A river seems a magic thing.

[wiseriver]

* She had walked for days, maybe weeks for time had begun to slur together. Days had turned to night and nights to days. She began to feel something new, a growling from her abdomen that needed to be subsided. Something she heard of as "hunger". The tall walls rose high into the sun. Something or even someone HAD to be inside that could aid her. To give her sanctuary from those who chased. Honestly though she didn't know if anyone was still behind her since she hadn't bothered to turn back and check. She called. *

Hello! Is anything in there?!"

*She hit the wall with her fist. Not knowing if the wall itself would give way. Her hand throbbed.*

There has got to be someone! I need a place to stop and rest my feet, please!I mean you no harm!

* She was getting frustrated. *

Stupid wall.........

[Arachnia of the Hour]

*a shaft of silver light shot out of the sky and landed on the earth under the arch. A moment later it had become a woman with long legs and hair, her body clad in a sleeveless raiment of rich material, a dress that hugged her slender curves down to her hips where a slit on either side of the fabric began. The rest of the skirt fell down to her ankles where they met delicate and expensive-looking slippers. An almost dreamy look held her features, though she managed to come across as bored while she stood there looking at and appraising the young Lunar. Her voice was as silvery as her coloring, soft and ethereal*

Are you lost, little Moon-Kissed? Or is it that you have found your way to the mighty empire of.. Imperveress, home of the one you would know as Arachnia of the Hour? Perhaps another reason entirely..

[wiseriver]

*A light shone brightly, burning her eyes even as she turned away. Looking back she saw a woman. The woman appeared to be born of the splendid light itself. He limbs stretched out below her and like a spiders they were delicate but strong. Was she a queen? A messenger of the Goddess? Something was different about her.*

" Not lost... searching. Is this your home? May I ask for safe lodging?

* A part of her wished that the answer would be yes. Something drew her to this woman. Wise River instantly regretted her unflattering comment moments earlier.*

[Arachnia of the Hour]

*the woman smiled for a fleeting moment and shrugged to herself*

I call this place my home, yes,though I don't control who or what resides here. Empress Arachnia is in charge at the moment, and seeing as you are Chosen she would be the one you want to talk to. Go to the central manse, the large golden pyramid, and she will meet you there. No harm is intended to you, child, so move with assurance. If you need to hunt the beasts of this land, you are welcome to them, there are plenty. If you are in need of assistance, call my name and I will come. I am Tia-Ona-Zeriku, you may enter..

*the silvery woman stepped aside, gesturing the woman forward with a hand*

Welcome to Imperveress

[wiseriver]

* Tia-Ona-Zeriku's hand extended toward Wise River. The fingers pale and long reached to her. Wise River pulled her matted thick chestnut and cream hair away from her face. She did not know how to respond. Was this a trick? There was no time to judge. Wise would have to find this empress and ask for shelter. *

" I accept your welcoming. I do not require much, simple lodgings and little foods. As for hunting, on land is a new concept."

* Wise River bowed he head in respect to Tia-Ona-Zeriku. Upon doing so she realized the haphazard shape she was in. Her usually strong hands and feet were riddled with nicks and bruises. The hair that draped down her muscular back was filled with twigs and dirt, a change from the usual string of kelp and shells braided through. The tan skin that covered her looked darker then usual with the addition of extra mud and film.Well Река, hopefully first impressions are not that important in this Imperveress *

[Arachnia of the Hour]

*Zeriku looked at the woman's reaching hand and confusion crossed her face. Did she mean to take her hand and be led there? How silly, though some people would grasp hands instead of embracing, the woman figured it was meant to be this. She could not be Lunar if she expected someone to do work for her*

Find the large pyramid in the center of this empire. Arachnia will be there

*a moment later the image was gone, the shaft of light fizzling out as though it were never there*

[wiseriver]

*Wise River was startled as the light reappeared and vanished taking the woman with it. She walked through the arches, entering the city.*