Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:01:47 PM)
(This user has entered The Umbra....) (IP = 24.15.241.228)
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 9:04:19 PM)
*Evening. The umbra around the Storm Crow's Pack House was as it had been, a dark storm-threatened umbral countryside punctuated by the flocks of crows, most of them busy doing the things Corvids do.... The sky was black and gray, and occasionally lightning in the distance lit the world.*
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:07:30 PM)
*he always felt most comfortable in the spiritual world as he gazed out upon it, things made a strange sort of sense to him here. He had gone out and hunted down an Engling deer to present to Lion upon his arrival and had been working on the ritual for four hours. The circle which he had made was massive to accomodate teh Avatar spirit he was about to summon. Within it were the glyph's of Lion, Honor, Courage and Endurance on the four cardinal directions. The deer was placed center most on the circle and he hoped for the best in regards to the information he would be recieving tonight*
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 9:08:56 PM)
*The skies didn't seem to be getting worse, but there was definately a dwelling sense of impending storm as he worked, as if the skies were holding off - like the Umbra knew Aarron was at work...* (Int + Rituals please.)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:12:18 PM)
<3 succ>
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 9:14:08 PM)
(Thank you, go on with your description of Aarron's ritual performance.)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:22:41 PM)
*as he completed the ritual circle he settled down at the Northern end of the circle and sat in silence as for a moment as he steadied himself and took in deep, slow breathes. Though he was tired from his work he kept himself sitting upright and prepared himself to call on the great beast of the plains and with a final breath he let the words slip carefully from his lips* Great Lion, I beseach your presence and ask with humility that you come to my call. *it was simple, straight forward and without any flowery intonations as he attempted to summon Lion* (Totem Avatar diff 7 - 4 hours of prep work = diff 4)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:23:29 PM)
<2 succ on Lion, that is gonna be one grumpy spirit>
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:24:05 PM)
(And sorry, I'm a mathtard, that was diff 3, not 4. lol)
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 9:25:21 PM)
*The Lion appeared some minutes later. He didn't drop from the sky or leap over the fence, rather *she* stalked into the yard - because it was a Lioness - with her jaw open, panting slightly as great cats are wont to do, head near the ground and ears up. The Lion's ears laid back when she saw Aarron and she circled toward him, back and forth, and made a complete circle before she advanced on the deer and plopped down on her belly and commenced eating without a single word....*
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:27:12 PM)
*he noted the body language and the lack of addressing him so he continued to sit, patiently for now until he was adressed, this was a Totem avatar after all, not a run of the mill Gaffling. It would be better to not interupt her while she enjoyed the offering he'd prepared*
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 9:28:03 PM)
*The Lioness watched him while she fed, she decimated the carcass, and seemed not to mind the offering. When the deer had been largely devoured the lion finally went to licking it's paw before it asked* Why, of all totems, did you send for *me* little Lord of the Shadows?
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:31:20 PM)
*he rose from his seated position to a knee, bowing his head in reverence to the totem* I called on you this eve to seek knowledge lost to my tribe. The knowledge of a gift of noble bearing that allows it's user to lead with honor when at times he might be seen without. I have heard tell that it was once taught to us by the ancient Lion of the North. Do you know of the gift I speak of?
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 9:34:02 PM)
*The Lion rose from it's haunches and walked over to circle Aarron. This was a BIG African Lioness - easily 800 pounds, and nearly a match for a Crinos. Nearly... if it wasn't also a Totem...* i know of the gift.....
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:36:45 PM)
*he remained motionless even as the lioness circled him, staying in his homid form and showing his courage before the totem despite how dangerously close she was getting* I am seeking to regain the knowledge of this gift for my tribe. Would you bless me with the honor of your wisdom that I might know how to seek out this knowledge?
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 9:38:07 PM)
I said I knew OF the gift, I don't KNOW the gift... *The Lioness walked up and looked Aarron in the eyes.* what do you know of the White Howlers?
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:39:51 PM)
*as he met her gaze his muscles clenched lightly as an instinctive response but he forced them to relax as he let out a slow breath* I know that they once walked under the proud and honorable tutelage of Lion but in an act of bravery, or perhaps foolishness, they fell to the Wyrm while attempting to destroy it.
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 9:42:57 PM)
*The Lion chuffed* They grew too arrogant and too weak willed. *Lion turned circles around Aarron again* But that was another Lion - a long past Lion, a cousin, me, but not me. They are gone now, with the passing of the garou who honored him he slowly faded.... where, little Lord of the Shadows, do you think that Lion now dwells?
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:49:04 PM)
*he took a moment to think on it as he listened to Lion's words of them falling to arrogance and weakness* As with the tales of all great legends it is possible that the Lion of the past dwells within the Legendary Realm among the great warrirors of tales past. It is also possible that the Lion of old dwells within Pangea, where all things go that once were.
