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The Lord Incarnation had awoken. That alone would have been cause enough for a celebration, however in the short time that he had already been awake he had also taken a new bride. For these two reasons, the temple had been sent into a frenzy of excitement as cultists hurried about in preparation for the gathering. Behind closed doors and hands they whispered to each other of what they may see and how they felt about the rapid events after two decades of quiet from their deity.

While cultists whispered and priests cleansed and robed themselves, Kharn listened. He eavesdropped on the cooks, on the lady-cultists who had been sent to bathe and feed the new Bride, and even on the snippets he could hear from the High Priest as he counseled those under him in dividing their duties to serve both the Lord Incarnation and the Lord Prophet.

All of this and more was he took in and mentally cataloged to be used and relayed at a later time. To himself he wondered how the Incarnation's son was handling not only the news of his father's return but also that of a new "mommy dearest." That thought brought a fleeting smirk to his face for he had seen the vampire upon her arrival as well as the hatred and defiance the Prophet had sent her way during the cult's monthly ritual. Kharn made another mental note to consult with Raven himself on this matter at some point even as he fell into step behind one of the cult's quieter priestesses, Shamira Kashi.

Shamira was Kharn's latest obsession that turned away from him at every corner. But, he liked defiance and would gladly see her broken of it once he got his chance at her. It was no secret that he was stalking her through the shadows while she went about her own preparations for the evening.

It would not be long now before the Incarnation and his Bride would make their appearance. Priestess and cultist both would have to join the multitudes already gathering soon enough, and it seemed that Shamira in her dark robes was already on her way there. Kharn took the moment to savor the way her hips swayed without her concealing cloak to hide them away from his prying eyes.

For that alone, he would have to thank Azrael for waking. Only on a formal occasion such as this would Shamira forgo the blasted cloak. Just as she turned the corner to stand within the doorway that would exit to the outdoors, the priestess cast a warning look Kharn's way. He stopped short mere inches from her, raising a brow in an answering challenge before pushing past her to step outside.

Everyone knew of the priestess' unspoken oath to never step foot out of doors. It seemed not even the reawakening of a god she had not seen since her father's death could make her break it. He forgot her though and moved among the crowd to position himself in the best place to view the thrones. Unlike the priestess, this would be his first time laying eyes on the Incarnation and Kharn wondered just how alike father and son really were.

He was not to be disappointed as moments later the clearing broke out in cheers and the pair materialized before the thrones. Raven of course was already there but like Kharn, was forced into watching the sickly sweet display of moon-eyes going on between the Incarnation and his Bride. If Kharn was being honest he really did not see why the god was so revered. Surely Raven could be the new Incarnation and replace this tired old creature and his simpering wife.

Crowns exchanged and festivities underway at last, the pale man slunk his way up the dais steps and up to the lesser throne. A knowing smile, a small bow of his head, and Kharn was leaning forward to whisper in the Prophet's ear.

"Lord Prophet, you look positively stifled. Might I suggest a walk in the shadows away from this rabble?" Again he bowed, this time more deeply as he backed away not waiting for his lord's answer. Instead he melted back into the crowd to disappear through a different door than he had entered the clearing from. It would not do to have the goody two-shoes Shamira snooping around when he had much he wished to discuss privately with the Lord Prophet.
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[O.o]
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Zero

Raven had sensed right from the beginning that Valery would be a thorn in his side; he had just known it on some deep, dark level of his subconscious. For twenty years everything had been going smoothly and according to his plans. His father hadn't so much as stirred in two decades and then she had to show up. There was no proof that it was specifically her presence that had actually caused his father to awaken, but it was certainly a might suspicious coincidence if she wasn't the direct cause.

From the moment that his father had him summon the vampire his temper had begun to bubble and simmer. The anger and rage was like a dark, writhing mass pulsating within the core of his being. Each sinister pulse made it grow until he was consumed entirely by those emotions. Just having her in the temple was enough to cause this response within him. When his father came to him and the High Priest to inform them that he had taken Valery as a Bride his dark emotions had been eating at him for hours already.

The only reaction he could even summon was an explosion of fury. While Azrael slept Raven had taken hold of the entirety of running the temple and everyone in it, having his father return to jerk the leadership away from him had riled him enough, but this was more than he could take. Arguing heatedly with his father was not something he would normally do. Subterfuge and deception were his preferred method of rebellion, but those were thrown out of window for now. Their words were so large and heated that the very walls shook with their ferocity.

