Valley of Red Mist & Beyond (Adeli's Tale).

My Beloved Diary,

With my adventuring Bard friend named: 'Bon Ausbourn', Half-Orc, we ventured deeper into the Giants Territory, into the 'Valley of Red Mist' and deeper.

I spent a lot of gold coins for expensive potions in preparation (Ghost Visage, Haste and Keen Edge), but in the end didn't have to use these. Cheaper potions (Bull's Strength and Barkskin), Bon's inspiring songs, and Bon's bardic spells were more than enough.

It's not worth selling these potions, as the merchants would offer far too low price when compared to the price I paid, so I will keep them for future use, for when there's some kind of more or less unsuspected challenge, or other emergency need.

What we found in the Valley and beyond, was tougher and larger giants, and their tamed wolves (worgs).

I can ride horses pretty well but don't have mounted combat experience, so a helm I bought earlier proved to be very useful. After this adventure, I must admit that having a mount in combat is an Advantage. But what to do with a horse when one has to enter underground cave or other dungeon?

-=- Helm for Mounted Combat. -=-

-=- Mounted Combat vs. Mr Hill Giant. -=-

After we returned from the trip, and sold the spoils, Bon made a small performance - and I've enjoyed it.

-=- Adeli & Bon, Half-Orcish Bard. -=-

-- Yours, Adeli, Rapier-Fencer, Adventuress and a Skilled Horse-Rider. -=-

Witch of the Mists.

Dear Journal,

Tonight i did recollect some memories of my masters' Attentus lover, Wethrillina Aeliath, the Witch of the Mists, related with Unseelie Fey.

While it is not the time for the Wise Womens' Great Rite* today, i decided to practice in preparation for it, nevertheless.

Before morning i sat beside Ishtishia's Shrine, beside Water Godess Shrine and poured it's blessed water into my well-made holy silver chalice.

i put the Chalice on the Moonmaiden's Altar nearby, awakened my senses to World Spirit with a Clairaudience / Clairvoyance spell, then dipped Athamé's tip in Chalice's Blessed Water - as is done in the Great Rite itself. This rite represents union of Air & Water, of Masculine & Feminine Aspects, it's used to bless attendants.

i prayed to Moon Godess for guidance, so i am prepared for the Great Rite itself, when the time comes.

i prayed for Mist's Powers to awaken in me when time of need arises as well.

Then i did pour blessed water into the Icelace Lake, cleaned my holy spell component with a piece of cloth then put these back into my bag.

i stayed in the Temple for a while meditating, after.

-- Yours, Chea Allin, a Selunite Witch & a Seeker of Enlightened Energies.




a Water - Draw.




Chalice's placement on Moon Godess' Altar.




a Cast to Awaken Senses,

to World Spirit.




an Athamé - Dip.




a Prayer to Moon Godess.

Moon's Wisdom called for.




Finish.


 

Athamé & Chalice.


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* Great Rite is inspired by the Wiccan Great Rite.