#lord avery

[frimleyblogger]

Another Feather In Your Cap

The practice of killing birds for their plumage was unsustainable and, for some, repulsive. Speaking in the House of Lords on May 19, 1908, Lord Avery opined that “it is evident that unless the slaughter is stopped, several species of birds will be in a few years be absolutely exterminated…it is not only the fact that several species will be utterly annihilated, but the victims are just he most…

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[theimaginariemuse]

Disturbing

Rey stood at the entrance to the labyrinth that was Taliesin’s caves, brow furrowed as she tried to remember the reason she was there. Most days she spent in the small cavern she set up as her base, soft mauves and lilacs covering the walls in a calming atmosphere whilst she worked. But something had drawn her to the entrance to the deeper recesses of her home.

Trailing a hand along the cavern wall, she made her way cautiously into the eastern tunnel. The wall was cool to the touch, and slightly damp, yet not unpleasantly so. As she followed the way, she allowed her mind to wander. The treasures which Taliesin collected over the aeons still resided in the depths of this labyrinth, many she had never set eyes on. Perhaps it was one of those calling to her. But that made no sense. She knew that was only possible if there were an impending crisis.

She shook her head to clear it, pausing to lean back against the wall. “Think, Rey. What would, Mum do in this situation? Or dad?” She laughed to herself a little.

Lee would probably be arguing with Hester over whether it was worth exploring or not. And Mum? Well, she would be coaxing her to trust her gut.

Rey took a deep breath, steeling herself before taking more confident steps into the tunnel system.

A sudden frisson of foreboding went through her body; she froze scanning her surroundings again. Something felt off.

Bracing a palm against the wall of the tunnel she crept along until she reached an opening to the left. Pausing again, she breathed in deeply and a sudden stench hit her nostrils. It was so strong it almost sent her reeling.

"Breathe..." She told herself, sternly. "Just breathe." With a steadying hand pressed against the wall she willed herself to lean around the opening, peering in cautiously.

There was a heaviness to the atmosphere that pressed against her as she entered. Unholy...

Rey gulped, mind racing. She recognised the feeling, halting in the middle of the small cavern. In the centre there was a portal, darkness swirling from the central disc. That was where the stench was emanating from, and a sudden sense of dread took hold of her.

