~Theselak Rising.~

[Nosdyn]

(Closed to Cerna WILL contain erotic content. Thank you. Continues after the events of: ~Theselak Forged~ )

One year later...

Theselak was booming.

The Undead quietly increased their numbers as the overall forces grew in power and influence.

Nosdyn was pacing back and forth that day, he was nervous.

That day on the exact year he had sent the letter to his friend and ally, Crux over in Stonevale, Cerna and Nosdyn were to wed officially.

Nosdyn wanted Crux himself to oversee the ceremonies and overall procedure of the wedding.

He was waiting for the arrival of his old friend Crux that day the journey from Stonevale was a few weeks on a hard ride.

He could see the horses already on their way after the fifth hour that day.

It was a Thursday...

Nosdyn and his ally, Crux had shared many letters and documents since that first letter.

The hot wind came in from the west. Nosdyn's clothing was rippling in the breeze. His eyes narrowed as he watched Crux's approach. His eyes started to dart around. They had enemies on two fronts, N'Jal had recently started to stir anew, and, that new enemy the orcish king named Aranor....

He was trying to be extra careful with Crux's safety...

He had his arms folded across his massive chest. He was waiting for Crux to arrive and his mate, Cerna, stood by his side. He held her closely and observed Crux's group of horses on the horizon....

They were almost there at that point.

[Cerna]

Cerna smiles as her pet bat Fang led the Caravan to them. She stood at her Soon-To-Be-Husband's side and looks toward him with a light smile "You nervous love? This is a special occasion after all" She asked as she stood closer to him, Her tail around his thigh. She was admittedly a little nervous herself. She had never gotten a chance to marry in her mortal life, and even in Undeath, she couldn't help but be a little nervous.

Much of Cerna's afterlife was spent as a tool of war. So She was always aggressive to strangers or enemies. Some things will never leave her, But she Knows allies when she sees them. Crux and his caravan is no exception. Although Cerna has many Skeletons in her closet from her time with Aranor, She is unworried. After all, She has the wards in place to protect her from external control.

[Nosdyn]

Nosdyn growled softly with pleasure once she wrapped her tail around him.

He wrapped his arm around her and held her as close as he could.

His eyes were narrowed making sure that nothing threatened his friend's approach. There were five horses all together in Crux's group.

He let the question that Cerna asked linger between them for a minute longer. He looked at her and nodded. "Yeah." He began. "I'm a little nervous I don't know the Stonevale ceremonies and I don't want to mess anything up." He chuckled. "But with you by my side we should be all right." He told her confidentaly.

A short while after Crux arrived. Crux was much older of a human at that point and he had silver coloured long hair. He walked up to Nosdyn and hugged his old friend and his wife. "Good to see you both in good spirits." He said to Nosdyn gently.

Nosdyn nodded. "And you my old friend." He looked at Crux's escort gently. "You all will be treated well while you are here in Theselak." Nosdyn promised them. "As you have requested in regards to the ceremony in question, we have prepared suitable space and a building for the events." He promised. "All will go smooth as possible." He was in fact, quite nervous.

Crux must have seen that and nodded. "All will be well Nosdyn and Cerna the procedure and ceremony are relatively simple enough. And we w will stay a while to get to know you and your people." Crux said calmly.

Nosdyn nodded as they walked to his house. "Follow me to my place."

[Cerna]

Cerna nods And perches Fang on her arm as she walked with Nosdyn to their house "I should thank you personally, Crux. The wards you placed have saved my afterlife on multiple occasions" She smiles at Crux as she walked alongside Nosdyn.

[Nosdyn]

Crux and his companions stay close to Cerna and Nosdyn. Crux and his group were priests of Stonevale so naturally they did not yet fully trust Nosdyn's undead. Crux turned his attention towards Cerna. "Nosdyn is an old friend of mine. He saved my life too many times to count during my early studies so I am glad I was able to return the favor." He had a small smile on his jovial face.

They finally arrived at Nosdyn's large house. Nosdyn looked around for a moment and then turned his attention to Crux and his companions. "Here is my house. You folks are welcome to stay here while you're here." He told them. "Cerna, I am going to get dinner ready." He said and opened the front doors to the house.

Crux noticed there was no need for keys and he raised his eyebrow at that. "You don't lock your doors, Lord Nosdyn?" Crux asked kindly.

Nosdyn shook his head no. "No. This is a safe place for all." He said calmly. "As long as my people are respected."

Crux nodded. "Very good." He looked at Cerna. "You're very lucky to have tamed Nosdyn." He told Cerna, giving her his blessing. "His heart was in flux for a long time." Crux told Cerna. "I've known your mate for many years now."

[Cerna]

Cerna chuckles "We tamed each other is more like it, Crux" She again gave a chuckle as Fang chirped at her "Though i can't say our trials to keep this land a safe haven are over just yet. We've had a few clashes with my former king more then once already. the most recent being just last year"

[Nosdyn]

Crux nodded as they enter Nosdyn's house. "It seems our world is fill with strike and war." He began. "But it gives me hope that you two have each other and are strongly bound to one another." He said calmly. He looked at Nosdyn gently. "I trust you have good drink and food here, I'm parched after all Tular Plains are a hot place..." He raised his eyebrows saying that part of it.

Nosdyn nodded. "I have drink for us all. Nothing too fancy or vintage, but some ale yes." Nosdyn chuckled. He went to go gather food and drink for them from the cooking area, the kitchen. He gathered a large serving of stuff for them all. He placed everything at their table. "Help yourselves to good food. Tular Plains cooking." He chuckled. "Hope you lovely folks enjoy." He felt uncomfortable, he was not the most social animals, but he was trying for Cerna's sake.

He folded his arms across his chest indicating he was nervous. He looked at Crux. "Try the ale, I think you will like it Crux."

[Cerna]

Cerna smiles and wraps her tail around his leg to calm him "Calm Down my dear Nosdyn. we're among friends here" She smiles

[Nosdyn]

Nos was feeling extremely nervous but her presence was helping keep him centered. He wrapped a large arm around her and pulled her close. Nodding gently he took a deep breath and attempted to calm down. He wasn't pissed or anything like that, it was just nerves that made him extremely uncomfortable. He was having a distinct feeling of dejavu, like he'd been through that same exact thing once before in Ettermire herself. He sighed for a moment as he attempted to shrug off the ghosts of his past...

Centering his mind proved a useful trick at that point. "We have several bedrooms here in my house Crux." Nosdyn began. "Feel free to sleep anywhere you folks choose to." He let them know that part of the bargain and sighed after. "I'm getting a little tired it's been a day folks. We'll start the prep work for the ceremonies later this week." Nosdyn explained. "There is no rush and I want you folks to enjoy your stay here anyway." Nosdyn said calmly. He looked at his wife. "Come my love let's get some rest." He knew Cerna never slept, and neither did he. He had other hunger and desires though and he just needed to rest a bit and relax his nerves...

[Cerna]

Cerna nods and smiles at Nosdyn before going with him to their chambers