Eviia Hawk
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Post by Eviia Hawk on Sept 20, 2024 1:01:27 GMT
beyond the shore somewhere past the sea
Eviia took a deep inhale of the forests air, savoring its earthly sweetness. It smelled lush here, which meant she was closer to the Alaré River. She had been hard at work, guarding the Portal and guiding those brave enough to cross its borders. Her mind was weary, and her body was soon to follow. She had been relieves of her duties for a short while, offering reprieve from her ever constant obligations. Eviia decided to make a trip northwest, to the port. Her parents had met there, many moons ago. She had started to forget what their voices sounded like.
Eviia crested over the hills, finally able to see her destination. The river carved and bent around the forest, nourishing life of all kinds. Even from here, she could see silver fish leaping from the water, their scales ringing like chimes. She felt the tightness in her chest ease, just for a moment, to appreciate the view. It was midday and she still had much ground to cover. And so she continued on.
Eviia followed the bank of the river downstream, she knew it would eventually lead to Alaré Port. She'd speak with the fishermen there and hear their stories, perhaps she'd even hop on one of their boats. There was a small cottage with accommodations, like fishwine and first aid supplies. She wouldn't dare try the fishwine. Eviia giggle smartly to herself at the thought, distracting herself like she always did. She hadn't noticed the low hanging branch, that swatted her head.
Eviia's winced, throwing her arms up to prevent her face from getting cut, and stepped to the side. The wrong side. Her foot landed in a soft patch of earth, which had crumbled from water erosion, and fell through. "No!" She cried out, before her voice was lost to the water.
The river had differing strengths depending on where it bent, and she had fallen in an unlucky spot. The current swept her away, dashing her cruelly against rocks and protruding earth. Eviia flailed her arms, attempting to find anything to hold on to, but to no avail. She felt her panic at the realization, and then she felt ease. Accepting her fate. Everything went dark.
Eviia washed up almost 2 miles down river, bruised and battered, but alive and unconscious. The sun moved steadily across the sky, marking it late afternoon.
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Adrea
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Post by Adrea on Sept 20, 2024 9:28:25 GMT
Up to this point Adrea's day had went well. She had spent the evening away wading around the shallows with Chook, once in a while dumping him with water using an old turtle shell. Just as she decided it was time to head back she spotted something odd: A person washed up ashore. The body was that of a women's and was badly hurt, covered in bruises and gaping cuts. If Adrea had been a few years younger she would have probably just stepped over the body and went on her merry way. But now, older and a little more wiser, she had a strong urge to do what was right.
With a lot of help from Chook, Adrea managed to gather up enough driftwood to create a circle around the body, leaving a large enough gap at the side facing the river. Keeping at a steady pace she filled the turtle shell she had played with earlier up with waters from the river and a few floating leaves. Then she poured the water on the body.
Adrea stayed silent as she repeated this step a few times. How could she say anything about someone she didn't even know? But she did know one thing: this women had to have atleast someone who cared for her. With that, Adrea let out a soft hum as she poured one last bout of water over the body.
Content with her work, she picked up the women's legs and proceeded to drag the body back to the river.
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Post by Eviia Hawk on Sept 20, 2024 17:33:39 GMT
beyond the shore somewhere past the sea
She was having the loveliest dream. She was reunited with Larken, and they had finally been wed. Eviia's smile touched her eyes, and the wispy tendrils of chocolate locks danced around her face in the breeze. This was all she ever wanted, all she dreamed of since she was a young girl. Eviia couldn't imagine a time where she could be happier. Larken smiled warmly at her, leaning his lips towards hers for a kiss. She leaned forward to meet him, when water spilled from her lips.
Suddenly, the dream was gone and she was alone. Or was she? What happened? She remembered walking into a branch and falling.. Eviia woke up slowly, groaning as the sensations of pain and soreness wracked her frame. She was still soaked, her clothes sticking to her skin, making her cold. Her pants and shirt had been ripped, leaving nasty cuts filled with silt and rock. Her lip had split and she could feel a knot forming on the side of her head. She was alive - but for how long?
Moments passed before her eyes could focus and she had an awareness of being dragged by her legs. Eviia was in no condition to fight, and she didn't know this persons intentions, so she croaked out, "Who are you?" The pain of speaking sent flames of sensation around her ribs.
The girl looked young, with brown hair like hers and a cute, round face. Surely this woman would be her savior?
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