Author: arcanum, Posted: Wed Dec 6, 2017 6:51 PM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

"They're both useful for different occasions, I suspect," the mage nodded but shrugged, willing to cede the point despite not fully agreeing with it. His magic had its uses, true, as far as combat or decoration, but so much of it yet remained frustratingly beyond his grasp. Muddied memories shifted. Had he once commanded telepathy? He couldn't be sure. It almost felt another lifetime ago, if he had. Either way, he was confident they would make do.

A satisfied smirk curled across the aerkai's lips. "Good. We are alike in that way, then, and I should say I very much agree with your mentor. There's too much to do and see out there to find oneself bored." Seated cross-legged, Frey's fingers drummed idly over his knees. His posture already presented as much more relaxed than when Hagar had first stumbled across him.

The shaman's wide smile was returned with a grin of the mage's own. "Aye, you have the right of it. We'll leave on the morrow… But sleep does not beckon so soon. If you don't mind further prying, I admit I'm curious. You mentioned travel to other realms - can you tell me what you might know of northern Revaliir? Any landmarks? Places to avoid?"

Author: ShamanicHeathen7475, Posted: Wed Dec 6, 2017 7:24 AM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

LeSilve stated that Hagar's ability of telepathy was a useful one to have, which made Hagar smile. "It does indeed come in handy from time to time." Hagar began his statement, "However, not as useful as I'm sure your elemental magic is!" LeSilve had given Hagar's abilities credit, and the shaman intended to return the favor.

LeSilve shifted the focus back to the content of the travels themselves when their talk of abilities and skills was finished.

Hagar never really got bored. Hagar tended to take moments that would otherwise be boring to meditate and practice his abilities. So, as a result, the shaman never really got bored. "Well boredom isn't really a problem for me." Hagar insured LeSilve. "Often times when it seems that their is not much to do I choose to meditate, or to practice my abilities. My mentor always said that boredom is never a problem for he who remains active, so that's what I do! I meditate and travel to other realms where I can learn new abilities, as well as train the skills I already possess. So, to answer your question, I do not fear any boredom that may come from our trip."

Hagar then looked over at LeSilve and smiled a big smile. "So I assume we get started in the morning then?"

Author: arcanum, Posted: Tue Dec 5, 2017 7:27 PM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

'Friend.' 

Frey sighed inwardly. The man had been awfully quick to adopt the word. If the big man thought it endearing, he was wrong. Hagar seemed the genuine sort, but in this foreign world where he did not yet understand all the rules, Frey had to tread carefully. Still, the shaman's promise not to do it again caused a slight smile to flit across the mage's face and the furrow in his brow quasi-lifted. "Thank you, that is much appreciated. I'm sure it comes in handy now and then, though - it's a good ability to have."

Credit where credit was due. Always.

Hagar's following display of magic featuring a thumbs up elicited from Frey a genuine clip of laughter. "Glad to hear, aye. But if you do not mind an adventure fraught with the potential of danger, how do you feel about boredom? I fear I am still getting accustomed to the land and have met with a few dead ends so far in my quest - that is to say, much though it pains me to admit it, my direction in this venture is, at present, not so clear. I intend to make my way north, but, from there…"

He shrugged. He was too often in the habit of simply following his feet for his liking, of late.

Author: ShamanicHeathen7475, Posted: Mon Dec 4, 2017 8:44 AM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

When Hagar spoke to his companion with telepathy, he saw LeSilve's eyes narrow. The shaman assumed the man didn't like people being in his head, which LeSilve verbally confirmed a few moments later. Hagar began to chuckle as he shifted back to human form. "Sorry my friend, it won't happen again unless the need should arise. You have my word."

Hagar then watched as LeSilve manifested a green flame, as well as a runic circle, atop his fingertips. This power was aesthetically impressive, but Hagar wandered what good it would do in the case that a battle should occur. He assumed he would just have to wait and find out. The green flame shortly changed to shards of ice as LeSilve continued to display his abilities.

LeSilve then mentioned that his studies of magic often times placed him in dangerous situations, before asking Hagar if he was sure that he wanted to tag along. The shaman summoned a ball of earth to the air in front of him, making it twirl in circles before he willed it to take on the shape of a thumbs up. "I still wish to tag along with you, if you're willing to allow me to travel by your side."

Author: arcanum, Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:28 PM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

There was something oddly endearing about the shaman's insistence, something reminiscent of another old friend of his. Frey sighed in resignation, then smiled his usual ghost of a smile. The man probably thought he'd already won.

And probably, Frey mused in bittersweet fashion, he had.

