As if speech fails him, Lord Highdark raises a trembling hand, and indicates the broken window of the room, from which it can be seen that the ground below has been depressed in places, as if by a great weight.Mr. Handy wrote:
"Ah," says Henry. "She has assembled a construct of various substances and parts of different bodies and given it a semblance of life by means of this device." In truth, he has considered similar experiments himself, but he has ruled them out in favor of the idea of reanimating a single intact corpse. "Did you see which way it was heading?" He looks around for any tracks or a trail of destruction the creature may have left.
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The being moves its head back and forth, as if confused.jp1885 wrote:
Lepus' eyes widen when he beholds the creature. During his wanderings in Bohemia he had heard many arcane legends of the Golem of Prague, but despite witnessing many incredible things he never thought he'd actually meet such a thing.
But is it thus? Aren't Golems supposed to be mute? Does not this fellow speak?
The wanderer extends his hand. "Aye, friend."
He smiles and taps his chest. "My name be Lepus. Has thee a name?"
"Nam?"
It then lunges at the proffered victuals with its thick and weighty arm.
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Lepus dodges to one side as the creature's mighty arm sweeps clumsily past. It reminds the wanderer somewhat of a newborn lamb, still getting used to it's limbs. Has the brute been recently brought into this world?
"Aye, name. What thou art called. I am called Lepus - hast thou no name?"
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"Thank you," says Henry. "I shall seek the creature." He does not intend to destroy it, unless it proves to be hostile. Such a thing does pique his scientific curiosity. He goes back downstairs and heads outside to the spot on the ground where the creature landed below the window in the hopes of picking up its trail.
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"Gambling with death has been the course of my life," says William. "Let us retire to a more secluded chamber and discuss terms." Assuming the crow agrees to accompany him to another room, he will bid Ivan to maintain his watch in Georgina and lead the way to his own guest room. Upon arrival, he says, "I could greet you in a manner more appropriate to your station if you would appear to me in a form befitting the beauty of your voice."VictoriaSilverwolf wrote:"The True Names of the Fair Folk are secrets to which I am not privy, as they will never have cause to know me. Nor is she a prize possible for me to obtain. It is the latter suggestion to which I refer. Name the contest, sir, and the stakes, and let us contend for victory."
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The being's heavy brow wrinkles, as if in deep thought.jp1885 wrote: Lepus dodges to one side as the creature's mighty arm sweeps clumsily past. It reminds the wanderer somewhat of a newborn lamb, still getting used to it's limbs. Has the brute been recently brought into this world?
"Aye, name. What thou art called. I am called Lepus - hast thou no name?"
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It is no difficult feat to trace the creature's meandering path, as it has apparently made no effort to conceal its wanderings. Indeed, were one to deliberately mark one's trail, that another might follow, it could not be done in any more effective manner, albeit one without grace. In short, deep footprints, torn bushes, and fallen limbs of trees lead Doctor North to where the being now stands, facing Lepus, a sound of rage emerging from its throat.Mr. Handy wrote:
"Thank you," says Henry. "I shall seek the creature." He does not intend to destroy it, unless it proves to be hostile. Such a thing does pique his scientific curiosity. He goes back downstairs and heads outside to the spot on the ground where the creature landed below the window in the hopes of picking up its trail.
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The bird accompanies William to his chambers, flying in a graceful and nearly silent manner just over his head. Once settled in the room, and made aware of his request, it melts into a smoke-colored vapor, which grows as if a fire blazed below it, then reforms itself into the figure of a woman, seemingly not yet twenty years of age, arrayed entirely in black, the cut of her silk gown indicating elevated taste. Her black hair is arranged in an elaborate coiffure, held in place by elegantly carved objects, apparently of ivory, or some other pale substance. Her eyes are as dark as her hair, in striking contrast to the extreme whiteness of her skin, achieved without powder.SunlessNick wrote: "Gambling with death has been the course of my life," says William. "Let us retire to a more secluded chamber and discuss terms." Assuming the crow agrees to accompany him to another room, he will bid Ivan to maintain his watch in Georgina and lead the way to his own guest room. Upon arrival, he says, "I could greet you in a manner more appropriate to your station if you would appear to me in a form befitting the beauty of your voice."
"You flatter me, sir; a strategy to which I am not entirely immune. Yet I doubt that you look forward to my embrace. If I may introduce myself," she adds with a curtsy, "today I am known as Manea. Shall we decide upon a contest and a prize?"
