I look now into the waters which had almost claimed my life, wondering what had possessed me to dive into the rushing river. Yet as the reflections of light dance upon my face I feel as if I am loosing myself, as if some part of me wants to feel the rush of water against my skin. Instinctively I dig my fingers into the soft dirt of the river bank, the urge to jump in again was only quelled by the noise of the wind as it began to pick up. A thick, woodland area a few feet from where I sat seemed to moan and groan as the wind battered the tree tops, shaking the mighty trees from root to tip. When I had first climbed from the river I had not noticed the great fields and forest which stretched for miles around me, there seemed little evidence of civilisation for as far as my eyes could see. Suddenly a strong shiver racks my body, small goosebumps had appeared on my skin. I hug myself and curl up, only now I begin to question why all my memories were of the river...nothing of where I had come from.
My mind seemed to fall into a deep slumber at this moment, as if it were recovering from a great shock. The wind seemed to echo the state of my mind, it too dropped to little but a whisper and the river's raging rapids became nothing but a faint trickle in the background.
A great sadness washed over me, my mind accessing emotions rather than memories. In the back of my mind I could still feel the pull of the river, the roar of the wind and the warmth of the sun on my bare back, yet I stared endlessly forward at the distant horizon. Perhaps over where the lands seemed to end would be answers. I dared not ask myself of who I was, for again I could sense that what I was could only be connected with misery...sadness...loss. It was as if that part of me were dead, I was trying to connect with a part of me who had drowned when I had...fallen...or dived...jumped in that river.
My eyes refocus. On the wind come whispers, calls from...other people. Only now I realise that the sun had long since set, now I could see, piercing the darkness, beams of light...of fire. I take a moment before I stand, vaguely aware of my wings and how they were stuck together. However as the sound of footsteps in the trees came closer, I push myself up and dash along the river bed, following the water to where ever it would lead me.
Elysium now travels the lands of Alyria, a druid and warrior, who has learnt that there is no one who can put her life back together but she. For this reason, she feels it necessary to travel the world alone, keeping her wits about her at all times...treasuring every moment.
Over the years Elysium has befriended several brave and intelligent men and women, including the members of an odd clan called Tweaked. All were welcoming, the leaders Jaxxon, Darkmagic and Mikee showed her the ropes, clan members Ease, Reaperr, Brilon, Datanyon and later Rathas taught her that it is okay to be a little strange! Continuing on her travels, she met with kindred spirits Tigerlily and Ceralyn, two friends who Elysium soon learned to trust. Brave warriors Darkemoon and Zikane, intelligent Erulien , trustworthy Zemal and compassionate Carlina soon became good friends and helped Elysium as she attempted to better herself. Over the many days Elysium spent improving her skills against difficult foes she relyed upon Adaeriel, the guardian of the rare cheese prisms to keep her sane. During her time questing in the cities of Tellerium and Templeton she met with Alger and Ceralind, two enthusiastic questers who knew their way around the area and were never too busy to show her.
However as Elysium grew older she yearned to explore new horizons, and bidding farewell to her clan of companions, she met with her close friend Kimi who brought her into the Far Dareis Mai family. Here she has met a group of friendly and intelligent women, all who share an adventurous spirit. Amongst them she befriended Cleopatra, Cyantia, Evanya and Kodora, all who now are considered close friends.
Most recently she has handfasted her sweetheart, Genevieve, and is enjoying every moment she spends with both her and Miramos. She travels across Alyria, usually with Genevieve in tow, exploring and adventuring with the one closest to her heart.
Who knows where her adventures will take her next?