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 9:50:20 PM)
*Lion chuckled* Smart half moon, little Lord of the Shadows. *She once more looked Aarron in the eyes, nose to nose* The Legendary realm of the White Howlers, though... what do you think that place is like now?
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:53:56 PM)
It is quite possibly a land of taint as the tale that is sung most often is that of their fall and not of the great heroes that once existed within the tribe. Though such a place surely would have remenants of the heroes of old who perhaps still show honor to Lion of old.
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:54:39 PM)
*his gaze never waivered as she came nose to nose with him but he couldn't help but feel like she was trying to force him into a reaction, force him into some kind of challenge. But then, it was never easy to read the spirits*
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 9:55:46 PM)
Perhaps some legendary realm exists, but Pangea is that kind of place, before the fall, before the taint. *The Lion settled down on it's haunches once more and spoke low in it's booming, baritone timbre voice* If you would find this lost gift, you're best bet would be Pangae - thus, it is a far, dangerous jorney - but offers a great deal of potential.
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 9:57:28 PM)
*he let his muscles relax as the lioness did the same and he let out a small breath that he had not been aware he'd been holding* I understand that this journey poses great risk. But this knowledge cannot remain lost and I shall brave the dangers to insure that it does not.
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 9:59:10 PM)
*Lion chuffed once more* I suggest you do not go alone, little Lord of Shadows. *The Lioness rose and turned, walked to the corpse and sniffed at the deer....* One last thing. Fresher meat if you intend to call me again.....*She looked over her shoulder at Aarron* Is that all?
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:02:11 PM)
*he noted the idea of fresher meat for the next time he summoned Lion, though he was hoping not to do it too soon* A minor question if I may venture such. *he leaned foreward and scrawled the smooth, slender line glyph he had commited to memory on the ground before Lion* Do you know the source of this glyph? It is like no Garou glyph I know of.
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 10:04:41 PM)
*The Lioness walked over and looked at it, then swept a paw over the lines and looked at Aarron* That is not for you, Child of wolf and man. Forget about that. *And the Lion turned and walked off, this time without asking if there was anything else, walking with a liesure that belied her strength....*
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:05:57 PM)
*he watched her go and wondered at her reaction, his eyes following after her as he looked down to where she had swept the glyph away and took a slow deep breath as once she was out of sight he fell to his butt and completely relaxed* Holy crap. I thought she was gonna eat me.
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 10:07:16 PM)
(well, if you'd showed weakness? She woulda.)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:09:44 PM)
(ok, so, since I know who the glyph belongs too... and I don't wanna make an OOC leap. Here is what I would like to present to see if I Aarron can determine that those swirly glyphs are most likely Bastet. 1) She wiped it away after only a glance meaning she knew the glyph. 2) She said it wasn't for him, the child of Wolf and Man. Implying it was for another shifter race. Would these 2 things be enough to make that leap?)
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 10:11:43 PM)
(no, because it could also be some kind of spiritual thing. BUT - that doesn't mean Aarron can't keep asking - though even if he learns, he may never gather more than it's meaning.)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:12:38 PM)
(Ok, that is fine. And Aarron fully intends to keep asking around. Since there are whole pages in that book of those swirly glyphs. I'll just have to find a more... talkative, spirit)
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 10:13:31 PM)
(Maybe you will.... maybe you will. :-) Maybe in time you'll learn something. Think of it as a long term learning thread for Aarron.)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:13:42 PM)
(Works for me :) )
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 10:14:28 PM)
(So, now you know your next step - so it's up to you to let the Storm Crows know. Got anything else for the moment?)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:16:28 PM)
(hmm, nope, I'm good. What day would you like to try and set up the next part of the scene for? So I can inform the pack and hopefully get them all to show up :) )
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 10:19:55 PM)
(Right now I'm thinking early next week. I intend to once more *try* to play tomorrow if I can find some RP.)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:20:52 PM)
(okey dokey :) )
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:21:05 PM)
(I'll start organizing the pack, hopefully I'll be able to get a decent turnout
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 10:21:28 PM)
(I'm running an SL for the pack - I hope so!)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:22:05 PM)
(Alrighty, thanks for the info :). I'll catch ya next week, or this weekend or whenever for the tort... interogation)
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 10:23:37 PM)
(indeed. That needs to happen. And Andy's scene.)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:24:18 PM)
(Alright, well, I'll let ya go and do whatever ya need to do :) )
Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 10:25:57 PM)
(ayuh. I'm a log this skin as I am double tapped right now.)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:26:04 PM)
(okey doke)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:26:06 PM)
(Laters)
Aarron St. James (Oct 27, 2011 10:26:11 PM)
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Spirits.... (Oct 27, 2011 10:26:12 PM)
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