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08-05-2014, 03:44 PM
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Ophelia the Forsaken
Ophelia smiled distantly as Torleik asked about her father, and she took a deep breath, almost able to taste the salty air of the land she was born in - the Moonlit Tides. "When I was born, my father was the longest leader a land called Isilme had ever seen. He ruled over a stretch of beach called the Moonlit Tides, and he was the first to allow those of all bloodlines into the sacred lands. My mother, even, was a normal equine. He ruled tightly, challenging any who threatened the peace he fought hard to keep," she explained quietly, able to recall life on the beach as easy as she could yesterday's travels. "He mentioned, now and again, where he came from, since those in Isilme called him a newcomer and an upstart. The land was called Dorngarrow, which he said was burned to ash by his father, Riekahn. Apparently Riekahn leads his brothers and sisters in eternal war, wielding fire and pain to gain land and power. I believe my father ran away. Psyche and Giselle, my aunts, and Donovan, my uncle, also fled. But I am lead to believe that many more still follow in my grandfather's steps." Ophelia glanced over at Torleik, wondering what he thought about the fact that she had been born into war. "He would often mention that he was trying to find redemption for his sins. When the shades took over Isilme, my sister and I fled, and my father made it out alive only after he tried to get most of his herd out. Paladin, my father, lived quietly with my mother, Soleil, for some time, but eventually, he challenged my grandmother for leadership with Soleil's blessing. Then, he ruled here for some time. He was a warrior for the World's Edge, the last time I saw him, defending the borders of Mirage's band." She frowned. "He did not much approve of my sister and I's band of mercenaries, but I understand now why." The conversation shifted to Deimos and the Basin, and she snorted bitterly. "Yes, which is why I said what I did," she said quietly. Ophelia winced in guilt at the mention of her sister whom she had betrayed, but she also could not help but smile. She loved Ktulu dearly. "I do, her name is Ktulu. Together we are the Constrictor and the Forsaken. We lead the Windtossed Foothills for a time together. We are twins, but we look little alike. She looks like my father and I like our mother." Ophelia offered for him to join her on her walk, and when he agreed, she smiled, stepping out into the rain. Conversation fell between them comfortably as she wound her way into the Deep Forest, comfortable in the trees she knew as well as her memories. |
 Undertow has come to take me. Guided by the blazing sun. Look at everything around us. Look at everything we've done. Please. Anyone. I don't think I can save myself. I'm drowning. |
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