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[EssenceSpellbinder ] He stood ontop a tree his hand reaching out catching his cloak as it feel, he wraped it around himself and sighed as he resumed his disguise and looked at the sky and started to sing agian

Alucinor sighs happily, as the subdivision of reality is complete at last ... the forest intact and unharmed as if nothing out of the ordinary had ever happened.

EssenceSpellbinder his voice echoed to all in the forest "thank you"

Alucinor just holds Enaid protectively for now, waiting for her own senses to adjust. Normally he is not allowed to use such magics, but the genie council makes special provisions for dealing with rogue reality-shapers. Out of sight, out of mind, he just addresses Enaid with a happy tone, especially after hearing the voice of gratitude. "Perhaps it is time we paid the walker of light and shadow a friendly visit," he suggests cheerily.

EssenceSpellbinder smiled and patted the tree branches "may gaia bless you" he said gently to them as he looked to the sky and started to humm gently to himself his mother's song once more

Enaid opens her eyes the softest of smiles as she no longer hears the song of choas that seemed to once be about but seconds ago......she could feel his closeness and was thankful....head tilting a little as she looks up at the male...and nods......" Yes......he is here still.....rejoicing " head turning slightly as she looks in the direction of spellbinder.....a nod as delicate of petals " He is somewhere there......the trees will show us the way"

Alucinor nods to Enaid, tucking that hand of hers regally into the crook of his offered arm. "Then lead on, lady of nature. Lead on."

EssenceSpellbinder started to sink into the trees as a dryad would, his nymph cousins were akin to them as well, and as he was gaia's presence in a darker world, he learned to master the power , so he walked out of the tree's trunk as easily as he would out the door of a inn, dressed as a young druid traveler with wodden staff for a walking stick

Enaid laughs softly....the sound like soft feathers as she slips her arm through his and as always followed by the chimes of bells....the scent of full blooms freshly opening....and a carpet of new growth she takes her first step towards the inner forest that lead to Essence....his song guiding her to him as much as the whispers of the trees to her....quickly approaching the spot of the male of light and dark....

EssenceSpellbinder and there he stood waiting for her, he of course knew she was comming, the forest was not the only aspect of nature, and so not the only thing he could use to learn things, he waited patiantly leaning on his staff

Enaid smiles to herself as she is told of the others form of transport.....knowing that she too uses that form......and so it is that they two suddenly appear between the trees to stand before that of a druid.....her fairy light eyes resting upon the new male she had not yet seen....the chiffon flattering like golden wings upon her hips before settling....her fragrance of blossoms filling the air..and at each step the soft chimes of bells clearly heard

EssenceSpellbinder he bowed his head saying nothing at all his face mostly hidden by his hood,

Alucinor 's eyes alight upon this seeming druid, even as his otherworldly senses tell him there is more to this individual ... indeed he would seem to be both blessed and cursed all the same. And so he stands protectively by Enaid's side, a calm and silent sentinel to his mast- ... no, to his friend. A slight smile and a bow of his head is given, his dark curly locks shifting slightly with such motion, stirred by the breeze even as is his woodly garb.

Enaid grape coloured lips smile....around and behind her plantlife seemed to be appearing...blooming in various stages of growth the trail of flora showing a path of where she had stepped....a slight incline of head as she nods....nothing of malice about yet...." Hello......we hope you fare well...one of nature"

[EssenceSpellbinder ] "young but old like the wind" he whisperes though his voice clear to hear ears "i do not know you, nor do i know of you, yet the vines walk with you, gaia is pleased with you" he said gently

Mayaka_Spellbinder glanced around as she walked, her waist long light blue hair swayed behind her while her long bangs slightly hid her deep blue-golden colored eyes from view. She wore a long black dress with a low v-cut fronting with a scoop backing that went down to her waist. The dress had two waist high slits and reveiled her strange black tattoo marking on her upper right arm and down her left leg. As she walked she held the hands of two twin boys a year old, both boys had dark blue hair.

