by mozenwrathe on Sun May 06, 2012 10:53 am
*After a few weeks in Hurema'Inca, one realizes something very important: water is part and parcel of the city's existence. Given it's location and all, one would think such obvious. However, that is not the case for every city, town, or village situated close to great bodies of water. Some of them seem to dedicate themselves to fire. especially those situated close to mountain rivers. That's mainly to appease Uvelcra, as nobody wants to have an angry god knocking on their doorstep. Well, nobody sane that is.*
None Here Is Responsible For The Starlight
by Dasan, druid of Sheykan descent
could I now fall asleep
floating on top of the supple waves
but such would not be wise
as there is more for me to do here
within this pond in my homeland's forest
for is it my task to dive underneath
the shimmering surface of this water
finding not fish but strange plants underwater
bringing them to surface slowly one by one
until all needs are met by the shaman elders
could I easily drift away
letting the weak breeze direct me
drifting like the leaves do in spring
and enjoy the peace given at this time
for is there none around to shame me
or mock me with cutting phrase and word
which have I been told bear well on my shoulders
as if were I one of the slaves held here
though the others treat them far better in verse
knowing few will ever rise to my rise
like high tides of the seas I was told of
could I now sink to bottom of this lake
never to rise again
perhaps to drown and die and disappear
or mayhaps to meet a lady under the water
one who breathes as easily as I would above it
becoming her servant or lover or both
for such would be a better dream
than waking life I have now and here
would I barely be missed by any
what few things I have divvied up with glee
to the many who call me outcast
and barely grazed my shoulder before
could I do so many things
but it is my honour which keeps me here
something those who hide lips behind hands
mocking me with their tones and eyes
shall never truly understand
for are they the ones tainted well
shall their hidden lusts be shown like fire
when I am far and away and safe at last
as I refuse to be washed away
by either their craven beliefs and phrases
or by heavy rains of spring
will I be like the great trees themselves
welcoming the water cascading down
taking it all in through my roots
and becoming great because of them
current characters:
Prydain Mozenwrathe (Magi, smith, known to the Might Makes Right) ,
Ichilandar Shimmerstrike (dark elf, ranger, merchant) ,
Dasan (Sheykan, druid, real estate specialist)