The mage nodded in understanding as Hagar listed some of his abilities. Everything seemed well and good up until the moment of Hagar's intrusion into his mind. At once, Frey balked, starting again in surprise and eyes narrowing subtly in distaste. He simply nodded and said nothing for the time being, content to watch as the shaman went about his transformation. The telepathic communication was not so much a surprise this time, though it was no more welcome. Biting down anxiously on his lower lip, the mage offered a lopsided smile.

"I understand the need for telepathy in that form but, if you don't mind… I'd much rather avoid that route where otherwise possible." With a rueful shake of his head, he continued, raising up his skeletal arm. A small green flame flickered atop it, preceded by a runic circle flaring to life. "I suppose I'm what some call an elementalist, for the most part. Fire, water, earth, air, and beyond… though I admit to having a special affinity for ice." Smoothly, the flames shifted and dissipated, giving way to green-tinged shards of ice forming and subsequently flecking off to the ground. "I've dedicated my life to magic and its secrets. Even now, on my quest, this study continues and takes me into at times perilous situations. Are you so sure you want to tag along?"

Author: ShamanicHeathen7475, Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 7:29 AM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

Hagar's lips spread into a huge smile when LeSilve said that he would consider letting the shaman join him in his travels.

" I agree, it's much to dark to be traveling anywhere tonight." Hagar said before letting out a laugh.

LeSilve then asked Hagar to explain some of the things that his master taught him about the ways of the Shaman. Hagar figured this was a good question, if they were to be traveling together it would be good to know the skills they each possess. "Well I know some elemental magic, I know astral projection so that I can travel to other realms, I can speak to the plants and animals of nature, among other nature based abilities." Hagar stopped talking for a moment. He channeled his energy and focused it on telepathically speaking to LeSilve. "I can also speak telepathically to others through the means of telepathy."

Hagar then began channeling his spirit animal so that he could perform his transformation. "My favorite ability though is the power to transform into my spirit animal; the mighty and majestic wolf."Hagar began his transformation. His skin quickly sprouted black fur, he grew fangs and claws, and he lowered himself onto all fours as his hands and feet became paws. A large wolf with black fur and blue eyes now stood in the Shaman's place. He spoke telepathically to LeSilve once more. "I'm also trying to learn new skills as I go but they require much meditation and focus to learn. So, now that you know my abilities let me ask you, what skills do you possess?"

Author: arcanum, Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 5:50 PM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

Orphaned…?

Frey listened closely, his curiosity sufficiently piqued. By the end of Hagar's summation, Frey was smiling back, if a bit reservedly still.

"I see. Thank you for sharing that with me." Thinking further on it, though the mage had no wish to get close to any of this realm's residents, he also had no reason specifically to spurn them… And he would no doubt have some rougher patches coming up concerning where his travels were wont to take him. Having another along might be wiser than not. "I sense your will to aid is genuine, and I do appreciate it. I'll… I'll think on it. Not going anywhere tonight, at any rate."

He shrugged. It was as much of a concession as he was willing to offer for the time being.

"If you don't mind my asking, what manner of things did you learn as a shaman?"

If they were to potentially be travelling together as allies, Frey supposed it'd be good for him to know just what the man brought to the table.

Author: ShamanicHeathen7475, Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 6:56 AM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

Hagar laughed at the man's reaction. He seemed a little surprised, if not entirely shocked, by Hagar's offer to travel with him.  LeSilve then asked Hagar to tell him more about himself. Well if he wanted to know then Hagar would gladly tell him about his life.

"Well I was orphaned as a young toddler" Hagar stated, beginning his story. "An old man found me and took me back to his village in the middle of a dense forest. Turns out, that old man was the shaman for a group of tribal warriors who had made that particular forest their home. As I grew older I the old man began teaching me the ways of the shaman, as well as giving me plenty of life lessons along the way. He taught me how to channel my energies to work wonders, and I learned all he had to offer. When I came of age he sent me out of the village to make my own way in life. I haven't seen him or my village since then. I often wander if they are still in that forest."

Hagar closed his eyes as he embraced a moment of remembrance. The shaman saw an image of his mentor's face in his head and imagined being back in his village once again. He opened his eyes and smiled before continuing.

"As for the present times, I now wander the lands helping anyone in need of assistance. That's why I asked if I could come along with you in your travels. My purpose in life is to assist others, so I would very much like to help you." Hagar's lips spread into a wide smile and his eyes twinkled with anticipation of what LeSilve's answer would be.

