud, waiting to see what wardrobe would make them look the most powerful. And then suddenly, their clothing all goes invisible.
Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae — 11/03/2020
Ellie's eyes sparkle in delight as the cats manifest and zoom about, gasping softly and 'pspsps'ing to get their attention hoping some will flock to her so that she may pet them while they last. Then she does her best to refocus to the others in the room, grinning ear to ear.
Jeff [Bradash/Val/Tenoch] [H/H] — 11/03/2020
Tethra caws loudly in protest hopping off of Val's shoulder and hiding in his arms. Val contents himself with watching the chaos unfold, keeping the hagcrow safe from marauding kittens. Best not mess with the dreamscape, in his mind. Never know what unforseen chaos would unfold.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
The door of the tavern opens, and a large Moth creature walks through. It looks around confused, before walking to the bar and getting itself a drink. But as it drinks the odd looking cup slowly, everyone watches as all of it's fur and hair fall out onto the ground. It squeals in surprise, before hiding behind the bar.
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/03/2020
Es sits, eyes still a little dazzled. Wait. Is....is Vhalias...? She averts her eyes suddenly, flushing bright red. Oh my. She is distracted by the extremely large moth who comes in, takes a drink and also gets naked. This...is not her dream. No. No way would she be dreaming this stuff....what is going on? "Is anyone here real?" she finally asks in a small voice.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
The Dreamer turns to look at Es, their eyes and head tilting, blinking. "Everything here is real. In your world, dreams may feel false, but here, it's all real."
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/03/2020
Vhalias blinks when their clothes disappear, bursting out laughing. "Fuckin' serves me right! Alright then, only makes sense, I guess." They cross their legs but make no other moves to cover themselves. Figures that they feel the most powerful with no clothes on. Perfect fucking sense.
Lion(Fae):Kalamä|Röe|Jin|Rid|Bow — 11/03/2020
seeing all this wildness & Vhalias now being naked jinora can’t help but to notice for just a moment nodding her head like ‘welp that happened’ respecting the amount of confidence they have
*seeing the door open jinoras eyes go wide beaming with excitement as she bounces in place seeing the moth man.. she taps lotus on the shoulder repeatedly as the words don’t come as she’s so excited.. as the hair falls & disappears she can’t help but to cackle giving a good belly laugh seeing what happene.. as she tears up from laughing so hard after being so tense for a moment.. she offers to Vhal & the moth man.. “um if you’d want I could do an illusion to help I think?” still chuckling as she offers
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/03/2020
Vhalias shrugs, their eyebrows quirking as they give Jinora a smug little grin. "I'll live. Thanks, though."
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/03/2020
"I...don't usually dream...." What was there ever for her to dream of, save the glory of following in Dad's footsteps, perhaps one day being someone who could make a difference...she sighs. So these are other peoples' dreams. Just...watch and enjoy?
Juan [Dae/Dubi/Craig/Gor] (H/H) — 11/03/2020
Daemin at first is furious, then relieved that Hassan and Lotus gave back the tree. That is one thing off their plate of worries. Then... things to topsy turvy. First, ice cream, then flying cats, after that moth man. They’re too distracted with the things happening and the conclusion that, yes, this is another realm that they’re in. “Love, do you see what’s going...” As Daemin turns, they see what has happened to Vhalias, and then snickers. “Well, I’m pretty sure this is not my dream, but if you can’t beat them...” Daemin pulls up a seat, sits in it, crosses their legs, and snaps their fingers. They expectantly look down at their clothes, but they don’t disappear. Daemin looks to the Dreamer. “Well shit. How do I make things go wild for my liking then?”
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
The Dreamer turns to Daemin. "Your in my dream. You dream is all. It's very simple, I promise."
As Daemin did try to change their clothes, they suddenly turn into a potted plant. (For one minute) The Dreamer suddenly laughs. "Wonderful."
Dani/Leafa (She/Her) — 11/03/2020
Huh. Wonder where Leafa went. Well after alll the ice cream, and now flying cats, well that's cute-oh well there was a light and a person-aaaand someone iS NAKED COOL-
So. Leafa is now under one of the tables hiding her face and taking a second to understand what's happening. Then she hears that they're in the Dreamer's dream. Oooohh. She's starting to understand. Though things are a liiittle crazy so she might just wait and listen for a second. Under this table. Where they aren't naked people. Because we don't have time to unpack that right now. She continues eating pieces of candy
Juan [Dae/Dubi/Craig/Gor] (H/H) — 11/03/2020
Daemin the Potted Fig Tree looks inward on themselves. Are they just a tree? Has everything been a lie all this time? Will starting anew be glorious they sa- Daemin turns back into an Eladrin. “I see I see, Dreamer...” Daemin closes their eyes, and imagines Alaneon in a ridiculous outfit, singing and dancing for their amusement.
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/03/2020
Vhalias laughs and pats Daemin's shoulder. "There there, sweet." They reach for their hand, looking at Daemin curiously as they close their eyes.
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/03/2020
Hassan seeing his part is done backs up and moves to take a spot against the wall as he walks smoke and ash seem to manifest around him forming what looks like the figure of a woman that drapes her arms over hassans shoulders
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
A beard of feathers suddenly blooms onto Daemin's face, and begins to dance about in circles very enthusiastically.
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/03/2020
Es idly sits, watching the weirdness unwrap around her. She stares up at the ceiling, daydreaming (night dreaming?) about the shooting stars at the beginning of fall, how they came to earth and were little beings...
Jerald(H/H) Ur/Rol/Psalm/Eimsury — 11/03/2020
Ursu makes his way into the tavern having heard the strange call of the disembodied voice. Immediately he looks about the room and seems rather dismayed by the... rather bizarre scene he has stumbled into. He seems a bit speechless at first, his jaw slack before he pulls himself together. "What... exactly is going on?"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
The Dreamer turns, the eye in the center of their palm looking over Ursu. "Hello heavy sleeper. I am the Prince of Dreams. The head Dreamer of the Gloaming Fey. All the troubles you had with Fey recently were my unintentional doing. So I invited you all into my realm as an apology. I have an offer to answer any questions you all might have about what happened. Full disclosure. And maybe more. But while we wait for you all, we dream."
