Ellion

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@EnterTheHero
Nah, not targeting you. Continue on in your ways.

@Xiro Zean

The way that I saw it, it's essentially because they are seen as weaker that causes them to seek out a witch to "care" for them. Arden is a special case as his partnership is punishment for a transgression... Soooo technically it isn't so much that they're placed anywhere, but rather look for the most powerful shield to hide behind. With the set up we have now, that would be either Rose or Mirai for now.

@WeepingLiberty

And witches tend to do it because a)what they feel is moral obligation b) they are supposed to. c)cool pet d) powerful heirs.

Not unheard of for covens to keep a male just for that purpose.

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Also, because male witches are pretty rare in the world they are valued because male witches are better than non-witch males and always sire magical children and the children are always stronger than any other combination of pairings.

SO there is also that....

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@Xiro Zean

I know I'm not Libby, but!

My development of the system is based on historical views on the female. They have their place and their place is under the 'head of the family' (aka the female witch) most do it because that is how it is alway done. They go from the protection of their mothers and sisters to their covent. Some hate it, some don't mind it and some don't know that there is any other way. Male witches that came from outside magic tend to really struggle with the idea of being under a woman. They tend to reject it and get killed for being untrained, thus perpetuating the idea that male witches are too weak to be without a female leader and some are 'encourage' to find a kind witch 'for their own safety'. But every once and a while you get a powerful male witch who don't need no woman.

Basically: There are no rules, humans are just sheep in the wills of the world.

A Prized bride (The return)

*plays Viking funeral music*

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Narnia? I hope it is Narnia.

"Good things come to those who wait, Jenny," said Rose, taking a few step closer to the girl. With a slow, meaningful gester, she pulled a glove off her hand, using her teeth. Once free she caught Elaine under her chin with one of her fingers. For a few moments she did nothing but stare intently into the girl's eyes. She finally dropped her hand, giving her a small smile. "Of course dear one, my friends may always find a safe place in these wall. My ill-wishers tell a different tale," Using her free hand she took the bottle, after giving it a quick once over, she tossed it to her second in command for inspection. "That being said, we are off to open a door, if you care to join us,"

Catching the vial delicately, Mirai glanced at the liquid inside curiously. Potions and the sort certainly weren't her specialty, but she knew enough to be able to sense which ones were good and which ones were designed to do harm. Opening the small bottle she sniffed the mixture, crinkling her nose and quickly capping it close once again. "Friend.... For now." She stated, making a face at the bottle. Turning to her bat she motioned for the creature to stay put, Sunni's only response was to find a place to hang from and sleep.

"Yes, well... Neither one of you had better get in the way. This is extremely important and I don't want any of you witchlings to break anything." Mirai crossed her arms and glared at Elaine and Jenny in turn. Needless to say, social interactions weren't quite her strong suit.

"I'm suprised you didn't send dear Sunni to either make sure that your other pet didn't make a fool of himself or to give you a vivid description of his death," She said off headedly, leading the small group deeper into the castle. "Now, the purpose behind select this door when there are many is that it was only one sealed with seals of egyptian origin, which is what makes it intersting," she finished, stopping in front of a very uninteresting looking door.

"Poor girl needs to rest sometime. She works so hard, I thought she deserved a little break. Besides, Ardy-darling has your girl there with. At least he'll be of some use then." She laughed, glancing over at the door they had stopped in front of. "Egyptian huh? That is pretty interesting... You wouldn't happen to be fluent in such a script would you my dear Rose?"

"Not a word," she said, tapping the door with a bit of power surge, making the ruins flare to life. "So, any ideas?"

Mirai sat silently for a few moments before speaking up. "That kid outside, Rena. From what I heard, spent some time with those creepy shamans. Might know a thing or two, should we call him in?"

"That is one solution, go on then, call your less annoying pet,"

Nodding her head, Mirai turned to the others in the group. "In the meantime, you kids try to think of something clever." She said before making her way around the corner so as not to distrub them. Summoning a small wisp of flame, she whispered to it and sent it on it's way as a message to lead Rena to their current location.

@WeepingLiberty@shagranoz@Xiro Zean@Bishop

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@shagranoz

Not quite a need for a full group collab yet.

@Bishop

Sounds good to me... As a male witch he'd be under the direct supervision of another witch. If you'd like to go with the original owner having perished in an unfortunate accident, default would go to either Mirai or Rose. Either way, treated like garbage, though probably not as much so as poor Arden (sorry not sorry). Something casual but respectful toward any of the other witches, bowed head especially for Rose.

@WeepingLiberty

Edit for clarification: It is typical for a male witch to be under the supervision of a witch, but you do get oddballs from time to time.

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Why do you guys think I create so many of them. Mehehehehehe

@WeepingLiberty

Don't pin this on that you dirty addict

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@Xiro Zean

I mean, we aren't gunning for people, so don't just one day decided to off someones character because reasons? But if it fits in the story....

Edit: I did delay it a bit a first because I wanted to get people attached to their characters and for everyone to get a feel for everyone else.

BUT...Let the Ellion Hunger Games Begin.

Make smart choices

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Avalon has pointy object, pick me, pick me! Oh wait.... she's busy staring at Emmerich. Dumb hoe. XD

@WeepingLiberty

Isn't that why she has a brother?

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@Ellion

By coincidence, my next post does include Shai getting hurt XD

Also, one of the motivations behind me taking Shai to Seren's Folly is her getting hurt.

@13org

BURN THE WITCH!