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Rune looked over at the young woman who was the first to address him. He smiled more as he observed her closely. She carried an arrangement of weapons, making it look that she was a very talented fighter, and spent many years training. She held herself high, almost as if she was meant for a more "divine purpose." He chuckled to himself as he continued to look at her. "Rune, I said behave." Faust again addressed to him. "Don't worry about it. You of all people know I don't get into too much trouble." Rune again said, looking at the mask chained around his neck.

He looked up as everyone in the room was looking at him with a concerned look on their faces. He chuckled silently to himself. "Don't mind me. I tend to talk to myself often." he said looking at them. "Your not going to tell them?" Faust asked Rune. "I don't want these people to know what I am." Rune whispered again to Faust. "You know they are going to find out eventually...much sooner than later." Faust again said. Rune let out a sigh. "Yeah...I know..." he whispered back at him as he looked at Faust again then looked back up at the female that addressed him. "My dear, why are you worried about the trouble I get into? Actually, now that I think about it, trouble seems to have a knack of finding me. Females just seem to find me irresistible." He said as he again observed her, followed by a few chuckles. "Relax, I only kid. You all seem a little too tense when I walked in. I was hoping a small joke will help ease that tension." he said with a sly smile on his face.

He then turned his attention to the tall male, and he could tell just by looking at him that he was all about pleasing the gods. He knew that he may have to keep his eye on him, hoping he doesn't do anything that will reveal his true identity and what he really is, especially since they were in a place of worship, and he wasn't sure why, considering what they were at. It almost made him sick, but continued to power through it. He listened to the man, and his voice was loud and booming. Considering how large he was, it wasn't that much of a surprise. When he mentioned about them being summoned, he scoffed and chuckled to himself. He even laughed when he mentioned about the gods. The gods were never good to him and he hasn't spent a single minute worshiping them. So he never believed that this is all about the gods and him being called by them. He then watched as the large man bowed and introduced himself as Darren Lightsheild. Now with a name like that how could he not take on the path towards the gods.

"Are you going to introduce yourself Rune? It's the polite thing to do. Especially since someone introduced themselves to you." Faust said to Rune. He then let out a sigh. "Alright fine." he said as he looked at everyone. "I am Rune Masters, formally from the house of Belethor's Tavern and Inn!" Rune said followed by laughter.

HILGRED ⊙ GARROW

Hilgred's eyes remained steady on the mischievous man before her. Even as he made his greeting the shield maiden kept a healthy focus on him. 'Irresistible to kick your hide until you can no longer breathe.' She thought to herself but held her tongue, for some reason the Gods have called them together. She would trust that, for now. How his red watched her unnerved her yes, but not enough to shrink away. She was not one that would ever back down. Hilgred cracked her neck as she noted the spider join them.

In truth she had only heard of them in stories. Mostly of how they were evil, and yet this one seemed almost terrified. Almost like a hare when they had been spotted by some predator. Once everyone had stated their names Hilgred bowed her head as well in response, however she kept her eyes on those around her. "I am Hilgred Garrow, the Goddess Hiln guides my hand." she stated in her formal greeting. She had noted when Darren had come to her side, she had noticed he was tall but standing close to him made her remember her short stature. Turning her attention to the woman named Kyma she appraised her, in a curious nature. "Unless you harm another, you have nothing to fear from me. As an ambassador I doubt we will have that problem." He eyes slanted to Rune in a silent warning as well.

After a moment the young woman sighed and looked about "Why are we here? This isn't a temple for our Gods. These are the Druid's gods." She mused aloud and looked around hoping for some clue. Finding nothing really to help ascertain an answer to her question she turned back to the group. "I saw this in a dream and a voice telling me to come here. How did each of you find your way here?" Normally she would not reveal this much of herself, but if she wanted to figure out this riddle she would have to be open with these strangers.

Rune looked at Kyma with a large grin on his face. Rune, what are you thinking? Faust asked Rune with a hint of concern. Her figure is absolutely astounding. I'm just wondering how we would be able to- Rune said before Faust interrupted him. RUNE! Now is not the time to think about this kind of stuff! Faust exclaimed to him. Rune chuckled silently. Relax Faust, you know that I would never think about that kind of stuff about another woman. Rune thought to himself proudly. Yeah...you must have forgotten what you did that got you kicked out of the tavern just moments ago. Faust stated, reminding Rune of his flaw. You know what? Faust stated before he heard the young shield maiden identify herself as Hilgred.

Both Rune and Faust heard the two females chat with one another until Hilgred started asking questions about why they were there and how they ended up here. He scoffed a bit. Why does it matter what god this temple is supposed to worship? A god is a god, not much different from eachother. Rune said with much distrust towards the subject of the gods of the realm. I don't know why I was drawn to this place. I was taking a walk and happened to come across it. Rune said, obviously being a lie. He didn't want the possibility of this being part some calling by the gods, cause if it was, he would have a lot of questions about why he was chosen, when he never worshiped the gods his entire life.

Rune then looked over at Darren, his most recent action made him jump a little. His stance and how he carried himself made Rune a little bit nervous. Rune, we should be careful around him. It's obvious he lives to serve the gods, so he must be a holy knight of sort....maybe a paladin, a crusader...or possibly a vigilant. In any case, we must try our best not to reveal our true nature to him. He looks capable of fending for himself, and doesn't seem that he will hesitate to kill us should the situation arise. Faust stated to Rune. That's easier said than done...but i'll try... Rune thought to himself, keeping his guard up. He then watched as he opened some book and muttered to himself. When he closed the book, Darren's glare met Rune's, making him a little more nervous and curious as too what this man was thinking. Did he happen to know?

Rune looked over at Kyma and smiled once more. He let out a shrug as he answered her question. Pretty often actually. The White Forest offers much beauty of the world. The leaves sway gracefully as the wind gently blows. Rune said to her in a calm and smooth voice. Oh boy... Faust said with a groan. Of course, none of it compares to your beauty. Rune said as he got slightly closer to her. Your beautifully voluptuous body, your flaming red hair, and of course, how could I forget your beautiful glowing yellow eyes? he said smoothly, his red eyes gazing into hers, a smile krept on his face. What about you my dear? Why are you here? He asked, still gazing into her eyes. Okay Rune, that's enough. Faust said, becoming slightly annoyed with Rune's actions.

She opened her mouth to tell off the strange man, but became distracted by the shorter man's (Woman's?) appearance and even more so by the appearance of the God's, including her peoples god-ancestor Arachne. Kyma was never a religious girl, in spite of everything going on currently, but she knew of her ancestor.

In an almost conditioned response her six lower legs folded under her, turning her lower abdomen into a large egg-shaped mass of chitin as she bowed at her waist her left hand forming a fist in the small of her back while her right softly glided over the dirt covered floor. In truth, she felt penitent for her practicing pyromancy and using her own silk as fuel for her fiery traps and her voice had taken this opportunity to forsake her.

OOC: The last two have one more day to post otherwise we are moving on without you.