Aibrean
(#30782231)
Level 12 Coatl
Familiar
Die of Bargaining
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Energy: 49/50
This dragon’s natural inborn element is Shadow.
Female Coatl
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Personal Style
Apparel
Skin
Scene
Measurements
Length
8 m
Wingspan
8.29 m
Weight
1031.02 kg
Genetics
Splash
Poison
Poison
Pistachio
Shimmer
Shimmer
Mist
Underbelly
Underbelly
Hatchday
Breed
Eye Type
Level 12 Coatl
EXP: 193 / 38956
STR
6
AGI
7
DEF
6
QCK
7
INT
7
VIT
5
MND
6
Biography
Bastian's Tarot Reading
Bastian felt a shiver coil across his spine as the bell rang, his mane standing on end as he turned to face the customer. A blue and white Coatl stood before him, herb pouch clutched in her paws. The malevolent aura shadowing her every move almost clogged his senses, it was that strong.
“Who are you, to have brought a spirit into my home?” he snarled.
She seemed surprised at his perception, though that didn’t stop her from flinching in embarrassment. “I’m sorry,” she whispered. “But I don’t know who else to turn to. Please, my name is Aibrean. There has been a vengeful spirit lurking around my clan, and recently its attention has been on draining me. I worry for the other Coatls in my clan, but I don't want to wither away and perish. Is there any way to divert the spirit elsewhere? Will my fate be death? What can I do for the clan and myself?”
So many questions…though he didn’t like the thought of spirits roaming around his shop, Bastian was nowhere near heartless enough to turn her away. With a sigh he pulled his deck from its usual pocket and held it out.
“Very well. Take this and shuffle it, thinking about your questions and situation while doing so. When you feel the time is right, stop and cut the deck. Pass it back to me afterwards.”
It took her a few minutes to do so, as her hands kept shaking with nerves. Upon taking the cards back, Bastian decided that it was time for a new spread. She needed far more insight into her situation.
“Now, the Celtic Cross is a bit more in-depth than other readings. It is one of the best at addressing specific issues. But you must listen closely to what each card represents. There are a lot of them.”
When Aibrean nodded, grateful, he began to list off the representations.
“The first card shows where you are in regards to the state of the situation, and your current state. The second shows the nature of the obstacles in your path. Together they form a miniature cross and capture the general feel of the entire reading.”
Pushing his sleeves back, Bastian began to set the cards in a simple yet roundabout pattern, first making a cross with the first two cards before adding a card toward each of its points.
“The third card shows any past influences on the subject at hand, including the root of the matter. The fourth represents the recent past and thus shows any influences on the situation that are ending. The fifth card shows what options and opportunities will be available to you; this often indicates you can resolve the situation and the best possible outcome. The sixth represents the immediate future and shows what will soon influence the situation and what happens here will affect how the outcome seen before will go.”
He then added four more cards to the right in a straight line, starting from the side closest to him and placing each above the other towards her.
“Now, this side is the pillar. The base card symbolizes your current state of mind and any feelings you have on the matter. The one above it represents the individuals in your life and how they see the issue. It will also reveal how the circumstances you’ve found yourself in could affect the final outcome. Above that card is one which helps clarify the expectations and fears you have due to this issue. And the final card which tops the pillar is a summary of the entire spread; it gives you your final destination so to speak.”
When he was finished explaining, the Imperial set the deck aside and bent to read the selected cards.
“The Page of Cups. This covers you,” Bastian began. “You have a deep intuition that something is wrong. You may possess a form of psychic ability that is lending you increased insight into some emotional issues causing your haunting. This card may also indicate a child who might play an important role in your current situation or a possibly at a future time.” Here he paused and laughed before continuing. “Also, a homosexual person may influence the situation and provide help and comfort. I’d say the cards knew you would be coming to me for guidance.”
When she gave a nervous but genuine smile back, the mage tapped the next card and continued.
“The Ten of Swords. This crosses you, for better or worse. The spirit following you feels as if it has been stabbed in the back. As a result there have been heavy losses related to the illness it brings about, and the individuals in your clan (along with yourself) are in danger. Overall it has been the cause of numerous deaths and all attempts to stop it have ended in failure. You and this spirit are engaged in what feels like a permanent stalemate, and attempting to stop it will be the decision that alters your life. Though your current plans are not working out, there is nothing you can do to salvage your previous hopes. It is after you, and you need to let go of any false beliefs you hold about the spirit’s motives in order to make headway. Your abilities will give you clarity on the situation if you acknowledge the truth.”
When he looked at the next card, Bastian winced and shook his head.
“Oh dear, the Wheel of Fortune, reversed. This is beneath you…” He stopped for a moment, eyes going glassy before his voice seemed to change, becoming more hollow and monotone. “What did I do to deserve this…? As I suffered, so shall you…”
At this Aibrean’s frill feathers rustled in alarm and she almost fell out of her seat, clutching the herb pouch on her side and darting her eyes around the dim room. The spirit must have followed her! Could it even possess anyone like this?! Or was this tarot reader more than he appeared?