They gesture to the wild scenes playing around them.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/03/2020
Four of the flying kitties respond to Ellie's pspsps, flying over and using her as a climbing and play post. @Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae
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As Es pictures shooting stars and falling to the earth, she sees petals and butterflies shaped like stars appear through there ceiling, before they shower down around her and flutter about.
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/03/2020
Entranced, Es reaches out to touch some of the petals. Is this what dreaming is like? She watches the butterflies flit around her, wondering if she could name them all before they disappeared...
Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae — 11/03/2020
Ellie is all giggles as the winged kitties clamber over and around her, hoping the melting ice cream doesn't stick to their fur too much when one perches between her hair buns and horns, and turns to see that Ursu has arrived. She waves cheerily at him. "Hello, friend! How have you been?" A pause as one of the cats goes whizzing in front of her chasing another, "If you're going to try to make things happen be careful!"
Jerald(H/H) Ur/Rol/Psalm/Eimsury — 11/03/2020
Ursu turns to look at the unfamiliar figure, finding the eye in the palm staring back at him. The explanation does make sense of things, but hardly assuages the surrealness of the experience, though that was sometimes the nature of dreams. "I see, well, then, I am quite intrigued and very much... look forward to what will happen."
He hears Ellie and turns, giving a smile and a wave back at her, "Doing well for the most part, yourself? Seems you are quite enjoying yourself at the moment," He watches the cats and lets out a chuckle, "Duly noted." He goes over to a stool and takes a seat.
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— 11/03/2020
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/04/2020
Suddenly, all within the tavern, the cats, the ice cream, the butterflies and mothman, all of the dreams turn to sand, melting into the floorboards below.
The Dreamer moves to sit on the bar, facing all who have arrived. "Now, my first gift to you all. I will answer any question you have about what has occurred within reason. We are safe here, and you deserve to know what you helped in. If you want to know."
@Vensis(Fae):Illari/Al/Barns/Tik @Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) @Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae @Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] @Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan @ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t @Juan [Dae/Dubi/Craig/Gor] (H/H) @Jerald(H/H) Ur/Rol/Psalm/Eimsury @Dani/Leafa (She/Her) @Lion(Fae):Kalamä|Röe|Jin|Rid|Bow @Jeff [Bradash/Val/Tenoch] [H/H]
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/04/2020
Vhalias thinks for a long minute, their crossed leg bobbing gently. "It serves me none to get answers, since I have what I came for." They squeeze Daemin's hand and bring it over to hold it in their lap. "I guess I have a couple questions though, out of curiosity. How did your tree end up in the King of Spring's possession? And how long did Alaneon have Tulafia's mansion?" The thought of Qazzid among the decaying books in the library... tug at a heartstring Vhalias isn't sure they knew they had.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/04/2020
The Dreamer's eyes turn towards Vhalias, looking them over for a long time before nodding. "Fair enough, I figured there would be some degree of self-centeredness in all of this, but I offer openly just the same." They pace about, thinking over the question. "The King of Spring, they asked the gloaming fey to pledge allegiance to the City of Seasons. But we are purposely neutral, and do not play in the court's reindeer games. We determined the King only wanted our backing to secure more power, and declined their selfish offer. They waited, with insider knowledge and stole the tree as ransom to try and force our hand. They failed."
Another long pause. "Tulafia...Oh! You know, she is a lovely lady. Sad someone destroyed her teleportation circle, was working on fixing it when I visited her. She was trapped as a lich for ...a hundred and eighty years? Cutting it pretty close I must say. Anything else?"
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/04/2020
lotus shakes themselves of the terror and trauma they are feeling seeing the head dreamer again "was the trickery and theft of my arm that important"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/04/2020
The Dreamer stops moving, all of their eyes shifting to look at Lotus. If some semblance of guilt could find itself on that playful face, here was it. "I would love to tell you that stealing your arm was part of some grand scheme, some large overreaching plan that had been going on for so long it was only a matter time before you got caught up in it. But I would be lying. I never had any intention of using the Strings of Fate to get the tree back. But time was running out, people were...starting to disappear in dreams. And then you summoned me and I saw them."
The Dreamer bows. "I took a chance, and you unfortunately bought right into it. You told me I could take anything, so I took my dream. The dreams of everyone. Snapping the strings of fate that held onto the King's life. That's all I wanted, how dare they condemn others for some stupid power grab." A Pause. "And then, to think they'd dare call the Queen of Air and Darkness at the first turn of trouble. They got what they deserved. But you did not. And for that, I owe you a favor."
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/04/2020
Hassan looks from his spot the smoky figure flaring to life with a breath of embers "was i apart of some grand plan, a last minute addition, or just some happy coincidence when i choose to steal from the king of spring"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/04/2020
The Dreamer bends over backwards, their palm eye looking at Hassan. "What can I say? The Strings of Fate decided you were the best for the job. I had no idea who you were until it occurred. Thank you for successfully doing so, by the way. Interesting friend you have there."
Juan [Dae/Dubi/Craig/Gor] (H/H) — 11/04/2020
Daemin places their free hand on their lap, and sighs. “What is the fate of Alaneon, and what is the connection that Tytu has to the King of Crows?”
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/04/2020
The Dreamer swivels about, staring at Daemin for a long time. "They were taken care of by Corvus. You will never see them again. I mean, at least I really really hope you never see the end of Corvus' blade." All of the eyes give a startled blink. "You met my sister, the Lady of Iron? Ah, of course you did. I didn't know you would care for her so much, she's pretty gloomy. She is a Gloaming Fey like I am, and those of us with these higher positions, we consider ourselves part of Corvus' flock."
