2022.10.06:Judgment for Quicksilver
| Judgement for Quicksilver | |
|---|---|
| Evonna summoned Reno and Pandora to the Caern Amphitheater to make her judgement as a result of Reno's Thrall of the Wyrm Frenzy earlier in the week. | |
| IC Date | October 6th, 2022 |
| Players | Evonna, Pandora, Reno, Stephen White Mountain |
| Location | Caern Amphitheater |
| Spheres | Gaian, Garou |
The forest is quiet tonight, with just a few birds chirping away, and the skittering of small creatures. The Caern is much the same, with normal activity, but still quieter, more serious.
Evonna has sent word to Pandora to bring Reno along with her to the Amphitheater where she awaits them both. She is dressed as she normally does, but with feathers decorating her hair that is specially braided tonight. Beads as well with leather ties. She stands at parade rest while they enter.
Pandora is Reno's neighbor. Wasn't hard to find him. "Evonna wants us," she says, leading him back into the caern, to the amp. Pandy comes in with a sort of formal air, but isn't quite sure what's going on just yet
Reno enters with Pandora. He wears his formal white robe. His expression is blank, and his demeanor guarded.
Stephen had been told Evonna was going to bring things to a head about this time in the Amphitheater, so he called off his usual woodcutting duties for the Kinfolk cabins a little early so he could head into the caern and find a spot in the Amphitheater to perch and wait for things. So by the time people show up, he's find a spot out of the way to stand aside, clasping his hands behind his back while he focuses his attention on Evonna and those approaching her.
Evonna gestures for Reno to join her on the stage. "Vielen Dank to you all for coming here tonight. This is a serious occasion and not one that I take lightly. I have been dutiful in my responsibilities as Forseti assigned to investigating Quicksilver, and the incident on Sunday evening when he let the Wyrm enter his heart and frenzied to the Thrall of the Wyrm. I have spoken to many of our wise Elders, and others of ranks that know him well here. Those that have worked closely with him, bleed with him, protected with him. Those that have given good advice, teaching and done their level best to help him find balance and knowledge."
Evonna holds up a finger and says, "It is important to note that we as a Sept, as a Nation, we are fighting what feels sometimes a losing battle against the Wyrm. We need every warrior of all auspices to be working together how Gaia intended it if we are to survive. She has blessed us with many gifts, but some of them are harder to understand than others. Any that possess her gifts, and yet fall to the Wyrm, even for a few minutes, it is a serious matter we must all step and say, NO MORE."
Pandora doesn't say anything at all. She stands a little straighter, but she just watches Reno if he goes and stands at her own parade rest for now.
Reno goes up onto the stage as requested. He stands with Evonna as she talks. He listens and makes no outward sign of emotion or response. His hands are folded into the sleeves of his robe still.
Stephen furrows his brow a little as he listens but doesn't say a damned thing. If his ears were furry, they'd be laser focused on Evonna listening to her describe the sitation and what they are here for. Hands remain clasped behind his back and the only real movement is the deep breath he's takin in and letting out.
Wanting to pace, Evonna takes just a step forward and looks Reno in the eyes as she announces. "I have made my judgement on Quicksilver and he is guilty of allowing the Wyrm to enter his heart, to frenzy to the Thrall of the Wyrm, to injurying an Elder, and endangering not only the Kinfolk known as "Six", but the Kinfolk that reside and spend time at the Kinfolk House. Were it not for the Shroud of the Eclipse Pack, carnage would have happened. Death on a scale we would dare not imagine."
"To this point, Quicksilver is to stay away from "Six" until further notice. He needs to focus on being a Garou first."
"Quicksilver will create the fetish of Unicorn's Grace, with the assistance of five other Garou willing and able. Petitioning one of Unicorn's Brood will not be easy, and he must be very truthful to the spirit sought as to why he needs this. The fetish will be a bandaid for his Rage right now, but it will protect himself and others while..."
"Quicksilver gains a better understanding of his Rage and finding his balance. To this point, I judge that he must find a way to release some of his Rage, for being a Judge in this state is not helpful to anyone. It is dangerous, and just having a fetish and saying that is good enough is /not/ good enough. The fetish is just to tide him over. He must go on a spirit quest to find the help he needs, a way to find balance."
"Finally, Quicksilver will receive the Rite of the Stolen Wolf. This will last for one full moon cycle. During the time, his Rage will be removed and his wolf will be lost. He will be in his breed form. This will be a time of counseling and learning for him. Hopefully with his vision clearer, he can heal the scars from what led us to this judgement."
She turns to Reno and says, "This is your last opportunity to shift. Please do so, and I will snip some of your fur. Howl for your last time for the next month, and then shift back."
Pandora listens, her face an absolute mask of nothing. She glances briefly at Stephen, then back to the two on the stage to watch as a silent witness
Reno just shifts and stands there.
Stephen continues to just watch Evonna...either with a massively professional poker face, or he knew this much was coming before it left Evonna's mouth. With a lupus, who the hell knows? When the judgement is pronounced, his gaze does shift to study Reno instead, taking in the man's stance and reaction, really just absorbing the observations for the moment.
Evonna takes out her dagger from its sheath on her belt. She walks up to Reno and carefully takes some of his fur into her left hand, and cuts it with her right. It is swift and painless for Reno. After sheathing the knife, she takes out a small wooden box from her pocket. It is stained a beautiful deep brown and has carvings of Gaia and Luna on it. She places the fur into it and shut is, and puts the clasp down to seal it. "I will keep this hidden, locked away for the moon cycle. At the end of it, I will give you this box back and thus end the Rite, returning your wolf and your Rage. This will be a long month with a chance for a lot of learning. I just hope and pray that you can take this to heart. Open your ears, open your mind. Many people, everyone I have spoken to wishes the best for you. Your action have consequences. They also speak louder than words. Be open now." This is taking a lot out of her as she does this, as certainly it stuns everyone present to witness.
After being snipped, Quicksilver shifts back to human form. His head is bowed and he says nothing.
Stephen unclasps his hands as it would appear things are drawing to a close. Its enough for him to shuffle his feet, but he doesn't say a damned thing, just yet.
Evonna puts the box away, and gestures to Pandora and Stephen. "Danke for witnessing and being here. You both understand the severity of this, and I am confident that you will share your wisdom." She looks back to Reno and says, "Tomorrow. We will talk. Take the night to get used to this feeling. There is much work ahead."
Reno bows his head and turns to head out.
Stephen bows his head at Evonna as he and Pandora are addressed, finally murmuring, "I was honored to be a witness. Thank you, Blood Thorn-rhya." Pandora is given a faint, polite smile before he finally turns to make his way back out of the caern area. Likely to go put up all that wood he had been hacking on.
Evonna just stands there, watching Reno as he walks out. As Stephen speaks to her, she returns a bow of her head to him. "It is deeply appreciated your showing up. My thanks to you as well, Broken Fang."
Stephen smiles just a little more at the addressing and murmurs even with a wink, "Not that I would deign to tell my better what to do, but you appear to need a strong drink and a nap. Have a good evening, Blood Thorn." Branton is offered a small bow of his head in passing on his way out.
