There are times a girl just has to do what she has to do. That includes a move far through the Void to new worlds, new adventures, and new roles to fill.
This is nothing new to me, or my sisters. A new realm brings with it a breath of life, something much needed after all the time spent in Sosaria. Although my heart pines for the grasses, sands, and trees of Yew, I am realist enough in my understanding of why I cannot go back. I may venture elsewhere, but that part of my heart will always ping with pain.
Whispers from the distant past lead me through mists into a new land, one I had heard about in tales but figured were too far off for my merrie band of estrogen. The whispers tugged at me though, and so I took a gander. I found myself in Tyria - a land beset not by my nemesis the orc or wraith, but by dragons.I had always found myself drawn to the giant lizards - their strength and flame ability akin to my soul. However the Sosarian part of me just saw them as such, large, lumbering beasts without personality or much intelligence; predictable. Most likely why I always hunted the Ancient Wyrms, as they were the greatest challenge within Sosaria (aside from other people). But that activity lost its glory rather quickly - for that was all that could be done.
But this new world, Tyria, was different. Dragons of all types, sizes, ilk, and intelligence... dragons worth a challenge.
There be Dragons
It is not easy, relocating to a new world without home or hearth. Learning new customs, languages, and not being a true veteran of the realm is daunting - - and humbling. Starting over can be refreshing though, and I thought to do just that. However, I soon realize that at my core - my soul - I am that sword-wielding lass seeking to right the wrongs of where I am. And I am excelling. I took up skills, something I had never done before (aside from fighting), and am learning there is more to a world than just beating things up. There is a way to strategizing, planning, and coordinating to get things done that I never experienced before. This, I find suits me very well.
And the creatures here are -very- different. Pooka, my favorite steed from Sosaria, is merely plain next to the host of mounts within this realm. A bit of a change, and perhaps the most like me, is Shodaw - a dark skyscale who I raised, befriended, and trained. He is my most trusted friend, and we venture around the Tyrian world in search of challenges and adventure. Since my earliest days, I had heard of those 'dragon riders of Pern' and the heroes of Dragonlance who rode great reptilian beasts - but I never understood it all myself until coming to this new world. There is a special bond developed with these... skyscale and other dragon kin. Shodaw and I are well suited to one another.
There are strange things in this world, things I have yet to explain even to my own senses. Like a giantic cat floating in the sea as if nothing was out of place with itself. And this strange 'jade tech' which I in no manner of being will attempt to understand - but it is interesting and adds to the depth of the world I am becoming used to. And there are new races, some which take getting used to (Charrs are rather, temperamental), but I take it all in stride. There are no Uruk or Elves, and Dwarves are seemingly endangered if rare. This is a world unlike any other I've been, and I am enjoying my time here.
As for my Sisterhood... I am not sure how Miranda, Tandy, Lark, or any other of them would fit here. Tyria is wildly different than any other realm where I've brought them to. Reliance on them is unnecessary - so maybe it is time to meet others. I've been told I am very '... Norn-like ...' and people seem surprised I am '... basic human ...' - but that is who I am. The Norns are interesting, but I do not see how I could be of that race. I am who I am, and will always be. But it may be time to meet others, widen my perspective, and shift my paradigm. Who knows, a new Sisterhood may form here - perhaps even a new guild. For now, I meander around, sometimes with help of some friends, but mostly to explore, build my strengths, and (periodically) flex my skills as a silent killer in ways better left unsaid for now. After all, a girl has to keep some secrets.