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Vikram
May 1st, 2012 at 7:58pm

For the first time in... some time, actually... Vikram roamed from the
reassuring company of Mirage and Akaith on an errand for himself.
Satisfying wanderlust did not qualify, in his mind, as such a thing.
But this did. In his wanderings he'd heard much of those unearthly
creatures that could grant their favor in the form of magic of various
expressions to those who were worthy. Whether previously born with
magic or not. There was something the hybrid stallion wanted that he
thought he could earn from such beings, and that was why he was here.

Here, trekking along the narrow pathways that carved their way ever
upward past the blue tinted lava that heated the air and made flight
unpredictable and dangerous. Onward, upward, he trekked, until the
path he followed widened into a plateau of sorts, surrounded by the
molten fire and adorned only in three shrines.

Pupils narrowed against the aqua hued glow from all around as the
massive steed studied each monument in turn, seeking one which best
embodied that which he sought. Finally his gaze lit upon one in
particular, which he approached. "He who embodies fire and light, I
seek an audience with you." He spoke, voice deep and vibrating but not
so quiet as that which he usually resorted to. Leathery wings arched
and rose while long and spurred tail lashed against the heated air,
before the brief expression of draconic behavior ceased and he grew
still again, drawing in his wings once more.



God of the Sun
May 1st, 2012 at 10:06pm

Fire, suddenly fire. From the thin lines of lava on the paths the
dragon had calmly strode by, a flame trickles upward. At the call, the
flames burst forward, a myriad of colors, dazzling before Vikram to
see. They grow in heat and intensity, and one begins to crawl
dangerously close to where to stallion was standing. However, should
they touch, he might notice they do not burn like one would expect.
These flames answer to the commands of the one that is sought.

Appearing from behind the walls of flames that grow with iridescent
light is a figure, distorted by the heat and the light surrounding the
small island. Then, just as quickly as they rose, the flames diminish
to a manageable size. The figure that was barely visible in the fire
steps forward, a beaming golden sheen. Two antelope horns of solid
gold curl backward from his forehead delicately, and soft wings are
folded neatly over his back. There is a shining aura that surrounds
his body, like he is a source of light himself.

A calm smile rests on his handsome features as the Sun God steps
before the hybrid. "You're a strange one, Vikram," his light voice
says calmly, without judgment - only a statement. "I have watched you
since you arrived." Liquid eyes stare at the hybrid intently as the
God steps closer, getting a detailed look at his visitor. "Did you
need something?"




Vikram
May 1st, 2012 at 10:15pm

Fire leapt up in response to his summons, creeping treacherously close
as the stallion stood his ground. But he did tilt the end of his tail
away from the flames, wary of the tasseled tip becoming singed. His
pupils narrowed to mere slits as he watched and waited, only to widen
gradually when the fire faded and the God he sought stepped forth.
Silent, patient, he waited for the creature to address him, studying
the unusual appearance this being possessed.

When words were spoken, they were met with a twitch of an ear. Pot
calling kettle much? Strange Vikram might be, but he was born of this
word and not some other level of existance. He held his tongue though,
until questioned. "I seek the magic to give me the skill of fire
breathing." He spoke simply, and waited to hear what this creature
thought of his request.



God of the Sun
May 2nd, 2012 at 5:00pm

A gracious smile responds to the precariously turned ear. The dragon
might well know that the God can read his thoughts - how else would he
have so easily turned up a name from thin air? Still, the only thing
strange the Sun God found about himself is that he was more
brilliantly beautiful than any being he had yet encountered; his
sister was no exception to this thought. He would have chided the
stallion so if he had not so wonderfully held his tongue.

Amusement and intrigue began to glimmer behind those liquid pools of
gold. The request was quaint in the sense that it was exactly what the
Sun God had expected from this creature. The ability to breathe fire
like the other half of his lineage was so predictable it was almost
boring, but the thought of a horse with flames leaping from his mouth
was exciting. The beautiful element of passion, energy, and intensity
bottled within.

How he would go about fulfilling this request was another matter
entirely. It would be his greatest accomplishment in quite sometime.
Without speaking, the illuminated God reached out to touch the
shoulder of the dragon-like equine, sending what might have been a
tingling sensation up his nerves as the god studied the creature
without having to pry him open. The larynx was not reinforced to
handle such heat, and there was no internal furnace that a dragon held
within his gut. Opening his golden eyes as stepping back from the
dragon, the God looked thoughtfully at the dragon.

"We will need dragon egg shells, lots of them, and gems heated by the
strongest flame in Helovia," he decided then. "I can rebuild your
throat to be suitable, as well as your gut, but I need something to
work with."

"There is a matriarch that resides closest to the sun. She is a dear
friend of mine and possesses the shells we need, but will not grant
you them so lightly. I imagine she will have her own task for you.
Once you have gathered the shells, I will aid you in the heating of
the gems," the God smiled to himself before returning his attention to
the hybrid. "Or do you desire an easier task?"

This was going to be a lovely creation.



Vikram
May 2nd, 2012 at 5:52pm

There were a few moments of silence in the wake of his request, before
the Sun God stepped forward and touched him. A strange sensation
radiated outward from that single touch, and Vikram tilted his head to
warily eye the creature who created such strangeness by a mere touch
to the shoulder. But it was not long at all before the Sun God stepped
back, with further words.

Instructions. Requirements to be found. Changes that would be made.
For a moment Vikram's ears swivelled with uncertainty, but then he
hardened his resolve. "This matriarch, is she to be found in what's
known as the Heavenly Fields or elsewhere?" He needed no easier task,
and would prove it. "And I presume I'll have to gather the gems as
well?"



God of the Sun
May 3rd, 2012 at 7:09pm

"You're a clever one," he said slyly, glancing at the golden cat eyes
that were on the Sun God. The illuminated stallion smiled in response,
turning away from the dragon before he asked his second question.
Taking a few steps back toward the alter to which Vikram had called
upon him, it appeared as though he would be taking his leave, until
one more question dropped from the hybrid's lips.

The God stopped for a moment before turning his head gracefully back,
peering over the wings rested on his back to look at the hybrid
directly. "Well, you didn't call on the Earth God, now did you?" A
smirk played over the smooth features before the deity added, "Not to
worry, Vikram. The gems will be located in our last stop, but you will
have to be prepared to dig." With a laugh, the God disappeared,
leaving behind only the faint whisper of his laughter and a glimmering
sheen from where he stood.



Vikram
May 4th, 2012 at 10:27pm

Ears twitched at the unusual compliment, the stallion not entirely
certain what to make of being referred to as 'clever' in this moment.
He knew no other land higher than the Fields, but had been uncertain
if the creature he sought this magic from would have used that phrase
for someone else. The Sun God had begun to retreat before his second
question, and then had only a snarky response for it. Vik was
nonplussed over this, but held his tongue as he listened to the last
words the being had for him. Digging was a fairly simple requirement
after working for this matriarch.

When he found himself alone again upon this mountain-top, the hybrid
bowed his head slightly before turning away. The sooner he began the
better. It was only now that he took to the skies, enormous wings
spreading as he picked up from a walk to a canter, then leaping
skyward as the heated thermals filled the sails of his wings and
carried him swiftly aloft.


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