The Hanging Tree...
In the northern end of the Black Shroud...
“On this day, Belford, I now pronounce you husband, to Mara, your wife. May the twelve bless your new union.†The village elder said as the two Hyurs kissed to seal their union. Cheers and celebratory shouts were thrown the newly wedded couple's way as they smiled and ran off from the ceremony towards their modest home. Although many celebrated, there were a few who did not share in the ongoings. Those few stood in the back and shook their heads in disappointment.
“Another girl for the tree,†One woman said and brushed the brown hair from her face.
“Indeed, when will they ever learn.†another said with a sigh.
Indeed, despite the celebration, and the happiness of the situation there was a forboding overhead, as if there was something being ignored, overlooked about this joyous day....
Later that evening...
“It was quite a night, wasn't it my darling?†He said to his wife who was curled up underneath his arm.
“Mmmm indeed it was my love, And I am sure we'll have many more.†She said with a grin and a yawn as both curled up to go to sleep for the evening.
As the sun broke the horizon and its first rays pierced the sky and fell into the window Belford rolled over and smiled.
“mmm she must already be awoke, fixing breakfast I see.†He got up with a stretch and a yawn and walked from the bedroom to the kitchen, to greet his new bride, but when he arrived, there was no one. No smell of meat being cooked, dodo eggs being mixed.
“Mara?†he said as he furrowed his brows. He could feel the panic begin to set in, the tightening of his chest and knots in his stomach twisting and turning.
“Maraâ€Â!!?†He called out as he began to search the small home.
-knock, knock, knock-
He froze in place and looked towards his front door. His eyes narrowed as he got tunnel vision, focusing on the old oak that made up the door. That sound, that horrid and deathly scary sound of someone knocking at THIS moment?
No...
He ran to the door and slung it open. The town elder and her guard stood their, a look of sadness, depression on their faces as she put a hand on his shoulder.
“I... I'm sorry Belford. Mara was found at the tree this morning...â€Â
And like that, his entire world came crashing down...
Three days later, at the Raven Eye Inn.
“Yeah, so it happened again I hear.†One man said in a whispered tone.
“mhm, another wife found hanging from that tree, no one knows a damned thing either.†The man sitting across from him replied.
“Tis a shame. What are the watch doin bout it though Micenn?â€Â
“We went back to investigate, but again it's the same as usual, last thing he remembered they had ah night o passion, and then sleep. Woke up and she was missin.†Micenn replied
“Damn shame it is ah damn shame. But remind me to bring my wife their next time she acts up.â€Â
“Hey hey now Carlos, that's cause to arrest ya, old bastard.â€Â
Both shared a laugh as they waited for their drinks to arrive.
Carissa raised an eyebrow as she wrote everything down she'd heard. “Another mysterious death in a village, being blamed on a tree of all things? This definitely is right up Mistress Kailisto's alley.†she said and finished her notes, then folded them and slipped from behind the bar and back towards Kailisto's office.
“Hmm.. interesting. They were jus talking about this?†She asked.
“Yes ma'am.†Carissa replied.
She stroked her chin in thought, then gave a nod to Carissa. “Thank you. Contact Sivamet, we will plan a trip to this village immediately. Preferably before AETHER gets there.†She said and watched Carissa nod and then bow out of the room.
“Hmm, a Hanging Tree. Interesting indeed.â€Â
In the northern end of the Black Shroud...
“On this day, Belford, I now pronounce you husband, to Mara, your wife. May the twelve bless your new union.†The village elder said as the two Hyurs kissed to seal their union. Cheers and celebratory shouts were thrown the newly wedded couple's way as they smiled and ran off from the ceremony towards their modest home. Although many celebrated, there were a few who did not share in the ongoings. Those few stood in the back and shook their heads in disappointment.
“Another girl for the tree,†One woman said and brushed the brown hair from her face.
“Indeed, when will they ever learn.†another said with a sigh.
Indeed, despite the celebration, and the happiness of the situation there was a forboding overhead, as if there was something being ignored, overlooked about this joyous day....
Later that evening...
“It was quite a night, wasn't it my darling?†He said to his wife who was curled up underneath his arm.
“Mmmm indeed it was my love, And I am sure we'll have many more.†She said with a grin and a yawn as both curled up to go to sleep for the evening.
As the sun broke the horizon and its first rays pierced the sky and fell into the window Belford rolled over and smiled.
“mmm she must already be awoke, fixing breakfast I see.†He got up with a stretch and a yawn and walked from the bedroom to the kitchen, to greet his new bride, but when he arrived, there was no one. No smell of meat being cooked, dodo eggs being mixed.
“Mara?†he said as he furrowed his brows. He could feel the panic begin to set in, the tightening of his chest and knots in his stomach twisting and turning.
“Maraâ€Â!!?†He called out as he began to search the small home.
-knock, knock, knock-
He froze in place and looked towards his front door. His eyes narrowed as he got tunnel vision, focusing on the old oak that made up the door. That sound, that horrid and deathly scary sound of someone knocking at THIS moment?
No...
He ran to the door and slung it open. The town elder and her guard stood their, a look of sadness, depression on their faces as she put a hand on his shoulder.
“I... I'm sorry Belford. Mara was found at the tree this morning...â€Â
And like that, his entire world came crashing down...
Three days later, at the Raven Eye Inn.
“Yeah, so it happened again I hear.†One man said in a whispered tone.
“mhm, another wife found hanging from that tree, no one knows a damned thing either.†The man sitting across from him replied.
“Tis a shame. What are the watch doin bout it though Micenn?â€Â
“We went back to investigate, but again it's the same as usual, last thing he remembered they had ah night o passion, and then sleep. Woke up and she was missin.†Micenn replied
“Damn shame it is ah damn shame. But remind me to bring my wife their next time she acts up.â€Â
“Hey hey now Carlos, that's cause to arrest ya, old bastard.â€Â
Both shared a laugh as they waited for their drinks to arrive.
Carissa raised an eyebrow as she wrote everything down she'd heard. “Another mysterious death in a village, being blamed on a tree of all things? This definitely is right up Mistress Kailisto's alley.†she said and finished her notes, then folded them and slipped from behind the bar and back towards Kailisto's office.
“Hmm.. interesting. They were jus talking about this?†She asked.
“Yes ma'am.†Carissa replied.
She stroked her chin in thought, then gave a nod to Carissa. “Thank you. Contact Sivamet, we will plan a trip to this village immediately. Preferably before AETHER gets there.†She said and watched Carissa nod and then bow out of the room.
“Hmm, a Hanging Tree. Interesting indeed.â€Â
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