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Wandering, she crosses the paths of the tundra repeatedly, wondering if she should follow the pull of her stomach that leads her to the frosted lands of the Basin. She had been pending acceptance through d'Artagnan not long before the plague had sucked them all beneath the earth, but she was unsure if her place still lay within her borders. Would it be worth returning, going through the process of gritting her teeth and impatiently awaiting a verdict? Did it still matter to her...to search for the whispered names of Mauja and Faelene? Was it worth it, to her, to find her godparents? The rest of her family had cruelly abandoned her, who was to say her bloodless relatives would not do the same? But the young part of her cried out for support, and she grit her teeth against it, wishing the ache in her chest would disappear. She was so lonely, it hurt. Would her father even take her to his side? She had never met him, he was a foreign concept wrapped in the icy mysteries of the Aurora Basin. Would he be anything at all like she imagined?
As she walks, she hears it. A whisper, beckoning, dark and sultry. Her eyes brightened. Was it her Queen? Was the silken maiden of night reaching out for them? Hurrying towards the voice, smile tugging at her lips, she trembled eagerly at the pull of magic on her skin. The Moon Goddess was not forthcoming, but the presence of magic was clear. This was a gift, a test. Hotaru trudged through the thick snow, pushing through stubbornly as was her nature, taking strength in the chill of the golden chain against her cheek. It was proof of her own worth. She could do this. There were two clear paths, and the word trickled down her spine like cold water, demanding she choose. Taking in a deep breath, she turned towards the base of the mountain. Darkness lingered in low places, after all. And she began to walk forward.
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Wishlist :: [Magic: Dark x Wind | Can create storms up to the size of a Category 4 hurricane that hold invisible blades that create lattice cuts of varying depth on the victim's body, usually found every few inches. The storms require concentration to keep it from growing out of her control, and if a companion were to attack her while she is controlling it, the storm will take hold like a naturally created one and remain alive for approximately 1-5 minutes. If the storm grows out of control it will harm her as well with the hidden shrapnel, considering it will expand as it starts to die]
Rayo was unsure if this was the same time as the companion drop, but told me to post anyways, so I hope this is within rules! If not I'll gladly take it down.
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[DROP] Pathways [Dark/Wind Magic Drop]
