Cordir - Immortal History
N’Kai the Black:
>> It was a moment that had been foretold by Thaygar: Nyx knelt before her next to Lake Hali, ready to give his Oath. Still dizzy from the impact of her Ascension, she accepted the vow of the Weaver’s Shadow : The Oath of Nyx
Within the Tapestry:
>> It was only the two of them, standing upon the cathedra, when Her Shadow was granted his Trial. But it marked a point in her evolution, a mantle she had yet to fully embrace until that moment: She was Triat’s sole voice, and it rested fully on her shoulders to maintain that high standard. A Shadow Seeks Mastery
>> Geasa are spoken with Guardian as witness as one after one, souls are drawn into the Web of Fate. The Weaver herself is not exempt, taking vows of protection, revelation, and visibility to her people. One asks her – in great need – to break her vow. Taking punishment from her own hand, she falls silent for three times three days, accepting no offering, denying herself the comfort of prayer, underscoring the vital importance of the Geasa.
>> The Chosen grow and flourish under Her hand, a constant source of pride. Others follow in the steps of her Shadow, seeking Ordainment or Mastery: A brave gnome willing to stand guard in the night. An ancient healer and friend. A tempestuous Minotaur, eager for the challenges of Immortality. An arrogant Aara. Some succeed. Some fail. (Triat Mastery Quests)
A Huge, Beautiful Cavern:
>> The Prophet had departed as abruptly has he had appeared, and yet, one day, stepped once more into the Realm. His words were firm: Vows must be renewed between Weaver and Vampire. Summoned with witnesses, as surprised as they, Deamhan and Cordir renew their bond in a ritual more bizarre than any seen within the Realm’s history : Revowing
Within the Tapestry:
>> The Weaver is granted the honor of the oath of many of the Realm’s mightiest and most honorable. Ancient souls break free of their slumber to join her and the young and Reborn seek her out, finding their own place: Weaver’s Handmaiden, Nachtwatch, Apprentice, Wyld Seductress, Theologian, Wyrm’s Handmaiden, Danger Twins, Weaver’s Healer, Weaver's Blade, Wyldess and Huntsman.
The Temple Courtyard:
>> Wyld’s fury overcomes Weaver’s honor, as a friend to the Chosen and Destined is slain honorably in defense of his Lady, and through the Gods’ whim, and his corpse looted. When justice does not prevail, Cordir took rash actions and spoke even more rash words. The Great Dwarf responded quickly and in accordance to His law, and all went dark for the Weaver. Clue and Noctus pay a deep price as well, losing the mantle of Ordainment.
>> Through penitence, Cordir is granted Rebirth: Step by step, She wins her way back, through deeds that are the hallmark of the Chosen - Service to the young. Assistance of others. Perseverance - Until her place is regained and her people re-gathered.
>> Delighted to aid the dear friend of a Destined, Cordir accepts the responsibility of helping Torchbearer re-learn his way. The Fallen Angel and the Weaver spend many hours crafting his dream of the future, and thus his profound and planned betrayal upon Ascension wounds not only Cordir, but all of Fate.
The Sanctuary of Fate:
>> Chosen assemble to reconnect, re-bond, and confirm their geasa, sharing secrets and sacrifices. The Shadow steps forth, and, as his honor demands, asks the Lady to release him from his vow. The sacrifice of the Faileas Dhan brings tears to their eyes, and a reminder of the sacredness of Weaver’s Sacrifice.
>> A Destined reborn leaves behind his beloved Tigers to give oath to the Weaver, and makes Anathema his sole focus. He gives Oath to protect Cordir’s daughter, Mireya An-Shalach, standing as her personal Guardian and guide.
>> The other Incarna stir, seeking Incarnation. The Tainted is bound, and a gnome princess seeks Mastery to help her understand the coming Change. The Weaver’s Healer finds Rebirth at the fangs of the Kindred Lord, forever shedding her mortality in one step and gaining Immortality in the next. She is then acknowledged as the Wyrm’s Incarna, and the Fellowship and Chosen grow close, supporting one another.
>> The Weaver’s beloved, Deamhan An-Shalach pays the ultimate price for his daughter’s freedom and life, and becomes well and truly Patternlost, after years of absence. The Weaver takes a geasa to never wed again. As a quirk of Fate would have it, this marshals in a time in which others within the Realm begin seeking her out as Priestess to Bind their vows to one another.
