Post by Isolde on Jul 24, 2022 16:28:56 GMT -5
The Sanctum was now Isolde’s home, but that did not mean she’d left her old house to ruin. The witch doctor’s hut, sat atop its high plateau, was still used as a place to host Nevermerean visitors—or others that could not tred the temple’s holy ground. Such was the case tonight. A large fire had been lit and a fatted pig turned, roasting over its flames. The labyrinth lay beyond, just as it had when Norah had visited all those years ago.
A long table was set out in courtyard, filled with all manner of traditional Cambrian fare. No spices or goods from Nevermere would be found at the Priestess's table—no matter who it was that dined at it. Isolde’s daughters bustled about, making themselves useful. The only other Cambrians in attendance were the Valkyries. A small group, but enough to show Cambira’s strength.
The Priestess sat alone, praying at her altar in the quiet of her old room. She was adorned in all the finery of her position, wearing a wolf headdress with her face painted with red designs. The Valkyries were welcome to mill about as they pleased. @revna was instructed to inform the Priestess when the Nevermereans had arrived. Until then, she was to be left alone.
A buzz of anxious excitement was in the air. They knew why @norah had come. But Isolde remained firm in her decision. She would not bend to Nevermerean might—not when it came into conflict with the All Mother’s commands.
GUIDELINES:
- Invitees: Willa Wren , @revna , Kelder , @viveka , @norah , @faylin , Kasper Van Zant , Sabine Ringhal (please let me know if there is someone I missed!)
- This is a gathering and can be used as a leveling requirement.
- Please let the Valkyries post first. Then, @norah can post her arrival, followed by any Nevermereans that would like to chime in before Isolde greets them.
- We all know that group threads can get a little complicated and slow, but I want to avoid that as much as possible! As the diplomatic authorities for Nevermere and Cambria, @norah and Isolde are the focus of this thread. So please don't be dismayed if we move on before you get to chime in!