Enaid arm reaches out to Aluc grasping his hand and gently squeezing it as she speaks to the male in front of her....his words of Gaia old to her ears for it had been many moons since hearing that name and then only by a certain species that room the forest and woods....bright eyes studied him before she spoke her voice as soft as seeds floating on the breeze......" I am Enaid....my friend and companion is Alucinor....it is a ..pleasure to meet you"

[Enaid ] roamed not room

Alucinor feels a bit out of sorts at the moment, as he has never had any such affiliation with nature ... not that he dislikes it or acts against it, oh no. Far from it. In fact, the more time he spends with Enaid, the more he is learning to appreciate all its finer intricacies, its sheer depth and massive might, the invisible threads that bind all things together. But no, he is still somewhat distanced from all of that thanks to his more arcane nature. Not that the naked eye can tell just by looking at him ... clad in forest greens, with a leather vest and boots, simple garb of the ranger. Though the copper bracers bound about his wrists would somewhat clash with all the rest.

EssenceSpellbinder he smiled gently as he felt his wife and son's enter the forest, his spirit went to them and wraped aorund all of them filling them with warmth and love then came back to his body "i greet you both" he said with a bow

Alucinor clasps Enaid's hand, smiling back to her fondly, then to the other individual. "A pleasure indeed," he says in his deep and hearty voice, nodding. "You have a ... vibrant and ancient aura, if you'll permit me to say so."

Mayaka_Spellbinder smiled to herself when she felt his spirt wrap around them and filling them with his warmth and love. She contiuned to walk towards Essence's presence, once there the eldest twin immedately let go of her hand and ran over to Essence latching onto his leg.

EssenceSpellbinder "i have no controll over what you do or say" he said gently "so ask not my permission for your own actions," he said gently "but being around for as long as i have i would not dout the qualitys of my aura" he said as he looked at alucinor "you are schooled in the arcanic magics i see" he said gently

EssenceSpellbinder laughed gently as he kneeled and picked up his son, and smiled as he looked to see his wife in the close distance, he hood flew back his skin paling his ears elongating and his features becoming more perfect then before, showing that he was no human , but he did so for his children's sake so they would know it was there father "hello everyone" he said his formality dropping the instant he saw his wife and sons

Enaid head tilts a little....sensing the darkness in the male...yet the light shone from him like the brillance of the sun...a thing that confused her yet she knew well that the humanoids often was a mixture of both essence...head turning slightly to look upon the arrival of the mother and children a smile as clearly it is shown who the father of the children is...eyes dropping as the child seemed lovingly to run to Essence...

Alucinor reacts in a bashful manner, contrary to his broad muscular form and proud standing as he looks away and to the ground. "Impossible. To speak to an unlistening ear would be rude. And I should think 'schooled' would be the wrong word, my good man," he continues, watching the young on cling to the man's leg. The sight makes him smile anew, and he forgets to continue his explanation. Or perhaps he leaves off the subject on purpose ...

Mayaka_Spellbinder smiled at Essence when she walked over to him with the youngest twin hopping as she held his hand and walked, "Hello dear..." once she was standing next to him the youngest twin latched onto his father's leg, "They both wanted to see you." she looked over to Eanid and Alucinor and politely bowed to them both her light blue hair slightly slightly hid the fact of her almost pale skin.

EssenceSpellbinder he turned to alucinor and enaid and smiled "allow me to introduce myself "i am Essence Spellbinder of the Vampire Clan spellbinder Grandson of Gaia and Arch Mage of the Crimson Empire of Lorthos but i dout you'v heard of him," he said gently "this is my wife Mayaka, and my twin born sons, tell them your names boys and be polight" he said as he sat his eldest down next to his brother

Bryne slowly wandered into the unknown forest, hs eyes gazing around for signs of life and nature. He stepped past a few trees and found a large clearing, he yawned and sat on a rock, away from the others and placed his staff on the floor beside him, keeping himself to himself for the moment.

