Temple of Kelpies

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There lies a place full of darkness and foreboding offset from the Forrest leading inward to the swamp. It smells dank and cruel as you intake the air for this is the gateway birthplace to the home of the Kelpies. Set specifically by Epona herself to be hidden away from reality yet a place to roam. This ill-felt place holds many a mystery and yet something even more malicious.

Traveling deeper you realize its a passage to something more ominous then you'd ever imagine. Skeletal remains mark a defined path warding the good-hearted in fear. So if they stray close there was time to abandon their foolish guises and slip away without memory of this ill-fated place.

Those that travel onward to the Deep in the underlying catacombs where the stale scent of life was masked by death there lied a hidden cavern encased in mystery. Many speak of this foul place as a burial ground or a sacrificial chamber. The point is that murmurs off everyone's lips is those that enter that abyss never return. Some even say if you listen closely the agonizing screams bellow throughout the deepest water mirror the terror the souls being torn limb from limb.

Welcome to the Dwelling of the Goddess Kallahast and her followers.  

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ToC & Rules

 

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The Goddess Herself

Back when the age of Faetasia was merely new a Goddess was born. This Goddess was given the grace and speed of the Equines. Upon her back she carried wings while upon her head she carried a spiral. She was the keeper of balance for all the Faehorses be they light or dark. Overall there was a harmonious balance that existed among her kind and all was well.

But out of those depths something sinister arose and became quite a situation. While nothing ever phased Epona before somehow this creature she dubbed a Kelpie became dangerous. Not only was he a threat to the mortals but even to her fellow deities. The mortals weren't really her worries but the other Gods being involved was a serious dilemma.

When the daughter of the Empathy Goddess was kidnapped in pure spitefulness The Goddess set an example of this water menace. But when the Godling was found unharmed and pleaded for the Kelpie's life Epona made a decision.

She kept the kelpie away from the mortal land and made a decision. Containing the balance of the Equines was a difficult task in any solution she mustered. So with a heavy heart she created a female of the male kelpie's kind and gave her complete reign over those wicked Equines of the Murky Depths.

The Goddess Kalahast Vrede carried too much pride in watching over the male and created more of his kind. She made them stronger, faster, handsome, and finally wicked with a cunning nature. Most were made males for the females were made in her very image.

At first glance the females were lovely, beauties that could capture anyone's heart. But, they were stronger then the males with an insatiable killing lust. Soon the females pushed the males further away in swampland and murky waters claiming their own territories. The Kelpie Goddes grew proud of her children and grinned wickedly. How foolish the Equine Goddess had been to give her this domain. Soon the dark depths would rise and all the world become Kelpie Cove.

The Equine Goddess wasn't in the least bit ignorant to the darkness overcoming the light. Weaving a tapestry in strands of kelp she made the the Kelpie Goddess sign a contract so-to-speak. This was a binding contract which the Kelpies' hated but must obey rather they loose their freedom. Within the intricate image there lied a message : Female Kelpies will be born only when the moon is highest and captures a blue glow.

The Equine Goddess knew the Kelpie Goddess was powerful as she wove her children to life. The less females to haunt the swamps and bogs kept the Kelpies' under her control; at least for now.  

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The Other Half

*coming soon*

 

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The Spawn

 

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Temple Followers...

~Temple Identification~

If one is evil of soul or just plain crazy they may try and attain a rank in the Goddess army. Just be forewarned that males are more so seen as a meal then an officer. Females on the other hand she may see fit for such a position if they follow her lead. If they fail then a certain death lies in a watery grave for anyone displeasing their Goddess.

Identification

Temple Colors: Red as Blood, Off-white as skulls, blue as ice
Temple Alignment: Ebil
Kelpie Titles: Candiru, Piranha, Snakehead, Tigerfish, Shark

 

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The Herd of Death

Welcome to your new ranks and positions. These are trying times indeed in our battle but you may prevail and grow strong under your Goddess. If you carry a malicious nature then there is a desirable spot for you in the herd.

The are the ranks of the Military of the Goddess. She's partial to fish that have history in evil so consider these titles worthy. These are highest to lowest of ranks.

[Shark] ~ Ah the elite killer among killers. Your emotion is broken and your drive is to kill whatever gets in your way. You are the Goddess high command and well liked (though you can be eaten). Rend your enemies asunder and feast upon your victories. You deserved it.

[Tigerfish] ~ You are one of the outstanding officers in all the ranks. Under your commanding officers you are one of the finest able to perfect and achieve your goals at an amazing speed. You care nothing about others but your goals and ruthlessness. Under the Shark you are feed well and seen as "worthy" in the Goddess' eyes. You still may be eaten.

[Snakehead] ~ You are becoming a kelpie in knowledge and in attack strategies. You are able to command the lower two ranks and eat quite well of the ones that don't show promise. You may still be eaten if you show weakness.

[Piranha] ~ Now that you passed your initial test you may move onto slightly harder techniques and dine on leftovers of the Candiru ranks. You still have a long way to prove yourself or be eaten.

[Candiru] ~ Welcome to hell recruits. You will learn to maim and kill and show no emotion in doing so. You will become a full fledged kelpie if you prove worthy. If not you'll make a fine meal for higher ranks.

Active Kelpie Ranks

Shark

Gudinna de Raseri ~ Kalahast's completely psychotic adviser with fanatical devotion to her Queen and cannibalistic tendencies. (She prefers her meat fresh and wriggling...not to mention screaming.)

Tigerfish

Snakehead

Pirrana

Candiru  

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Artwork of the Kelpies

Deep in a grotto there lies a place of expression be it a gutted offering, painted bloody macabre, or just the image of death. Whatever is placed here is usually a gallery of respect and awe the Goddess keeps untouched as things are added.



~Concepts of our Existence~ luff to da Serpy heart

 

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