I feel as though I have been asleep for a very long time.
It was foolish of me to try to visit Cosma without preparation, in her volatile state. She was not prepared for visitors, and I fear she may have lashed out at me. I am fortunate to only have fallen asleep for the time that I did; it could have been far worse. She is completely gone now. My visit seems to have further delayed her return. Spriggan has told me not to worry about her. She is fickle. Many of my friends have vanished from Ur while I was gone. What happened?
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My journey to Drifta went well, and was a prosperous trip. Not only did I speak with Spriggan for a time, Grendaline had also returned from her sorrows. She and I were able to converse for the first time in four years, and I agreed to travel to Jal to visit her domain.
It is from here that I write. Jal has not changed much that I can remember. It is still calming and dark, and a welcome break from the world above. Though I cannot speak directly with them, while I am in their domains, I can feel the Giants' presence - Grendaline has changed much since the days before, but she still does as she did back then, pondering the great mysteries of her own creation. Yes; there are things in Ur that not even the Giants understand, myself included. They seemed to enjoy thinking about these things when I could speak to them all last. Spriggan and Grendaline have informed me that Cosma should return to Ur next, which brings me joy. I wish desperately for them all to come back soon. I have decided to make the journey north, to Drifta. It has been some time since I last spoke with Spriggan, and I may only do so from certain places in Ur. Drifta, quiet and deserted as it is, contains a street named Vibrant Banks from which I may speak to the Giants directly.
The last time I walked to Drifta, I was a new arrival back in Ur. I walked for days, stunned, re-learning the world around me. I look forward to the journey, and to speaking to Spriggan - perhaps some of the other Giants have come around, too. The journey also presents me with the chance to gather ingredients, as I have started cooking. Ice may only be found in Drifta and Nottis, after all, and it is necessary for many drinks. My name is Eight. I am theoretically a helicat, theoretically a Glitchen, but not entirely either. I was thought into existence by the Giants Alph and Humbaba.
Through my inborn nature I am able to communicate directly with the Giants, though I cannot do so for long, as Their vast knowledge gives me terrible headaches. I currently dwell within the realm of Spriggan, who is teaching me Botany through His creations. I do not worship any single Giant; I am not Alpha nor Cosmapolitan, not Ti'ite or Lemming. The Eleven are equal within my mind. There is much for me to learn here. I am afraid I have been away from Ur for so long, I have forgotten myself. The land is changed and damaged. It will take a long time to fix what has been done. Even now, the Giants weep in such a manner that it causes me pain to listen. The only Giant I can speak to is Spriggan, stubborn as He is. He seems only concerned with His trees, and does not often think of what has passed. He has much to teach me of nature, and I welcome the distraction. I believe He does, too. |
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