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perfumedrooms) wrote2018-09-29 04:27 pm
perfumedrooms) wrote2018-09-29 04:27 pm
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Before the Boat: 4
Below is the fourth in a series of short writings on Cinnis' past prior to their adventures in Gravir. Nothing written below will affect how they are in the campaign currently.
Oh boy, writing for Legahl has become really fun for me. My peg for her is actually Cher, so... imagine that. A blond, beautiful elf with bronze skin who had been a diva for over a hundred years... and she kind of looks like Cher.
Before the Boat - 4
And so, Cinnis was returned to their seaside village: a collection of colorful huts built upon stilts in the water. It wasn’t that large, and in the early morning, many of the other merfolk—people as colorful as their homes—were already at work preparing items to trade for the day or jumping into the water with nets, bags, or tridents to seek precious items or food from the ocean. Cinnis being what they were, their very arrival by a horse-drawn carriage in the morning did draw attention. And it didn’t take long at all for the chief and Cinnis’ eldest brother to come forward to greet the prodigal son.
“I think you owe us an explanation for this entrance,” Cinnis’ coral armor-clad brother, Celzes, huffed gruffly, head gesturing towards the carriage.
Almost instinctively, Cinnis held fast to the collection of items Legahl left them as they answered—their voice strong and defiant—“As I told father and mother yesterday, I wanted to learn magic on my own. And I finally found a teacher suited for me.”
“Oh? Have you? Is he in that carriage? Will you introduce him to us?” Chief Rugus spoke up, eyes fixed on the door of the carriage, awaiting the appearance of Cinnis’ teacher.
As if on cue, the door opened and Legahl stepped out. But she looked very different from when Cinnis had last seen her inside the carriage. Earlier, she was just dressed in simple robes typical of other elves who had chosen to live among other races. But now it was as if she had transformed completely. Her simple robes were embellished with glittering ropes that were all dazzling in the morning sun. And upon her head was a golden rope and chain headdress similar to the embellishments on her robes. The cloth she wore as well even had changed color and quality: from ordinary linen in cream and green to immaculate whites that contrasted beautifully against her bronze skin.
The radiance of her appearance was probably enough to stun any ordinary being. It was sheer unbreakable majesty. Glancing over at Celzes, Cinnis had no doubt his brother was completely charmed with a single look. His father, on the other hand, was silent and held awe in his eyes for a moment before squeezing his eyes shut and regaining his composure before the spectacular fey being that presented herself as Cinnis’ teacher.
“Who are you?” the merfolk chief asked, his voice quiet—as if cautious around this otherworldly being.
“My name is Legahl Azh,” the elf began. “I had come down from my city in search of some talent to mentor in the arcane arts, and that’s when I came upon young Cinnis here. I believe that he has the potential to do incredibly well as a wizard.”
Chief Rugus opened his mouth, attempting to question what Legahl exactly wanted to teach Cinnis. But there was some immense power holding him back. It was as if those words the elf spoke alone already had powerful magic behind them.
All the while, Cinnis themselves was completely in awe. They had seen Legahl on the stage completely endearing an audience to her, but this was the first time they had ever seen her use her power so forcefully.
“As Cinnis’ new teacher, I would like to request that he consider living with me to fully entrench himself in the arcane arts. But… that decision, I will also leave to Cinnis himself,” and with that, Legahl nods at her new protégé. “If my memory of our talks last night serves me well, he wishes to still remain at home until he becomes an adult. However, I believe strongly that he needs extended time with me to practice his abilities. Consider it, chief. It isn’t every day that an elf like me chances upon a merfolk with such potential. And wouldn’t it be a boon for your family’s reputation?”
It seemed as if the more Legahl spoke, the more Chief Rugus fell under her charm and majesty.
“I… I suppose it is about time for Cinnis to seriously consider what he wants to do. He had never really excelled in either fighting or learning how to harness nature like we traditionally do… I guess if becoming a wizard is what he’s truly meant to be… so let it be. I will let you both decide on what is best.”
Legahl smiled and it was if the heavens had suddenly opened up before the merfolk who were witness to it. It nearly felt as if this was no ordinary elf but some kind of faerie queen.
“Very well then, after a few days, Cinnis… I shall return to have you study with me. Until then, review what materials I’ve provided you. I have faith you will become an outstanding student.”
Stammering and completely flustered, Cinnis could only muster a tiny squeak of yes.
With that all said, the elf bowed before the chief and his still stunned eldest son. Then, she retreated into the carriage where their majestic appearance immediately faded. She nodded to Keth and he relayed on a message, making the carriage driver spur the horses into action.
And that was how Cinnis formally became Legahl Azh’s apprentice.
As the elf rode away in her carriage, the now un-stunned Celzes quietly spoke up.
“I don’t get it… she was so gorgeous… but that voice sounded almost like a man.”