Author: arcanum, Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:33 PM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

Frey shrugged his indifference. Perhaps most had some good in them, and that, he would not doubt. But when it came to his brother - in fact, when it came to most of his people, the likes of which he had been lucky enough to grow up away from - Frey could not readily agree. They were dour creatures, the whole lot of them, oppressive on the best of days and downright savage on the worst. Miserable. Cruel. Pathetic.

"If you say so," he merely mumbled, not keen on arguing the point.

Having then related his story, the aerkai remained silent a moment, both digesting his own words and allowing the other to sift through them at his leisure. Hagar's smile was not quite the answer he'd been expecting, however, and it sent chills down his spine. This guy seemed too… too bloody nice. The paranoid sort to begin with, Frey frowned. "I very much mind, in fact," he retorted. "We've only just met! Not even five minutes ago! And you claim to 'understand my predicament,' you say?"

He leaned back with a huff, crossing his arms. 

"Look, sorry, just… Mmm… How about you tell me more about yourself, Hagar?"

Author: ShamanicHeathen7475, Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:14 PM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

Hagar couldn't help but smile when LeSilve mentioned that he wouldn't readily believe that all people have good in their hearts. Hagar knew better, for he had seen murderers drop to their knees in apology, and had witnessed thieves donate to people who had little but the clothes on their backs. "Everyone has good in their hearts." Hagar stated. "That good may have to be mined from mineral veins as solid as bedrock but with enough faith and a lot of patience, you can help people break their good nature free from the bedrock of their evil ways."

Hagar noted that his stargazing companion had said the words, "not anymore," as if he once agreed that everyone had good in their hearts. The shaman was about to question LeSilve about why he had said those words when LeSilve continued talking. LeSilve mentioned worlds falling, as well as not recognizing people who claimed to be his friends. Hagar didn't know what had happened but he figured that LeSilve had been caught in some sort of violent or tragic experience that had caused a loss of memory. The green eyed stargazer then mentioned that he would like to get his situation sorted out. Hagar saw this as the perfect opportunity to do some more traveling, all while getting to know more about his new acquaintance

"It wasn't cryptic at all." Hagar declared with a smile. "As a matter of fact i think i perfectly understand your predicament and if you don't mind, I would like to travel with you for a while and try to help you sort things out. Traveling by yourself gets mighty lonely, and i love to help people out when they have need." Hagar smiled a big toothy smile at LeSilve in the hopes that he would accept the shaman's offer of assistance.. 

Author: arcanum, Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 1:55 PM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

Frey shrugged, a light smile tugging at his lips. "It is about the kind of answer one expects, I suppose - though it is an intriguing philosophy nonetheless. I don't know that I would so readily believe in the good in all beings. Not anymore." Taking his own good look at the stars, Frey shook his head. The stars had spoken to him, once upon a time - he was sure of it. But even now, memory of what they might have imparted to him was hazy at best, intangible, as though he might have dreamt it all up.

It was a prospect that did not appeal to him.

The mage's smile faded with Hagar's question. The slightest tinge of rose coloured his cheeks. "I, err…"

In hindsight, he'd perhaps been a bit silly in his quest for dramatic flair. "I should have better elaborated," he offered by way of apology. "I do not believe myself to be a criminal. But I also do not know what to believe. There was an… event? Worlds crashing… Some have recognized me across these lands and claimed to be friends when I, on the other hand, cannot seem to recall more than some vague sense of familiarity about them, if that. It is a frustrating experience to repeat, and I would rather see it sorted before complicating things further."

He folded his hands in his lap and sighed. "Does that make sense? I did not intend to be quite so cryptic."

Author: ShamanicHeathen7475, Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2017 6:53 AM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

Hagar sat quietly beside LeSilve listening to him talk. Lesilve mentioned that he had been recognized before when he didn't want to be,  but then continued to say that he had nothing to hide as he removed the mask from his face. The man's face was covered in freckles and his green eyes shined bright against the dark night. LeSive then asked what the stars told Hagar when he gazed upon them. Hagar had to think a moment before answering this question.

"While I've never really practiced divining the stars or listening to their message," Hagar started out "I would say that they are telling me that even in these danger filled lands their is beauty everywhere we look. The beasts of this place are lethal in form yet graceful in appearance and motion. Killers roam the lands but even they have beauty in their hearts, regardless of how deeply hidden that beauty is." The shaman paused for a moment as he moved his pelt around on his shoulders. "I don't know if that's the sort of answer you were expecting" the shaman stated, "but that's all i hear when I listen to the stars.Those lights in the sky serve as motivation for me on my many lonely nights. They keep me moving forward." Hagar took this chance to shift the focus back to LeSilve.

