The Shadow and The Huntress
(9:49 Dragon)
Arlathan Forest was indescribably beautiful - even more reason to hate it. Although Avorra herself was Half-Elvhen, her pointed ears hidden behind her ivory mane, she felt no connection to the Elvhen at large. They had been a declining people over the years, nearly erased from history several times. Yet they were persistent, to say the least. Arlathan had returned, though perhaps not to its former glory. She despised the Elves walking about, their demeanors one of pride and bliss in this wondrous place. It made her sick, but she her feelings were betrayed by her own mannerisms. She had to show respect in this place, unless she wanted to be barred from the city at best, or perhaps hunted like an animal at worst.
As per her deal with Zazikel, she found a lead in Rivain on more Shards. Leads that had taken her to Arlathan, to find a guide who could tell her more. She heard of a wise archivist that resided in the Repository, but she had yet to meet them. She stood before the alluring building now, the sound of waterfalls in the distance accompanying the songs of birds flying nearby. Impatient to continue her present mission, she entered the Repository, hoping to find this renowned archivist in his study. As she entered the large building, she realized she had no idea where to start looking. So many rooms, so many shelves full of books, so much untapped knowledge and history. Perhaps she didn't need the archivist? Perhaps she could find her answers in the ancient tomes before her?
No matter, she proceeded further, attempting to find anyone - or anything - that could answer her questions. There were already a few Elves inside, some giving her curious glances and raised eyebrows. She received the same looks when she first entered Arlathan. She was an absolute stranger to this place, despite her heritage. Tutelage under the Qun only taught her so much about the races of Thedas. Even the Fog Warriors that she once led were more concerned with occupying Seheron, rather than learning about the wider world. A pity that she didn't know anymore about these people than she did. Perhaps this would be the place to start? Then again, she held no claim to the Elves, so why would she? She continued wandering around, lost in her thoughts.
04-09-2023, 01:46 PM
