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Post by Eris on Aug 21, 2012 23:42:52 GMT -5
Eris would smile cooly as he walked tword the darkend forest then on to her temple, she just kicked her feet lightly " no harm in looking " she said quietly
She waited till he was out of sight before her apperence changed once more, her hair darkened to that of midnight and her eyes went to thier usual icy blue, her skin paled a bit. The fabric of her clothing changed as well, the sun bleached colors of the harsh looking peasent fabric changed to black sheer silk lined in the gold patterns around the edges of the tunic.
She hoped down and sauntered into the darkness heading for the temple as well but she knew a short cut
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Post by Matthias on Aug 22, 2012 15:37:24 GMT -5
Matthias had walked several paces in, starting to get to where it began to grow dark and dense. He turned around to tell Melody to stick close to him and was met with nothing. Narrowing his eyes in confusion, he started to believe he may have ignored his instincts about the girl, unless of course, she stayed behind. Randomly he heard animal noises, and eventually decided to draw his sword, just to be cautious. He kept going in deeper, treading carefully and keeping his eyes open.
He half wished he had just ignored the girl now, there was something about this that sort of seemed like a bad idea, but that curious side in him was getting the better of him. He kept going until he eventually reached a clearing with a temple, and stood at the edge, studying it, trying to determine from the outside if there was anything he could make out, anything indicating who it was to. Any signs he should turn back.
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Post by Eris on Aug 22, 2012 18:09:23 GMT -5
When Matthias came upon the dark temple he would see it was made of dark stone wraped in vines which would obsucre a lot of the carvings, there was one enterence with steps leading up to the arch which was guarded by two silent soldiers holding strange looking spear like weapons. The men were armored heavily by leather and metal, there were echings on the shoulder armor of a goddess in battle
The carvings on the temple that could be seen were of a woman commanding an army and she could be seen next to two others but as to who they were it was unclear by glance. There was a river flowing along the side of the temple, it looked strange as if it held some secrets of its own, the river flowed further into the dark forest as well as tword the town.
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Post by Matthias on Aug 22, 2012 18:24:44 GMT -5
Matthias stepped closer to the darker marbled temple, noticing the water and taking caution to avoid the river. He had not come this far to stumble in and drown. As he got closer, he stopped a few paces short and looked at the soldiers with their armor and strange markings. He frowned a little, not so sure he was liking where this was going. He closed the distance a little more and tried to decipher any carvings on the temple, seeing the image of a female commanding a battle with two others. He sheathed his sword and sighed as he mumbled to himself.
"I am not so sure I would dare ask anything here..." He was jaded by war itself and although a mercenary by trade, he did not run into battle eagerly. He looked at the carvings again, trying to discern whom they might be of.
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Post by Damla on Aug 22, 2012 19:51:43 GMT -5
would giggle softly as she had appered and sat on a rock on the rivers edge as though she had been there all along, she watched him gaze closer at the dark temple splashing lightly in the water. "so brave to venture this far into the forest where even the light is afraid to go" her voice was sedutive and feminine but held the edge of something dangerous.
Should Matthias look her way he would see a young slinder looking girl who appeared to be no younger then 20, her hair would be a golden color and it would be lose around her milky face only the hint of a natural blush on her cheeks, her dark eyes shinning in the night like some black stone plucked from the deepest of rivers, The clothing that clung to her wet body was white and almost see through.
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Post by Matthias on Aug 22, 2012 20:10:37 GMT -5
Matthias had his concentration broken by the sound of a soft giggle and snapped his head in the direction of the girl. He looked at her and for a moment was taken aback but then his guard went up. Another mysterious girl. He wasn't going to be so easily fooled. Fool him once, shame on you...
He placed his hand slowly on the hilt of his sword, trying to be ready for anything as he kept his distance. He knew that no normal girl would be here alone, his own wife would have practically glued to his side had she been here. Either that, or perhaps this girl before him was not right in the head.
"Who are you?" he practically barked, chosing to ignore her observation. He was not about to sit and have tea with someone who seemed to have just popped out of no where. "What are you doing here and just what is this place?" His questions lacked any warmth as they came out more forceful and commanding, just like an officer in an army.
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Post by Damla on Aug 22, 2012 20:26:51 GMT -5
Damla stood on the waters suface as if it were shallow but if one were to look close they could not see the bottom of the river though to get that close would mean to get really close to damla herself. Extending her arms out to show she was unarmed and therefore of no threat...cause everyone knows an unarmed girl is harmless....right?
She eyes him as he reached for the hilt and couldnt help but laugh softly "no there is no need for that sir, as you can see i am unarmed besides it is of no use on me anyway" there was a surreal manor in which she spoke and moved that could make one think she wasnt exactly human but then again it could just be the dark playing tricks on a person
She smiled to his questions answering her her suductive tones "i am Damla" she took a step out of the water onto the land, she had no shoes on and didnt seem to mind and i was just enjoying a swim, the water is lovely this time of year" she continued to walk closer to him slowly and came to stand next to the temple in front of him which he no dout was still on edge and had his hand on his sword "as to this place i should think it obvious, it is a temple. only those brave, foolish, or desperate enough come to ask of its goddess"
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Post by Matthias on Aug 22, 2012 20:53:15 GMT -5
Matthias stood ground as she approached, watching her each and every movement. He was certain that this one could mean trouble. There was something about her he was not liking. As she showed she was unarmed, he did not change his stance and kept his hand on the hilt of his sword. Her words even kept his guard up.