Of course there was nothing to be done about it, and once he had vented and made clear his displeasure with the decision, all the Lord Prophet could do was respectfully bow out of the fight. Once rid of his father all there was to be done was finish preparations for the celebrations. What a waste of time and resources. Raven wasn't so naïve as to not understand why they did this, but it didn't make him hate it any less. Still, he kept his well-practiced mask of the ever concerned leader as he directed the cultists in their duties.

As time drew near for the party to actually begin Raven made his way out onto the dais in front of the temple. His throne was there, waiting for him. It wasn't nearly as regal as the ones set up for his father and the new Bride, but he averted his eyes from the great thrones and settled into his, looking down at the bustling cultists with boredom as they finished setting up.

It wasn't until his father and the Bitch showed up that his feelings of anger and annoyance returned. Unlike everyone else, he did not seem happy or enthused and though he was expected to stand until they sat, he did not budge from his seat, nor did he so much as glance their way after taking note that they had arrived. His father was not going to force him to show that harlot respect. Such a pathetic creature did not deserve such high station. Perhaps he should have killed her after all. It would have been so simple if he had simply offered her up as a sacrifice. Too late for that, his father would never allow him to harm the woman now.

A rather shady figure approached his throne after a rather short time, and no one stopped or even really noticed Kharn. Where Raven was, the cultist was often not far. It pleased him to see that his little lamb was not so taken with his father as all the other mindless sheep. A smirked touched his cold eyes as the man whispered in his ear, then retreated without waiting for answer. Standing he disappeared in a soft swirl of shadow.

Reappearing in a dim room, the Lord Prophet of Ash waited patiently for his loyal servant to find him at their rendezvous location.

GoblinFae

Up corridors and down passageways, Kharn weaved his way between the hallowed halls of the temple in silence. For the first time in a long while he reveled in the absence of other worshipers crowding his space and blocking his path. Yet, he did not let his joy show outwardly.

Kharn was paranoid enough to believe that there would be extra shadows in the darkness, watching and waiting to see what he was up to. For this reason he doubled back twice on his route and took a few unnecessary turns before quietly slipping into a private room.

A smirk danced on the man's lips as he immediately dropped into a low bow. His true master was here, already waiting for his arrival. "My Lord Prophet," he intoned. "I trust you are feeling better away from the masses."
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[O.o]
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Zero

All the time that Raven waited he paced the length of the otherwise silent room. His mind was turning things over and over again, poking and prodding the situation from every angle he could imagine. There had to be a way to turn all of this to his advantage. There had to be. No uppity new Bride was going to ruin his plans.

Once more he chastised himself for not taking the initiative to simply kill her and be done with it before his father had been disturbed from sleep. Of course, his father being in hibernation was only a bandage to a gaping wound. As long as Azrael lived, his power was secondary to the Incarnation and that made his blood boil in rage.

He was the Lord Prophet, his father was soft of heart, and sometimes he thought perhaps of the mind as well. It was he that should hold that power, he was the one with the stomach to do the things that needed done. The subtle sounds of Kharn entering broke his thoughts as he immediately stopped his pacing.

"The masses have their uses from time to time." Raven responded dryly, he waved his hand dismissively, it wasn't the cultists that had him wound up in knots. "I knew that harlot was going to be trouble the moment I laid eyes on her."

GoblinFae

Kharn nodded his head, moving forward into the room and crossing his arms comfortably. "Understandable my lord. She seems weak if you were to ask my humble opinion. Forgive me for being so bold yet, I admit I could not help but hear how she treated your father's gift. Such a waste," the tall man lamented with a sad shake of his head.

He was purposely vague about his statement, hoping to catch Raven's interest as well as glean more information on the Lord Prophet's mood. The cultist reveled in the apparent tension growing between Lord Incarnation and Lord Prophet. After seeing the so-called god for the first time, Kharn knew it was Raven he chose to follow over his apparently weaker father Azrael.