"No..." Rey stepped back toward the opening of the cavern, the hairs on the back of her neck prickling. Something snagged the back of her shirt and she screamed... everything spinning and going black...

~~~~~

"Rey...Rey...wake up..."

Fog clouded her mind as she groaned opening her eyes. Leaning over her, concern in his eyes was Lord Avery.

"Avery... what happened?"

He shook his head folding his arms and said, "Mahaud. She tried to get to you." He stepped to where there was a jug of water and poured it, handing Rey the glass.

Rey sat up, taking the cup and sipped slowly. "What were you doing in the tunnels?"

"I came to see if you wanted to come visit Liliana and Roxanne's store with me."

Rey grinned a little. "How are you and Lily doing?"

The corners of his lips curved in a shy smile. "She's...amazing." He shook his head again, expression becoming drawn once more. "We need to figure out why Mahaud's back."

Rey grumbled, rubbing at her face. "Mum's damned birth father... Shen."

Avery scowled. "Right. He turned back time...and undid the binding?"

She nodded. "And now we gotta deal with the fall out. You hear that the US elected that Orange as their President again."

He scoffed. "Orange? Don't insult oranges."

Rey smirked as she made a small Mandarin appear, peeling it and teasing a segment apart and holding it out to him. Avery chuckled, taking it and popping it into his mouth.

"Yum. So, Mahaud."

Rey rubbed her face tilting her head and murmuring low. "Mahaud, bringer of chaos. She will wreak havoc and sow dissent. But, we must not despair." She stood, lifting her chin. "If I hadn't been caught off guard..."

Avery nodded firmly. "You could've taken her." He smiled sheepishly. "I'm sorry."

Rey smiled softly and said, "No. You have nothing to be sorry for. Thank you for rescuing me... I wasn't ready." She paused. "That portal?"

He hummed, rubbing his palms together. "Sealed the cavern and left some elementals to guard it." He looked steadily at her. "You need to tell your family, and be prepared for trouble."

Rey nodded. "Will you contact Tory?"

He brushed long fingers through his hair. "I will. Though she may have already sensed her return." He glanced at her again. "Your grandfather?"

Rey blinked a little, swallowing. "Taliesin...is not with us. But, we have Jamie."

Avery gave her a long considered look then laughed sadly. "He is but a child."

Rey closed her eyes. "And I won't let harm come to my brother." She clenched her fists. "But...he knows Taliesin's mind."

Avery stepped close, hugging her gently. "Go home to your family. I will stay here and keep an eye on things."

Rey looked up at him, breath hitching a little. "Don't you have to return to the Otherworld?"

He shook his head. "This is important. I will stay here." He nudged her gently. "Go home. Even the most powerful magic wielder needs their mother sometimes..."

Rey smiled crookedly. "Is that something Tory taught you?"

Avery laughed softly and with a wave of his hand she found herself blinking from the caverns and appearing in her old room...

( @nissaimmortal )

[schazardous]

Lord Avery

Full Name:  I don’t think he’s got an actual name outside “Lord Avery”? I figure his siblings must call him something that doesn’t automatically have a title in it but buggered if I know what it is. Those assholes probably communicate with solar-radiation morse code anyway.Gender and Sexuality: Male-presenting self-absorbed titPronouns: MasculineEthnicity/Species: King Made of Light/ConphoterenceBirthplace and Birthdate: The Timeless Interstitial domain of the Somnautlius, Mother, beyond the boundaries of space and time as mortally comprehendedGuilty Pleasures: Picking fights with two-bit villains who he waaaay outstrips in power.Phobias: None, other than vague existential anxiety about the entity who petitioned Mother for its reincarnation as him.What They Would Be Famous For: Defeating the absolute worst people who had ever done a crime in the Multiverse, claiming their souls, and stuffing said souls inside semi-corporeal birdsWhat They Would Get Arrested For: Kidnapping, like, sixty presidents (but only the awful ones); drawing all the pigeons in a two-mile radius and being a public nuisanceOC You Ship Them With: Magnus Pica, though it’s more of a hero/sidekick relationship then.OC Most Likely To Murder Them: Parliament is the sum total of this guy’s hobby-vigilantism. If their physical forms weren’t hard-programmed to serve his ends you would bet they would connive him to death.Favorite Movie/Book Genre: Old-timey outdated-and-probably-gross-because-colonialism adventure stories, nature documentariesLeast Favorite Movie/Book Cliche: talking animalsTalents and/or Powers: universe-hopping, human-sized physical form containing the net power of a healthy sun, assorted bullshit omnipotent god powersWhy Someone Might Love Them: good-natured, charming, knows a lot about birds, kind of naive and idealistic about the concept of good and evilWhy Someone Might Hate Them: Textbook case of eccentric cosmic horror with unknowable motivations, sense of justice is completely arbitrary and mostly self-serving, hates cats with a burning passion. Also they probably use bird puns How They Change: I regret to inform this character will probably always remain a blithe cosmic horror trash child.Why You Love Them: there are multiple cosmic omni-beings running around in this setting; some (like Scout Caissa/Composer) are very sad and serious. Then there’s douchebags like this

[askthedojomon]

"Please, tell me why you are here, sister." The Meloetta leaned forward so it could perch its elbows on its knees and hold its head in its hands.

"I know you are monitoring my dojo, brother." Bellum replied calmly, not changing her position. She had not touched the teacup that had been placed in front of her, either. This was the way she did things, just as going towards the matter leisurely was how Avery did things.

"I do not see the concern." Avery said after a moment of thinking. "I am merely keeping an eye on the rival group. They are indeed, smaller, but they have physical power, which is something us Psychic types do not have much defense against. A shame that Gallade chose to join you..." He picked up his teacup and took a sip.

"It suggests you are up to something. I came here today to request you cease all observations and let us continue our training in peace." Bellum blinked, her movements careful and stiff.

"I will see what I can do." Avery replied, leaning back in his seat and closing his eyes. He seemed at peace for a moment. "That is not all you are doing on this journey, is it?"

"Well, considering that you are observing us, you already know what else I plan to do." Bellum replied quickly. She was beginning to lose patience, but she didn't want Avery to know that. Her brother, however, merely smiled. He knew how to get under her skin, and that was to prove he knew more than she did.

"Getting a Heracrossite for one of your students... That will be awfully risky. It is guarded by the fiercest Bug types. I would offer assistance, if it weren't for type matchups... But there may be another way to get it." He mused.

"I already have a negotiation planned, if the leader of the group plans to accept the offer." Bellum said quietly.

"You run a fighting dojo, yet you take every single step you can before fighting..." Avery chuckled, sitting back up and narrowing his eyes.

"True fighters do not jump into battle. They wait until the right moment. Patience is a virtue." The Pirouette Meloetta said. She folded her arms and looked slowly around the room. 

"Well," Avery suddenly stood up. "I cannot argue with that." He chuckled again and walked to one of the doors leading out of the room, beckoning his sister to follow. "It's getting late, however. I will let you stay the night and you may continue in the morning."

Bellum remained silent and still in her seat for several moments before getting up and following her brother.

[auntymurda]

I love you.