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/04/2020
The bat, no longer accosted by the flying cats or trying to create ice cream and having their breath caught, looks down, watching Hassan and Lotus talk about their role in the proceedings-- she flaps her wings at Hassan as if to gesticulate at him for his inadvertent playing into the political hands of the Fair Folk, before fluttering down to the back of a chair. The bat clears their throat and squeaks rapidly up at the Prince, assuming they quite easily understand what is being said in what is ostensibly their realm.
'Sooo, if the King of Spring is out of the way, who's next for the throne? You? And what sorts of people were going missing in dreams?' They squeak. The last bit has her genuinely worried; the dreamscape where she's from is different and dangerous compared to most places. The Prince's domain was the closest she had come to experiencing it.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/04/2020
Izzy's voice is clear and understandable to everyone in the realm of dreams, who has not heard the words of animals in the fits of sleep? But the Dreamer turns to them just the same, the eye on their palm looking them over from nose to wing tip.
"What and assumption, by the five seasons, why in the world would I want to be a king of the very Fey court we avoid? I swear I said that clearly. The Court of Summer can figure out who replaces the King of Spring. He paid for his grievous transgression, and that is the extent of our involvement. The Gloaming Fey specifically do not prescribe to either court. We take any and all creatures, fey or not, those who want to live free."
Another long pause. "First, those who dealt directly with dreams, but it was starting to bleed out to any who dreamed. Dreams would loosen, people would wander and get lost, it was all a mess."
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/04/2020
If it was possible to have a dream within a dream, Es thought, this was it. She listened listlessly to everything, but then thought of a question she thought really ought to be dealt with. Feeling just a little uncomfortable, she stirs and asks, "Will any punishment befall the Queen of Air and Darkness for her role in turning Tulafia into a lich? Or at least will steps be taken so she can never deal with anyone, mortal or archfey, in such a manner again?"
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/04/2020
'Well I dunno your motives,' Squeaks The Bat indignantly, 'you said I could ask the question, I asked the ding dang question.' The dream thing sounds bad though. They consider it thoroughly, pondering another question to ask.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/04/2020
The Dreamer looks over at Es. "They are locked in Pandemonium, can't get more punishment than that. The King of Spring was trying to release them. And that is no longer happening."
They give a hearty laugh at Izzy's reaction, enjoying it immensely.
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/04/2020
Es nods, hiding the fact that she doesn't....really understand, but that sounds pretty bad. Pandemonium. She hunches herself in her chair, trying to make herself as small as possible. She still thought he had too many eyes
Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae — 11/04/2020
Visibly disappointed at the cats being turned to sand but slightly more relieved dusting the sand that used to be ice cream off of herself, Ellie listens and ponders all of the questions as they're asked and each answer that is given. She realizes there's a lot of gaps in what she knows about the entire situation and this is helping immensely, though naturally she has more questions one pushes to the forefront of her mind at the mention of Alaneon's fate. Her hand, now devoid of cats, raises to get The Dreamer's attention.
"Speaking of fate...Alaneon had a lot of creatures in his mansion against their will. What has happened to them? Are they able to return to their original homes, to be free?"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/04/2020
The Dreamer swivels quickly, their hands out wide. "Good question! Many of them work for Tulafia! Having the collar seems to have increased their sentience beyond normal means, and many of them wanted to continue their work, under a far nicer agreement, the rest were free to go where they wanted."
Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae — 11/04/2020
"Oh! That is very good to hear, I'm glad they were given a choice this time. Thank you!" Ellie bows her head and looks around to see if the others have any more questions to ask, satisfied with the reply to her own. Though she does give a peculiar look to the bat.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/04/2020
The Dreamer turns around, their eyes looking over everyone. "Last chance, any more questions of me? I know some of you have not asked anything...." @Vensis(Fae):Illari/Al/Barns/Tik @Jerald(H/H) Ur/Rol/Psalm/Eimsury @Dani/Leafa (She/Her) @Lion(Fae):Kalamä|Röe|Jin|Rid|Bow @Jeff [Bradash/Val/Tenoch] [H/H]
Lion(Fae):Kalamä|Röe|Jin|Rid|Bow — 11/04/2020
still cackling seeing the MothMan she calms down a bit as the questions began again.. having heard the dreamer very clearly call her out & feeling like all the eyes looked at her for a moment for destroying the teleportation circle before she found out it was Tulafia's & not the ostrich's.. Jinora blushes & hid her face for a bit feeling VERY... bad for doing a vandalism & thanks Sehanine quietly for a moment she didn't commit arson on the maze
she took a moment to regain her composure before listening & speaking up with a question raising her hand "HI! Um.." she rubs the back of her neck "Sorry about the teleportation circle... I thought it was Alaneon's ...& well... I was really mad for not having magic for a bit sooooo I went a BIT overboard & I destroyed the circle out of spite.... I felt really bad about when I found out it was Tulafia's...... umm if shed want id happily come help fix it as well.. I was hoping to try to do that soon anyway because I wanted to check on them" she offers a warm nervous smile as she hopes she can help & not be scolded in the moment for trying to be honest
she clears her throat & looks to Lotus making eye contact before asking "Well... I had a question.. Um If you are aware of it... one thing that weighs heavily on my concisene is the altar & the runes that were upon it that was in the basement & the malicious intent it was made for.. are there any more devices like that in the world that need to be.. well.. cleansed?" she asks nervously having those runes & their implications weighing heavily on her heart
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/04/2020
The Dreamer suddenly starts floating upside down, their palm eye blinking at Jinora, listening to the long apology. "You're a wizard, if you want to offer help, message them yourself. I'm a Prince, not a messenger. I didn't know you broke it, what do I care?"
Another long silence. "That's above my pay grade. I don't know if there are more. We didn't even know that one existed."
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/04/2020
The bat squeaks up again, carefully avoiding the three eyed crow on the shoulder of the person's chair she was occupying. 'Was there anyone helping Alaneon with his plans that we should be aware of?'
