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[Zeth MelGair]

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The wolf ran with his belly low to the ground his nose had her. It had taken the better part of an hour to find her trail but he now had it. The wolf ran to the south east of the main road that ran thur Sanctus. The trail ended at a large house beside the mountains. The wolf circled the house studing it, then finding a nice spot deep in the shadows of the night he slowly transformed back into his human form.
Zeth stood looking up at the house, they were inside he knew it. there was no light visible from the inside but Zeth knew that, there still could be some one awake. Zeth made his way around to the northern cormer of the house. He had noicted the crack on his first inspection of the house but wasnt sure if it was big enough for him to get thur.
Zeth stood his back against the wall. He slowly willed the rat to come forth. He watched as the world around him grew much bigger and he shrank into the form of the rat. The crack in the stones of the house was but a short climb. It was small on the out side but it openned up on the inside and with a little effort and a few pieces of fur left behind the rat was inside.
Zeth sat up on his hind legs and looked around he was in some type of classroom, full of desk and chairs he had come in behind a cabinet in the northern corner of the room. He made his way around the room staying close to the wall. At the door he peeked around no one in sight. He made his way across the open room to the stairs and then took the stairs as fast and as quietly as his little clawed feet would let him. With his nose to the floor it didnt take him long to pick up her scent again. and it wasnt long before he slipped under the door to her bedroom.
There she was asleep in her bed, The rat sat on the floor watching her sleep then he noticed that a mans arm was around her. Hmmmmm that must be her husband she had helled about. Zeth figured might as well get a look at the man who would probally want to kill him after he was finished. so he climbed up onto the table beside the bed and stared at them both.
She seemed so at peace in her sleep, I guess she feels same in her house in, her bed, with her husband holding her close. Zeth knew that this wouldbe the last night she slept soundly for a long time.
The rat jumped down off the bed and made his way to the room just off of the master bedroom. there in the bed lay a sleeping boy. The rat slowly walked to the far side of the bed. Zeth willed himself back into human form. He reached into his pack and pulled out the gift box. He carefully opened the box to make sure the snake was still alive, it was. Zeth placed the box with the snake and the dagger on the foot of the bed. Then He removed the sheet of human skin which he had writen the letter to this boy on. He placed it on the pillow beside his head. Zeth took a second to brush the boys hair back off his face. Then he leaned down and whispered into his ear. "Uncle Zeth is watching you boy." then he backed into the shadows of the room and willed the rat to come forth again. He stopped briefly to look at her sleeping again. Then he left the house the same way he had come in.
Unnoticed the wolf crept to the mouth of the cave in Sanctus. He could not resists him self. Before he slipped into the cave he lifted his head to the nights sky and let out a blood curling howl. Then he was gone, bad to the land of never ending night.
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[Morus McStravick]

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The cry of a wolf woke Morus form his slumber, his eyes shot open His wife still asleep beside him in his arms. Morus tried to recall the last time he had heard a wolf so close it had not been since his childhood hunting with his father and the rest of the clan in the mountains of Brittan, listening to be sure Niall was still in his bed and not up getting into mischief he pulled his wife closer and drifted back to sleep.

As the first light of dawn sawn into their room Morus slowly got out of bed he stood for a long moment watching his wife sleep peacefully watched as the soft light of dawn filled the room and seemed to accent her beauty. He decided he would let her sleep. Morus then went to Niall’s room and shook his head. The boy was already up and gone surely to play or cause more mischief. That thought brought a smile to Morus’ face but it was fleeting for his thoughts turned in another direction.

“Zeth!!!!” he shouted to himself in his head. He had yet to find this man. He had traveled to every city as of late asking for any information on anyone who calls himself Zeth there were only two cities he had not visited Luna or Umbra. His duties kept him busy and he did well not showing his inner turmoil to his men but he wanted nothing more then to find this man. Letting out a sigh Morus went about his duties for the day.

Finding himself with some free time Morus went to M’Real manor to check on Lady Gwynevere shortly after his arrival Niall arrived proudly holding a gift box. “Papa who is uncle Zeth?” he asked. Morus spun around to him and looked and him sternly “That Man is No Uncle to you Lad!” he shouted. Niall put the box behind his back shuffled his feet and looked to the ground “I’m sorry papa” he said softly. “What do you have there my son?” asked Morus “Nothing papa” said Niall taking a step back. Morus held out his hands “Let me see it lad!” Niall’s eyes welled up with tears “ye…yes papa I’m…I’m sorry.” Nail placed the box in Morus’ hands “Were did you get this my son?” “It was in my room papa with a note.” Morus opened the box and looked inside he saw the dead bird he went to reach for the dagger to inspect it but stopped as he heard the hiss of a snake. “Where is this note!?” Niall slowly handed him the note and Morus began to read it.

Hush little baby don’t say a word Uncle Zeth has brought you this dead bird. It will not sing it will not fly. But it will rot and fester and cause many to die. So hide it close hide it dear. Always remember Uncle Zeth is always near.

In Darkness
Uncle Zeth,
Aka the Scumbag

Morus began to shake with anger as he finished reading and came to the realization that this man was in his home, had to have come through his own room to get to his sons all while watching them sleep. He knelt down to be at eye level with his son. “Lad listen to me and mark my words. Do not speak a word of this to your mother am I clear?” “But papa I do not like keeping anything form mama.” “Nor do I son nor do I. But I will be the one to speak to her of this not you.” “Yes papa.” Morus stood placed the box in his pack Looked to his son “You stay here with Lady M’Real lad I have to attend to something in my tower.” I will papa I will be her knight. I will protect her.” Morus nodded looked to Gwynevere and thanked her. As he walked away he did not notice the worried look she had given him.


He entered his tower this time he did not kneel at the ankh he moved the tile in the floor and teleported up to the room. It was still in disarray form his last outburst of anger he had. Morus looked around the room grabbed a pike form the wall and swinging about wildly, He then brought it down over the edge of the over turned table it snapped in two The bladed end spun up into the air and oddly enough landed blade first in the small forge. Morus stopped and looked at the pike lying in the forge about an arms length of the shaft remained. A sinister smile came to his lips “I have a surprise for you my friend he said in what could only be described as a growl.


Morus left his house after cleaning up the room making it more presentable for the guest he so hoped he would have soon and rode towards Luna. He questioned all he saw as to whether they have heard of anyone who goes by the name of Zeth none had answers for him all said the same the name was not familiar. He then decided he would go to Umbra He placed his weapons in his bank box and went through the moon gate After all he was only going to seek information not for a fight at least not at the moment. He searched the city no one was about, as he went to head for the moon gate to leave Lestat stopped him. Morus stopped and Lestat began to circle him. They knew each other but that was a lifetime ago.

“What brings you to Umbra Morus?”
“I search for someone.”
“Who? I may know them”
“One who calls himself Zeth” Morus said almost spiting the name.
“I know Zeth. Do you seek him for?”
“It is personal.”
“It has to do with your wife?”
“And my son!”
“Your son….You seek Vengeance?”
“I will have it.”
“Careful Morus for if you follow this through you will lose a part of yourself.”
“You tell Zeth….. I know were he calls home.”
“I will relay the message now it is time you leave.”
“I will be on my way then.”

And with that Morus went though the moon gate back to Luna then on to Sanctus were he spent the remainder of the night reading over the letter and the book form days earlier over and over again.
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Morus McStravick
Clan McStravick
Cursum Perficio I accomplish my course.