Enaid fairy like eyes rested upon those of the children for they were the furture of all things...in them the world is a wonderful place full yet of dreams and magic...lifting only as Essence introduced himself only just in time to notice the nod by Mayaka.....a smile...the chime of bells as she moves slightly noding to Mayaka before eyes once more dropping to see the boys.....the smile upon lips spreading once more

Alucinor bows his head respectfully to the new woman, Mayaka, and eyes the two boys carefully. Much of the titles spoken aloud have little meaning to him, as he is quite out of the loop, historically speaking, having missed the last several centuries completely. But vampire he knows, as he does Archmage. One explains the taint of shadow ... the other his arcane leanings.

Mayaka_Spellbinder nodded to them both, "I'm Mayaka Spellbinder...Essence's wife...the last living member of the Shiora Clan a shaman user if you please." she smiled then looked down at her sons, "Go on tell them your names." The eldest son would look at them and bow slightly, "Koji." the youngest clung to his mother's leg and looked at him, "Kouji."

EssenceSpellbinder he holds out his hand to mayaka his jade green eyes watching the couple carefully "so Lady Enaid, what might you be?" he asied

Alucinor grins to the boys, leaning his massive frame forward and grinning in mirth. "I am happy to meet you both, Koji and Kouji. I am called Alucinor," he tells them in a grandiose manner, his bearing one of pride ... but then he quickly softens to a more casual stance. "But you can call me Al." A wink is given, and then he quickly straightens, keeping by Enaid's side.

Enaid knew of couse about vampires she had met a few in the forest since arriving in this land.....yet like Aluc not much more of his title made sense to her....she looked at both male children..so very much alike and was just a little puzzled how humans managed such a feat yet she knew that many plants looked the same to humans yet to her they were as individual and wondered if it was the same for these two children

Bryne said nothing, did nothing. He just sat there, eyes closedas he listened to the people talk, learning and gaining knowlage. He then broke his silence with a sigh as his eyes opened to the ground and he stood up.

Mayaka_Spellbinder smiled as she held onto Essesnce's hand while her free hand gently patted Kouji's back while Koji tugged on his mother's long hair to get her to pay attention to him. She smiled at the two boys and nodded to them both showing that she was paying attention to them.

EssenceSpellbinder he glanced at his beloved wife and kissed her cheek "greetings my beloved angel " he whispered to her ears as he watched enaid and alucinor

Enaid was a little surprised at the formality presented by Aluc and wondered if she too should be as formal....yet she could not help but crouch down ....." And I am Enaid....." A glance towards Aluc before looking back to the children" some call me a nymph.....but I am but a creature of nature"

Alucinor glances backward over his shoulder, having sensed the presence of another ... one who is as curious as he. The presence of the lad is noted, though he keeps his attentions on the others for now. He looks between Mayaka and Essence curiously, raising an eyebrow and clearing his throat. "I, uh ... hope we aren't interrupting?"

EssenceSpellbinder "my mother was a nymph" he said musing "your forest must be a wounderious place if this is your true form" he said gently looking at Enaid, knowing that the feature's of nymphs were directly related to there enviroment, so that nymphs from a same area could be hard to put apart unless from totally diffrent familys, but would not even be noticed as the same race of being as a nymph from a diffrent forest in a diffrent climate

EssenceSpellbinder "mayaka darling, please take our children home i'll be home shortly" he said

[EssenceSpellbinder ]

Mayaka_Spellbinder smiled at Essence when he kissed her cheek then loked back down at her two sons, "Calm down you two..." she smiled at Essence and nodded, "I am going then..come along Kouji...Koji." she took the boys hands and walked away.

[Mayaka_Spellbinder ]

Alucinor waves after the pair as they depart. "Be well." He keeps close to Enaid, one of his hands still guarding hers.

Enaid looks up at Essense and nods.....pushing herself upright as they seem to be reading to depart company watching as the female leads to two children off her head tilted in thought....a light finger resting upon her chin only the words of Aluc pulled her attention to him......" Have you had more of your dreams?"..

