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Post by casey on Jan 9, 2013 18:04:31 GMT -6
~Can yu hear me, Eli?~ This whole new... psychic connection was entirely new to the Uktena. As a member of that most mysterious of tribes, he'd encountered a great many mysteries that others would consider bizarre, but as a Cliath, he'd actually experienced few of those mysteries first hand. And so the young theurge was experiment on the range of their connection. In his homid form, he'd stepped over to the Umbra to see if his compatriot and new packmate, Eli, could hear him from across the Gauntlet. He didn't move once he was there in that shadow of the world though, knowing that if Eli couldn't hear him, he'd arrive soon enough.
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Post by simonsays on Jan 9, 2013 19:06:09 GMT -6
Eli was truly fascinated with the psychic link, well until Charlie spent personal time with his mate, that was quite frustrating for the theurge who was trying his best to focus on work or what have you.
Still it was only the second day and already he had learned that it worked basically anywhere, as long as they were on this plane of existence, that they could speak... Basically, and even more importantly all forms of images and emotions were exchanged.
As a theurge this new "power" was incredible, he would have loved to consider and research it from every metaphysical aspect but unfortunately he was too easily distracted by the very thing that interested him.
Still Keanu had the same idea and currently testing it via umbra was truly worthwhile, "I hear you Keanu but it feels a little differently, I have heard depending on where you are it fails, I think its safe to assume that if Umbral realms separate us it wont reach."
"Chloe, Nine can you guys here us?" He says it directly inside their heads.
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Post by ninetoes on Jan 9, 2013 19:18:01 GMT -6
" Yes..I hear you" she replied, not really saying the words, but thinking of the affirmation.
The lupus's thoughts were different than those of the homid born of the pack, flowing with less break like a stream of consciousness on the wind.
It was the closest she'd felt to being in a pack sicne her first change.
"Charlie? Chloe?"
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Post by casey on Jan 10, 2013 1:02:16 GMT -6
To put it quite bluntly, Keanu was fascinated by all their thoughts.. and his new ability to read them. Nine Toes' more feral and flowing train of thought intrigued him in particular because it was something unfamiliar and new. It tickled his fancy not only as a theurge but as an Uktena. Of course Charlie's foray into the bedroom had caused him his own fashion of trouble and annoyance with the link. It has also peaked his curiosity in ways he'd rather not have had his pack notice.. particularly when they were supposed to be focused on other things!
~So the change in planar awareness causes malfunctions in the link? Interesting.~ He mused to both himself and the others who were paying attention. ~Eli, have you given further thought to the totem spirit I mentioned? The rest of you, if you're listening now.. he is known as Moonshine. He is the Man in the Moon, both a wise traveler and a warrior for Gaia. I think he would fit our pack well.. and the demands of this sept.~
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Post by charlie on Jan 11, 2013 10:18:43 GMT -6
"I can hear you."
His voice is soft for the moment; but he can be heard.
"The man in the moon? How do we go about contacting him; and more importantly if we can convince him to be our totem, what do we do to please him?"
Charlie is currently sitting in the middle of a field right near the Caern meditating; the whole pack can feel the waves of calm that roll off of him.
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Post by peasy on Jan 11, 2013 10:58:10 GMT -6
Chloe was still on that blasted pole, and thought she would remain there for months at the rate she was going. Though frustration could be sensed it was accompanied by the amusement at such a challenge for Ragabash, against other breeds and tribes from herself.
"Yeah yeah, I can hear you all. At least I know how to get stuff to work with from you four, up here."
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Post by simonsays on Jan 11, 2013 12:16:49 GMT -6
The theurge nods his head, "Yes I remember you mentioning the man on the moon. Moonshine, I know little about him, why do you think he would be the best choice for us cousin, surely there are better known moon incarna?" The words come clearly when Keanu returned.
Listening for the thoughts of his other tribe mates, "Still I am interested, I like the idea of a traveler, I wish to be a part of the Umba more then anything and feel we could aid the pack in this way. What does it demand as Chiminage?"
