Network - 01

[graveyounglady]

Who: Mercy Graves
Username: mercyme
Warnings: Discussion of the For Sport event. All cw's from that apply here.

To the Gentlefolk of Other Worlds,

My name is Sister Mercy Graves of the Spring Tide. I have been told this is the best means by which to reach all who dwell in hope and fear in this place of refuge. It has been a difficult time for many, myself included. The creatures in the water who took us from the streets and wrapped us in a terrible cloth have been slain, but their scars remain in our hearts.

I would ask, who among us found themselves transformed? How have you felt since? I have aids for sleep if you find yourself entangled with the Dread Watcher's claws. She that hooks and hangs a body with nightmares. I have taken to lessons in the healing facilities in ADI. I would surely welcome the company of those who would learn, as well. And if you have knowledge of the tinctures and tools of a practitioner, I would beg your guidance as I train in these new arts. There is so very much to learn and I look forward to the challenge of it, that I might help those who best need it in our fight against the dark forces of this world.

As seasons turn and carry on,
So to the winds we fly.
The hope we bring is never gone,
It strengthens by and by.
The cheer is ever in our hearts,
A song of joy to bide.
We all must love and do our parts
To raise the great Spring Tide.

May the Spring Bring Life to You and Yours,
Mercy Graves

Comments

[the_archivist]

Power. Control. Serving a horrifying eldritch god.

Plenty of reasons.

[graveyounglady]

Dear Mr. Jon,

I cannot speak to those first two, but this place is fighting against those terrible gods. They've said as much and shown it, have they not? They wanted to get rid of those kelpies hurting people.

Regards,
Mercy Graves

[the_archivist]

Easy enough to say you're fighting them but be serving one of them instead. People often seek power, even from horrific means.

[graveyounglady]

Dear Mr. Jon,

I will hold my judgment, sir. I have known evil people in my time, and these people have not shown themselves to be that.

Regards,
Mercy Graves

[the_archivist]

I've known people like this before, and they didn't reveal themselves to be evil until it was too late.

[graveyounglady]

[Well... she can relate, but still.]

Dear Mr. Jon,

Do you have faith, sir? Belief in something higher than just yourself? If you do, maybe take comfort in the notion that people like that will get their due in time.

Regards,
Mercy Graves

[the_archivist]

I know there are things higher than myself. And none of them are good or interested in any kind of karmic justice.

[graveyounglady]

Dear Mr. Jon,

It is a shame you know only cruel gods. There are ones in my world with a deep goodness to them. The Spring Tide can wash away your fears, if you'll let it.

Regards,
Mercy Graves

[the_archivist]

I most certainly will not. I have enough experience with drowning to want to avoid the experience.

[graveyounglady]

[... What?]

Dear Mr. Jon,

The Spring Tide does not drown! It cleanses, renews, heals. You take baths, do you not?

Regards,
Mercy Graves

[the_archivist]

Spring Tides are known for being dangerous, bringing extreme high tides.

And yes I take baths. Last time I checked, the level of my bath didn't have waves or tides and wasn't capable of dragging me underneath or carrying me away from land.

[graveyounglady]

[Mercy had never seen an ocean until she'd come to Gloucester. This is... news to her.]

Dear Mr. Jon,

That is not what the Spring Tide is about. It is good and healing and making things better for people, not worse. You do not understand it, yet, but I will show you. If you ever find yourself in need of healing, I will be there with aid, the Spring Tide will guide my hands to help.

Regards,
Mercy Graves

[the_archivist]

I don't want to be shown it. I definitely don't need to be healed by it.

[graveyounglady]

[She's puffing up in indignation on her end.]

Dear Mr. Jon,

I pray you do not have need of the Spring Tide to heal you, but if you do, and you are willing, I will be there. Thank you.

Regards,
Mercy Graves