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Lepus sighs. Clearly the creature is as ill-coordinated in mind as well as in limb.
"I shall call thee Tom," he declares. "Now let me help thee..."
If the creature allows it, he will gently size it's hand and place the proffered food therein.
Regardless of how stealthy Dr. North attempts to be, Lepus easily hears his approach. He carefully extends his other hand, gesturing his friend to stay back, lest he alarm the creature.
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"Indeed the beauty of your contenance does match that of your voice," says William. "And if I may be so bold, as I am fated not to enter your realm for years to come, surely tonight I may embrace you without fear. And thus is the contest I propose: life is ever richest when it is intimate with death. So let us partake of that intimacy. If by morning I can conjure a longing inside you for the warmth and richness of life, you shall leave the folk here to live theirs."VictoriaSilverwolf wrote:"You flatter me, sir; a strategy to which I am not entirely immune. Yet I doubt that you look forward to my embrace. If I may introduce myself," she adds with a curtsy, "today I am known as Manea. Shall we decide upon a contest and a prize?"
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Henry remains quiet, stays back, and observes the scene. While he has his Force Projector, he sees no reason to use it now.
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Despite the kindly gestures of the hedge wizard, the creature, frustrated in its attempts to obtain further nourishment (which indicates, by the by, that it requires an extraordinary amount of sustenance, there being evidence of a very large number of unripe apples already consumed), remains in a foul mood. With a cry of rage, it lashes out at Lepus with its large and meaty fist.jp1885 wrote:
Lepus sighs. Clearly the creature is as ill-coordinated in mind as well as in limb.
"I shall call thee Tom," he declares. "Now let me help thee..."
If the creature allows it, he will gently size it's hand and place the proffered food therein.
Regardless of how stealthy Dr. North attempts to be, Lepus easily hears his approach. He carefully extends his other hand, gesturing his friend to stay back, lest he alarm the creature.
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SunlessNick wrote:Indeed the beauty of your countenance does match that of your voice," says William. "And if I may be so bold, as I am fated not to enter your realm for years to come, surely tonight I may embrace you without fear. And thus is the contest I propose: life is ever richest when it is intimate with death. So let us partake of that intimacy. If by morning I can conjure a longing inside you for the warmth and richness of life, you shall leave the folk here to live theirs."
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"I cannot say that your efforts at satisfying me were entirely successful. No discredit to you, of course; few are able to endure such an encounter with me at all. Thus I must insist that I have triumphed in our contest, and I claim my prize. Shall you name the one who will journey with me, or shall I?"
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Such reticence may be a matter to be reconsidered, given the creature's aggressiveness and fury.Mr. Handy wrote:
Henry remains quiet, stays back, and observes the scene. While he has his Force Projector, he sees no reason to use it now.
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"You are generous in victory," says William. "And it was a singular honour to be granted the attempt."VictoriaSilverwolf wrote:"I cannot say that your efforts at satisfying me were entirely successful. No discredit to you, of course; few are able to endure such an encounter with me at all. Thus I must insist that I have triumphed in our contest, and I claim my prize. Shall you name the one who will journey with me, or shall I?"
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"Is that 'murder' or 'mother'?" calls out Henry, holding his Force Projector ready. "Do you seek your mother? I know where she is!"
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"Aye, mother!"
As Lepus is dodging the creature's swing, it takes a second to register what Dr. North is saying.
"Hold! Thou knowest what poor wench bore this fellow?" he hisses, hurriedly backing away from the 'golem'.
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"She did not give birth to him," says Henry, "but she is his mother nonetheless. Miss Ravenscroft made him in her laboratory."
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"Pssht! That harridan and her 'science'!"
Lepus turns to the monster.
"Aye, thy mother lives yonder! Come, so that she may face her creation!"
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SunlessNick wrote:"You are generous in victory," says William. "And it was a singular honour to be granted the attempt.
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"There is one here named Miss Rye. She is as guilty as the Fae Lady of whom I spoke, and those within these walls would be well rid of her."
"A wise choice," Manea replies, "as she was destined to enter my realm very soon in any case. Until we meet again, then."
With that, she is simply not there any longer. Once the candles are lit once more, it may be observed that a vase of local wildflowers, placed there to add cheer to the guest room, now contains only the withered remains of stems, petals fallen to the floor and grown brown.
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