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/04/2020
At Izzy's question, Vhalias' hand tightens around Daemin's, their expression sobering. "... Is there anyone remaining on the Court with designs on Daemin?" From what they'd learned of the party afterward, Alaneon was not liked by most of the Fey in attendance. That spoke to Alaneon's ego, that he would rub his so-called accomplishment in others' faces, but it said nothing of any allies or accomplices he had, and they haven't told Cas about Oladon and Gailardia's involvement.
Lion(Fae):Kalamä|Röe|Jin|Rid|Bow — 11/04/2020
jinora seeing him be upside down will tilt her head to follow the gaze to be respectful.. hearing his remark as she tries not to make a grumpy look face as she was trying to be helpful.. nobles.. but is thankful to not receiving a harsh scolding "I'll be sure to do that then... thank you"
hearing the last remark she takes a small sigh of relief as she nods being content to listen floating aside Lotus at this point... she listens intently to the bats question thinking how cute they are
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
A hand faces the bat. "You mean, besides the Queen of Air and Darkness and those who worship her? No."
A hand faces Vhalias. "Is there anyone in the Court with designs on Daemin...." A long long pause. "That is a great question I hope to never have the answer to. As I said, the Gloaming Fey do not participate in Court activities." The Dreamer shrugs, still floating upside down.
Jeff [Bradash/Val/Tenoch] [H/H] — 11/05/2020
Val frowns. "Was involving myself, and by extension, the Crow King, part of your plan? Or were we last minute additions to facilitate getting the ball rolling?" A pointless question, but his involvement was minimal at best. An attempt to sate his own curiosity, nothing more. "Was the reading of the Crow Price in your plan at all?"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer suddenly goes right side up, crossing his legs and giving a severe frown. "You think I wanted to get father involved? That was the worst possible outcome. Now I will owe him for his help in getting the tree, and I know he will come knocking for his full fee. I think more than anything, he wanted to get things moving, given how long we'd been without the tree. The only part of my plan was getting the King of Spring killed for his transgressions. But, like usual, when you play with fate, all the fingers end up in the pie."
Vensis(Fae):Illari/Al/Barns/Tik — 11/05/2020
Afhiri had sat through the chaos, trying very hard not to overthink the amount of magic? dreams? was swirling and playing out around them all. Cats flying, ice cream falling out of the ceiling, people and creatures naked or turned into plants. She had to close her eyes to it for a moment so as not to be completely overwhelmed.
And in a flash all of it was gone, sifting sands through the floor and disappearing like it never happened. She took a deep breath and listened to the Dreamer mention that all could ask questions and they would be answered to the best of his ability.
All of the answers made sense...some of the questions didn't. How many ways could the Dreamer say they had nothing to do with the fey courts before it sunk in? Not that it meant much to Afhiri, fey weren't a thing back home.
"I have no questions in all honesty. Those I would have asked were already answered." She shakes her head.
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/05/2020
The bat paces back and forth, on the back of the chair before they turn back to the now-right-side-up Dreamer. ''Will the gloaming folk be in better condition now that they have the tree returned to them?' A pause as she narrows her eyes slightly, 'Do you have any questions for us?'
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer looks up at Izzy with all of their eyes this time. "Yes. It saved our people. We are the Fey of dreams, night, and death. Without the power of dreams, we couldn't protect ourselves, or anyone else from the chaos in the Realm of Dreams. The Dreaming Tree is the heart and soul of our people, and it is everything we love and live for. Better condition does not even begin to describe it."
The Dreamer suddenly smiles wide. So wide it seems to shift their whole face to fit it all. "Best question! I do in fact have a question for you."
Their focus turns to Daemin. "My first question is for you. As a token of, well, everything that happened to you, I want to offer you the alliance and protection of the Gloaming Fey. A formal alliance, where you may call on us in times of distress to help."
Their arms stretch out, gesturing at everyone else. "And to everyone else, a boon. I will grant you one boon within my power, what do you wish from me?"
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/05/2020
Izzy preens, pleased to participate. She thinks about a boon while waiting for Daemin to reply to the offer of an alliance.
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/05/2020
Es looks up at the Dreamer "I...I have something to ask of you, yet I am not sure if it is in your power to grant. But...I would like the ability to dream without fearing that I will leave my body and walk among the dreams, as I have been doing now and again for the past few months. I am told this could be great power for me, but...it frightens me, and I would rather not have the ability."
Juan [Dae/Dubi/Craig/Gor] (H/H) — 11/05/2020
Daemin pats Vhalias’ hand, slips their hand out of theirs, and folds them in front of them. “An alliance.... hm. The Masters of the Nexus have ultimate authority here, and as much as I would like to accept this, I cannot speak for my compatriots, but... when outside influences interjects into the Nexus, us Masters cannot interfere, due to possible war between the realms. If having an ally that can circumvent that, and can come to our aid in those times, especially as powerful as the Gloaming Fey are... I don’t see why they would protest. You and your folk are a neutral force in things, as you say; you are only active when things are askew, on either side. When we awaken, I would like to have this conversation with the rest of the Masters... is this okay, or must a decision be made now?”
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer shifts, their feetless legs crossing as they stare at Daemin for a long time. And then they frown. A long heavy sigh escapes the Dreamer.
"Fiiiiine, I see you are forcing me to do this the right way. I do hate when I am forced to be formal."
The Dreamer goes back to floating, giving Daemin a bow. "I, the Prince of Dreams, extends a formal invitation to one, Daemin, and only Daemin, for their suffering at the ends of our personal affairs, to be be considered a honorary Gloaming Fey. As one of the wild and free, we believe in a loose alliance, where we will come to the aid of our flock if they are ever in need, but they are free to live their lives as they see fit. This offer is exclusive, and a gift, so it is not to be squandered by being divided among those who are not worthy of this offer. It is only for you. You must make your decision now, it's a one time offer." The Dreamer makes a face like they swallowed something sour. @Juan [Dae/Dubi/Craig/Gor] (H/H)
Juan [Dae/Dubi/Craig/Gor] (H/H) — 11/05/2020
Daemins eyes widen to their extremities when the Dreamer makes their statement. An... honorary Gloaming Fey? Would that mean... oh gods, they’re actually serious about this. “Oh... oh that is what you mean?! First and foremost, I apologize for making you be... formal, as I know all too well. Second... I guess I have to respond.”
