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"basilisks?" he asked quizzicaly, scratching his head, "well, they're known for having gorgon blood, generally turning people and things to stone. they are dragons of a fel nature, but i haven't had many basilisk assignments lately.. they are fallen dragons, taking all draconic forms like wyvers, drakes, lungs, and especially serpents. their poison is deadly within seconds, and sometimes paralyzing as well. the Ebonnest basilisks are deadliest. they're smart, and some have proven to even have magic abilities. i personally wouldn't want a seven ton magic wielding snake coming at me as my limbs slowly solidify if i were you." he finished, taking out a scrapbook and tome titled "The Complete Serpent Hunter's Guide." most of it's pages scorched and stained, a worn cover made of some odd hide that seemed to have lasted thousands of years. the scrapbook was myth's own, full of illegible notes and squiggly doodles of things he had see, places he'd been and people he'd met.

"Huh....so you hold no love for them eh?? Heh heh...good to know......"* Turns around and throws her arms up one more time, grinning savagely as the flames leaped back to life, turning a bright red this time and encircling her, twining around her limbs and then outwards around her body. She made a slahing motion with her arms, and the entire spectacle stopped dead. " Most interesting Mythkin...."

"Cat stuff." She smiled and cocked her head, her eyes darting around* " No...already??? * Lets out a loud laugh and cries out happily* Esben is here.....keep up Myth!" *Cat turns and darts out the door, racing down down the steps and out the pagoda, speeding towards the temple like she had wings on her feet*

* Meanwhile Cat has skidded to a halt in front of an enourmous creature. Standing at almost 13 feet tall, and covered in deep golden brown shaggy fur, the bear was a terribly awesome sight to behold. Decked in out much like Cat, with a highly decorated loin cloth and a bone chest plate, with multiple bands and cuffs and necklaces, and pouches swinging from his waist. Cat grinned and pounded her chest once over her heart, fingers curled into a fist and turned in. She called out " Do you still walk with Ursus, wise one?" The bear returned the gesture. Then he spoke, in a voice so low and growly it almost sounded like a miniture earthquake, all rumbling. " Aye, Fair Lady Fox, I do. And do you Still walk with the Great Trio of Lion, Fox and Owl?" *Cat smiled and replied " Aye, i do." Then she gave a welcoming cry and rocketed herself int othe massive bear's arms, and he swung her around like a favored niece. " My dear sweet Lily Cat. You look well, how are you?" "Cat wrapped her arms around his neck and replied " Well Esben. Better then average, i'd say. And you?...." They traded pleasantries for several minutes, then Cat started to look around.* "Esben, if i can find him, I want you to meet Myth Runekin....Myth? "

* Cat tips his muzzle up with a finger* Myth, i want you to meet Esben, the high priest and ruling body over the legion of priests and priestess that are counted among the Great Wild Circle. Esben, I'd like you to meet my friend and travelling companion, Myth Runekin." Esben regarded Myth for several minutes, finally smiling and offering Myth the same gesture of welcome he gave Cat, before reaching out and grasping Myth's arm,gently as the bicep in a gesture like a handshake. * " Well met Myth Runekin. I am delighted to make your aquanintence. We'll have to sit down and talk later, you and I."

* Cat gave Myth a quizzical look and mouthed . She barely had time when a howl sounded in the distance* Gah! I know that howl..That's Faolan!!! The others are here as well!?!? * Cat looked so excited that Esben laughed* Go greet your guests Lily. I'll be fine here with Myth." * Esben linked his fingers over his stomach and watched Cat rush off into the brush. Her muffled formal greeting could barely be heard, but her cries of joy couldn't be disguised. Esben half turned to Myth, one ear rotating to keep an ear on the ones in the brush yet* Aye, Myth my friend, we have PLENTY to discuss. Esben turned back, watching a procession begin to emerge from the jungle*

Esben grinned and replied, << Talk about the fair lady Lily and how you came to share the same path, for the time being. I am most interested. Watch your barriers. Heh heh. Some here will see straight past them... >> The old bear watched the younger religious members file in, Cat in the middle. A male badger, a female mouse, a male otter, both a male and female deer, a female antelope, a male porcupine, a male cougar, a female mink, a female opossum, a male buffalo, and a male wolf joined Cat, joking and teasing her as she laughed and teased back. Then Cat called out* "Myth! Are you up to meeting some more friends of mine? "