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Post by fleabittengray on Aug 9, 2023 8:43:54 GMT -7
x SNAKE CHARMER He had never been given a task such as this before. Going to the Dark Royals to work with them, for them, during a time of war. Apparently, Snake's skills in regards to healing and anatomy were going be helpful for the King and Queen. Charm, his father, had offered his heir up as a temporary healer to be located in The Howling Keep. It was going to be strange, living in a place other than The Whore House, even if he knew it was only temporary. He had never lived anywhere else. He had grown up running amuck in the brothel, becoming fascinated by death and decay - but also in the art of healing, which he specialized in. He worried how his father was going to keep Aranu alive with Snake not home, but the Shire had instructed him not to worry about it, that Aranu's time at The Whore House was coming to an end (whatever that meant). And despite knowing most would call him a fool for it, he did trust his father, so Snake had set off for The Howling Keep after making himself as presentable as possible. Alice, his sister, had wanted to braid his hair or give him flowers to put in his mane and tail but he had settled for allowing her to construct a small bouquet of flowers to present to the King and Queen. She was jealous of his task, being sent to work for the Royals. Snake just saw it as another duty to fulfill as heir to The Whore House. He approached the heavily guarded border of the Keep, insects buzzing around him. He swatted at them with his tail. He swore he saw a guard chuckling when he saw the rather small figure of Snake approaching with a bunch of flowers in his maw. He probably looked ridiculous. Snake didn't blame them for laughing. They had no idea how lethal he was. What he was capable of. Much smaller than his father, yes, but just as sinister, the young stud approached one of the guards and dipped his head. He carefully set the bundle of flowers down at his feet to introduce himself. "I am Snake Charmer, heir to Charm of The Whore House. My father spoke with the King and Queen about me coming here to the Keep to be a healer during the war." He spoke professionally, pointing at the flowers with a hoof. "These are a gift from my sister, Alice, for the King and Queen. Might you fetch them for me, or bring me to where they may be?"A pause. Silence. The guards looked amongst themselves before deciding one would run up ahead to fetch at least one of the ruling pair and the other two would stay with Snake, just in case, as they walked deeper into the keep. Snake nodded his thanks, gently picked up the flowers, and began to walk between the two guards who - quite honestly - dwarfed him in size comparison. Yet he seemed confident and comfortable, walking with a powerful stride, green and blue eyes focused on what lay ahead of him as he waited for either - or both - the Royals to appear. A z z y + Fallen w/ Thomasin + Selven 535 | Snake CharmerFigured I would have him pop in for a visit! <3 5 years 1 month, late summer, late morning, after Selven's Coronation, before Charm captures Lexi
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Post by fleabittengray on Nov 28, 2023 16:48:34 GMT -7
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Post by A z z y on Dec 1, 2023 1:22:20 GMT -7
There was a haunting stoicism to the witch queen of late, an absence of morality shadowed her thoughts; yet each one was plucked from her grey matter and carved meticulously into strategy, each one a seed that would grow into a barbed thicket of misery for those her thoughts focused upon. To begin with, Oath and his sons had been the focal point of her ire - rightly so, given the tumultuous history of hers and his bloodline. But that ire, much like coursing magma or rushing water, had carved out new routes in her psyche. Rasa was first, and all her angels. The versai. Belial. The helkaer. The lights. And since her sweet children had been taken from her, with no hide nor hair for her to track them down with… even Selven had not escaped the darkest of her thoughts. His absence, his inaction… she was promised the world by him and so far he had pissed on that promise. Foolishly she had believed him to be her kin, an equal, one whom would burn the world for crossing their path yet here she stood, alone in the once grand hall. Marduk sat upon her crest, his lightweight form going unnoticed as he plucked and preened the tangles from her inky locks. Thomasin simply stared into the empty hearth, embers flickered but the flames had long died out. How appropriate.
