Aliandra: nymph: Book 1 The Nymph chronicles Read Online Free Page B
Author: Jacqueline Marshall
her temple. History, information, languages and assorted cultural knowledge zapped through her brain and automatically filed itself away.
"I am Tabaldak, creator of this realm. As the senior tribal god of this region I am honored to be recognized as your immortal pater. Welcome to our tribal family, Aliandra, my daughter. It is a joyous time when we can welcome a fledgling immortal to our ranks. You are now ours to protect and care for. Many great gods have come to bear witness to this occasion. It has been agreed that formal introductions will take place after your debut into immortal society. Tonight we dance, feast and celebrate. Each great tribe will present their gift now" announced Tabaldak.
Kappeh and her husband stepped forward first and presented Ali with a veil.
"You know how to use it" whispered Kappeh
"Thanks" whispered Ali.
One after the other the tribal representatives stepped forward and presented their gift. Sometimes a knowledge disk, sometimes an object and then a couple approached with a huge mountain lion.
"His name is Rom, He will protect you."
"My thanks" replied Ali. Rom settled at her feet.
An tall, bearded man with a shock of white hair, dressed in a robe of light and radiating power all around him stepped forward on his own.
"I give you my blessing, child. You are a child of destiny and a peacemaker. You are the seed that will grow, blossom and produce much good fruit. You recognize power as a responsibility that cannot be abused or corrupted. You will fight for justice with the strength of a lion. I have spoken." He touched her head and then disappeared.
Finally grandma approached. "I bear the gifts of your Greek counterparts. From the ocean gods a protective octopus tattoo" she announced. She opened the box and tipped a small octopus onto her skin and she watched in amazement as the octopus sunk under her skin and became invisible. Grandma whispered "Her name is Bronny and is a blue ringed octopus. She will rest under your skin and stay invisible until she detects a threat. At which point she will reveal herself and is able to poison any attacker who lays hands on you." Grandma raised her voice again "From your earth counterparts, your gift is gold, platinum, silver and all precious stones." Grandma passed her a scroll and it dissolved in her hands as she touched it. Ali looked up nervously. "That was supposed to happen, sweetheart" grandma whispered. and Ali gave a relieved smile. "We will sort through your gifts later. Right now you get to start the dancing.
"I don't have proper island dress, grandma" said Ali frantically.
"Not our traditional island dance. Search through the information your received and choose a tribal dance from this region" advised grandma.
Ali concentrated and identified a dance and a song celebrating her tribal family. As Ali took the first steps she sang the words to the song. Men playing the drums joined in. As the final words drifted away into the night Ali realized chiefs were wiping tears from their eyes, women gave her looks of fierce pride and the elders grinned delightedly. Men moved in around her and began to sing and dance to the beat of the drums. Their first song was one of unity and family cohesion. Their next song was more of a war dance that declared their intent to protect family. When a song began about their connection to nature many couples joined the dancers in the arena. Ali danced and sang for hours with her new family.
Eventually the smell of roasted pig drifted across to her and she realized she was really hungry. Ali followed her nose to the food and was handed a large plate piled with food. Someone passed her a glass of amber liquid.
"What is the drink?" she asked
"Ambrosia. You will like it" the woman answered.
Ali sipped it cautiously and felt a rush of energy sweep through her entire body. She drank some more and felt energy oozing into her cells. All tiredness
"I am Tabaldak, creator of this realm. As the senior tribal god of this region I am honored to be recognized as your immortal pater. Welcome to our tribal family, Aliandra, my daughter. It is a joyous time when we can welcome a fledgling immortal to our ranks. You are now ours to protect and care for. Many great gods have come to bear witness to this occasion. It has been agreed that formal introductions will take place after your debut into immortal society. Tonight we dance, feast and celebrate. Each great tribe will present their gift now" announced Tabaldak.
Kappeh and her husband stepped forward first and presented Ali with a veil.
"You know how to use it" whispered Kappeh
"Thanks" whispered Ali.
One after the other the tribal representatives stepped forward and presented their gift. Sometimes a knowledge disk, sometimes an object and then a couple approached with a huge mountain lion.
"His name is Rom, He will protect you."
"My thanks" replied Ali. Rom settled at her feet.
An tall, bearded man with a shock of white hair, dressed in a robe of light and radiating power all around him stepped forward on his own.
"I give you my blessing, child. You are a child of destiny and a peacemaker. You are the seed that will grow, blossom and produce much good fruit. You recognize power as a responsibility that cannot be abused or corrupted. You will fight for justice with the strength of a lion. I have spoken." He touched her head and then disappeared.
Finally grandma approached. "I bear the gifts of your Greek counterparts. From the ocean gods a protective octopus tattoo" she announced. She opened the box and tipped a small octopus onto her skin and she watched in amazement as the octopus sunk under her skin and became invisible. Grandma whispered "Her name is Bronny and is a blue ringed octopus. She will rest under your skin and stay invisible until she detects a threat. At which point she will reveal herself and is able to poison any attacker who lays hands on you." Grandma raised her voice again "From your earth counterparts, your gift is gold, platinum, silver and all precious stones." Grandma passed her a scroll and it dissolved in her hands as she touched it. Ali looked up nervously. "That was supposed to happen, sweetheart" grandma whispered. and Ali gave a relieved smile. "We will sort through your gifts later. Right now you get to start the dancing.
"I don't have proper island dress, grandma" said Ali frantically.
"Not our traditional island dance. Search through the information your received and choose a tribal dance from this region" advised grandma.
Ali concentrated and identified a dance and a song celebrating her tribal family. As Ali took the first steps she sang the words to the song. Men playing the drums joined in. As the final words drifted away into the night Ali realized chiefs were wiping tears from their eyes, women gave her looks of fierce pride and the elders grinned delightedly. Men moved in around her and began to sing and dance to the beat of the drums. Their first song was one of unity and family cohesion. Their next song was more of a war dance that declared their intent to protect family. When a song began about their connection to nature many couples joined the dancers in the arena. Ali danced and sang for hours with her new family.
Eventually the smell of roasted pig drifted across to her and she realized she was really hungry. Ali followed her nose to the food and was handed a large plate piled with food. Someone passed her a glass of amber liquid.
"What is the drink?" she asked
"Ambrosia. You will like it" the woman answered.
Ali sipped it cautiously and felt a rush of energy sweep through her entire body. She drank some more and felt energy oozing into her cells. All tiredness
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