The Amphitheater & The Realm:
>> The Time of Song occurs, and the Chosen provide home and support for those Bards who would take shelter there. Oook, Kirith, Avienda and Cadee sing their first notes at Bardic Circles and Fateful Hours hosted within the Tapestry. Their joy ends the Weaver’s mourning, and she walks in hand with the Stormreaver.
>> Portents of Change: The Tainted awakes, and must be bound: Binding the Tainted Part I / Binding the Tainted Part II. The Wyldess Ascends and several of the Chosen seek leave to give her oath. Sadly, many Anathema also hear Wyld’s call, and soon mortal conflict arises between Incarna. The Heavens themselves become a battlefield as Hunt and Chosen clash time and time again. Weaver’s Handmaiden falls to the blade of the Acolyte-made-Huntsman, and Cordir’s heart grows heavy with hate, warping Her very core. Night’s Daughter stands forth to interpose herself between her fellows and the blades of their enemies, and is Ordained Wyld Sorceress, standing even against one who had been her love, when he joins the Hunt against the Chosen.
>> The Realm grows smaller, wracked with powerful change from the hands of the Creator. Fewer give oath, and for a time, the Weaver refuses any who might make the attempt. Despite this, an elven mage, using piracy and obfuscating humor as masks, gives his second Oath to the Weaver. Broken within, he finds healing and restoration in the freely given trust and faith of the Lady. He will grow to stand as Taoiseach and councilor, loyal beyond question. The Chosen continue to grow as individuals, and even as a small group, win many contents and challenges. Phraustea and Lanae become symbols of a perseverance that will not yet surrender.
The Sanctuary of Fate:
>> The Weaver’s Handmaiden seeks Mastery, and in doing so, is given the mightiest of challenges crafted to date. The entirety of Fate stands in support of their sister, denied their comforting voices, her positions and honors, and the aid of the three she loves best. Her understanding and acceptance of the Trial is witnessed by two Triat Masters of the new age and two of the Old.
>> The Weaver’s beloved Destined fades from the world, following in the footsteps of her Shadow and so many others. Few remain, but those who do are steadfast, including Kethran, who serves as Ordained.
>> The Handmaiden acknowledges the end of her pursuit of Mastery, the sixth to not succeed. This wounds both, deeply. For a time, Cordir turns her face from her Aspect, setting it aside as much as possible, unknowing of the repercussions this will have in the future.
The Immortal Realms:
>> Her Councilor, Boromir, Ascends, seeking to unveil the mystery of the Nexus. To serve the need She cannot voice, make the sacrifice she cannot ask, Isolas Ascends to Immortality to give Her remaining people a place, should Cordir’s strength fail.
>> The Wyldess and Wyrm depart, their Incarna silenced for a time. Cordir eventually assumes the role of their Voice once more, the transition more difficult in this time of weakness. Feeling the Wyld’s call, She accepts the vow of some of the Hunters. Her focus shifts, Her sense of self adrift without those who have been her anchors. An elven maiden emerges from the mists to serve as her Ordained in this time of chaos and change.
N’Kai the Black:
>> Drawn once more to the hallowed depths of N'kai, Cordir finds herself spending more and more time at the Octagonal portal, through which Thaygar himself passed, centuries ago. The Chosen are fading. Her power waning to a fraction of its previous strength. The elven maid asks release from her vow to hunt at will. The Artificer, Farseer, Suicide Mage and Elven Emissary stand by Weaver’s side, attempting to fill the void. The pacts with the Magi come to an end, too many unwilling to trust the Nashites who's leader She holds so dear.
The Mystic Woods:
>> An old friend steps forth to be Harbinger and Herald for the Passing-to-Come. The day arrives: Nearly all in the world pause, to witness the departure of the Weaver. Words are spoken – in public and private – that call Her tears again and again. A Final Weave is crafted from elements collected by some of those in attendance. The hour arrives: The Weaver sleeps.
The Tower:
>> A dream, within slumber: A return. An acknowledgment. Pain, loss and chaos. Cordir slips in and out of the shadows of madness. Once more, the stones of the Ebon Temple drink her blood and once more, there is one there who stands by her side as ward. Isolas is her strength when she has none of her own. He holds her back from the brink of the abyss and eases her back into sleep once more.