"My sword is of no use on you?" he asked. "Do tell me why that is?" He let her make her comments on the water, feeling no need to reply. As she spome again, Mattias listened closely. "So the temple is to a goddess... Which one?"
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Post by Damla on Aug 22, 2012 21:00:25 GMT -5
Damla kept her smile unafraid, she placed a slinder milkly hand on the side and lightly traced the carvings there "does it matter whos it is? they are all the same dont you think?" she turned her dark eyes to him as if studing him and she ignored his question as to why his sword wouldnt work "she has many names and we do not speak of her unless we wish her to come. tell me what brings a brave and handsome man like you out here? do you have some dire need? lost someone among a chaotic time or battle? only those that have lost and suffered strife and discord come here" she turned then and started to walk back to the river should she not be stoped that is, and if not stoped she would then turn her gaze to him again as she reached the edge of the river "care for a swim? the water can wash away your worries if only for a time, it can even grant some the gift of sight"
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Post by Matthias on Aug 22, 2012 21:28:12 GMT -5
Matthias scowled. He was losing his patience with all the vague replies, hints and suggestions. Watching Damla, he begun to shake his head as he felt that heavy sense of anger begin to settle in his chest. Seems mortals just couldn't catch a break sometimes.
"Yes," he growled in reply. "Seems the gods are all the same. Fickle, vain and petty." He momentarily froze at the suggestion of losing something in battle before he scowled. Strife and discord. Now it was clicking.
He drew his sword in a swift motion and struck angrily at the carvings on the temple. Something he would usually never do so that he might spare his weapon. "I will ask of nothing from Her. I trust none of the gods and I will not put my desires in the hands of Eris. Nor would I trust a strange girl trying to lure me for the gods only know what."
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Post by Damla on Aug 22, 2012 21:48:46 GMT -5
Damla would let out a chuckle "smart and handsome, though i wasnt trying to lure you at all" she didnt know about the other girl but if asked would know of her "come swim it will calm you. as for the goddess of the temple i would not strike the stone, she would help but isnt forgiving of those that upset her"
She would sit on the rock again she had sat on before and scoop up a palm full of water and gaze into it, as she did she got a far off look in her eyes
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Post by Matthias on Aug 22, 2012 22:04:05 GMT -5
He shook his head, still pretty angry. He was not about to be anyone's pawn anymore. Looking at Damla, he would reply. "I am in no mood for a swim, or to be calmed. All I want to do know is..." kill something is how he would have finished his sentence. "As for this... goddess... I do not care how upset She gets over a scratch. I doubt She has known loss as I have." He sheathed his sword again and would look at Damla, seeing her with her far-off look.
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Post by Damla on Aug 22, 2012 22:11:38 GMT -5
She smirked a little as the water slowly dripped from between her fingers and once more became part of the river, she had heard him in her trance but said nothing until moments later. she turned her eyes to him once more and shruged a little still with the smirk on her soft pale lips
"perhaps later then, you have nothing to fear from me, i promice i wont bite" she giggled as if she made some joke then grew serious "you may not fear her temper but neither did others before they fell before her, i would take care" she then leaned her head to the side contemplating how he left off his sentence "i have a gift of sight, i can see what was and sometimes i can see what will be, should you have need seek me out at any point in the river." she held out her hand over the water as a small blue stone moved from its depths and into her hand "usually i ask for offerings for my gift but for you ill give you one for free" she grinned and tossed the stone to him " just drop that in and ask for me by name"
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Post by Matthias on Aug 22, 2012 23:13:53 GMT -5
Matthias caught the stone in midair with one hand. He looked down at it as she spoke before looking back at her. His anger had begun to taper off as he listened to her warning, but Matthias felt as though it may very well fall on deaf ears. His pain was deep and it had left him feeling hollow. He lived for himself anymore, if you could even say that was the case.
"Thanks," he said looking up from the stone. "Yet, let me save you some trouble. I have lost the only things that have ever mattered to me. My family and my faith in the gods. When the enemy troops came and burned down our home, where was the gods? They did not lift a finger to save them, as they were likely off indulging in their vices as my family suffered. So left Eris do what she wishes. I have half a mind to spit on the temple while I am at it." He looked towards the structure for a moment, paused and then turned his back on it.
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Post by Damla on Aug 22, 2012 23:52:27 GMT -5
Damla had stood then and steped into the river again slowly sinking into the water untill the water meet with her chest. her shinning eyes wandering over his form again, she was feeling generous tword him at least for now
"everyone needs to see what may be once in a while, what has been. as for the gods perhaps they would have helped had they known...who knows really " she winked "take care i do hope your path isnt blocked, these woods can turn a person around" and with that she would duck beneith the water and vanish from sight unless he stoped her that is
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