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Post by casey on Jan 11, 2013 14:13:40 GMT -6
He arrived from the Umbra nearby to Eli, and turned to consider him a moment before nodding. He thought his words as much as spoke them, for the benefit of those packmates not present there as he continued. "It is true that the Man on the Moon is lesser known of the children of Luna, but he is no less important." Even those not present could feel the smile that Keanu exhibited, the passion he felt for this particular bit of lore. "He is called Moonshine for he is the soul of Luna's Light itself, and many cultures across the world have told tell of him, in their own way. As a traveler, he carries Luna's light to the furesth reaches, banishing the wyrm's darkness.. And so he is a powerful totem of War. But as Luna is the mother of wisdom, so too does he hold close to her mysteries, carrying it in the light he bears, and so he is called a totem of wisdom as well."
There was a long pause as Keanu's mind stirred with a great many thoughts, determining the best way to earn the spirit's favor no doubt. "We should search the bawn for an untainted pool of clear water.. water which has been unsullied under the light of all Luna's faces at least once for the Man in the Moon loves to see his own reflection. We should also bring the dirt of a crossroad which has been purified of the Wyrm's taint.. been touched by the Wyld as much as the Weaver. Perhaps an honorable hunter's path. As a traveler, Moonshine will appreciate these gifts and be more open to our plight."
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Post by simonsays on Jan 11, 2013 18:35:18 GMT -6
The debate over the totem was fierce, many considerations were made, the mighty boar, the many faces of the chimera and even the great Sokhta herself was mentioned.
In the end however, the entire pack came together and made their final decision, they would find the chiminage required for this mighty avatar and bring him what was his right. "Moonshine it is,"
Chloe, Nine, Keanu, Charlie and Eli all agreed and so they headed out, the easy thing to find would be the water so that is where they started.
All of them entering their favored form they took off to find such a pool on the sept.
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Post by ninetoes on Jan 11, 2013 18:45:14 GMT -6
*Nods, their paths set*
The lupus born shifted into her native form and turned away from the mountains, leading the group towards the river. "A clear pool of clean water that reflects the moons light. Yes, I believe that would most favor Moonshine." She said.
She led the to the waters edge, searching for the right bend in the river, a certain trick of the ground or swell of the river where they might find a hidden body of water, clear to the night sky so that Luna could smile down upon it.
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Post by casey on Jan 11, 2013 19:54:03 GMT -6
He'd spent much of the time they were debating preparing to gather items for chiminage regardless. When it became obvious that Moonshine would be their choice though, he started work on crafting a simple vessel to hold the purified water. He constructing the thing of reed and used used a braid of vine to serve as a sling to hold it.
When they began their hunt, he took on the Glabro near-man form to take advantage of both the warmth of his greter mass and dexterity of his still human hands. He followed close to the LIttle Sister, trusting the Wendigo's sharp senses to lead the way to the purest water they could find..
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Post by ninetoes on Jan 11, 2013 19:58:14 GMT -6
*led the group using her nose and instinctual knoweldge of the terrain to the best spot to find a clear pool of water. She circled the area twice before finding one that suited their needs, a small puddle, maybe 5 feet across, surrounded a rim of ice and dry frosted tip of grass poking up through. She sat near the shallow pool, glancing to the Theurges.
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Post by simonsays on Jan 11, 2013 22:11:18 GMT -6
Without a word Eli bends to his knee and pulling forth a stick once burned by the fire he begins to chant performing the ritual that would ensure the waters best state for their new totem.
He chants in the foreign tongue and when complete he brings the branch away. "It is ready." Declares the Fenrir, moving aside for his pack brother so that he may scoop the water.
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Post by casey on Jan 11, 2013 22:22:34 GMT -6
He watched with mild fascination as Eli performed the rite of cleansing. Indeed it was a rite he well knew, but still, each tribe had their own way of enacting the rites of gaia, and Keanu was not one to waste an opportunity to study another tribe's approach to the ritual. When Eli was done, he moved in.. scooping up the purified water in his reed-flask. After capping the primitive vessel, he glanced up to his packmates. "That leaves only the soil."
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Post by charlie on Jan 12, 2013 12:50:29 GMT -6
Charlie stood there silently. He didn't know the umbra; or the rites well. So for now he was just there to stand guard; to watch the world go past and keep the rest of the Pack safe. Always the vigilent one.
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