Daemin stands up from their seat, and bows to the Prince of Dreams. “I, the one and only Daemin, accept the offer that that you, the Prince of Dreams, is presenting here. I accept this gift wholeheartedly, and understanding that this is something not to squander, but to cherish and uphold. I thank the Gloaming Fey for considering me in an honorary position, and I look forward to the future aid we may provide each other.” Daemin puckers their face, and shakes their head. “Oh gods, I haven’t had to speak like that in years. It’s awful.” @Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Prince remains bowed until Daemin finishes their answer, finally straightening up with that unsettling bubbling laughter once more. "It really leaves a sour taste in ones mouth. Glad you understand. So, now that the formalities are all done and over with, to the rest of you! One gift, ask of me what you will, and I will do what I can."
They shift, looking over at Es. "And we can start with you, since you asked."
They tilt their head, their legs crossing again. "Now, if you might scroll a bit up on my words, you might have recalled I said something about one of the side effects of not having the tree was that the more sensitive types started to wander outside the bounds of their dreams. And many got lost, forever. ....
Given that ....oooooodd coincidence, it might be likely that your affliction is no longer present. But if you reaaaally want, I can cut your connection to dreams. You'll sleep freely, but never dream again." @Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H)
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/05/2020
She blinks. To never dream again. Not that she dreams a lot, but...when she does... "No. No. I cherish my dreams when I have them. They are...too precious to me. I shall remain as I am and take my chances that, with the return of the tree, my problem will no longer exist. And I can think of no other thing I would ask of you. I am but a simple girl, and these dealings are above my head. I apologize." She bows her head. This is the darndest dream she's ever had...
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer floats over to Es, all of those eyes staring at her. "Hmm, I don't like an offer dangling like that. You can't of any nice trinket, no matter how big or small that you could ask for? I promise, I won't judge. I've never understood the nature of mortals, I wouldn't pretend to."
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/05/2020
All those eyes...she shivers. "I...honestly, I can't think of anything, unless...is...is there something you could give that would...just let me see my parents? Not even all the time, just like...when I really, really need them? I...talk to them all the time, but the only time I see them is in my dreams...it would be nice to see them when I am awake, even if it's not real..."
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer's eyes all blink, every single one except the ones on their face, which have never moved or blinked the entire time. They go upside, and start slowly rotating in circles, thinking. "Hmmm, that's a good one. Oops! That's a judgement, forgive me. Oh, and I'll have to see your dream, one moment." That palmed hand reached out and pressed the eyeball right to Es' forehead. She didn't feel anything but a firm pressure on her skin. Those watching could see the bulging eyeball went right through the touch, not stopped by Es' head.
Finally the fingers curl inward, pulling away from Es' forehead. Like a magic trick, a good sized locket was in their hand. Open, Es could see two portraits inside. On the left, their father, and on the left, their mother. As they remembered them. Waving, looking upon Es with love. "Request granted."
Shayra {Es/Maisie/Norria} (S/H) — 11/05/2020
She takes the locket in her hands and just sits, looking at the portraits, tears running down her face. "Thank you," she whispers.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer shivers from head to toe. "I got a thank you, how delightfully rare! Now now, anyone else? Come on, one time offer here, and no dream lasts forever."
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/05/2020
Vhalias watches Daemin and the Dreamer exchange pledges, eyebrows raised. Daemin spent years breaking free of the Summer Court; if not for 'they are free to live their lives', they would have scarcely believed Daemin would willingly take up another court.
After thinking a long while, they get up from their seat, folding their arms casually as they look up at the Dreamer. "I figure you must be very powerful, gathering us all in a dream realm, pulling jewelry out of people's foreheads— no disrespect meant, obviously— but how are you with information?"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer floats higher as Vhalias walks over to them, looking further and further down with all of those eyes. "How am I with information? Hmm, depends on if I care about the information or not. I can find out most things for you by request though, since, I currently have to care." The smile blooms far too wide on their face. @ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t
Lion(Fae):Kalamä|Röe|Jin|Rid|Bow — 11/05/2020
jinora will think for a moment... Fey like this tend to have interesting powers & abilities, like Corvus the lord of the birbs... reflecting on the guide he gave her she thinks for a moment before waiting her turn & raising her hand to speak eventually
“I um.. well I have one fun question for shits & giggles and one clarifying question for something I’d desire...”
“For the first question.. I’m just curious, if you don’t mind me asking it seems you were quite amused with the dreams of the mortals.. if your free to share I’d be curious to hear what your dreams are like? Especially if you have a favorite... Though I understand if that is a bit personal” she gives a warm smile as she hopes her curiosity dosent backfire
she adjust her glasses for a moment “for what I’d wish for.. well.. as this is your realm.. would this be considered the plane of dreams? ... If so I’ve always had interest in learning how to traverse the plane of dreams. If it’s at all possible for my gift I’d love to gain that knowledge of how to travel safely through when I wish and have the ability to bring someone with me”
Jeff [Bradash/Val/Tenoch] [H/H] — 11/05/2020
Val frowns, about to comment that he has no desire that the King of Dreams might be able to fulfill. He looks over as Es speaks, then Vhalias... and an idea takes root in his mind. Something that plagued him now and again... The frown twists as the idea sits unsure in his gut. "Mother has told me." He begins. "Precious little about my father. Specifically... his name and occupation. Laurentius Bastein of Tenkis. But I've found out through..."
Val frowns again, unsure if he wants to proceed. "Other channels, let's call them. He was once known as something called an 'Abian Dog of War', and that he hails from a land of beasts. I... would like to know more about his homeland. Even if it's just a dream or two of it."
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/05/2020
Vhalias sighs, a hand drifting to the scar left by the arrow they'd taken coming home all those months ago. "I was... exposed," they snort softly at the irony of their words, given their nakedness, "by an unknown element to the watch of my city, where I was a safely independent entity in its underworld until about a year ago. Furthermore, I was nearly sold back to my family, who I went to extreme measures to convince I was dead. I want to find out who found me."
