[ While she is not the first Meridian that he has brought into the Beyond, into the deep, tangled beauty of its dark, dangerous terrain ( nor, really, is she the first soul that he brings to his shrine — ), she is the first true god. He takes her via cornerstone, holding fast to her wrist to ensure she comes along to the appropriate location; bypassing the horrificcreatures that still reside in the area, but have been diminished and controlled by the presence of another, well-established apex predator. One day, he will request that Ruby attempt to parlay with them, to ensure he and the local fauna come to an agreement that benefits them both.
Despite its lonely location, the shrine had been beautiful when he had arrived; it was more beautiful now: attended to and lived-in as it is, the environment lush and verdant, enhanced over and over by the presence and power of a desert god, bringing life and fertility to the land against all odds. Some plush throws have been brought to the shrine, accompanied by indulgent, sleek pillows and the presence of wine jugs, a pretty hookah pipe, stray tomes borrowed from the various libraries of Kenos. In comparison to Set's austere, empty room in Heliopolis, the shrine is clearly where all of his personality and attachment shines.
( Hidden within, the sword of his son rests far from prying eyes, as well. ) ]
This is it, [ he tells Quetzalcoatl, ] I found it, assisting researchers on an expedition. It has taken months for me to lay proper claim to the immediate area, and I had hoped to secure a route through the Beyond to it — for potential adherents to be able to visit.
[ Not that he thinks HE'LL get any, but. Maybe, with Quetzalcoatl nearby?
Also, Ruby. Ruby, who keeps her pet dragon out here. It's there, slumbering away within the shrine — safe, kept far from the eyes of anyone who could endanger her or her sweet little monster! ]
I had thought to offer it as sanctuary to the cities, but I have not the room for people who may wish to flee en masse. There is supposedly a grander temple, far in the north, though — I may claim it, too. [ Added, with the smug-cat tone of someone going oh?? i got something before you did?: ] We ought to find you one.
— quetzalcoatl.
Despite its lonely location, the shrine had been beautiful when he had arrived; it was more beautiful now: attended to and lived-in as it is, the environment lush and verdant, enhanced over and over by the presence and power of a desert god, bringing life and fertility to the land against all odds. Some plush throws have been brought to the shrine, accompanied by indulgent, sleek pillows and the presence of wine jugs, a pretty hookah pipe, stray tomes borrowed from the various libraries of Kenos. In comparison to Set's austere, empty room in Heliopolis, the shrine is clearly where all of his personality and attachment shines.
( Hidden within, the sword of his son rests far from prying eyes, as well. ) ]
This is it, [ he tells Quetzalcoatl, ] I found it, assisting researchers on an expedition. It has taken months for me to lay proper claim to the immediate area, and I had hoped to secure a route through the Beyond to it — for potential adherents to be able to visit.
[ Not that he thinks HE'LL get any, but. Maybe, with Quetzalcoatl nearby?
Also, Ruby. Ruby, who keeps her pet dragon out here. It's there, slumbering away within the shrine — safe, kept far from the eyes of anyone who could endanger her or her sweet little monster! ]
I had thought to offer it as sanctuary to the cities, but I have not the room for people who may wish to flee en masse. There is supposedly a grander temple, far in the north, though — I may claim it, too. [ Added, with the smug-cat tone of someone going oh?? i got something before you did?: ] We ought to find you one.