Elsewhere the priestess Azrael had sent to find his son had finally made it to the doorway where where her fellow priestess Shamira stood. She worried her lip in thought, yet in the end she decided upon passing off the chore to the quieter woman who certainly had not been seeming to enjoy herself. The Incarnation had never said it had needed to be her that located and retrieved the Prophet, only that it was done and she had no doubt that Shamira would do so without question or argument. Sure enough the words had no sooner been spoken than the masked woman was on her way to search out the Lord Prophet's usual haunts.
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[O.o]
/)__)
-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Zero

Weak - oh yes, Raven thought her weak, although he hadn't asked for Kharn's opinion. Still, he shook his head and resumed pacing, hands folded behind his back. Wait, what gift? He abruptly stopped again. "Father gave her a gift?" Silver eyes narrowed dangerously. "What kind of gift?"

This was the first that Raven was hearing of any gift. How dare something go on in this temple without him being informed of it! This was his domain. He owned this temple - and everything in it. He was the one that had been keeping everything running smoothly for the past twenty years. These cultists had answered to him for all that time. Many of them had never even seen his father before today. Ungrateful insects!

GoblinFae

"He offered up several of the finest this temple has to offer in the way of young, beautiful women ripe for quenching the thirst of the Lord Prophet and she wasted such an offering. Even Lydia who was among the women said as much."

The tall man shook his head in disgust while seemingly trying to compose himself. "You must forgive my my Lord Prophet. I cannot help but be angered on your behalf for this blatant disrespect towards your person. If anyone should be receiving a gift it should be the one who has rebuilt this temple from the shambles it was left in twenty years ago to its former glory and all without thanks."

In a whisper he added, "it should not be so. It simply should not be so."
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[O.o]
/)__)
-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
[close]

Zero

Raven listened to Kharn speak of the offering his father had made to Valery and his lips twisted in a scowl, silver eyes closing as he grit his teeth. Not only was it an insult that his father would make a gift to this trampy little whore, but that he would do it without so much as an acknowledgement to Raven of how well he had done in his absence.

The fact that Lydia was among those offered only made his blood boil with a seething rage. How dare his father send one of his favorites to that simpering upstart. Raven had been using Lydia for years. For sex and for blood, she was beautiful and delicious and his. It wasn't fair!

"My father isn't one to show gratitude to his own sons, and yet he'll lavish his little harlots with all the pretty baubles they could possibly desire. It shouldn't be so, but it is. His time will come, and when it does..."

Raven opened his silver eyes once more, a smirk slowly spreading lazily across his lips. Oh all the things he could do to his father...some day.

GoblinFae

Kharn held his silence, eyes lowered in respect. He knew better than to interrupt or fuel the flames any further. His part was done for now. The Lord Prophet's anger would need to burn longer before it was safe to push for action. The cultist had no doubt that in the near future he would have more stories to twist and tell. For now, he simply stood and observed his true god through hooded eyes.

Elsewhere, a young priestess continued to search in silence, growing more and more concerned as she was unable to locate the sought for Lord Prophet. He was not in his rooms, the sparring rooms, the prayer rooms, or any of the receiving chambers she had searched. Shamira was coming to one of the last of his haunts when she caught the tail-end of Raven's muffled voice.

Taking a steadying breath, she raised a pale hand to lightly tap on the door. "My Lord Prophet?" came her voice softly. "Forgive me, but you are needed."
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[O.o]
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-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
[close]

Zero

It was wise for Kharn to keep his mouth shut. Raven was riled enough to begin with, having one of his favorite pets egging him on had sent the Lord Prophet near into a fit. Acting rashly was not something Raven would enjoy doing. For years he had been cold and calculating, pulling as many cultists to him and away from his father as he could. All that could be ruined now if he wasn't cautious in his behavior. Confronting the Incarnation directly was impossible, for now. Having those cultists that looked to him see him thoroughly put in his place would do little to further his cause.

There came a knock at the door, followed by a soft, familiar voice. Raven scowled softly, was that Shamira? One of his fathers little lambs. Just what he didn't need right then, but it would figure his father would send someone like her after him. His teeth clinched as he seethed quietly. How dare his father use a priestess to call him back like a lost dog.

Regaining his composure, his face fell into a familiar cool mask of poise and assurance. He had to keep up his performances, let them see the gentle, fatherly leader they wall wanted his father to give them. Some knew better, Kharn, for instance, would know that it was all for show. The Lord Prophet honestly didn't know what Shamira thought of it, or if she bought in to the act he put on for the benefit of his cause. That only annoyed him more. He hated not knowing what others were thinking.

"Come in, child." He said in the most pleasant voice he could muster.

