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Thaygar Spins a Tale...
Version 3.67e of TFC was compiled on 08/20/00 at 08:57. Ok. A Moonlit Garden (Intense Aura) [GS] Thaygar is here. Thaygar says, 'This One was asked to do a story. A knowing individual hinted to this One, knowing His tendencies, that it be a short story'. Ptarchyzk snickers softly. Cordir sits down and thinks deeply. Nyx looks around, a trace of a smile flickering over his face. Thaygar says, 'hopefully, this shall require less than an hour. Significantly less :)'. Grundle takes another swig of vodka and sits back. Thaygar says, 'this One pondered what story to tell, what mode of tale would be most fitting'. Dazzle , for lack of a wall, stands resting lightly against a tree. Thaygar opens To Serve Man. Thaygar turns a page with His non-fiery hand. Grundle shows his approval by clapping his hands together. Harmony is so excited that she cheers just for the hell of it. Arianos inclines his head. Thaygar says, 'curious and eager was she, inspired by the world around her and those who inhabited it'. Thaygar says, 'Spider revered, most of all, however, the Flame of Darkness, a spirit often seen in conjunction with the Mist of Night'. Thaygar says, 'she considered the Flame inspired, and tried to live her life on the plain according to the Flame's example'. Thaygar says, 'in time, all things die, and this relationship did as well, as the Mist of Night departed, and the Flame left soon thereafter'. Dazzle blinks in mild surprise, yet does not pause long to reflect, so entranced he is by the weaving of the story. Arianos drifts slighty, but pays no notice to it as he listens to the story. Dazzle blinks. Arianos sighs loudly. Thaygar says, 'in time, this soul bondage ended as well, and the Spider drew closer to the Winged Lion flying above the Jungle, and that, too, in time passed'. Thaygar says, 'the death and rebirth of such bonds is the nature of mortal existence in the Plains of Life'. Thaygar says, 'but all such is prologue, for what the Spider most desired, from all these experiences, was to be able to enter the Jungle of the Great Spirits herself'. Thaygar says, 'such was barred to the merely living ... only those who had transcended their frailties could pass the great mists at the Jungle's edge'. Thaygar says, 'so the little Spider worked and spun and traveled and suffered and did all that the Insane Bird of the Jungle required of her'. Thaygar says, 'until at last the Great Jungle Spirit recognized her efforts, and deigned to grant her the right to be Her'. Harmony smiles happily. Thaygar says, 'she was joined to the Wandering Fang in the Plains beyond in matrimony'. Thaygar says, 'She was served by Her own Night Shade, spun and rewoven to Serve Her'. Cordir smiles quietly and glances over at Her Shadow. Nyx steps a little further into the shadows. Thaygar says, 'She gathered Her own Brood of Hatchlings in the Plains outside, and set to guarding them as once the Flame had guarded Her (minus the bloody mopping)'. Thaygar says, 'she consorted with the Other Spirits of the Jungle, and learned of many She had never before seen'. Thaygar says, 'she clashed at first with Shafts-of-Light, but later reconciled due to the efforts of a Knight of the Light'. Dazzle rests. Thaygar says, 'Her life was measured, it was whole'. Thaygar says, 'she worked with the Lord of the Scales to craft a new portion of the Plains fitting in the eyes of the Blue Monkey who oversaw such things'. Cordir coughs. Thaygar says, 'as with all things, however, this arrangement too, in time, died'. Cordir stills, tears running silently down Her face. Thaygar says, 'the Bloody Claws departed, the Lord of the Scales sought higher things'. Boromir beams a smile at Cordir. Arianos sniffs sadly. Thaygar says, 'the Lantern Holder moved on, and the Glinting Coin that had been the Winged Tiger was obliviated altogether'. Thaygar says, 'this last Ending had, in its own way, a special depth for Great Spider'. Trevor slowly nods at the truth in Lord Thaygar's words. Arianos finally realizes the true meaning of the story with a gasp. You hear a deep throated snarl from somewhere near Tripper's hip. Thaygar says, 'for the Knight of Shafts-of-Light, an ally of Great Spider, was consumed as well'. Someone absently scratches the neck of the invisible beast at his elbow. Thaygar says, 'and the Fly-Children of the Maggot Flow beset Her children with fierce vigor'. Thaygar says, 'and She Herself wandered the