The Ties That Bind Us (04/03/21)
Mar 14, 2021 19:23:36 GMT
Ghesh, Ser Baine Cinderwood 🔥🌼, and 2 more like this
Post by BB on Mar 14, 2021 19:23:36 GMT
It was a pleasant start today. I went to help Sheryl (who prefers Merla now) and Baine in discovering information on their blood relatives. The two of them had heard rumours of a special tree of Yondalla’s in Bytopia that could help them in this rather than scouring the entire Material Plane for information, a tree appropriately known as ‘The Tree of Bloodlines’.
And so we all, Taff, Faye and Ghesh included, casually strolled through a whole other plane to find this place. Bytopia isn’t too different from our plane you know, though the main difference is the split ground that runs parallel to each other. Apparently if you fly high enough on one side you can flip round to the other all together!
After getting directions from a nice fellow in the nearby town who got utterly distracted by daffodils, we slowly wandered through the nearby woods to our destination. After the plethora of high risk requests and jobs it felt nice to stroll with friends.
Arriving we found two winged halflings, big wondrous feathered wings they had indeed, going by Laylah and Ruman I believe. Though nice and intrigued to see us all there, they also gave warning that the tree’s wisdom and knowledge was powerful stuff and certainly strong enough to break a mind or two. Baine and Merla were pretty adamant on approaching either way and I can certainly say their convictions were well placed, I’ve seen what they can both do in all sorts of situations. Well the two radiant winged halflings don’t know them like I do, so they wanted proof and excitedly proclaimed a tussle was in order. They produced these great big greatswords and off we all went! The two of them certainly landed some big hits, I nearly succumbed to the darkness with just two swings of Ruman’s sword (but then I’m not the toughest lady around).
But we sure enough all got them both to yield and after catching their breath they let us all pass to the tree, my goodness were they chuffed at such a fight. Baine was a bit hesitant at first but Merla gently took his hand and they both went up to touch the trunk of this grand tree.
After a few nervous moments of complete stillness from them both I eventually concluded they had not succumbed to the power of the tree. Soon Faye also stepped forward to touch the bark, and they also seemed okay after the fact (apart from the emotional tears).
And well it got me thinking, I had gone there expecting just Merla and Baine to get answers about their bloodlines. I hadn’t considered the possibility that maybe I could get some answers, that maybe I could check in on you after nearly 10 years….
But did I deserve those answers Dad? I know what I did, know it was my fault that home was burnt. The very home that Mum died to protect. I never resisted the exile no matter how much it pained me to know I might never see you and Bon and Fog ever again. After all these years, what did you think of me now? I’m not sure I could cope with the knowledge that you hated me.
Taff saw me hesitate as I stared up at this tree so I voiced my thoughts to her, and my gosh she can be fierce but so caring as she led me forwards to this tree. She was having none of it. Ghesh right behind me with his rock steady support as always, and…. and I let it happen as my hand was guided.
At first I saw the great magic of the tree itself, long twisting red lines, connections, that seemed to spread out and out across all the planes. I followed its guidance and I was able to see home again. I saw that it still bears the burn scars I inflicted, but despite that you’ve steadily rebuilt. Bon and Fog were happily walking somewhere and chatting, I couldn’t hear what on but they were smiling. To see them safe, happy, filled me with such joy. But a little thought at the back of mind kept popping up, wondering if only I could be there walking with them too. But I know that’s not possible.
And then, then I got to see you. I saw you sitting down on the nearby mountainside looking out, I’d recognise that spot anywhere, where you can see the entirety of home so easily. Your gaze passed over the patches of recovering earth, but I saw no anger or hate in your eyes, just peace. Just peace.
I miss you. I miss my brothers. I miss home, and the happy moments we had there all those years ago. But to see you all again and happily growing, like the nature around you itself, I’m not sure I can bring myself to disturb that.
If you ever do read these journals I’ve written over the years, know that I didn’t contact you so far because I didn’t want to bring more worry and pain than I already have. Is that the right decision to make? I don’t know. I don’t know.
Much Love,
BB
And so we all, Taff, Faye and Ghesh included, casually strolled through a whole other plane to find this place. Bytopia isn’t too different from our plane you know, though the main difference is the split ground that runs parallel to each other. Apparently if you fly high enough on one side you can flip round to the other all together!
After getting directions from a nice fellow in the nearby town who got utterly distracted by daffodils, we slowly wandered through the nearby woods to our destination. After the plethora of high risk requests and jobs it felt nice to stroll with friends.
Arriving we found two winged halflings, big wondrous feathered wings they had indeed, going by Laylah and Ruman I believe. Though nice and intrigued to see us all there, they also gave warning that the tree’s wisdom and knowledge was powerful stuff and certainly strong enough to break a mind or two. Baine and Merla were pretty adamant on approaching either way and I can certainly say their convictions were well placed, I’ve seen what they can both do in all sorts of situations. Well the two radiant winged halflings don’t know them like I do, so they wanted proof and excitedly proclaimed a tussle was in order. They produced these great big greatswords and off we all went! The two of them certainly landed some big hits, I nearly succumbed to the darkness with just two swings of Ruman’s sword (but then I’m not the toughest lady around).
But we sure enough all got them both to yield and after catching their breath they let us all pass to the tree, my goodness were they chuffed at such a fight. Baine was a bit hesitant at first but Merla gently took his hand and they both went up to touch the trunk of this grand tree.
After a few nervous moments of complete stillness from them both I eventually concluded they had not succumbed to the power of the tree. Soon Faye also stepped forward to touch the bark, and they also seemed okay after the fact (apart from the emotional tears).
And well it got me thinking, I had gone there expecting just Merla and Baine to get answers about their bloodlines. I hadn’t considered the possibility that maybe I could get some answers, that maybe I could check in on you after nearly 10 years….
But did I deserve those answers Dad? I know what I did, know it was my fault that home was burnt. The very home that Mum died to protect. I never resisted the exile no matter how much it pained me to know I might never see you and Bon and Fog ever again. After all these years, what did you think of me now? I’m not sure I could cope with the knowledge that you hated me.
Taff saw me hesitate as I stared up at this tree so I voiced my thoughts to her, and my gosh she can be fierce but so caring as she led me forwards to this tree. She was having none of it. Ghesh right behind me with his rock steady support as always, and…. and I let it happen as my hand was guided.
At first I saw the great magic of the tree itself, long twisting red lines, connections, that seemed to spread out and out across all the planes. I followed its guidance and I was able to see home again. I saw that it still bears the burn scars I inflicted, but despite that you’ve steadily rebuilt. Bon and Fog were happily walking somewhere and chatting, I couldn’t hear what on but they were smiling. To see them safe, happy, filled me with such joy. But a little thought at the back of mind kept popping up, wondering if only I could be there walking with them too. But I know that’s not possible.
And then, then I got to see you. I saw you sitting down on the nearby mountainside looking out, I’d recognise that spot anywhere, where you can see the entirety of home so easily. Your gaze passed over the patches of recovering earth, but I saw no anger or hate in your eyes, just peace. Just peace.
I miss you. I miss my brothers. I miss home, and the happy moments we had there all those years ago. But to see you all again and happily growing, like the nature around you itself, I’m not sure I can bring myself to disturb that.
If you ever do read these journals I’ve written over the years, know that I didn’t contact you so far because I didn’t want to bring more worry and pain than I already have. Is that the right decision to make? I don’t know. I don’t know.
Much Love,
BB