“That’s just the way she is. I suggest you don’t think too hard about it, brother,” Cinnis quietly replied, surprisingly able to hold their own after that incredible charm.
Oh boy, writing for Legahl has become really fun for me. My peg for her is actually Cher, so... imagine that. A blond, beautiful elf with bronze skin who had been a diva for over a hundred years... and she kind of looks like Cher.
Before the Boat - 4
And so, Cinnis was returned to their seaside village: a collection of colorful huts built upon stilts in the water. It wasn’t that large, and in the early morning, many of the other merfolk—people as colorful as their homes—were already at work preparing items to trade for the day or jumping into the water with nets, bags, or tridents to seek precious items or food from the ocean. Cinnis being what they were, their very arrival by a horse-drawn carriage in the morning did draw attention. And it didn’t take long at all for the chief and Cinnis’ eldest brother to come forward to greet the prodigal son.
“I think you owe us an explanation for this entrance,” Cinnis’ coral armor-clad brother, Celzes, huffed gruffly, head gesturing towards the carriage.
Almost instinctively, Cinnis held fast to the collection of items Legahl left them as they answered—their voice strong and defiant—“As I told father and mother yesterday, I wanted to learn magic on my own. And I finally found a teacher suited for me.”
“Oh? Have you? Is he in that carriage? Will you introduce him to us?” Chief Rugus spoke up, eyes fixed on the door of the carriage, awaiting the appearance of Cinnis’ teacher.
As if on cue, the door opened and Legahl stepped out. But she looked very different from when Cinnis had last seen her inside the carriage. Earlier, she was just dressed in simple robes typical of other elves who had chosen to live among other races. But now it was as if she had transformed completely. Her simple robes were embellished with glittering ropes that were all dazzling in the morning sun. And upon her head was a golden rope and chain headdress similar to the embellishments on her robes. The cloth she wore as well even had changed color and quality: from ordinary linen in cream and green to immaculate whites that contrasted beautifully against her bronze skin.
The radiance of her appearance was probably enough to stun any ordinary being. It was sheer unbreakable majesty. Glancing over at Celzes, Cinnis had no doubt his brother was completely charmed with a single look. His father, on the other hand, was silent and held awe in his eyes for a moment before squeezing his eyes shut and regaining his composure before the spectacular fey being that presented herself as Cinnis’ teacher.
“Who are you?” the merfolk chief asked, his voice quiet—as if cautious around this otherworldly being.
“My name is Legahl Azh,” the elf began. “I had come down from my city in search of some talent to mentor in the arcane arts, and that’s when I came upon young Cinnis here. I believe that he has the potential to do incredibly well as a wizard.”
Chief Rugus opened his mouth, attempting to question what Legahl exactly wanted to teach Cinnis. But there was some immense power holding him back. It was as if those words the elf spoke alone already had powerful magic behind them.
All the while, Cinnis themselves was completely in awe. They had seen Legahl on the stage completely endearing an audience to her, but this was the first time they had ever seen her use her power so forcefully.
“As Cinnis’ new teacher, I would like to request that he consider living with me to fully entrench himself in the arcane arts. But… that decision, I will also leave to Cinnis himself,” and with that, Legahl nods at her new protégé. “If my memory of our talks last night serves me well, he wishes to still remain at home until he becomes an adult. However, I believe strongly that he needs extended time with me to practice his abilities. Consider it, chief. It isn’t every day that an elf like me chances upon a merfolk with such potential. And wouldn’t it be a boon for your family’s reputation?”
It seemed as if the more Legahl spoke, the more Chief Rugus fell under her charm and majesty.
“I… I suppose it is about time for Cinnis to seriously consider what he wants to do. He had never really excelled in either fighting or learning how to harness nature like we traditionally do… I guess if becoming a wizard is what he’s truly meant to be… so let it be. I will let you both decide on what is best.”
Legahl smiled and it was if the heavens had suddenly opened up before the merfolk who were witness to it. It nearly felt as if this was no ordinary elf but some kind of faerie queen.
“Very well then, after a few days, Cinnis… I shall return to have you study with me. Until then, review what materials I’ve provided you. I have faith you will become an outstanding student.”
Stammering and completely flustered, Cinnis could only muster a tiny squeak of yes.
With that all said, the elf bowed before the chief and his still stunned eldest son. Then, she retreated into the carriage where their majestic appearance immediately faded. She nodded to Keth and he relayed on a message, making the carriage driver spur the horses into action.
And that was how Cinnis formally became Legahl Azh’s apprentice.
As the elf rode away in her carriage, the now un-stunned Celzes quietly spoke up.
“I don’t get it… she was so gorgeous… but that voice sounded almost like a man.”
“That’s just the way she is. I suggest you don’t think too hard about it, brother,” Cinnis quietly replied, surprisingly able to hold their own after that incredible charm.