When nothing else happened, the Coatl slowly unclenched her paws and nervously faced Bastian again. She found him shaking his head and blinking, fangs bared in a grimace as he rubbed his forehead. Giving her an apologetic look the Imperial motioned back towards the cards.
“Sorry. Sometimes spirits need their voice to be heard as well. Though I do wish he’d at least asked for permission first. Anyhow, it seems your spirit was persecuted during life. Their circumstances went from bad to worse unexpectedly and that is what caused their death. This rage at the injustice it experienced during life is the driving force behind its lust for vengeance. Those who wronged it may have long since passed, but it never received the closure it needed...and so it continues to drain those who resemble the ones who killed it.”
Still frowning the mage continued with the next card.
“The Two of Coins, reversed. This is behind you. You felt overwhelmed by the obligations placed on you by your clan and the complexity of the situation. It seemed difficult to motivate yourself to deal with the issue at hand because of this. Instead of spreading yourself thin trying to do everything at once, you have decided to sharpen your focus. You were being inflexible before, and your efforts have been inadequate. Now you are beginning to see that there are other options and learning to go where the wind takes you. Perhaps the spirit is not completely in the wrong and you need to realize where its coming from…”
When Bastian turned to the next card he felt his whiskers twitch in surprise.
“Goodness, the High Priestess. This crowns you. You have an intuition that there are layers to this issue that have not been revealed. The spiritual forces around you have sent messages in your dreams, and the occult wisdom you are accumulating is helping you unlock the mysteries surrounding you. Someone is keeping a secret and you need to trust your inner voice and feelings. This is a time to realize that past conditioning has led you to not even consider other options to solve your issue. Perhaps you thought all you could do was banish the spirit, or something similar. But you must understand that there are other ways.”
He waved a paw and sighed. “The card also represents an intuitive person who will come to your assistance. I’d say that’s likely me again. As such I ask you…have you ever considered even talking to it? Yes it hungers for vengeance but those who hurt it are long gone. It needs closure that you might be able to provide.”
Aibrean looked away as he moved on.
“Ah, the Two of Cups, reversed. This is before you. There will be distrust, arguments, and misunderstandings. This entire situation has arisen because of a cycle of broken trust and rejection. Your ancestors violated this spirits trust. This has led to it being both unable and unwilling to move on and has caused its hatred and resentment to fester…” His voice got hollow again as he snarled out the next words. “I hate you…you did this to me…”
This time Bastian was able to shake it off more easily and he threw a pointed look at the place over Aibrean’s left shoulder. “Do you mind?!” the Imperial snapped. “I was getting to it!” The Coatl hunched down further in her seat and tried to control her shivers.
“It seems if you acknowledge the faults of those who came before you, and offer up a sincere apology and a promise to never harm anyone simply for benign differences…the haunting will cease. But it must be genuine. And while it might take a little time for the spirit to forgive, it will eventually pass on.”
The mage didn’t miss Aibrean’s look of surprise as he continued.
“The Nine of Coins. This is your Self. You have been relying on only yourself all this time and feel you are due for a victory. You have been concerned about protecting your clan from suffering the same horrible fate destined for you. That much is obvious. In order to save them and yourself you know you must utilize the resources available, whatever they may be. It’s why you came to me.”
Reaching out, Bastian indicated the next card with an opal-covered paw.
“Hmm, the Eight of Staves. This is your environment and those around you. There is a manic urgency to your preparations. They feel that you are close to achieving what you set out to do and that you have begun to make headway. New friends will enter your life and aid you in what must be done. It seems traveling may be in your future, or even a move as well. Overall it appears you don’t have to worry for your clan; they will be fine.”
A weight seemed to remove itself from Aibrean’s shoulders at that statement.
“My but isn’t the deck turned around today,” the mage grumbled as he saw the next card. “The Queen of Coins, reversed. This is your hopes, fears, and expectations. You certainly fear failure. It would spell death for you and those around you. You hope to find a solution and stop this cycle of death from continuing. But your own self-doubt hinders your progress. And if you are narrow-minded in your approach to this problem you will not succeed.”
At last they had come to the end of the reading. Eager to see where this would go Bastian leaned forward, watching as Aibrean mimicked his action.
“Finally, we have the Ace of Swords. This…is what will come.”
Pausing for a moment to consider his words, the mage smiled and said, “A turning point is in your future. After this you will be able to direct your energy towards a worthwhile idea and will build the foundation for a new beginning. It is a good card, all things considered. If you take initiative and are creative in your approach, you will succeed. I don’t see death in your future little one. At least not if you listen to what has been said.”
It was all Bastian could do to collect his payment as the Coatl began to thank him profusely, the happiest he had seen her since she stepped foot in his shop.
END
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