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Torleik the Bloodskald Posts: 354

Outcast atk: 4.5 | def: 8.0 | dam: 7.5

Stallion :: Unicorn :: 16.3 :: 11 HP: 66.5 | Buff: SWIFT

Irelyn :: Plain Griffin :: Molten Dagger RedGod

11-14-2014, 09:59 PM

Torleik the Bloodskald

Now you are one of us

The Bloodskald had given a respectful nod to the pegasus male he'd bested in this little recruiting game, waiting for Phantom to come alongside him so that he might lead her to the Basin. When the time came, he began the measured walk to guide this familiarly colored mare to her new home choosing only now to speak to her of what he might have her do. "Thank you for having faith in my words, and for choosing this path," the Basin General rumbled quietly. "As for what I would have you do...what are you skilled at? We have soldiers, spies, crafters, healers...you could be of use in any station, truthfully. It is the attitude and the change it effects that counts."

Nodding slightly more east of their north by northeast path, Torleik spoke of another land near the Basin. "Recently, the Hidden Falls herd has taken up residence south of the Basin. I believe their leader is one called Midas? I know little of the Falls." His gaze turned west by northwest. "Across from the Hidden Falls, south and west of the Basin, is the World's Edge. My experience with them has been unpleasant, save for one named Evangeline. And perhaps Kahlua. The one called Lace...he is a narrow-minded fool," Torleik explained. "Almost straight south of us, across Helovia, is the Dragon's Throat. They are mostly pegasi, and while I am...personally not fond of pegasi for my own reasons, I know little of their herd and cannot say much of them."

The ground was already dotted with snow in the Threshold and the air became colder and the ground more pristinely white as they ascended towards their destination. "Our leaders are Deimos and Illynx. Neither are who I would like in power. Deimos is...you will understand the moment you meet him. Illynx is perhaps a moot point, as she has been missing for some time now. As you know, I am the general, and my cousin, Ulrik, is a weaver." Torleik paused. "Ulrik is a unicorn supremacist, sadly, but he is family. Family puts up with a certain deal of madness, no?" he asked, feeling she understood what he meant. "Normally I would not speak this much, but I fear I would be remiss if I did not inform you of as much as I could prior to inducting you into the herd. There is someone I would like you to meet, the one you remind me of - her name is Ophelia, and her coloring is much like yours. She is the daughter of Paladin the Valiant and Soliel the Virtuous, who is...recently deceased, so please, do not speak of her mother," the Bloodskald murmured.

They passed the Sentinels and the rabicano nodded to them. "Those guard our border and only let members of the Basin past, or guests with an escort. You are now in the Aurora Basin - welcome." Everything was covered with snow and the air was bitingly cold, but it was immensely beautiful in a frigid and delicate way. The stallion showed her to the hot springs, should she be weary from travel, then gave a short call to let any nearby know the Basin had a new member. He hoped Ophelia would come in case this mare was family.

"talk talk talk"

@[Phantom]
@[Ophelia]

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