Waiting in the Night
As the demon blight spreads from Ta’Vaalor to their Illistim Cousins at times, GM Valyrka posts a scene of the Illistim Monarch musing over the events. Waiting In The Night
Category: Towns
Topic: Ta’IllistimDate: 01/29/2017 08:35 PM CSTFrom: GS4-VALYRKASubj: Waiting in the Night (prime)A lone candle casts shadows across the ivory and gold walls that dance and flicker as a slender elven woman pulls the sash of her dressing gown tight and paces to and fro.She pauses to look out a window, her lips hesitant to give word to her thoughts.
“Demons,” she whispers into the dark night.
She nods as she hears the watch call out that all is secure on the walls. Tiny motes of light sparkle in the windows of the crystal towers as elemancers renew the spells and strengthen the defenses of the city.
Reaching towards a gold cord, she gives it a smart tug. Even at this late hour, a small page scampers in rubbing the sleep from his eyes.
“Gasen, you may retire, I will not need your services any longer tonight. I would rather see you home safe with your mother.”
“Yes Mirror,” the boy replies as he turns toward the door. Pausing, he glances back and says in a quiet voice, “Mirror?”
“Yes, Gasen?”
“All will be well. We have pushed the demons back each time they have broken through. Your warriors and elemancers are strong and skilled. Please, do not worry so. Mother says you will look as old as Lady Ardtin if you continue on.”
“Thank you for your advice Gasen. One Lady Ardtin is enough in the Keep. I will take your words to heart. Now, please go home and sleep. We have much work to do tomorrow.”
Myasara smiles warmly as the boy disappears through the door.
“If only I could rest,” she thinks.
“What do they want? Why do they attack us?”
Looking back out the window, she lets her mind wander. Her hands rub a small vaalin chain link. “If we had a son, I would wish him to be like Gasen.”
Slowly, she turns and blows out the candle, leaving the room in darkness.
~ Valyrka ~
Ta’Illistim
Elves
Dark Elves