GoblinFae

Shamira entered silently, her head bowed respectfully as she stood just inside of the door. She bowed low before Raven, speaking in a quiet voice, she greeted him. "Forgive me my Lord Prophet for intruding. The Lord Incarnation wishes to speak with you. I am to bring you presently I am afraid."

The priestess bowed slightly once more, her eyes never leaving the floor. "I am sorry to have disturbed you-" a snort cut her off, causing her to peek out of the corner of her eyes to see the last person she wanted around.

"My Lord Prophet forgive my boldness but was this cultist disturbing you?"
"I have a name you know Shamira," Kharn purred, reaching a hand out to run a finger down her shoulder to her elbow.

It took every ounce of control she had not to lash out and strike him for touching her. Outwardly she blinked an extra beat yet remained otherwise still even as Kharn continued to test his luck.

"Yes and I can only imagine how sweet it would sound falling from your tongue in the heat of passion," he whispered in her ear from behind her, forcing Shamira to raise her head slightly in revulsion.

She ignored him, choosing worriedly address Raven further. "He need not bother you with such impertinence. One such as you should be treated with the utmost respect my Lord Prophet."
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[O.o]
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-"--"-


"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Zero

Silver eyes regarded Shamira coolly, taking in her posture and tone. One of his father's lambs, but at least she appeared to give him due respect. She delivered exactly the message he was expecting her to, and though she was respectful in deliverance and it was expected summons, Raven still felt his temper stirring despite his calm facade.

Kharn took that moment to make himself known to the priestess and the Lord Prophet cut a glance in the direction of his faithful disciple. His pet's obsession with this particular priestess wasn't something Raven really understood, but he knew about it.

Amusement flickered through pale eyes as he regarded the interaction with only mild interest. The revulsion evident on the priestess almost sent a shiver through him. Oh how he wouldn't mind to watch his pet fleece this particular lamb, even if only to gall his father, but the Incarnation would not take kindly to one of his flock being harmed needlessly.

"I am due the utmost respect, Shamira, that is true." Silver eyes flickered to Kharn and he smiled slowly. "Kharn, I believe your attention is unwanted by my father's faithful servant. We wouldn't want to upset him, now would we?" His voice was smooth, with only the hint of reproach, he really didn't care what his follower did with this woman, but for now he had to remain in his father's good graces.

GoblinFae

Kharn sighed regrettably, sounding very much the part of a chastised child instead of a man willingly obeying orders. "Although I must say it can hardly be considered damage when there can be such pleasure involved." The large man sighed again before turning his predatory gaze back onto Shamira.

"You mustn't fear it so much. I know you've heard the tales of my prowess and while all true I assure I can be gentle," he purred with a smirk.

In a rare moment, the priestess slowly straightened, her chin being the last thing to raise as she finally allowed her eyes to rest fully on Kharn. "Is that what you think? That such rejection stems from the timid nature of a blushing virgin?" Her voice was as soft and sweet as honey as she pressed a hand to her heart. Then in the blink of an eye it turned cold as all the warmth in her expression left her and her hand dropped away again.

"You know what they say about when you assume now don't you Kharn?"

He did not reply, instead crossing his arms as his eyes flashed with steel. Being shown up by a female was only made worse by the fact that she had done so in front of the only male with power that he had any respect for.
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Zero

There was a flicker of irritation in those silver eyes as Kharn tried Raven's patience with his continued taunting of the priestess. His words should have signaled the end of Kharn's little game, but apparently his pet seemed to think that he was still permitted to speak when more or less ordered to be silent. Perhaps his faithful dog needed to be reminded of just who he served.

Then again, watching the exchange between the two cultists, Raven couldn't stop a soft, dark laugh from bathing the room. Maybe Shamira wasn't a completely useless little lamb. He could admire the little bite to her words against Kharn. The man was far too arrogant for his own good anyway.

"My, my...Does the kitten have claws after all, Kharn? Perhaps you have underestimated your prey. Just as well, father won't tolerate wolves stalking his little lambs, and neither will I." Raven gave the taller man a pointed look. This wasn't the time for games, certainly not right in front of him where he would be expected to act to protect his people, even from each other.

GoblinFae

The barest of smiles danced across the priestess' lips, vanishing beneath the shadows that her bone mask cast upon her face in a matter of seconds. The Lord Prophet's laughter had been pleasing to her even if she was inwardly embarrassed at having forgotten herself and been caught squabbling. Being called a lamb though had made her eyes narrow and she hoped that her bowed head had hidden it before the son of her god could see the dissension in her eyes.

