In the shadows of two of the tallest peaks in the mountain range, rests the land known as the Forbidden Dale. The forested path that winds down out of the mountains is steep and treacherous to those who do not know it's dangers. The mountains meld into rolling foothills - filled with broad gentle slopes, long narrow ridges, and miniature valleys. Vegetation of all sorts is abundant and the runoff of all the surrounding hills funnels into a long, narrow lake in one of the largest valleys. Beyond the undulating and green foothills resides a dark and deep forest; the trees are so dense that it is dim even in the light of day.
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July 10th - Melia and Rhaego are now co-owning the Dale after Melia has successfully defended their home in the Summit. April 5th - Updated herd list. If you see something wrong or changes to be made, please let me know. September 8th - The Dale has become a part of Beyond the Mountains. The geographical location has not changed in relation to Mist Meadows, but Rhaego will begin focusing his attentions on these new lands being discovered and less on Mist Meadows. The herd list has been cleared, but I will add back any herd members who rejoin here on Beyond. July 9th - Updated the board. Rhaego has an open post in the lake for this breeding season for anyone interested. Also welcome Bastille whom will be serving the Dale in return for a home for himself, Larka, and their daughter Valerian. Rhaego is actively working to return Aileen back to the Dale. December 7th - After unintentionally forfeiting his land about a year ago, Rhaego has gotten him land back! He will be working on re-establishing himself and the herd that he had. There's a little adjusting to do but Rhaego is back and more determined than ever! July 23rd - ACTIVITY CHECK! Just need to confirm who is in the herd and who is not, as well as the names of any foals born recently. Please respond before August 7th with the names of your characters who live here. Thank ya much! April 12th - With the warmer months and the growing season, Rhaego is focused on growing the herd and his bloodline. Foals are on the way - but they are not all Rhaego's.... wait, how'd that happen? January 24th - Rhaego has won the battle by default! January 13th - The Dale has been challenged for by a mare named, Apache. Rhaego has of course accepted and the battle is taking place now. November 16th - Rhaego has proclaimed his claim over the territory formerly owned by Reaper. The territory will become known as the Forbidden Dale. |
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Posted on November 29, 2016 at 09:00:35 AM by Aileen
Aileen-Dryad (Spanish Mustang)-34 (ageless; appears 8)-Smokey Cream Blanket Appaloosa-Mother to Melia (x Rhaego) and Andela(x Rhaego)-Forbidden Dale
It wasn’t unusual for Aileen to walk alone, she had done it many times in years that had passed, but she had never really felt this ache in her chest and mind. The tawny forest mare did not know the feeling that was eating away at her, it was a longing for companionship, a need for another to speak with - no, not even that much, just someone to walk alongside, someone to be close to her. Why did this loneliness nag at her? It had never gotten to her like this before, she had never needed a companion, so why now? Was it because there was no semblance of hope left to cling to? Was it a desire for another to take the place in her heart that had shattered to bits? Perhaps, but if there was ever to be one to take the place her king had once held, it would not be a man.
She was foolish to think that she somehow held priority over Rhaego. She thought that their relationship was different, special somehow. No, she was stupid, he had a new mistress, young, beautiful… that was beside the point. After she had screamed at him, he had placed a harsh nip on her shoulder, she left. The Forbidden Dale was still her home, after all, even if Rhaego believed he owned it.
The forest spirit had not seen him since that day, when the Earth shook with the force of a part of a world ending. It didn’t matter either way, she had vowed that she would not take up a mate this season, nor would she ever be so foolish to believe that there was such a thing as love. In this world, it was kill or be killed. The weak will perish while the strong remain, so the laws of the universe dictated.
The smell of a cleansed world after rainfall was refreshing. Lightning had flashed and split across the ashen sky, while the thunder crashed in accompaniment. The ground was still damp and squishy from the storm that had come a few hours before. A myriad of scents came through the clean air, Aileen did not even bother to sort through those she knew to be equine, there was no need for her to care about most of those any longer. Melia was still a distance away, in one of the many hidden groves she went to. She kept open nares and ears for predators or fire, but it seemed neither of those were an issue at present.
Sometimes, Aileen pushed the thought of her foolishness into the forefront, her belief in something that wasn’t there, just how desperately she had tried to hold onto that lie, but now it snapped, her sheltered life was gone, she was falling, she knew this, but all the same, there wasn’t much that could be done. She was alone, there was no one to throw a safety line her way, but this was alright, as soon as she climbed up, they would probably just stab her in the back and throw her back into a downward spiral again.
She rebounded; she was still here. She had been through Hell and back, all for a false hope of what awaited her upon returning, there was no way she was going to back off without waging war on a flawed way of being. Aileen had her ideals, she would fight for them, die for them, no matter what. There was nothing much left otherwise, but if there were some way she could make a change occur, she would take that chance.
Yes, the dryad was broken, but was still moving, with desire for violence and rebellion upon this way of living, as long as that passion burned within her, she could never be defeated. Her slow, steady movement was interrupted with the sounds of pounding. Her expression, which had been filled with contemplation, broke into a bitter scowl. Why would he seek her out? After what had been said and done, Aileen had no desire to see Rhaego for quite some time.
She pivoted, turning towards the direction the sound was coming from, intently listening to see if perhaps he was simply attending to his kingly duties (whether it be keeping interlopers out or keeping a hold on the rest of his harem and legacy), or if he truly was foolish enough to confront her after all he had done.
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- when you see my face - By Rhaego December 5, 2016 at 05:49:04 AM
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I. You must respect your highers.
II. Alliances must be made face to face.
III. Bring questions to Rhaego or any of the highers.
IV. All stray mares will be claimed and forced to stay
unless otherwise noted or negotiated.
V. Most of all - have fun!