Then there were his mothers people, the Ansei once considered the greatest swordsmen to walk Tamriel. It was a myth that they died out after the purge from Yokuda by Emperor Hiro in the first era. When the Ra’Gada immigrated to Tamriel, a tiny faction remained on the small island of Herne. Dedicated to the preservation of the old Yokudan culture, lore and unique magic’s they survived in isolation for years. Eventually they branched out and followed their predecessors immigrating to Tamriel, where they established small communities and Kutta houses.
Coming of age rituals among the Ansei involved the walkabout, a Sword-singer tradition dating back to Yokuda. During the wilderness trek the warrior was expected to emulate the times of Frandar Hunding. They would wonder the wilderness seeking to right wrongs and champion the helpless. It was more about development as a warrior and a student of the Book of Circles than physical age.
Reljir felt the companions were a good fit, because they embraced similar values to the Ansei. He planned to honor the traditional mating rituals specific to the Yokudan subculture. The Ansei had to prove he was a strong and skilled warrior. If mated during a walkabout it was acceptable to complete any honorable task requested by a potential mate.
The warrior had to prove he could provide by preparing a spicy stew for his mate. He had to prepare the dish himself using meat he personally hunted. Finally, the warrior must produce a set of matching Kensaw arm bands which cemented the union. Similar to wedding rings once donned they were rarely removed.
Reljir was seeking Armens advice on the traditional design of the arm bands. There were ritual chants and etchings which must be included, and he wanted to make sure he had the design right. A few hours remained before dawn. He wanted embrace the old magic and craft his arm bands at the Sky Forge. Armen was delighted with the news that Reljir planned to formally court Aela. He felt the fiery redhead was perfect for him.
Skjor left his pack in the underforge, and retreated to the Bannard Mare to lick his wounds . He was enough of a realist to know Aela could easily be lost to him. If her wolf spirit attempted another pair bound, she might not be able to prevent the shift. The only solution was to tame the beast by offering Reljir the blood. Aela’s wolf spirit would not recognize Reljir’s as its mate and the danger would end.
He felt a tinge of guilt for planning to lie to Aela. He would convince her there was hope of a true pair bound if Reljir accepted lycanthropy. Once her wolf spirit stopped influencing her, Aela would lose interest in the whelp. It all hinged on one question, would Reljir accept the gift?
Something about the younger man just didn’t add up. If he didn’t know better, he would place bets that Reljir was an undetected werewolf. But it was just not possible. As the alpha, Skjor was aware when any wolf entered Whiterun or the surrounding areas. It was his territory. But still, for Aela’s wolf spirit to favor him, the whelp had to have some traces of the gift. But, how had it happened?
Reljir and The Huntress 8c/?
Coming of age rituals among the Ansei involved the walkabout, a Sword-singer tradition dating back to Yokuda. During the wilderness trek the warrior was expected to emulate the times of Frandar Hunding. They would wonder the wilderness seeking to right wrongs and champion the helpless. It was more about development as a warrior and a student of the Book of Circles than physical age.
Reljir felt the companions were a good fit, because they embraced similar values to the Ansei. He planned to honor the traditional mating rituals specific to the Yokudan subculture. The Ansei had to prove he was a strong and skilled warrior. If mated during a walkabout it was acceptable to complete any honorable task requested by a potential mate.
The warrior had to prove he could provide by preparing a spicy stew for his mate. He had to prepare the dish himself using meat he personally hunted. Finally, the warrior must produce a set of matching Kensaw arm bands which cemented the union. Similar to wedding rings once donned they were rarely removed.
Reljir was seeking Armens advice on the traditional design of the arm bands. There were ritual chants and etchings which must be included, and he wanted to make sure he had the design right. A few hours remained before dawn. He wanted embrace the old magic and craft his arm bands at the Sky Forge. Armen was delighted with the news that Reljir planned to formally court Aela. He felt the fiery redhead was perfect for him.
Skjor left his pack in the underforge, and retreated to the Bannard Mare to lick his wounds . He was enough of a realist to know Aela could easily be lost to him. If her wolf spirit attempted another pair bound, she might not be able to prevent the shift. The only solution was to tame the beast by offering Reljir the blood. Aela’s wolf spirit would not recognize Reljir’s as its mate and the danger would end.
He felt a tinge of guilt for planning to lie to Aela. He would convince her there was hope of a true pair bound if Reljir accepted lycanthropy. Once her wolf spirit stopped influencing her, Aela would lose interest in the whelp. It all hinged on one question, would Reljir accept the gift?
Something about the younger man just didn’t add up. If he didn’t know better, he would place bets that Reljir was an undetected werewolf. But it was just not possible. As the alpha, Skjor was aware when any wolf entered Whiterun or the surrounding areas. It was his territory. But still, for Aela’s wolf spirit to favor him, the whelp had to have some traces of the gift. But, how had it happened?