Philtering..the beginning of formiulation

[Terminus Norin]

1st of Winter AV 509


Terminus had been wandering Travelers row this chilly morn and wondering what he would do now. He was actually hoping to run into his freind Nya whom he hadn't seen in a while, he wondered how the Kelvic was doing and how she was faring with Abashai. He kept his claok tightly around him in the playfull breezes that Zulrav provided, his gift from Ivak keeping him warmer than usual for the cold time of year.

he also was concerned with his coin situation...he made a few Mizas once and a while firedancing, but had no place yet to permanently do that. His attempts at Philtering to this point had produced a few leads on the fire resistance, but there was a critical substanceissing and he lacked the skill to identify it just yet, However he had made a few philters to color his fire when he danced. He simply wandered...lost in thought and watching people

[Voreasos Alisier]

The day was turning as Voreasos moved along the sea of people, he was the only Symenestra in the city so that alone made him stand out yet he had hoped the talks of him did die out due to he had been here for more then one season. The guards at least did not try to kill him on sight so it was getting better.

His black crescent nails stood out along his fingers as he moved the dark cloak around his thin body, his light pale skin standing out in the sun as his black hair flowed past his neck. His amethyst eyes peering out out searching for anything that might had called to him.


All in all he was a friendly Symenestra one of the few that did not think humans were food yet that did not stop him from being deadly for his claws were razor sharp, his teeth able to send waves of poison in body and his quick movement made him a hard foe to kill yet he was not of the fighting type at least not yet in life.

He greeted the people as he saw them with a smile, some fangs showing now and then and he took note of the paleness people gave him as they backed away. Just another normal day in the city he thought.

He had no plans for the day other then find a teacher for his craft and maybe buy a book or two on something that would amuse him.

[Terminus Norin]

Terminus was passing the many people in the vast sea that he was navigating and he noticed one soul in particular. This being stood out among the crowd, it had a very pale complexion...unusually so and its eyes were a deep amythist, and its hands ended in black crescent shaped nails that looked like claws. When it passed him it smiled revealing sharp, pointed fangs. terminus had heard folktales about a race of spider beings but they seemed to be hostile toward humans..this being was friendly. Terminus smiled and spoke

Greetings..Im known as Terminus he chose to extend his hand in friendship and see what happened. His stay in Syliras had already born fruit as he had met both an Akalak who's race was exceedingly rare in this region and a Kelvic as welll,now this being. It seemed that Syliras had been attracting other races even though the population was still promarily human. He wondered what he would meet next.

If he took Terminus hand, the being would note that the skin tepmerature was unusually warm for a human out for a walk and flushed as if he had been in the sun too long. Also he was acutely aware of any strong emotions this one carried. Bus as there were many strong emotions this day..Terminus was a little distracted as well

[Voreasos Alisier]

Vor turned to the human who spoke, he was rather short for a human standing a some bits over five feet if he took a guess. His own black hair was in a braid down his back with light blue eyes. His color along his skin was a light tan as he took his hand he did note that his skin was hotter then a normal person as if he was running a slight fever. Terminus would see that as Vor's claws touched along his skin as he warped his fingers around that they were far harder then normal nail and even with a bit of pressure told of tales of sharpness that could match most weapons.

"Vor you may call me...Or V as human's seem to lack the right words for a name other then a simple term." He said, his voice was soft and the words were picked clearly as if he put more then simple thought behind them. His emotions were like any human's going from feel to feel from happy to on guard as he did not meet many humans who greeted him first like this. His body was a bit stiff as if he was waiting for a dagger to be used on his body yet one would find under his cloak laid a bone armor that he kept on at all times.

"Terminus...how may I help you or just lost?" He asked as he pulled his hand back placing it near his side. His red eyes blinking slowly as he waited for his reply. He would wait before he used any arcana on the human for he did know how to use Auristics yet it would take time and that is what he did not have right on hand.

[Terminus Norin]

Terminus noted that the being turned and spoke to him with a bit of caution as he felt one should when greeted by a stranger. The fact that Terminus knew no strangers...only those he had not met yet did not change that fact. as Vor took his hand he noted that the nails were far harder and sharper than any normal nail..he presumed they were actually claws then. He listend to Vor's speaking it was soft and measured, tis one put thought into what he said before he said it. The voice was also male sounding so he presumed Vor to be male. He nodded at the apparently shortened form of his name.

Vor..if that is what you wish to be called then I shall call you that. I find names to be very important actually in some cultures they define the individual. He also noted the waryness that Vor prtrayed..if he was of the spider race then he would have ample reason to be on guard most of them would just as soon eat a human as talk to one. He thougth that Vor must not think that way or he wouldn't still be openly wandering the streets. However humans are a panicky race so his caution was well founded.

Actually Vor..you simply caught my attention. You are obviously not of human stock and I am a curious sort. I simply wishe to greet you and learn more about you. He also knew that curiosity got one killed some times and his own hand rested near his long sword.