Kharn bowed his own head and made his apologies though Shamira was not so stupid as to think they were by an stretch of the imagination, heartfelt. "Your concern is admirable," she intoned softly, dipping her own head with far more respect than the tall man had offered Raven. "However, if you may forgive me for saying so my Lord Prophet, I do not deem the sheep who fancies himself a wolf all that frightening. I am more concerned about your well-being my Lord Prophet than his old tricks."

True concern bled through her eyes and voice as she peeked up at Raven and in that moment Kharn felt jealousy spark within him. Not only had he been insulted but the one woman he coveted most seemed to have eyes solely for his master. He stared in shocked disbelief between the pair even as Shamira took a small step towards Raven.

"So much has happened so quickly, I fear we have been remiss in our duties to you. Are you well my Lord Prophet? Is there some way I may be of service?"
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Zero

A soft, deep, melodic laugh echoed through the room as Raven's amusement bubbled up. The idea of Kharn being a sheep that fancied himself a wolf was not unfounded, but to hear the little priestess say it, with Kharn right there to hear the insult, was rich! Well his arrogant lapdog wouldn't be hurt to have his ego knocked down a peg or thirty. Though he doubted that anything Shamira said would really have much impact on Kharn's ego at all.

It was the concern that she suddenly displayed for him that gave Raven pause as he looked down at her thoughtfully. He had always discredited the woman as a faithful servant of his father's with only an obligatory duty to himself, but perhaps she was not so wholly divided in her loyalty as he'd thought. Maybe the woman could be useful to him after all.

"Your concern is touching, my child, but unnecessary. Of course I am well, I am the Lord Prophet. Do you think there is ought in this world that could harm me?" A smile crossed his lips as he glanced at Kharn. This was the woman that his lapdog coveted, pursued, and wished to toy with more than any other in the temple, was it not? "As for your service, well, I can always make use of the services of one so devout as you, Shamira."

Raven lifted a hand and let his fingertips brush lightly against the priestess' throat, his silver eyes gleaming in the dimness as he felt a familiar pang of excitement. "You know, I've always been curious as to how Kharn's little obsession might taste."

GoblinFae

"I have no doubt of your insurmountable supremacy my Lord Prophet. However, even gods have hearts that can be shaken for a time. I only wish to ensure that all my Lord's needs are attended to."

At his touch, Shamira's chin raised though her eyes remained firmly fixed upon his own, not once wavering towards Kharn's stunned and burning pair. Her throat was bared without a hint of care even as Raven's loyal lapdog internally squirmed at seeing his own desires be played out before him by another. Every fiber of his being tensed as he stared both longingly and angrily ahead to see what would happen.

"You need not be so curious," she continued quietly, a tiny hint of amusement glinting off her dark eyes. "You have but to take and know my Lord Prophet. None would deny you such a thing, especially not a lowly priestess such as I."
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[O.o]
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
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Zero

"Are you worried about the needs of my heart, little priestess? How sweet that you should be concerned with my feelings. My father has been returned to us, praise be all, why should I be anything but ecstatic?" Anyone would know that Raven had been anything but pleased since his father's awakening, of course, all that tension was directed towards the new Bride, as far as any would think. Of course the Lord Prophet was not upset that the Incarnation had awoken!

Silver eyes peered past Shamira, a smirk coming to his lips as he took in Kharn's form, his pet was obviously very unhappy and angry with this development. Honestly, Raven was a bit confused by the development. He would almost say that Shamira was coming onto him, trying to get his attention. How curious if he was right, and even if he wasn't...

Raven made certain that Kharn was watching as he stepped closer to Shamira, fingers still stroking her throat sensually. How badly he wanted to sink his fangs into the graceful curve of her neck. The Prophet closed his eyes lightly, almost able to taste the sweet, coppery tang of her blood already.

"Not so lowly, my father seems to be fond of you. Perhaps it is time I took more notice myself." He purred softly, enjoying the little game he was playing, tormenting Kharn with his closeness to the priestess, with her willingness to submit to his will.

GoblinFae

Shamira remained silent though she had a few good guesses why Raven might not be pleased, though none hit the nail on the head as it were. She chose to kept her thoughts to herself though as it would not due to anger the Lord Prophet needlessly.

