Ancient of Miasma by Benathorn

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Ancient of Miasma

Postby Benathorn » Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:22 pm

This Rune Dragon Belongs to DracosCanine for being such a good and loyal friend.
This is just a small thank you for all the help she has been to me and for all her hard work. Dracos was the first to help me get the Rune Dragon's started and I can never thank her enough for that~


Thorn wrote:
"Why hello, welcome to Thorn's Cottage, how may I assist you? Are you looking for a Rune to call your own? No? Oh, you wish to hear of one of my tales. Well, I have many tales to speak of. Did you have something in mind you wished to know more about? Don't mind Numair, he glares at everyone like that. Now, what tale do you seek...?"

"You wish to know of the great wars? Well, yes I did partake in them a very long time ago, but those tales are filled with magic and grief, while also holding the events that allow you to walk freely with your Runes to this day....
I see, you wish to hear of the heroine Drake. Yes, she and I are good friends and I can still recall the day I first met her, but you wish to know how she was the first Rune Bearer to have her Rune transform into an Ancient, don't you? Well, that is indeed a very good tale and I would be happy to share it with you..."


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"Ƭнɛ Ƨтσяʏ σғ тнɛ Ƨʋммσиɛя σғ Ѧιαƨмα"

"Long have we wondered where Ancients truly come from and few times have I ever witnessed the birth of such great creatures. One such instance involved a good friend of mine and her own Rune taking the form of one of the elder dragons. It was during a time of war and strife, when Rune Bearers were slaughtered for their bonds and their connection to their dragons severed. During this time many came to our home seeking refuge and respite. We gave them all we could offer, but the peace would not last, and the they soon came for us. What they did not expect was that we refused to give up our bonds with our Runes and both dragons and humans fought back. During this time of war the Ancients were awakened, Time, Chaos, Death, etc. All that were summoned stood with their summoners and with great power, forced our enemies to submit. We would not give up our freedom nor would we allow the chaos to consume us. This battle went on for years and we both lost and won many times over, till finally we gained the right to walk with our Runes without fear.

However, none of this could have been accomplished without the bravery of all the men, woman, and dragons who gave their lives so that you could live in peace. One such hero was Drake, who was both a great general and a devoted friend. Her family knew the Thorn's and had always been their to help. Drake was no exception and she protected our home with her indomitable will, and in the end, her life. Such a sacrifice is never given lightly and my grief was great, but none as great as her Rune's sadness for the loss of his bearer. Riki, Drake's Rune Dragon's loss for his friend was so great that his rune mark shone brightly over his master's body till he began to change...

The Rune's form was enveloped in a bright light and he became a massive dragon before everyone's eyes. He was like a red lion whose mane bled crimson while markings seeped miasma. No stone was required for this change and the love he had for his mistress had manifested his being into one of the great Ancients of old. He stood tall and imposing, still weeping over the lifeless body of Drake, as his heart beat loud for her return. He then nuzzled Drake till his own Rune mark burned into the side of her cheek and she soon opened her eyes, which were now a glowing bright green, like Riki's. I was so stunned by this new magic, such things have never been recorded yet there I was, witnessing the birth of a young Ancient and a new pact he made in order to bring back his bearer. Nothing could ever explain such a rare event and the only words I can use to describe it is simply love. Love for his mistress, his master, his friend. Love that is so powerful that it brought her back from death itself. Sometimes things happen for a reason and sometimes events take place because we make them, but what I witnessed that day was special and I recall the events to you so that you may pass them on as well. That was the day that Drake summoned the Ancient of Miasma with her own death, and to this day she still lives on with him."


~Original Rune Dragon Form~
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.:Summoner's Name:.
DracosCanine
.:Ancient's 'True' Name:.
Riki
.:Gender:.
Male

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Re: Ancient of Miasma

Postby Bast-et » Tue Jul 17, 2012 1:39 pm

Love that tale, and especially the story of his growth. So special and heartwarming <3
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Re: Ancient of Miasma

Postby Azure23 » Tue Jul 17, 2012 2:33 pm

[I love how you managed to keep elements of the original Rune, like his markings, and yet you still made something completely different and unique. It is positively stunning. Good job! :3]
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Re: Ancient of Miasma

Postby Aurealis » Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:59 pm

SO AMAZING! Riki has somehow become even more awesome! :D
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Re: Ancient of Miasma

Postby Benathorn » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:08 pm

Thank you everyone!
I am very glad so many like him~
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Re: Ancient of Miasma

Postby Crocodile-God » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:08 pm

O.O!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*gasping beath* sssssqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqquuuuuuuuuuuuueeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!*dead*
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Re: Ancient of Miasma

Postby Benathorn » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:12 pm

lol, I'm glad you like him and Riki looks amazing as an Ancient! <3
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Re: Ancient of Miasma

Postby zacherie » Tue Jul 17, 2012 4:51 pm

Awwwh, this is so so so touching! ;u; Bena, this is wonderful. And Dracos? You're amazing, I agree with Bena!
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Re: Ancient of Miasma

Postby Silverhart » Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:48 pm

I really love the story! It's so sweet! Oh, and Riki's ancient form is totally epic. Fantastic job Benathorn!
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