[Voreasos Alisier]

Vor just blinked as he said he just wanted learn more of him. Humans were such a odd race he thought as he took a soft nod. "I was about to head to my room within the building here...we can speak there if you wish." He said as he offered a wave of his hand.

He had a simple small apartment within Travelers row, it was a good deal due to he was normally alone and always out and about so it was cheap on his ledger. It was still nice cozy size with a bed in the corner and table yet all in all more bare due to no items of his other then a pack, sword and a large drawing book with quill on the bed.

"Not much yet I find I really do not need much...I have some fruit if you are in the mood for a small bite. I tend to eat often so I am not a danger then again I also find myself skipping meals if I know I will fight something beforehand." He said as he moved sitting in a simple wooden chair pointing at another along the table for him to sit.

"What would you like to know? I am sure you know I am a Symenestra and I am not like the others. I am also sure you know I could lay a trap and you could be on guard or here to kill a trusting Symenestra from some random person who dislikes my race for coin." He said softly after some thought with a smile that showed two sharp fangs along the sides of his mouth.

He was not mad at the human nor even showed the slight care of being to worried. He knew the life of danger for he grew up around death and murder yet the words were different back then. "What do you do within the city?"

[Terminus Norin]

Terminus could see Vor blink in what he thought to be disbelief as he told him he wished to know more of him. He guessed that no one had ever said that to him before and would have been right. At Vor's offer of shelter for this conversation he nodded and followed him knowing that if this was a trap he was prepared to take care of himself.

As they entered the small apartment,Terminus noted the lack of anything but the basics, this meant that either Vor was a traveler or a minimalist...probably both. he nodded at the offer of fruit as he had forgotten to eat this day.

Thank you Vor,I often forget to eat untill my body forces me to. he found a piece of fruit that he liked and began the process of preparing it to be eaten and eating it. He finally confirmed that Vor was one of the spider people Symenestra, that is the name of his race. and he admits that he tries not to be a danger. He knew that some of the rumors regarding his race were true then, however it didn't hurt to ask

Well Vor I have heard only rumor about your race and you are definitely not like those rumors. Is it ture that your race find us a good meal? My next question is a birt more personal which is..if that is true...what makes you choose to not feed on us?


He smiled and looked thoughtfull as Vor asked him what he did here Well, I do very little right now, but i want to work, I firedance and Philter usually for a living, but have not yet been able to get work doing either.

[Voreasos Alisier]

He just took a soft nod at the words, he never really saw a lot of fire dancers but did hear of them now and then. He was told it was more of a art form and used for fun however he could see combat use out of it. Fire was a powerful weapon in the right hands and a dance could fool any foe.

"Fire dance...never heard of it however I have heard Philter just the other day....I am in a need to learn it..." He said softly as he looked down casting his eyes along his fingernails. "Why have you not been able to do the Philtering may I ask?" He asked softly as he folded his hands together.

Vor looked back at him, his eyes shining and telling of a idea yet he kept his eyes along the human waiting for the answer. Maybe they had a common goal and if they did then that could work out to something else. Vor was not the type to let simple matters stop him from learning something nor helping someone out.

[Terminus Norin]

Terminus thought for a moment as he decided how best to describe firedancing to Vor...without revealing more of him that he felt comfortable revealing. He had only opened up to Nya since Sura and he couldn;t figure out what magic the Kelvic had to loosen his tounge.

Firedancing is primarily done in the Eyktol region...however a few like myself practice the art outside of that region. I have an...unusual routine. We literaly dance with or in fire.

He listened also to the rest of Vor's words and found someone who had an interest in his talents and who might help him get set up in Philtering

My Philtering requires a place to build a fire and remaim with the mixture while it cooks. I presently have no place. A good Glassworks would not hurt...however im light on Mizas. That and time to research..I can do simple things right now, but In time I could learn to Philter magic.

His demeanor was one of ease and comfort...he was comfortable with most folks and Vor was an amiable type.

[Voreasos Alisier]

"If income is the only problem then why not make a deal. I will rent out the space and buy the items needed for you to learn however they will be in my name and you can help teach me what you know even if it is just the bare basic information. As you get better and make the items you can sell them in the market for income and therefore hold a job. In time the word will spread and people will want you to make special items and them and such and no one will need to know of me."

Vor said after a bit of thought, really he thought it was a good idea being in the shadows helping as he never did like the front row of things with people. He had the miza to fund his little project and maybe more things could work out.

His mind went into the math of how much it would be, a set like he wanted could have gone from a few silver to gold and two more rooms here on his tab would not be to hard for a few seasons. It was not like he was hurting for the miza just the fact that he did help others when they needed it and he by all means did need it.

"I will rent out two rooms, one room just for your work and another so you can have a room to relax and rest in for yourself...If food is a problem I can help fund for that as well..."

His offer was more like a job offer then anything for him to work for Vor yet he did not care if the human did work for him or not.