You mentioned that you had been recognized around these lands before when you didn't want to be, yet you claim you have nothing to hide." Hagar declared. "From this statement I assume that you're either a criminal or you have a lot of enemies. Now I'm not one to judge, I've done some bad things myself, I just want to get to know you. So why is it that you don't want to be recognized?"

Author: arcanum, Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:49 PM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

He sat quietly in growing awe as the man approached - he looked even bigger up close, impressive and just a little daunting despite his friendly approach. The man reminded him of a friend of his.

Except, he amended, for the part about traveling in order to offer his aid to those in need. The friend he had in mind was more the sort to offer his services in return for material wealth, most commonly gold. Such was the lot of a mercenary, one supposed.

"Well met, Hagar, fellow traveler." Frey inclined his head briefly. Then, with a sigh, he glanced skyward again and considered the man's question. "I guess you could call it a precaution. I've been recognized here a few times without wanting to be, nor expecting to be." He frowned behind his mask before reaching up to take it off. "But, in truth," he said as he pulled it away, better revealing his green eyes and a freckled face, "I've nothing to hide." He offered a small, confident smile.

"So. What do the stars in this land tell you, when you look upon them?"

Author: ShamanicHeathen7475, Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2017 9:52 AM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

Hagar had not meant to startle the stranger but that was exactly what had happened. When he called out the man had flinched a little, which solicited a small fit of laughter from the shaman.

Hagar's laughter died off and was replaced with a smile when the stranger called back to him and accented his words with a friendly wave. The shaman walked swiftly over to where the man was sitting. As he drew closer he realized that the stranger was wearing a mask upon his face, which was fine by Hagar. These were dangerous times and concealing your identity was a smart plan for survival. The shaman sat down next to the stranger and gazed up at the stars above.

Just mere seconds after Hagar sat down the stranger introduced himself as LeSilve. This act confused Hagar. What was the point of wearing a mask if you were willing to reveal your name. Although confused, Hagar saw no problem in introducing himself as well.

"Interesting name." Hagar responded. "My name is Hagar, and to answer your question, I'm always traveling." A booming laugh escaped the Shaman's throat after mentioning his travels. "I'm a wandering shaman, so I travel the lands offering my magic where it is needed." Hagar's mind drifted back to the mask on LeSilve's face. "If you don't mind my curiosity, I would like to know why you wear a mask upon your face?"

Author: arcanum, Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 7:06 PM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

Thoughts adrift, the mage was more startled than he'd ever admit by the sudden voice calling to him out of the blue. He'd not even registered the big man's footsteps prior. Head swiveling in Hagar's direction, Frey lifted a subconscious, skeletal hand to check that his mask was still secured in place. Much to his relief, he found that it was.

"Hail, stranger!" he returned heartily, offering a wave with the same hand. "By all means. The skies are for all to share." Setting his bag aside and drawing his knees comfortably to his chest, the mage hunkered over them and craned his neck upward. He had no intentions of getting too friendly with the folks from these lands before setting his own matters in order, but being polite couldn't hurt. And besides, it felt a lonelier night than most. The company would be welcome.

"The name's LeSilve. Have you traveled far this eve?"

Author: ShamanicHeathen7475, Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:21 PM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

Hagar walked along through the forest, listening to the sounds of nature. He eventually came to some waterfalls trickling ever so beautifully along.

The shaman sat still for a moment, just listening to the sounds of the moving water. His eyes scanned the area around him looking for somewhere to lay down and relax. He saw no signs of life anywhere around him at first, but then he spotted someone sitting alone on a little patch of grass a short distance away from the water.

Hagar decided to speak to the person to see if he was friendly. "Hello lone traveler!" Hagar yelled over to the stranger. "Might I join you in your stargazing?"

The shaman began walking towards the stranger slowly. He was hoping the person was friendly but he had to prepare for the worst so that he didn't end up at a disadvantage should a fight arise.

Author: arcanum, Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2017 11:45 AM, Post Subject: reminiscent [L:2//W: max 200]

The falls trickled gently, their shimmering beauty enchanting in the fading afternoon light.

They reminded Frey of home. Of the falls he used to live by. Of the little cottage he'd grown up in so many decades ago before. He'd stayed there quite a time before being chased from it, but eventually he had managed to return.

Settled on a patch of grass a wary distance from the water's surface, the mage gazed longingly at the top of the falls and the sky beyond. The stars weren't out yet, but he'd been in this land just long enough to recognize they were different than he was accustomed to. But then, even the stars back home had long since stopped speaking to him.

With a weary sigh, the mage set his backpack in his lap. On the one hand, traveling light was oddly refreshing. On the other hand, gods, how very dearly he missed his usual repertoire.

Come to think of it, there were a lot of things he missed about his old life.