|
|
My name is Sorshalyn Myriss-Darkmass:
This is a little information about me and how I came to be in Wehnimer's Landing. It all started in a lovely valley in Snowflake Vale just outside Icemule. We lived in a lovely home beside a clear blue pond. My parents; Lady Krystalyn and Lord Jormoc Darkmass, were both loving and kind Sylvan Sorcerors.
My parents spent there whole lives dedicated to Voln and freeing souls of the suffering undead. They lead a wonderfully rich life of love and purpose, but they wanted more, someone to pass on their legacy. So at a very old age of 300 they had a lovely daughter, me. They taught me in the ways of sorcery and told me of Voln and how I had to carry on the work should they pass on through Lorminstra's gates. I was very saddened by this but prayed that it would not be anytime soon.
During one of my mother's visits to Voln; after she became a Voln master, she was praying in the meditation chamber and a vision came to her that my father and her would be joining the gods very soon and they needed to seek a place in Wehnimer's for their young daughter so I would be safe and train in the ways of Voln. At dinner that night they broke the news to me, their fiery-haired angel. I, was crushed by this news; had to be strong and prepare. During the next week, we packed and prepared with spells and herbs to aid in our long journey through the snow and ice covered mountains.
Mother was getting weaker as each day passed and then the night before we were to set out my mother died in her sleep. I was devastated but I knew she walked with the gods of Liabo and as I prepared her body for burial I vowed to continue her work to free the souls of the undead. Father and I buried her in a small glade surrounded by sunlight and dew drop covered flowers. My father and I knelt by her grave and prayed for her safe passage to the gods and guidance as we made our journey, father took my hand and I looked up at him and seeing the pain in his eyes and knew his heart was broke for his love was so strong and loving there was nothing he wouldn't do for her. Slowly and with love he lead me from her grave and we started on our journey.
Father knew his time was near and we had to hurry, but my grief was so strong I made most of the trip in a haze of pain and sadness. Then it happened, at the glacier my father was attacked by a horde of ice trolls. He cast dark catalyst and implosion, my father saved my life and killed all the trolls, but he was fatally wounded. I dragged him to an ice cave out of the cutting wind and held him in my arms as he died, my tears fell like rain as my father whispered, "I love you fire hair." Then he gasped and died. A faint white image appeared from his body and rose upward, into the arms of another apparition I can only imagine was my mother, welcoming her husband to eternity. I dug a grave for him and prayed for the gods to take him and knew he joined my mother in the land of the gods.
After a few hours of crying and praying I decided in my pain to go back to my home in Icemule forgetting my vows to my parents, but I knew not the way. I set off but got lost and found a large busy town, people everywhere. I stopped at an inn called Wayside, but there were no tables to rest at so I went though the gates of the big city. There were people healing and raising the dead at the gate, selling furs and wares, I passed a place to take baths and a bank; having no money, I kept going.
As I was walking I heard a man yelling that he was casting defense spells in TSSW. So I went knowing my spells had run out and I would need them to get back home. As I was getting my spells I looked around and saw people of all races and professions and I thought if there was a group going to Icemule, I could join and be safe. I shuddered at the thought of going though ice rolls alone. So I called out, "Is there anyone going to Icemule I may join?" I waited not expecting a answer when this handsome rogue whispers, "I will take you."
Lord Landrag was the most handsome man I had ever seen, he had shoulder length blonde hair stormy grey eyes and skin kissed by the sun, his body was well muscled and I knew I would be safe with this half-elven rogue. After my spells, I joined him and we started off, at sixteen I knew not of men but I was captivated by this rogue. My pain was pushed to the back of my mind, we chatted like we were long lost friends and I found myself flirting and teasing him and when he slipped on the ice and landed at my feet looking up at me with a smile that took my breath, I was lost. We made it to Icemule and though I lived close I had never went with my parents to town, so when he asked me if I wanted a tour of the town I was eager to prolong our time together. During this time we found ourselves at an inn and he bought me a drink and as we talked he started to give me a massage. Feelings I have never felt confused and excited me.
We talked for hours, we told each other things we told no one else; about my parents and my vows, Landrag told me about his parents and time at sea. As we talked I realized that this rogue had stolen my heart and I knew I had to be his for life.
Hearing my story he convinced me to go back to Wehnimer's and seek out Voln and join the house of Phoenix. It wasn't long after reaching Wehnimer's that we knew we were meant to be together forever and he asked me to marry him. We had a small handfasting ceremony at the wedding glade performed by Lady Nemeisis. I then found out about the protectors of the house of Phoenix and that Landrag was a scout in the Crimson Winged Defenders. So I asked to join my future husband in all his endeavors and was filled with joy when he agreed and soon I was a member of a very dedicated and well trained group of people, with Lord Jaialias as the Captain and his wife Lady Storiana. Both are concerned, kind and helpful people and I soon found myself drawn to this wonderful couple. Lady Storiana is a famous and powerful sorceress who I admire and fashion my life after and I was filled with delight and great honor when she offered to became my mentor.
My dream wedding came true, and I have married my wonderful and supporting husband, Landrag. Unfortunately, many other aspects of my life I have begun to find hollow and losing their meaning. House Phoenix that I was once so dedicated too, has lost the substance it once had, many of its members I was close to have left and it is no longer alive inside. When I walk its halls it is to the hollow echo of my own steps. The members who are there now seem to view it as a place to stash their things as they race around, not learning of its history or feeling its purpose deep in their hearts anymore.
I have also seen a corruption of the Order of Voln and no longer feel attached or the need to continue in that organization. I know my mother and father may be disappointed in me, but I no longer feel that my magical studies will benefit from my time in Voln and my efforts to strengthen my studies seem to be hindered by the restrictions of the Order. I have since left the order in pursuit of a deeper knowledge, to delve deeper into myself and to seek the power I know lies within.
My goals are now my own, with the support of my husband I have found the strength to look beyond the desires of others and to search for what I want out of life. I am currently seeking to join the Coven, a sisterhood whose ideals seem to match my own. I feel the power building within me and now feel I am ready to continue my journey into myself and in the world.
| Sorshalyn's Section | Friends and Family Section |