Jungle not always in contentment, sometimes clashing with the other Spirits'. Thaygar says, 'the Spider found Herself uncertain of Her future, but wandering through the Jungle, she found Herself, one night, at a crossroad She had never before seen'. Thaygar says, 'for the terrain of the Jungle is mutable and shifting in a way that the solid Plain never is'. Thaygar says, 'even though She had never seen it'. Arianos perks up, as the story appears to take a more joyous note... Thaygar says, 'this was the Square of Decision ... with Paths leading forth from it and One leading in'. Thaygar says, 'the way in was now barred ... but she could continue across the Square and out the other end, walking the same Path She had before'. Thaygar says, 'or she could turn to Her right, and take the Road of Departure, as so many Spirits had'. Trevor faints, falling into a heap on the ground. Thaygar says, 'or She could turn to Her left, and walk the Trail of the Unknown, forging a new path for Herself, whatever that might be'. Dazzle blinks at Trevor, seemingly stunned. Harmony waits in supsense. Thaygar says, 'the Spider knew She was not content with the way things were'. Arianos wonders what path 3 is...or if it exhists. Dazzle subconsciously bites at the inside of his cheek as the story progresses..such wonder in this, the telling.. Thaygar says, 'the First Path, the Path Ahead as Behind, was not to be Hers'. Thaygar closes To Serve Man. Thaygar says, 'this One knows not the future of this tale'. Abaddon gasps in astonishment. Harmony is left hanging. Thaygar says, 'He only knows the Path that He chose'. Abaddon nods in recognition to Harmony. Boromir smiles quietly to himself. Cordir stands and curtseys deeply, formally, before the Ebon Lord, tears still falling silently. Cordir says, 'As always, Revered One... Your guidance is welcome.'. Abaddon hugs Thaygar. Cyrix coughs. Clue thanks Thaygar for a very interesting tale. Arianos wonders what path the Great Spider will take, knowing it will have great repurcussions if things change as the way is. Dazzle rises to his feet and bows formally to Thaygar. Arianos bows before Thaygar. Boromir bows before Thaygar. Balia curtseys gracefully to Thaygar. Tien bows before Thaygar. Trevor bows before Thaygar. Martok giggles at himself, he must be nervous or something. Cyrix bows before Thaygar. Dazzle bows before Thaygar. Cordir reaches for Her Shadow's support with a trembling hand. Boromir thanks Thaygar heartily. Nyx offers a hand in return. Trevor raises his head towards his Lady Cordir. Dazzle hugs Harmony. Arianos holds back his emotions for further pondering later. Harmony crys softly. Thaygar nudges the roommate ooc. Cordir unlocks the pattern-pool. Cordir opens the pattern-pool. Clue offers her support to her friend. Martok has much to think about. Durin chuckles, evidently amused. Boromir chuckles, evidently amused. Qiziquiment grovels in the dirt before Thaygar. Dazzle beams a smile at Nyx. Nyx coughs lightly. Trevor says (in common), 'A finely crafted tale, Thaygar'. Trevor grovels in the dirt before Thaygar. Thaygar says, 'this One knows what He chose'. Abaddon nods in recognition to Trevor. Cyrix says (in common), 'seeing you has stirred memories Thaygar I thought buried and dead...'. Dazzle bows before Thaygar. Boromir keeps to himself ... lost in thought. Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'The day that the Old One looses his drama is the day I cast spells.'. Trevor snickers with Ptarchyzk about their shared secret. Dazzle looks briefly to Boromir, casting a smile of greeting in his direction. Thaygar says, 'the Road of Departure, once walked upon, can never be trodden back, whatever the claim'. Dazzle nods in recognition to Thaygar. Trevor says (in common), 'To all Fate, it is nice to be in your company again'. Thaygar says, 'the Return only reminds one of the Departure, and the Reasons for it'. Cyrix says (in common), 'perhaps for some Nyx....but she was mine once...'. Thaygar says, 'and the Departure beckons all too soon once more'. Nyx bows before Thaygar. Thaygar says, 'for This One, it mattered not unduly'. Clue thinks she understands Thaygar's reasonings. Thaygar says, 'and most certainly never pain'. Cyrix smiles sadly. Harmony stays around a little longer. Arianos bows before Thaygar. Arianos bows before Cordir. Dazzle smiles happily. Cordir unlocks the pattern-pool. Khore steps up behind you from the shadows.
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