A set of approaching hooves upon the flag stone floor caused a single lobe to twist backwards, her crown merely shifting to glance over her slender shoulder. Marduk squawked his displeasure, quickly hopping upon her bended nape so that he too could view the guest. A guard stood warily in the gaping doorway, his features stoic yet the stories of the maddening queen being whispered throughout the Keep seemed to have had some impact, for the brawny stag stiffened as her golden eyes fell upon him, a muscle in his jaw jumping before he cleared his throat. Snake Charmer, descendent of Charm has arrived to offer his services. He - the warden was cut short as the dark regent unfurled like a serpent before the fireplace, her movements almost exotic, bewitching as those callous golden eyes fell upon him. As he regained composure, he finished his sentence; He brought flowers with him, your Majesty. The smirk that curled the lips of the stag at the mention of the bouquet was met only with a feral snarl from the regent, a noise that silenced the warden and caused him to avert his gaze. It was common for those of The Whore House to bring intricate floral gifts, something she did appreciate and find somewhat endearing of such dark minded individuals. The guard moved off, the witch queen following silently as he lead the way to where Snake Charmer was waiting.
The two equines and the corvid upon the queen's spine, moved out of The Keep and down the steep slope to where Snake and two other wardens stood. As the spotted embodiment of the witch queen moved through them, the guards disbanded, stationing themselves further away but close enough should they be needed. Thomasin did not know if Selven had been summoned, nor did she truly care. The once stoic look upon her features shifted as her gilded optics fell upon the bouquet of flowers held between Snake's teeth. I trust this is Alice's handiwork? She took a moment to drink in the arrangement of flowers, it reminded her of the first time she had encountered flowers upon her release from The Asylum. The way in which the spring flowers were blooming through the hedges that lined her path to freedom, her path to power. A whimsical smile curled her elegant features as she rose her crown to drink in the image of the curiously marked stallion. I will make a point to visit her and thank her for these gifts - I should have done so long ago. The queen levelled her gaze upon him and turned her mass, offering a place beside her so she may walk him to The Keep. I assume Charm has spoken to you in regard to your role here? At least until the war has finished? she queried with ease, her inky tendrils flicking against her fetlocks as her demeanour softened slightly. It would do her well to not freeze out everyone from her life, not yet.
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Post by Fallen on Dec 3, 2023 13:59:43 GMT -7
"Speech."
The passing days seemed to cool the fire between the dark king and his beloved. The heavy knife that continued to cut them both being the disappearance of their children. He had yet to be able to find them, no one had. The war, the neutrals, the lights, all now nothing but a mere whisper upon his broad back and a small measly thorn upon his hoof. Here he stood now, quietly in the room of the throne where Thomasin had gave him the crown and the line to do whatever he so wished. Yet was he truly able to do such a thing? Is this why he had skipped his way into the realm of the Helkaer so long before for they truly seemed to have little bounds? The painted brute merely blinked at the rushing thoughts, the only hint of emotion swimming across his cold eyes and danced in his hairs at his fetlocks as his face turned blank.
Much time seemed to pass as the king stood eerily still, but his silence was interrupted by the sound of hooves clicking upon the stone. "Your grace, Snake Charmer has arrived. Queen Thomasin has already been informed." Selven merely inhaled then, his heavy crown rising to look upon the guard that waited to escort him to the guest. Selven could almost say he forgot that Snake Charmer would be coming to reside within the keep for the duration of the war. But, he would voice no such thought just yet. The aging king turned upon his hocks then to follow the guard, their steps easy and without haste. The thought of looking upon his beloveds golden eyes and seeing nothing but indifference was not something he wanted to deal with today, but such the duties of the king he needed to show his face.
Selven and the guard could hear the voices of his beloved and Snake Charmer now. Though faint, as they closed the distance he clearly heard Thomasin's voice last. I assume Charm has spoken to you in regard to your role here? At least until the war has finished? It was a simple question, one without the lace of her poison. Selven looked upon the small stallion, a smile that did not reach his eyes curling at his jaw. Snake Charmer was much smaller than all equine here it seemed, but that could only make the small devil a more agile bastard to catch. Selven huffed to himself at the thought. It was misplaced.