The Immortal Realms:
>> Awakening: Cordir rouses. Long has She been Pattern-lost, unaware. Too many souls have passed through the Tapestry unnoticed, the order of their lives unwoven into its majesty. The Creator concurs, and Weaver is fully reborn. The Pattern whispers of another return: A Wyld Rebirth
A Midnight Garden:
>> Ages ago, the Mad One was named Ebon Bard. Now Ascended, she takes delight in nurturing the rhythms and poems of those upon this path. Patroness in more than name, she takes strength, solace, and lessons in their songs. One young soul sparks her curiosity and mentorship, earning The Spider's Mark and the Weaver's favor when Geasa are given.
The Tower & The Realm:
>> The world is shadowed by an Eclipse and as the moon passes over the sun, she enjoys an all-too-brief moment of quietude and peace. That calm is soon shattered. Tormented by the pain of another, Cordir willingly turns to an ancient Nashite sorcery once used against her. Memories set into fragile glass, she casts them from herself. Her unknowing eyes see the world and her past in a different light. Woman is discarded for Weaver, warmth for the embrace of cold. Only Her Bards see the truth and search for the cause. For a time, her Stormreaver returns and is reborn then fades once more, further wrapping ice around her heart. Some time later, she seeks her Councilor's advice.
The Storytelling Amphitheater:
>> The Patroness finds Her only solace in the mentoring of the Realm's Bards, giving witness and encouragement to many a song and rhyme. A mighty Ogre, himself bearing an afflicted memory, performs for her pleasure and the highest bardic achievement. Storms loom on the horizon as one cloaked in shadow seeks to regain what was once lost. Winds blow and thunder rumbles, chasing away the Weaver's calm like a stag before hounds.
The Temple of Thaygar:
>> The facade cracks beneath the weight of granting Triat Mastery, when Three Acolytes come before Weaver and Wyldess. An aural shift creates dissonance that drives woman to seek shelter within Weaver.
The Black Manor & The Temple of Lord Nash:
>> The storm builds and the Dryad stands forth to name the winds. She stands for the Three Aspects for her friend, and together, they seek the tome that will grant reversal of a dreadful spell. Blindness and pain follow, followed by subterfuge and finally healing and the first step towards restoration: The Rising Storm.
N'Kai The Black:
>> The Swarf, at long last, honors the Three with Geasa.
The Guild Hall & The Realm
>> The Weaver uncovers a plot by the Dreammaster, and bids the world to rise up against his plots, shattering and giving voice to Dreams - that which has haunted her so much of late.
>> The voice of Her Bard is lifted in song and chant, telling the Aoide - Level 30 Bard Review tale of two spirits. The story of loss and pain moves the Weaver for reasons she cannot truly understand.
>> A conversation between friends is used as the second gambit in a very long game of strategy: You Will Rise.
The Temple of Lord Nash
>> The Pope surrenders that which He has had gathered and held safe, and that which was set aside is regained: Shattered With its return, He surrenders the Tower and fades into shadow. What is known once more is acknowledged and mourned. The Weaver's signature crowning glory is shorn in loss.
A Midnight Garden
>> The theft of two souls rouses Her rage, the subsequent blackmail for their release creating a mortal enemy of the Fallen One.
>> Alone, the Lady focuses on duty as distraction, though the pastry-pilfering of a youngling catches her eye.
>> Geasa are given to and accepted by the Weaver: by Bard, by an Ascended friend and by the Wyldess. Vows previously sworn to two others who have held her heart are affirmed.
>> Rarely does her garden see visitors, but at the need of one who was Chosen, She gifts a rose.
>> Her Avatar and the Guardian face mortals from time to time, providing great challenge.
>> A Wanderer returns, his memories yet shrouded. The world itself holds its breath, in mirror of the Lady, when She witnesses his waking.
The Halls of Memory
>> In Her greatest act of Weaving, the Lady calls forth places out of time, accompanied by incarnations of faith from the distant past. This working is augmented one year later.
The Sanctuary of Fate
>> Sought out by one of Her own, the Lady hosts the Realm in Her temple when the Hearbringer seeks Triat Mastery. The shade of Her beloved Deamhan bids Her temper Sacrifice aimed at another. Present are many legends of the realm, including Madman himself.
The Guild Hall
>> Cordir is overjoyed to have the strong arm and welcome presence of her brother-by-law, Kennet, who has Awakened from the Pattern, and returned after long slumber.
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