"The Lord Incarnation is fond of all his children and that is what I was last he laid eyes upon me. I am no different than the rest, as it was not even I who was sent for you but another. You are too kind to me Lord Prophet. You flatter me with your gentle praise."

A cracking sound issued behind her as Kharn's knuckles popped under the pressure of his fiercely clenched fists. "You act as if you've never been praised before Shamira," he griped.
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"No Pride For Some of Us Without Liberation For All of Us"
~ Micah Bazant ~

Spoiler
Leaderships
Tirial Province (Serendipity)

Talu Territory (Adela)

Ninja Flamingos

Guilds - Under Construction and Revamping
Blood of Ash || Cleara Verdad || The Creoptera || The Reaper's Chalice || The Runner's Society || Vigilant Shadows

Characters
Agapito Perlaceo Calogero-Marcello da Lume || Ainsley Muir || Alanna Mercer "The Lioness" || Amleah Dvorak || Ariel "Owlet" Sowa || Artorius Winterbottom || Aurora "Makani'kai" Wiater || Autumn Laurel || The Bad Barkers || Benjamin Hase || Cally Foster || Cornelia Grey || Dagrun Baarda || Derrick Elthif || Donovan Cabello || Eireann Lehr || Elmira Sassafrass || Emma Fiore || Emyr Kasabian || Ferra Bestley || Fintan Kfir || Gilroy Bleddyn || Hanalei Keets || Hilarius Winterbottom || Imogene Khale || Incana Winged Blaze || Inteus Wapapow || Iorwerth/Ylli || Ithel Conlaoch || Justina Allons || Jypsei Danzer || Kailee Glint || Kaliko || Keegan Phillips || Kendall Wendle || Kenneth Kent || Kesrel Torv || Kharn Segal || Kirsikka Solvi || Ladybird "Petal" Hornwort || Lassassasya Ashaugh Seocss || Logan "Kotori" || Lorcan Dempsey || Malakai || Margot Lemaire || Maverick Alinari || Morgan Loone || Naomi Kita || Navarre Esken || Ocarern Farwind || Oddmund Greatdrool || Oliver Cabello || Pannoowau || Peregrine Liebling || Primrose Dragoslav || Pyske Daas || Qaletaqa || Quilla Anobe || Rene Zephra || Riley "Minnow" Bellerose || Ro'or Dvorak || Rosie || Rowan Alvar || Rylan Silvanus || Segari "Errum" Ggorf || Shamira Kashi || Solanacae || Sor Avi || Squeaker || Starbright Skye ||  Tiraris Silverd'art || Tighearnán High Eoforwine || Theodore Archer || Tyler Brice || Una Ornell || Vanora Partholon || Waman Pertinacity Sewati || Weilen Brunbek || Wilbur "Wilby" Smalls || Yalwa al-Kahinah || Yasmine Fairchild || Yura Elek || Zhirai Ver || Zurna Nali
[close]

Zero

"Perhaps you are not using the right praise, Kharn? Besides, being praised by me is much different than being praised by you." Raven's voice was still a soft purr, his eyes half-lidded as he continued to lightly stroke his fingertips over the pulsing vein in her neck. He could already imagine how sweet she would taste, the delicious gasp she would undoubtedly make as his teeth sank into her flesh. It was nearly hypnotizing and certainly irresistible.

Raven made sure that Kharn was watching, his silver eyes burning softly as he fixed his pet with a stare. His fingers ceased their stroking, grabbing Shamira gently by the back of the neck and tilting her head to the side as he lowered his lips. He kissed her neck softly, exhaling at the feel of her pulse beneath his lips as his eyes dilated. Keeping one hand holding her head still, the other moved to her hip and pulled her body flush against his.

Without taking his eyes off Kharn, Raven sank his fangs into her soft throat. His bite would not be unpleasant for the priestess by any means. After the initial pressure of breaking the skin his saliva would release chemicals into her bloodstream numbing pain and causing euphoria. It ensured his prey didn't struggle when they weren't willing victims.

He had not been wrong. Shamira's blood was sweet and pure. Raven greedily gulped down several mouthfuls as he held her close. Finally he tore his eyes away from Kharn as he with drew his fangs from the priestess, tongue snaking out to gently lap at the puncture wounds, causing them to close. His hands loosened their hold on her, but not letting her go completely. His voice rumbled out in a sultry purr. "So sweet."