Alucinor looks back to Enaid at her prompting, seeming suddenly thoughtful as he nods. "I have."

Enaid ow looks at him......" You have.......was it different or the same....have you gathered more into your mystery...?"

Enaid looks about her before suddenly flopping to the soft ground.....and looks up at him....patting the grass by her......

Alucinor thinks on it for a time. "Different ... everything is the same as the dream that we shared inside the lamp, the pillars softly glowing on the hillside. And I can still hear that familiar voice calling to me ..." He sighs, shaking his head. "Yet in all my travelling, I was not able to find this place. Strange."

Alucinor looks to Enaid, and the invitation of a seat. Smiling, he accepts, seating himself next to her, his massive legs crossed and ham-hands resting on bent knees.

Enaid nods slowly......reaching up to touch his chest....." Did you look with this Aluc or just with those eyes that see.......remember you can see hear with other parts of you ....some races speak of a thrid eye one I believe that it supposed to be in the middle of the forehead yet truely your whole being can be used as this inner eye ....." she smiles....grape lips curving upwards as he sits down by her though his massive size dwarfs her....and once sited she shifts unfolding her own frame and turning she lays her head upon his lap...between his crossed knees....the rest of her stretched out before him

Alucinor is surprised by Enaid's closeness, though he is glad she finds him comfortable. "There is not much that my senses miss, Enaid, my third eye included." He sighs considering. "I am almost willing to conclude that I must be misinterpreting the dream somehow. Dreams are always fickle in their meaning, after all."

Enaid nods slowly..." Perhaps....yet maybe you are looking in these far places when you should perhaps be looking closer to home....people seem to travel far and wide looking for something which is often closer then they think....have you searched these lands out surrounding this........keeep?"

Alucinor nods to Enaid. "I have wandered this place known as the Keep, as well as the surrounding wilds. The mountains far to the east, and the ocean beyond ... island chains, and coastal cliffs of the massive continent even further away." He shrugs helplessly. "Yet in all my wanderings, I felt no closer in one place than in any other."

Enaid looks at him in silence for a moment or two.....before speaking her voice soft even though they be alone....." Why did you return here Alucinor?"

Alucinor looks down at the head of Enaid in his lap, her flowered hair spread over his legs. "Why?" he repeats, as if she should already know the answer. "My roots are here, Enaid. No genie can stray far from his lamp or master for very long. There are certain ... ill effects one suffers from, umm ... prolonged distance." He clears his throat, a bashful smile creeping over his face. "Though I, uhh ... probably still could have gone for another week or so. I just ... didn't want to."

Enaid eyes were upon his locked ..perhaps lost in his own ....his voice strong as always to her ears......."You are....tied to your lamp even though you can wonder whereever you wished....?" she blinks as her eyes cloud for an instant ...delicate brows knitting " ill effects....such as?" her head shifting as he clears his throat and she sees the smile.....a arm rising as a fingertip brushes lightly over the corner of a the two lips......" You wished to be back here Aluc.....of all the world you wished to be here.....yet I have not heard you ask of the lamp....?"

Alucinor smiles at the gentle touch of fingertips to lips. "I will be tied to my lamp for as long as I am bound to service, Enaid," he explains to her. "And I can assure you, I never would have ventured as far as I did without knowing that the lamp was safely kept." And then his voice is quieter. "Yes ... I did wish to be here. I missed this place, with its simple beauty. I ... I missed you, Enaid, and the wonderful companionship you have offered me. Companionship I scarcely have found in any other place." No need to bother her with details of the ailments he would have suffered, as they are likely more complex than she would wish to get into.

Enaid too smiles....her finger tips lingering upon the fold of lips....gliding across his upper lip gently barely touching......" It pleases me that you trust me as you do" her head shifting to one side upon his knee....." This place is one of beauty....yet there are other places just as masjestic as this..but here I feel safe and contented....and with someone such as yourself what more is there to ask for....have you not become friends with your other lamp owners?"

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