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 August 17, 2017 at 05:31:03 AM by Aileen
Aileen-Dryad (Spanish Mustang)-34 (ageless; appears 8)-Smokey Cream Blanket Appaloosa-Mother to Melia (x Rhaego), Andela(x Rhaego), and Desden(xMaverick)-Forbidden Dale
Aileen took a sharp gasp of air when she had initially approached Rhaego, not expecting to end up so close to him and bracing herself for a force-of-habit reprimand that may come to her. Thankfully, for the time being, the forest maiden would not have a scar next to the previous one that was barely still visible from that very incident she was trying to fix. In the instant that followed in the accidental intimacy, she felt the warmth that came with the nearness of the tri-toned warlord’s presence, the short breath down her neck that reminded her of the times she desperately wished could return, but before she could get caught up in reminiscence, she took several steps back to avoid an awkward encounter for both of them, and out of respect for his personal space.
As her words settled in the air between the two, she saw Rhaego’s expression cautiously lift from one of utter frustration and annoyance to a more neutral expression, but saying the wrong words could easily bring him back to a hostile state. She would have to be extraordinarily careful in what she chose to say and not say whatever came to mind. He was going to try to hear her out, but she knew better than any equine how fragile the bridge between them was right now, and she needed to make the most of this opportunity, to sincerely apologize and express what she had wanted to say but was too stubborn and angry to say until now.
The earth-toned mare inhaled again, but rather than a sharp breath, it was a long intake, attempting to think of just the right words to say, knowing that she would have to say something in the next few seconds or lose this chance forever.
“Rhaego… I was naive. I had some - many - pent-up frustrations that… came all at once when they shouldn’t have. I’ll be honest, I was jealous, I was possessive in an area where I really shouldn’t have been. You have the same basic rights as I, agency - the underlying principle of life. You are free to make your own choices, and, being your servant, I should trust your judgement and not interfere with those decisions. I’m sorry that I’ve been so stubborn and idiotic and have wasted all this precious time on something that ultimately doesn’t matter as much as I had thought at that time. If I could ask forgiveness and you would grant it, if maybe we could go back to talking to one another… nothing in this world could express how grateful I would be for another chance, my king.”
The words were sincere, and, although more crude than she’d like at some points, true to how she felt. Umber pools glanced at Rhaego in the light that came from the end of summer, vaguely recalling many reasons why she had been drawn to the stallion in the first place, he was a strong leader, if a little lacking in common sense at times. Two familiar strangers, standing over the Dale, attempting to settle a feud and one wishing for a comradery once more, but perhaps that was simply too much to ask. Only the coming moments would really tell if the attempt would lead to forgiveness.
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- bring on the storm that's raging - By Rhaego November 4, 2017 at 04:53:17 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!