They put up a hand. "Not that I want you to take care of them. I'm quite proud of my craft. But any intel you can give me. Even a name will do."
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer stops spinning, and gone within a blink. Suddenly behind Jinora. More eyes open on their cloak, their colors swirl on their body as they look closely at Jinora with the eye in their palm. "You want to know my favorite dream? Oh, how fully, crazily, so dangerously delightful. To ask a Prince of Dreams, who watches over all the wild things you dream of. Settle in."
There isn't much warning before the eyeball on the palm slams into Jinora's face. A wicked delight upon The Dreamer's visage.
The caves are ice, but everything is metal, intermittent splashes of bright blue and yellow tape lining the surfaces. Standing on the floor,
floating on a surfboard, letting the soothing swell of the waves move above you, rising and falling with them.
The sun shines from somewhere, warm and bright. Perfect balance. Water in between not cleaned enough, the balance breaks.
Your facing each other.
They trail their hand down your back, electric shocks from heart,
somehow in body. But the stairs are steep, too steep,
winding down into an obstacle course. Whispers.
"Don't be afraid. You've made it across before. You can do it again."
A block away a tree catches fire. A fierce wind blows the flames out of control. The sky turns white from heat. The stools turn around, looking dumbly at a floating table. You must wade through the clouds, screaming, screaming in your chest.
And suddenly the hand is gone, the world shifting under Jinora back to the far calmer world of The Prince's currently constructed dream. "ₘy fₐᵥₒᵣᵢₜₑ dᵣₑₐₘ, ᵢₛ ₜₕₑ ₕᵢddₑₙ ₒₙₑ yₒᵤ ₐₗwₐyₛ fₒᵣgₑₜ."
Appearing back in the center of the room, the Dreamer sighs, looking very pleased with themselves. "I normally wouldn't entertain such a request, I don't need mortal fingers leaving their smears all over my perfectly constructed dream...But I supposed a little chaos never hurt."
The Dreamer tosses Jinora a rusty key. "Once a week, you may summon a door in your dreams, free to see what the realm of dreams truly is. But, you will never travel safely. That I cannot give. And if you ever forget to close the door behind you when you are done. I am not responsible for what you unleash in the realm."
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The Dreamer, now back in the center, listens to Vhalias' request. "Hmm, who betrayed you, Vhalias, from ...your city?" The Prince rolls their head from side to side. "I don't feel like pulling teeth, once moment." And the palm is pressed to Vhalias' forehead. They don't feel anything, but they know, that eyeball doesn't stop for mortal skin. It pulls back, shaking itself off before the Dreamer nods. "I will search for this information, and you will dream the answer once I have found it, you have my word." @ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t
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Their arm swivels to look at Val. All of their eyes shift to look at Val, knowing who they were. Knowing far more about this person than they wanted to. Wondering what they would ask of the Dreamer. They knew once he called Val it was a gamble. A potential severe loss on his part. All those eyes except the one of his face blink at the question.
"To this day, The Dogs are not quite as secular as they once were. While they still serve state, country, and work under certain Tribunus, their roles are more open than they once were. One thing is known for certain: seeing The Dogs of War are a herald of a storm on the horizon." The answer is instant, a bit too instant, and the Dreamer shudders. "But I can find you information on the homeland as well, since you ...asked. Delivered nice and neat in a dream for you, Val." The Prince bows. @Jeff [Bradash/Val/Tenoch] [H/H]
Jeff [Bradash/Val/Tenoch] [H/H] — 11/05/2020
Val frowns. That was... frighteningly vague. But the promise of a dream with more... that was promising. He inclines his head to the Dreamer. "Thank you." He scratches Tethra's neck, the hagcrow leaning into it. "That was... both about what I expected, yet more than I could've hoped for."
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/05/2020
The Bat thinks harder and harder, pacing behind the crow man in the chair. What could she ask for. What did she need? For the first time in her life, when the opportunity is there, spread before her, she can't think of anything she wants. Doesn't want to take the quick or easy route. She has to do it herself. The effort is part of the process.
....maybe something for someone else, then.
She hops back to the edge of the chair-back, looking up at The Dreamer. 'I need something no one has, that has never been seen before. An item, novel and rare.' Another hop, perched on their thumb. 'Something that would tempt a god. If you can't give that, then I would be willing to know how to find it.'
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/05/2020
Vhalias nods, bowing from the shoulders up. "Thank you. I won't be able to truly return to Waterdeep for at least a hundred years, but at least whoever did this to me will pay for it."
Stepping back to Daemin's side, they look around the room, glancing up at the rafters where Izzy had been hiding. "Where is Fish? I can't imagine they don't want to be paid..."
Lion(Fae):Kalamä|Röe|Jin|Rid|Bow — 11/05/2020
seeing the dreamer disappear & feeling them appear behind her Jinora will look up curiously as she listens to the mad chaotic rant as she smiles as she’s curious closing her eyes as the eye touches her
she keeps her eyes closed for a second longer taking in the dream trying to remember it for later.. however her eyes open surprised to hear the dreamer whisper those ominous words... ‘she... forgot?’ She questions to herself.. But.. I got all my memories back... right!?
she listens closely to his terms with a faint smile waiting for the dreamer to finish before responding... “A little chaos never hurt... thank you for this & I’ll be sure to always close it on the way out” she gives a nod looking a little worriedly at lotus thinking about what all of this means..
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer is suddenly holding Izzy in their hand, eye blinking right up at them. "Depends on the god, who are we enticing? Each one has their vice."
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/05/2020
Izzy blinks and then flaps their wings in surprise-- WHEN DID-- they settle after a second and look up at The Dreamer's unblinking eyes. 'I meant it as a figure of speech-- sort of. The person it's intended for is at least as powerful as a God.' The bat thinks on the answer for a second before they do another little hop on their palm, careful getting closer as they whisper the name...