Selven let his eyes settle upon Thomasin then. She was as beautiful as ever, but he could see the venom that sat beneath her surface. It was one of his main draws to her. However, now was not the time to idolize his queen. He came to stand on the off side of her, leaving the middle for Snake Charmer. Selven's gaze flirted to Thomasin once again, a gentle tuck of his crown placed in her direction. "My Queen," came his heavily accented vocals, and then his gaze shifted to the son of Charm. "We hope your travel has been kind." Hearing his own voice seemed strange. Normally a boisterous bastard, he was relatively quiet these days. His mind on its own war path, the fire and hate that spewed from his daily since the taking of his babies beginning to wear away at every part of him. But, he was here now. To walk alongside his Queen and the snake and see just how they could utilize this young fellow.
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Post by fleabittengray on Dec 17, 2023 19:23:07 GMT -7
x SNAKE CHARMER Snake was used to being dwarfed by other equines. He stood at just a little over 14 hands with a pint sized drafty build. However, his face was more slender and defined. He was a quite handsome creature, blue roan sabino in color, and his calm demeanor often made him easy to trust (even if trusting him wasn't always the best idea). He took his job as his father's heir seriously. He knew that, at any moment, something could happen to Charm - he had several enemies, after all - and it would be he who rose to the head of the brothel. The Whore House had been a part of Wild Equines for several years now - and Snake Charmer would do his best to make sure it remained a constant in the realm. These thoughts tumbled through his mind casually as he was led to where he would come to meet with the King and Queen of his alliance. There was no fear or anxiety or even an inkling of nervousness within him. He was eerily calm. Always so goddamn calm. It did not take long for those he was with to come to a halt and soon came the approaching footfalls of the guard who had gone to fetch the Queen, with the elegant Thomasin appearing just seconds later. Around the bouquet of flowers, Snake Charmer offered a pleasant and polite smile. I trust this is Alice's handiwork? The Queen asked and Snake chuckled a bit, nodding, and carefully set the bundle of flowers down again, nudging it gently toward the Queen. "Alice says hello, and hopes to some day meet with you. She's always fancied Royalty. Fantasies of being a princess as a little girl... you know, the whole nine yards." But there was a fondness as he spoke of his sister, and a true kindness to his twinkling green and blue eyes. He would destroy anyone who hurt his sister, or just his family in general. I will make a point to visit her and thank her for these gifts - I should have done so long ago. Snake's ears perked forward and his smile grew. "She would really love that. Honest. I have a feeling she's a bit jealous of my being here, instead of her."I assume Charm has spoken to you in regard to your role here? At least until the war has finished? Without missing a beat, Snake nodded, though did not answer right away as just then approached the King. The younger hellion acknowledged his appearance with a respectful dip of his head before turning his attention back to Thomasin. "I am here, to my knowledge, to help with any healing that The Howling Keep may need during the war. Or anyone in the Dark Kingdom, really. From here on out, until this war is over, I am yours to command." He spoke smoothly and with purpose, his tone calm and to the point without being blunt or rude. He heard Selven address Thomasin and then the King was speaking to Snake himself. "We hope your travel has been kind." Again, the pony nodded. "Yes, the travel was quite pleasant. Not too unbearably hot this morning, thankfully. And I am, of course, honored to be here." He glanced down at the flowers and then looked around, spotting the first guard he saw and he motioned toward the guard. "Perhaps your friend here could place the flowers somewhere safe for now, while the three of us get to discussing whatever it is we will need to discuss?"A z z y + Fallen w/ Thomasin + Selven 592 | Snake CharmerSmol but mighty!!! 5 years 1 month, late summer, late morning, after Selven's Coronation, before Charm captures Lexi
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Post by fleabittengray on Feb 21, 2024 9:50:14 GMT -7
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Post by fleabittengray on Apr 29, 2024 8:16:12 GMT -7
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