[Folklore of Alba] LURELINE, NYMPH OF CECILY'S MIRROR

[MunaZaldrizoti 8037]

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Lureline is an elusive nymph and fae who has made herself known to the denizens of Alba since their arrival upon the shores of Azuras. Initially only rumored and whispered of by the local peasantry and denizens of St. Godwinsburg, the Lady Lureline has captured enough of the land’s curiosity to entrench herself in a growing folklore surrounding these new lands settled by the Archduchy.

 

A series of recorded testimonies, collected within the last year, have alluded to what is by all accounts an ethereal and benevolent lady. Of a stature no larger than the size of a pear, Lureline is said to possess the shape of a humanoid woman with shimmering silver wings. From afar, she appears as an aura of azure light, gleaming as it flits across the top of the pond’s surface. Though timid and often adverse to contact, passing merchants and local farmhands all claim that, on rare occasions, the Lady Lureline will allow those of kind-hearted nature to share in a proximity to her.

 

The name ‘Lureline’ has many alleged sources, though two remain the most prevailing in regards to belief in their origins. The first, more plainly, is that the blueish hue that emits from the nymph’s form is like a ‘lure’, that draws those prone to whimsy towards the shores of her watery home. The other, preferred by the nobility of Alba, is that her color is akin to the silken gowns once favored by the late-Archduchess of Drusco, named Rosceline, who had spent much of her girlhood within the city of Elizabeth before her marriage and subsequent inheritance of duties. Through this namesake, it has become a way to keep her memory alive and maintain a sense of otherworldly survival - beyond the great tragedy of her grisly fate.

 

The fantastical tale of Lureline’s origins is likewise just as speculated, though many in Alba prefer the more mythical story of a faerie queen caring for the final remnant of a once-great realm, formerly encompassing the entirety of the Archduchy’s valley and the vast woodlands that span southward of the capital city. Others, more quietly, speculate that Lureline is merely a lingering custodian - that there yet lies greater creatures and mysteries which await a human’s curiosity to truly be uncovered.

 

 

Cecily’s Mirror is a pond that lies due west of St. Godwinsburg, in the shadow of the city’s looming walls and surrounded by the vast farmlands of rural Alba. Nestled between the noble borders of the houses Halcourt and Helvets, the pristine waters of Cecily’s Mirror gleam with an unnatural purity that many say can only be the blessing of the great Fae-Lady Lureline. During the day, many of the Archduchy’s aristocracy take to the shoreline in pursuit of solitude and idle leisure. Many fishermen are known to frequent the humble dockside, whilst fair maidens take to small rowboats in groups - sharing in gossip that only the trout and dragonflies can hear. In the evening, a symphony of toads and crickets accompany Lureline as she maintains her vigil over the pond’s waters.

 

The water taken or consumed from Cecily’s Mirror is said to be the purest in all of Alba, with a fresh coolness that seems to persist even despite the heat of the summer sun. It is likewise put about that a drink from Lureline’s great pool provides a sharpness of the mind, albeit brief, that allows reprieve from muddied thoughts and worries. A vial of the pond’s essence has become a noted gift, particularly among the commonfolk of Alba, during times of hardship or those undergoing great stresses.

 

Since the legend of Lady Lureline has grown, many have come to leave small tokens and gifts upon the shores of Cecily’s Mirror, as offerings of goodwill to ensure the nymph’s continued presence. These include coins, glass beads, and freshly-picked wildflowers.

 

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Enjoy a little bit of Alban folklore! Written using and inspired by the 'Faeries' lorepiece written by @Unwillingly!

 

In the coming weeks, I will be adding roleplay signs to the pond's location, so stay tuned for interactions with the elusive Lureline!
 

 

 

 

[Unwillingly 18096]

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15 minutes ago, MunaZaldrizoti said:

Enjoy a little bit of Alban folklore! Written using and inspired by the 'Faeries' lorepiece written by @Unwillingly!

love that u used this thank u
I want to write more eventually I love whimsy folklore like this, great work!!

 

[Laeonathan 5889]

"Lur'eline?" Gasped one Orcish Hunter named Gakh'Lur. Clearly a distant relative of his!