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/05/2020
Hassan looks from his spot finally decideding to speak "can you break a crow price"
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/05/2020
Vhalias finally looks to Hassan at the question. Sene's husband... It had taken them great effort not to confront him, throttle him for being the reason Alaneon took Daemin when they saw him in the tavern the week before. Vhalias knows where Hassan is leading, but as much as they'd like to see Daemin's and their daughter freed from the deal they made, they imagine the answer can't be that simple. "Are you sure she wants that? She seems like the type to want to do that herself. She seemed pretty determined when we talked." They turn to the Dreamer. "Is it within your power to go against someone you call your father?"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer looks up at Izzy from their hand. "You decided to use a figure of speech when wishing for a present from a Fey? I like you." The Prince laughs, shifting to a bubbles in the sun, spinning fields, and bright pops at the name. "I don't have such item on me, but ask and you shall receive. An item to tempt a creature as powerful as a god." @Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli]
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The Prince abruptly drops the bat, appearing on a table, arms flailed out. "Of course one of you would ask about the Crow Price." They suddenly sit back up, red eyes on their cloak centering on Vhalias. "I'll answer what I can and cannot do, mortal. I am the Prince here." The lights dim, a shivering chill seeping along the floor.
They do not look so happy anymore. "The boon or gift has to be for the person requesting it. I don't do self sacrifice, and I can't, since I cannot do these things without consent. Buuuut, I can give you something to help possibly warp a Crow Price. Results may vary." He sounds so reluctant with every word he says. @Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan @ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/05/2020
Hassan mask looks at Vhalias staring at her eyes "I do not need opinions from one so willing to damn there child"
"As mentioned one here bartered away my wife and u intended to not let that happen"
ro | pea/vhal/arch | t/t — 11/05/2020
Vhalias glares back. "That's rich, coming from a Forty King who nearly got her father locked up for something he did. I will say this for the last time. If I had known it was Sene, I would have been far more hesitant in accepting the bargain."
They look back to the Dreamer. "It's a complicated arrangement, come to think of it. She's the one marked, but she was my Crow Price." They shrug after a moment. "But I only offer this for consideration. Not knowing how Sene feels, I decline to offer any potential participation I might be capable of in a workaround. I'd rather not make her actually angry with me."
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/05/2020
'It's gotta be BIG,' Bat Izzy Squeaks, raising her wings to illustrate. She watches as the lights dim slightly, feeling the chill through her fur. She looks between Hassan and Vhalias making a slight face, odd on her bat features. She turns back to look up at The Dreamer and ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ in their palm.
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/05/2020
Hassan chuckles "not my problem"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer happily hums along as the mortals fight. "I mean, I'm amused you think the Crow Price is anything like a fey bargain. I'm pretty sure that Corvus would have explained that it was looking into fate itself and giving something based on what was already destined to be. So I don't care who and what ended up the way that fate already said would happen. You can have your petty mortal squabble about that on your own time. Sands a ticking."
The Prince focuses their eyes on Hassan. "You want a warp, or not?"
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/05/2020
"What is it" Hassan ask
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer smiles impossibly wide, a skin crawling feeling. "Welllll, It would depend on the price, but it sounds like someone is destined to work in the Spire. Which means, well, they're going to work at the spire. But I could cook something up to add a twist to fate. I mean, what could possibly go wrong messing around with fate to get something done, right?" The Dreamer winks with half its eyes at the shadow floating next to Hassan.
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/05/2020
Hassan chuckles a low and dark chuckle filled with sinister intent "Isnt that why we are here becuase someone messed with fate, but im listening"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer puts their legs up. "You can forward any an all complaints to the King of Spr-oh wait. It was taken care of! It works like this, you approve, and I do research. And then some time in the future, I show up with your twist. Fate isn't instant my friend, and sometimes patience is required."
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/05/2020
The bat hops on her wings to the end of The Dreamer's hand looking at Hassan with a look of concern. 'I mean I know it's take it or leave it, friend, but not knowing the outcome is a pretty big risk. You better not make her sad again, that's all I gotta say. And don't hurt yourself either while you're at it.'
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/05/2020
Hassan Snorts "I dont believe corpses can take complaints,"
Hassan sighs "twice have people forced there decisions on my wife, i will not be a third"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer quite literally flicks bat Izzy off their shoulder, sending them spinning through the air. "What is with you people an invading on a Prince's rights. So rude."
The smile turns into a pout at Hassan's answer, but they slowly nod. "Then perhaps I can offer something more in line with your intent. A protection charm, eh?"
Meg (S/H): [Del/Jewel/Wren/Ayli] — 11/05/2020
'I WASN--' And not for the first time, Izzy has irritated a Fey and is Banished, this time with a flick instead of the spell. They squeak indignantly and flutter to catch themselves, wheeling on the wing to the rafters to cling, upside down somewhere a little safer, to watch.
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/05/2020
Hassan nods "that sounds like a better option"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer spins. "Perfect, one protection coming up!" They close all of their eyes except for the ones on their face.
"Wₕᵢₗₑ ᵢₙ ₜₕₑ ₚᵣₑₛₑₙcₑ ₒf ₜₕᵢₛ wₕᵢcₕ ₜᵣᵤₑ, ₜₕₑ ₕₑₐᵣₜ ₒf wₐᵣₘₜₕ ₛₜₐₙdₛ, dₐₙgₑᵣₛ ₛₗₑw. ₐ cₕₐᵣₘ ₜₕₐₜ ₛₕᵢₑₗdₛ, ₐₙd ₖₑₑₚₛ ₜₕₑₘ ₛₒᵤₙd, wₕᵢₗₑ ᵢₙ ₜₕₑ ₑyₑ ₒf ₗₒᵥₑ ₚᵣₒfₒᵤₙd."
The eyes open back up, all looking at Hassan. "How sad you stopped my chaos, but I guess I can't win every time."
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The Dreamer whirls. "Speaking of winning, let's make things easier for me, good morrow my sleepers, those who have received my blessing are now free to rise."
