GrieveWriter
U-Incorporated 2nd Class Type Unit
His hammer came to down with decreasing ferocity as he put the finishing touched on his newest work. He knew this particular type of project would go much faster afterwards, so let his mind wonder in the midst of his efforts. Not far, mind you, but while his gaze stayed affixed to the shape of metal before him there was undoubtedly a sense of disconnect as he pondered the revelation he had recently been given. He was not the only divine being, if the wordings of the letter were anything to believe. Somewhere deep inside he knew such a fact was undeniable, almost as if he'd known from the very beginning. Yet he had never thought too hard on it until it was staring him directly in the face. The presence of other deities such as himself was now a concern he couldn't overlook in the same manner. For if they were just as powerful as him, like he suspected, there was no telling what kind of destruction they could bring.
He had initially figured that it was entirely possible that they had similar inclinations to him, yet the fact that it was a tea party they were being invited to and not a more formal type of meeting dashed such ideas with reckless abandon. Which meant it was fair game, the absolute worst kind in a scenario such as this. There was no telling how many could be boons to the creation of the future, nor how many would be more inclined to destroy. There was no end to the problems such opposing dispositions could bring, yet Estus recognized that postulating was meaningless until he could confirm such a thing for himself. As the invitation had specified the specific date, Estus figured he'd finish his project and get moving early so as to have ample time to observe and learn once the event was in motion.
But what he hadn't expected was the early arrival of one of the divine. He'd felt it, of course, a sense that something was entering the lands around his volcanic domicile that was not of the same stature as the mortal beings. As it drew closer, descending the chasm down to his forge, he resumed hammering. His visitor introduced themselves even as he put the finishing touches on his work, welcoming his arrival and speaking of a desire to prove nothing but goodwill. Estus lowered his hammer atop his anvil and finally turned to look down upon his guest. Perhaps more fittingly one could say he looked towards the offer that was to symbolize this goodwill, some of his very own magma though altered in some form.
It was a malleable alloy the likes of which he couldn't claim to have seen before, the guest describing it as something which can be directed by the dreams of the one utilizing it. Its ability to evade the decay known by most metals regardless, Estus found himself rubbing his fingers along the metal he had been gifted before turning back to his anvil. His guest continued talking about how they might solidify their unity through a mutual project, to utilize this new metal together. As the guest finally offered him their name, Estus walked around the Anvil before placing the metal upon it and crossing his arms.
"I am Estus.... Lord of the Forge and Keeper of Castles." he stated before raising a hand towards Morois and gesturing her closer "My purpose is to create and withstand... so the offer of creating more is an immutable definitive in my eyes. All tools to further that passion shall be taken and utilized with reverent gratitude."
Looking down towards the metal before him, he considered the ides of what it could be used for. Besides the obvious, it would need to be utilized continuously by whoever owns it in order for its full effects to bloom. But that would be a query for a later time, instead he wondered what exactly he and Morois could make with it. It couldn't be the usual keeps and tools he and his rats had been making. No, this was a chance he hadn't thought of too much previously. His worry over the destructive potential of the other deities had distracted him from the potential benefits they could offer. He on his own had created much in his few moments of life, the creative potential of two deities at once was as intriguing as it was daunting.
Spreading his arms wide, The gift began floating over the anvil until it hovered before Estus, pulsating and bending slightly as he examined it and its molding carefully.
"Now come..." amidst his investigation, his glowing eyes fell upon Morois once more "Let us create that which comes naturally. We shall find exactly where our passions intersect.... and see just how far the potential of this gift can be taken."
He had initially figured that it was entirely possible that they had similar inclinations to him, yet the fact that it was a tea party they were being invited to and not a more formal type of meeting dashed such ideas with reckless abandon. Which meant it was fair game, the absolute worst kind in a scenario such as this. There was no telling how many could be boons to the creation of the future, nor how many would be more inclined to destroy. There was no end to the problems such opposing dispositions could bring, yet Estus recognized that postulating was meaningless until he could confirm such a thing for himself. As the invitation had specified the specific date, Estus figured he'd finish his project and get moving early so as to have ample time to observe and learn once the event was in motion.
But what he hadn't expected was the early arrival of one of the divine. He'd felt it, of course, a sense that something was entering the lands around his volcanic domicile that was not of the same stature as the mortal beings. As it drew closer, descending the chasm down to his forge, he resumed hammering. His visitor introduced themselves even as he put the finishing touches on his work, welcoming his arrival and speaking of a desire to prove nothing but goodwill. Estus lowered his hammer atop his anvil and finally turned to look down upon his guest. Perhaps more fittingly one could say he looked towards the offer that was to symbolize this goodwill, some of his very own magma though altered in some form.
It was a malleable alloy the likes of which he couldn't claim to have seen before, the guest describing it as something which can be directed by the dreams of the one utilizing it. Its ability to evade the decay known by most metals regardless, Estus found himself rubbing his fingers along the metal he had been gifted before turning back to his anvil. His guest continued talking about how they might solidify their unity through a mutual project, to utilize this new metal together. As the guest finally offered him their name, Estus walked around the Anvil before placing the metal upon it and crossing his arms.
"I am Estus.... Lord of the Forge and Keeper of Castles." he stated before raising a hand towards Morois and gesturing her closer "My purpose is to create and withstand... so the offer of creating more is an immutable definitive in my eyes. All tools to further that passion shall be taken and utilized with reverent gratitude."
Looking down towards the metal before him, he considered the ides of what it could be used for. Besides the obvious, it would need to be utilized continuously by whoever owns it in order for its full effects to bloom. But that would be a query for a later time, instead he wondered what exactly he and Morois could make with it. It couldn't be the usual keeps and tools he and his rats had been making. No, this was a chance he hadn't thought of too much previously. His worry over the destructive potential of the other deities had distracted him from the potential benefits they could offer. He on his own had created much in his few moments of life, the creative potential of two deities at once was as intriguing as it was daunting.
Spreading his arms wide, The gift began floating over the anvil until it hovered before Estus, pulsating and bending slightly as he examined it and its molding carefully.
"Now come..." amidst his investigation, his glowing eyes fell upon Morois once more "Let us create that which comes naturally. We shall find exactly where our passions intersect.... and see just how far the potential of this gift can be taken."