To learn of the past (Lilith Mistshadow)

Thoth · August 13, 2008, 06:15 AM

The Mother Superior left the young woman to her own devices shortly after their talk. The priest returned and would visit with the young woman when ever she wished, even occasionally read to her if she wished.

It was a cycle later that he walked in with a pair of briches and a shirt. "Morning. Its time for you to be out of that bed and rebuilding your strength. It will be slow, but no one forgets how to walk.

Lilith Mistshadow · August 13, 2008, 04:52 PM

"Yes." Lilith said with a nod, taking his words as truth without question. She had not tried getting out of bed on her own for fear of falling but had sat up as often as she could. Accepting the briches and shirt she sat up and put them on without thought for the presence of the priest. She seemed unconcerned by dressing in front of him.

"I have been feeling much improved, I will do my best to recover quickly." She spoke as she dressed. On her skin was a collection of old and newer scars. Those most faded were of an irregular nature, as though she had acquired them from falling on or being struck by something like rocks, the rest were varied but few seemed to come from blades and non were from arrows. The newest ones were clearly whiplashes and like the scars on her face were still bright against her white skin.

Thoth · August 13, 2008, 09:42 PM

The priest had already seen the scare upon her, and chose once again not to say anything. It was their way. Besides he knew that she didn't remember. "I will help you at first." He said taking the arm of the young woman.

"as we walk lets talk and work you mind. tell me what memories have come back to you."

Lilith Mistshadow · August 13, 2008, 11:41 PM

"Thank you." Lilith said as she accepted the help up. She was a little unsteady but didn't fall though she did lean on the priest somewhat heavily at first.

"I remember the ocean, sailors, and the mountains as snow was falling. There are faces that I don't recognize and names that don't match up with faces. H’drhin.... I remember my H’drhin Rihndra." Lilith said the last suddenly as she remembered being sick when she was younger and Rihndra staying up for many late nights. His face was something of a blur but she could remember feeling safe as wind out side howled mercilessly through the night.

"I am Rhagrhnd." She add as the oldest pieces of her identity fell into place. They were the strongest memories that she posses out side of her personal identity.

Thoth · August 15, 2008, 06:24 AM

The priest nodded his head. "That is excellent m'lady." He said helping her. "Would you like to go outside." He said indicating to another path out of the room. "Tell me more about the Rhagrhnd. I don't know about them. What do you remember about them?"

Lilith Mistshadow · August 15, 2008, 10:19 PM

"It snowed almost always... Spring was a season of mud and shifting ice, summer did not exist. Further down the mountain I could see the trees that never lose there green but I was not allowed to go so far away." Lilith said as she walked willingly toward the outdoors. She faltered only a little and moved slowly but her steps gained assurance as she continued to move.

"I slept together with my age mates and H’drhin in the children's tent. We shared stories long after we were meant to sleep." Lilith paused as she though about the stories and more pieces fell into place. Days spent climbing ice cliffs, unloading sleds of supplies and nights of stories and dancing. As the shards shifted and slid together she laughed a little with joy. Not all of the memories were happy but she was ecstatic to get even sad ones back.

Thoth · August 17, 2008, 10:13 PM

The priest noded his head. "Excellent. Do you remember your name yet." He said as they walked out into the area surronding the gardens.

Lilith Mistshadow · August 18, 2008, 02:08 AM

"Lilith Mistshadow." Lilith replied without thinking as if surprised by the question then smiled as she realized that she had said it and could remember being called by it.

"Ha, walking has helped my mind and body it seems." Lilith said with a bright smile. She was still not fully well but as had been said she would be fine in a brighting or so.

"I remember everything now I think, save for a few things." Lilith said with excitement in her voice.

"My people, when we reach a certain age we go on a...I guess you would call it a name quest. We stay on the mountain for a time or if we choose venture down it, I chose to come down. I must have fallen ill and wandered here in my delirium while I was traveling." She did not know yet that she was missing time still though she knew her memories were somewhat incomplete. She had left during winter and so to her there was no reason to believe that she had been gone much longer then she remembered.

Thoth · August 19, 2008, 04:09 PM

The priest paused as they came to a small areas with fruit trees. The Order tried to supply as many of the basics as they could when it came to food stuffs. They had farms outside the city, but always kept a garden at the home orders grounds.

"so is Lilith Mistshadow the name of your name quest or are you still looking for your name?"

He pointed to the trees. "The Order likes to keep a local supply of food, of course with it being winter they are not producing fruits."

Lilith Mistshadow · August 19, 2008, 11:55 PM

"Lilith is the name I have as a child. I will not be given an adult name until I return and tell my people of what I have experienced and what decision I have made about my future." Lilith said with a smile as she looked at the trees.

"We bring our food up the mountain on Rhiksa and lay in a supply against winter. Its to dangerous to go far in blizzard season. Even seasoned Cherhc can be killed easily in such weather." Lilith said with a somewhat thoughtful but not sad expression. To her the toll on life exacted by the snows was part of life and to grieve for it was to spend ones whole life crying. She had wept for friends and loved ones lost to it but her sadness began and ended there.

Thoth · August 20, 2008, 04:26 AM

"Cherhc?"

"So what would you care to start doing. The best medicine besides exercises is keeping busy. What are you good at, what would yuo like to be good at."

Lilith Mistshadow · August 20, 2008, 05:54 AM

"Those who hunt." Lilith said almost absentmindedly as she though over the second question. It was one that laid at the heart of her journey after all but as things stood she did not need to find a true answer or make a long term commitment. Part of the quest was to search ones self and ones environment for answers and the only way to do that was explore and experience.

"I have tried my hands at many things but perhaps art...or labor in a few days. I am reasonably strong when I am well." Art had the larger attraction for her but she could not pin down why. She imagined briefly a large map that made the lands with in it seem almost touchable real but she pushed the idea aside. She had not tried her hand at such things and would not push for them immediately. She could seek them as she learned more of Diana or where ever she choose to travel afterwards.

"I can do most things I am show reasonably well...save for basket weaving." She laughed at the last part unabashedly though it was a private joke.

Thoth · August 22, 2008, 04:25 PM

The priest nodded his head. "What kind of art. Sculpting, painting, clothing, or what type. We have plenty of thoughts oppurtunities around diana. You can also help here, if you enjoy healing people. We can also help you find a job. the oppertunities are at your desires."

"So did you ever want to be one of these hunters?"

Lilith Mistshadow · August 23, 2008, 12:22 AM

"Healing..." Lilith paused as she considered the idea. It had a certain allure to it and unlike with her tribe she would not be expected to care for children in the same way. She mulled it over along with the other options for a moment.

"I had never desired to be a Cherhc though I did not fear the ritual. More importantly though I never showed a talent for hunting or trapping though I did fairly well at herb gathering." Lilith said a bit absently as she considered her options.

"I think perhaps that I will look into art more as a pass time for now. I would like to learn healing arts here for a while...as for employment I will take anything that is readily available. I am not picky and would like to experience as much as I can before I return to my people." Lilith said looking a bit determined even as she smiled.

Thoth · August 25, 2008, 12:57 PM

The Priest nodded his head. "I will introduce you to some of the artist in town then, but I think we need to get you to bed first. You have walked enough for one brightening, and its best to take time. Thats your first lesson in Healing."

They contiuned to walk towards the room as they talked. "Herbs is actually a good skill since you need to know were to find them, and what to take."