The floor cracks, and Daemin, Es, Vhalias, Izzy, Val, Jinora and Hassan suddenly turn into sand, and sift through the cracks of the floorboards. "Whew, there were far too many of you anyways."
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/05/2020
lotus sighs nervously "I can not think if anything to ask for"
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer sighs, sitting on a table. "I prefer not to have that go around again, Lotus. I already feel bad enough about the first time. You really should not go waving around blank checks in front of powerful beings..." The Dreamer groans, all of their eyes rolling. "What if I said I could remove the pain of one of those arms? Just one though, I have my limits. Without removing the arm, of course."
Abyss(H/H):Jadyn/Aleister/Hassan — 11/05/2020
"You threaten to steal my dreaming of marrying my partner i panicked but i do not blame you, you wanted to save your people and for that i forgive you and no i am fine with the pain i think it would be worse if it only affected one, me and hwayoung have two very different life spans and i do not wish to leave her alone can you help with that" Lotus finally decides on something
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer lifts their hands. "Forgiven and given an actual request, thank you! You want to live a life as long as Hwayoung. I for once will be kind enough not to shorten her lifespan to meet yours. So hmm...Give me some time and I will visit with your gift. For you, I will put in the work to do it correctly." The Dreamer bows their head, and Lotus shifts away like sand.
Jerald(H/H) Ur/Rol/Psalm/Eimsury — 11/05/2020
Ursu carefully listened carefully to the thorough questioning of others. It was a lot to take in, the scope of what they had been participating in hitting him as he sat in the Tavern. He was dismayed to have nothing to add.
*Now, at the mentions of Boons, he imagined a great deal was possible considering what was occurring now, but as he looked down at the tattoo of a half burning mask at the back of his head, he realized certain things were best done on his own.
Instead his mind drifted elsewhere. He was not a greedy man, he began to think of what could possible make those he loved happier. He had noticed a... restlessness? in Tafari lately, one that worried him. And something occupying Illari's mind quite often, as if another place swept his thoughts away. They both dealt with it in their own ways, but he often wanted to help, even if not knowing how; a problem which plagued him constantly in a great deal of matters. Often he was very tired of being weighed with worries but short on answers. He sighed.
Then he saw the others turn to sand and his eyes widen, shocked at the visual. He tried to keep focus. Figure out what he hoped to gain. This seemed like a rather once-in-a-lifetime type situation. But...one should be wary of asking for anything of such a considerable nature, especially considering who was granting it, and especially if it was for the sake of others. He rose from his seat and put his hands behind his back, addressing The Dreamer politely.
"I would like to say I appreciate your forthrightness in bringing us here and answering questions," Ursu gives a quick bow of his head, "And for this opportunity, even if I have felt at something of a loss for what to ask. However, there are two whom I love dearly and this is more for them. They both seem to be dealing with things I feel like I've been unable to help with. Is there a way to granted the...insight in order to help deal with what plagues them so? I'm sorry if that is rather vague."
Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae — 11/05/2020
As Ellie sits and listens to everyone's requests and the back and forth that comes with them, eyebrows raising at some of the snarkier bits. She ponders what she could possible ask this powerful being of dreams for, not sure of the limitations of their power still. Admittedly she has so many things in her life already that make her happy, make her feel complete. Even in times when it isn't so picturesque she still worries about the happiness of others before herself, perhaps she could ask for something that would make that easier for her to accomplish...
She blinks as the others disappear, definitely not expecting that. She lets Ursu speak his request before raising her hand again. "That trick with the cats was really something wonderful. I know there is a spell that can make similar creatures poof into existence, like wizard familiars, just one though, not a whole herd of course. Is this a spell you would be able to grant someone the power to cast? It's one I haven't been able to learn in the past but I think it would be very useful for what I do."
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer goes upside down, palm out, looking at Ursu as he walks closer. His eyes blink slowly, listening to the large man thank him for doing all of this. "MY. The first person to thank me for taking time out of my busy schedule, after everything that happened and everything I have to do, I put a lot of work into this. I didn't have to come here and offer you all a gift. But I saw the court just cleaned up and pretended things never happened. This is what I get for trying to be thoughtful to mortals."
The Dreamer sighs, finishing their rant. "Well, that's an easy gift, you already have a mouth, huzzah!" The Dreamer gestures at Ursu with both open palms, laughing. "No, you ...want some social lube. Let usssss see. Insiiiiight. OH!" The Dreamer suddenly appears in front of Ursu, and reaches out, tapping their reading glasses tucked in their pocket. "Now, whenever you put these on, you can read people like you can read books!"
When wearing the glasses, you have truesight with a radius of 120 feet centered on you. You can use an action to cast the detect thoughts spell (save DC 17), and gain advantage on insight checks.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
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The Dreamer turns as Ursu melts into sand, removed from the dream. Their palm eye looks at Ellie, their head tilting. "You want the ability to, oh, Aw, that's so simple and cute, I like you. No wonder gloomy little Khayri- I mean Tytu said they really thought they met a good mortal. They'll find out otherwise soon." The Dreamer sighs, before flicking their wrist, and suddenly a chain with a ring appears dangling in front of Ellie.
Ring of Animal Influence
This ring has 3 charges, and it regains 1d3 expended charges daily at dawn. While wearing the ring, you can use an action to expend 1 of its charges to cast one of the following spells:
- Animal friendship (save DC 13)
- Find Familiar
- Speak with animals
Shae(s/t):El/Marlow/Rin/Mae — 11/05/2020
Ellie's eyes sparkle curiously at the ring before looking back up at The Dreamer with a grateful bow. "Oh! This is wonderful. Thank you very much. I do hope Tytu is well, by the way." She takes the chain and puts it around her neck with a smile.
Sink (S/T): Cal/7/Enigma/Hepsie — 11/05/2020
The Dreamer tilts their head at Ellie. "They won't be fairly soon, but they brought it upon themselves. Nothing good ever comes of mixing with fickle mortals. sweet dreams." The dream waves a leg and Ellie disappears.
