Twilight’s Burden

Greetings lady Serena. It's seem your beauty is ever so lasting, dazzling like a rare gem. I hope you'll forever shine and dazzling like this, Perhaps just like glitter that won't come off the skin but forever shining.

- Jn.

Before the young lady could look away from the mysterious letter, a portal appears above her and without warning dropped a pounds of dirty mustard yellow glitter directly on her, covered every part of her with glitter from head to toe and basically buried her in ugly colored glitter. And if we know glitter so well, those probably won't come out even after hundreds of shower.

!…

Goodness, what was that?

(Two pales ones meet in a bar - 1, 2, 3, 4, ...)

*While Morgan reports to Merlin, the three of them do keep an eye on Ravion. He seems to be enjoying himself, curiously studying both the environment and the people within. Without faltering. After a moment, Morgan returns. with two large rolled up leafs in one hand, and two ceramic bottles.*

Nothing challenges your beliefs as much as exposure to unfamiliar things.

And I have seen things that make you question everything.

Ah, well, anyway... Merlin's sending her regards. She thought it was better not to overwhelm you with too much novelty. And I agree. Your place wasn't the first I have stumbled into and even that little I have seen ... ugh, it's gonna take days to process.

Truth be told, friend, this has been the most fun I’ve had yet. I can’t help my curiosity… And to a degree, I get to experience history itself, even if only a corner of it.

This is going to take me a while, too… There is still so much to see here, but the time I’m in still needs my grand presence.

Let your friend Merlin know I send my regards, too.

-The moment Ravion lays eyes on the food, he nods in acknowledgement. From how things are looking around here, this is probably the best they can have.-

-And of course, no one in his time is going to believe that he can drink fresh water no problem.-

As long as mortals are at the mercy of their gods, there is indeed no point trying to overthink it, for they are powerless to do anything.

To challenge that status quo is exactly why I am traveling with Merlin. Magic provides a power to the people that will allow them to stand up against the tyranny of the gods.

Once the gods are all gone, it will be entirely in the hands of mortals to establish their ways of life. Granted, humans can be just as dark as a fallen god, but at least these mortal tyrants stand on equal footing with their subordinates - that's a fair conflict, unlike god-versus-mortal.

Challenging such a status quo is difficult—especially if it’s a stubborn deity, so I commend you and your Merlin for taking up the roots of the work.

And yes, a part of me is curious of how the Wildborn is like, preferrably watching from a distance… Though, it might be too far from the portal here.

He, be my guest! I need to check on them anyway. Merlin should be in Mirehold, so let's go there.

Mirehold's a dull little sister of their main home and hearth, but the Wildborn have still added their charm to that place. You won't fail to miss it.

Though will you be able to appreciate it? Given the glamour of your place, I frankly doubt it. Hahaha.

Anything that can be tasted or touched in Sal'thorin, I already knew. Something new in a different timeline doesn't seem like a bad idea.

Freshly baked bread and grilled meat... Don't mind if I do.

Oh, now that you mention it... given your origin you may not be able to stomach our food very well.

Buuuut that's nothing a little magic can't fix. Come on then...

*Morgan leads Ravion down the path towards the bridge, across it and into Mirehold itself. On their way, a giant snake hangs wearily upon a branch above their heads, several soldiers turn their heads when they see Ravion stroll past, and the Wildborn kids even follow behind the pair as they enter the village above the swampy area.*

Ah, the fires are burning, the barbecue is in the works and over there I can see Merlin.

-These looks are of intrigue, Halian adults and Wildborn kids alike. Of course, he himself is hardly like either of them, people are understandably curious.-

-… The giant snake particularly stands out to him as he senses it above the two. Watchful eyes even around these parts, assumingly so?-

-While Morgan catches up with Merlin and Gala, Ravion checks around the area. A few small talks here or trying something new there… He’s got this, simply have some fun.-

-… Children will always be a headache, though. But hey, he’s also got the maintaining composure part handled.-

BOO!!

!…

-However surprised Ravion appears to be from Igor’s sudden entrance, is quickly brushed aside the moment he realizes the whimsical one before him is a Graveborn.-

-The kind that his dear mother taught him and Velara just as much about.-

My goodness gracious. An interesting kind of greeting you have there.

Heheheh!! Just passing by!! I thought you looked interesting enough to spook!!

(whispers) I'm also technically sneaking out from my hometown to adventure, it's getting kinda boring back there!

Anywho, your mask is very shiny and pretty!! I can't believe I'd find another person who wears a mask!! Well, technically I wear a helmet but it's pretty much the same!!

This technically makes us mask buddies, no? Yeah, dapper mask buddies!!

Oh, sneaking out to find something fun, keeping our face hidden, playing all kinds of games…

You’re just as interesting. I, too, have a hunch we’ll get along splendidly.

As long as mortals are at the mercy of their gods, there is indeed no point trying to overthink it, for they are powerless to do anything.

To challenge that status quo is exactly why I am traveling with Merlin. Magic provides a power to the people that will allow them to stand up against the tyranny of the gods.

Once the gods are all gone, it will be entirely in the hands of mortals to establish their ways of life. Granted, humans can be just as dark as a fallen god, but at least these mortal tyrants stand on equal footing with their subordinates - that's a fair conflict, unlike god-versus-mortal.

Challenging such a status quo is difficult—especially if it’s a stubborn deity, so I commend you and your Merlin for taking up the roots of the work.

And yes, a part of me is curious of how the Wildborn is like, preferrably watching from a distance… Though, it might be too far from the portal here.

He, be my guest! I need to check on them anyway. Merlin should be in Mirehold, so let's go there.

Mirehold's a dull little sister of their main home and hearth, but the Wildborn have still added their charm to that place. You won't fail to miss it.

Though will you be able to appreciate it? Given the glamour of your place, I frankly doubt it. Hahaha.

Anything that can be tasted or touched in Sal'thorin, I already knew. Something new in a different timeline doesn't seem like a bad idea.

Freshly baked bread and grilled meat... Don't mind if I do.

As long as mortals are at the mercy of their gods, there is indeed no point trying to overthink it, for they are powerless to do anything.

To challenge that status quo is exactly why I am traveling with Merlin. Magic provides a power to the people that will allow them to stand up against the tyranny of the gods.

Once the gods are all gone, it will be entirely in the hands of mortals to establish their ways of life. Granted, humans can be just as dark as a fallen god, but at least these mortal tyrants stand on equal footing with their subordinates - that's a fair conflict, unlike god-versus-mortal.

Challenging such a status quo is difficult—especially if it’s a stubborn deity, so I commend you and your Merlin for taking up the roots of the work.

And yes, a part of me is curious of how the Wildborn is like, preferrably watching from a distance… Though, it might be too far from the portal here.