Polishing That Which Is Tarnished

[Sentlit 108]

It has been brought to the attention to the general public of Tahn'siol that an outsider high elf, named Cyrus, found to be of pure birth seeks to attain full purity and citizenship in the Silver City.

As per custom, Cyrus visits the residences of each Mali'thill, listing the following crimes against his race:

 

-having been of impure mind and flawed principle

-having been apart from the Silver City

- having desecrated appearance with undesired color

 

In order to seek redemption, Cyrus would request that each citizen grant him tasks as to rid himself of his impurity and begin the life of a Mali'thill. He stands silently at the doorway, awaiting the requests of the citizens...

 

((Forum RP, please. It is much easier this way.))

[Crayfishchris 751]

 

Yulnii tilts her head, looking at Cyrus with a bemused glance.

 

"Hm... be a dear and fetch me some books from the library, will you? Mainly on the subjects of art and history, no more. You seem to have enthusiasm and dedication. That has been enough in the past."

[Sentlit 108]

 

Cyrus replies quickly, yet softly "Yes, ma'am. It shall be so." before striding purposefully toward the Tahn'siol library. Descending the steps, he runs his hand against the stone sides of the eternal library and listening to the echo of his feet against the stony floors.

 

Upon reaching the bottom, he would begin his search over the vast shelves that had recently been repaired. After several minutes of searching, Cyrus compiles a suitable collection of tomes named thusly:

 

"An Introduction to Internal Architecture and Design"

"History of the Valah" - volumes I and II

"History of the Elder Tree"

"Recounting the Travels of the Mali'aheral"

and "Techniques with Paints, Oils, and Dyes"

 

((Void below due to conflict with the librarian :P))

Properly minding the eternal librarian, Cyrus carries the stack of books back toward Yulnii's residence, and presents them to her.

 

"Do you find these works suitable, or shall I search once more? Also- I should like to inquire- if you are satisfied, that you give forgiveness for the wrongs that I have committed against the (he tries his best to pronounce this) maehr'sae hinlun'eyha, or else grant me another task that I may rectify said wrongdoings."

 

(666th post >.>)

[Lawrna 440]

The Eternal Librarian lets out a low hiss as Cyrus takes the books.

 

"Bring them back, you thief!"

[Supremacy 3361]

Kalenz glances coldly at Cyrus before muttering to himself for a moment and stating plainly "I shall not challenge you Cyrus, for I already did such many years ago".

[Samler 1565]

Seth looks up at Cyrus as he opens up his door during Cyrus' visit, nodding a little in silence as he listens to the trial he speaks after a moment. 

"I give you two options, the first one is to get a warded object of any choice. Yet the ward itself to destroy illusions it touches. My second option is to clean the steps before Tahn'siol, let the name of the Silver City be one of reason."

[Sentlit 108]

 

Cyrus jumps just as he was to leave the library. "Ah- I'm terribly sorry- I did not see anyone present, so I thought the books were free to borrow. You see, I am fetching these books for a resident of Tahn'siol as to amend the wrongs that I have done against the Mali'thill. Pray you allow me to fulfill this task?"

 

 

Later, Cyrus would bow his head to Kalenz and simply state "Thank you, llir."

 

 

At another time, Cyrus would look to Seth and respond- "Let it be known that I will attempt to complete both, ser. I shall clean the steps for sure, and certainly try my best within a reasonable time to retrieve the warded object you require."

 

With this, Cyrus descends the steps to Tahn'siol. He exhales slowly and simply closes his eyes, letting all excess thoughts leave from his mind. Then suddenly, in one smooth stroke, he theatrically twirls his arms over then under his right shoulder, and a rush of water appears just under his fingertips. On the upstroke, the conjured water is released, and dust and dirt fall off to the side of the first step. Inhaling, his arms would twirl the other way, another rush of water running over the second step. From the top of the steps, it would appear quite the spectacle.

 

Cyrus exhales quickly and releases his concentration with a bit of sweat accumulating upon his brow. This is certainly not a way to be dealing with dirty steps...

 

An hour later, Cyrus is seen humbly sweeping the steps of Tahn'siol with a broom borrowed from an old friend just as the sun is about to set. Night falls as he reaches the top step and he exhales once more, wiping the sweat from his brow.

 

He mumbles to himself "Just a ward now, right?"

[Lawrna 440]

The Eternal Librarian stares at the High Elf.

She raises an arm, pointing to the section from where he took the books.

 

"Immediately."

[Sentlit 108]

Cyrus would stand silently for a moment before saying "Immediately? Pardon?"

[Lawrna 440]

"The books. Return them, immediately."

 

Her hue darkens to a near black.

[Sentlit 108]

Cyrus' eyebrows furrow with half-worry "Do not you see the purpose for which I bear these books?"

[Lawrna 440]

The Eternal Librarian continues to stare at him.

 

"Must I repeat?"

[Sentlit 108]

Cyrus turns so that he is facing The Eternal Librarian squarely "I understand. However, I shall not put these books immediately back upon the shelf without proper reason- for someone requires them of me."

[Malaise 1570]

A perturbed Kaelthes regards Cyrus with a derisive snort upon catching sight of him.

 

"Gift unto me a collection of stones from the lake below. I intend to study these rocks."

[Lawrna 440]

"The books are not to leave the library without the Librarian's permission, that you do not have."