A call for the Empress

[Ress]

ascending wood, 10


" Ha!.... please forgive me for laughing, but you know very little about Solars. I was there to see the horrors they had caused.

I know all about how they act... they are beautiful, perfect golden gods.... but this only hides a heart full of greed and minds which constantly scheme for power.

I even saw a field where they buried humans and grew them like plants.

They even went so far as to create weapons that drained the life from creation itself.

Now, you may believe that humans are more than worthless... and that is fine... but I am sure you also believe that some of the things they do are unnecessary and harmful to the balance of Creation.


Believe it or not... I knew both you and your Solar mate back in the First Age... back when we were all different people. Believe me.. your mate and his solar consorts are destined to help destroy all of Creation"

* he seemed to shudder a bit as he spoke, giving his words a sort of eerie charm.. almost intimidating*

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Ascending Wood, 10

*Arachnia closed her eyes and turned her head to the side, this man was allowed his opinion even if she didn't agree. She looked at him with the determination of one who died to save her mate, believing fully that Ress was not to be blamed*

I would rather not enter into debate over all Solars, but I must disagree about my Mate. He has never once used me or been anything but the kindest and honest of men, despite the strangeness of my appearance. How can you speak ill of a man who has done nothing to me?

*Arachnia held no malice in her voice or in her posture, she was almost innocently curious in her movements and expression. She remembered little from the First Age that didn't concern her personal interactions of conquest or love.. and her own death, of course. She had heard, from a few unnamed sources that his Mate had done something terrible before they died that had made him hate Solars the way he did, and that brought a twinge of sadness to the spider's mind. She had no desire to disrespect this man but she just couldn't bring herself to agree that Ress was a bad person*

[Ress]

Resplendent wood, 2

* Suchi nodded then heaved a sigh as he took a step closer to her*

" Well.. it matters little what we disagree on.. all that matters is that we both agree that Gaia and Creation need to be protected at all costs. The Dragon-Blooded are irresponsible usurpers who are poor at protecting Creation... The Death lords and their foul Death knights drag more and more of creation into the underworld every day. The Fair-Folk and their ilk plan yet another crusade into creation as we speak. Demons are secretly plotting their escape in their prison. And worse of all... The Solar Exalts are growing in numbers and influence every day. Like loose cannons, they blast away enemys and Creation alike. They have no idea of the greater picture before them and fix problems long enough for larger ones to rush in to fill the void..... do you not agree?... and if so, would you not agree that we need to stick together to accomplish such a goal?.. then if those are both the case, then you must agree that The Wardens of Gaia is the faction you must join.... now, what do you say?"

* Ma-Ha-Suchi's voice became clear and his words rang with nothing but the truth, almost as if pictures were being shaped and stories made from the very words he spoke*

" I remember the man your mate once was... he was very powerful, but was a separatist... he could have done something for Creation and how things were.. maybe if he did, things might be better now than they are."



( 22 successes to convince Arachnia that Creation is in trouble and she needs to help do something about it)

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Ascending Wood, 10

I'm aware that Creation is in danger, always has been, always will be. I also see that there will be no agreeing on the subject of my Mate, we both are firm in our beliefs so let us stray from such thoughts. As for Solars being detrimental to Creation, I'm afraid that I know too few of them to make a claim for or against that statement. If they are, perhaps it is their ignorance and being birthed without a chance for their feet to hit the ground before their lives are threatened

*The spider shrugged casually, her smooth smile remained on her face and in her eyes. A gesture to a seat was given with the sweep of her arm*

Though that is something I also cannot attest to one way or the other. Would you care to sit down, Ma-Ha-Suchi? I can have something to drink sent in if you like. When it comes to joining a faction, I now carry two offers, both for their own reasons and both offers that would benefit both sides. As for the other party, I would like some time to think them over, especially now that there is more than one. I do believe that Creation is decreasing in quality and I agree that I should do something about it, but if you don't see that I am, I must apologize for being offended.. Perhaps it is not as grand as you might like, but assuming a web to be made without the silk to make it with isn't something I am able to do just yet. You are very generous, and I do appreciate the offer, but I must ask that I have at least a day to think it over.

[Ress]

Ascending wood, 10

* Suchi nodded, grinning a beastial smile*

" I must be back... my children need me, and I have underlings to attend to. A day? Take as much time as you like... time means little to me, old as I am, young Lunar. I must bid you goodbye then... but first....."

* He nodded to her and turned around, tossing to her an ornate amulet of interwoven moonsilver and orichalcum, making the shape of a Solar eclipse*

" This is to show you how your 'mate' keeps you like a puppet... keep it on you at all times... it will glow whenever a Solar around you starts using its essence"

*He then leapt out of her window, quickly growing into a huge winged demon and flying high into the air and out of sight*

[Arachnia of the Hour]

Ascending Wood, 10

*Arachnia smiled at the old Changing Moon and nodded. Guess he didn't want to sit and chat. Not that she expected him to, but it was the offer that counted in her book. She couldn't help but feel insulted that Ma-Ha-Suchi disliked her Love, but at the same time she couldn't really justify being angry with a man whose hatred of all Solars was renown in her society. He was who he was, no? A demon, hmm? That sort of shape might come in handy eventually*

I see.. Please enjoy your evening, and thank you..

*the spider bowed and watched as he flew off, listening for a moment to hear if the guns fired at all. If he was somehow getting past the barriers, then that means others could also. Maybe only very powerful people could do so, but those were the ones you wanted out most, so Ress should know... Clasping the pendant around her neck, Arachnia rolled it between her fingers thoughtfully. Ress would never use his power against her, but this would definitely come in handy for the others...*