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At some point, the birth of Misraaks occurred. Inaaks held deep regrets at allowing her hatchling into a cruel world, expressing she should have crushed his egg to make eggcloth, but her hope for the return of the old world stayed her hand. She named him after her own father, with his birth seeming to be a turning point in her own morbidity of thought. She questioned whether the House naming tradition would continue, or if it even should considering the state of existence the Eliksni now tread. This morbid turn of thought became further expressed as Misraaks’ father died shortly after the birth, with Inaaks displaying no regrets over it. | At some point, the birth of Misraaks occurred. Inaaks held deep regrets at allowing her hatchling into a cruel world, expressing she should have crushed his egg to make eggcloth, but her hope for the return of the old world stayed her hand. She named him after her own father, with his birth seeming to be a turning point in her own morbidity of thought. She questioned whether the House naming tradition would continue, or if it even should considering the state of existence the Eliksni now tread. This morbid turn of thought became further expressed as Misraaks’ father died shortly after the birth, with Inaaks displaying no regrets over it. | ||
After many years, Inaaks finally made contact with another Eliksni group, a Ketch flying the heraldry of the House of Dancers. The Kell of the Ketch sent an emissary to discuss what needs the Weavers may have had, and this emissary was [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness|Eramis]]. Inaaks knew her from their childhood, though knew nothing of her adulthood past her having a [[Athrys|wife]] and children. Upon meeting Eramis in person, Inaaks noted she was no longer a meek child, but instead ruthless and incisive. She had not been sent to discuss support and charity, instead to assess weaknesses to exploit. Through tense negotiations, the two Houses came to a compromise when it became clear that attack was not the more profitable venture. The Weavers would provide materials for repairs to the | After many years, Inaaks finally made contact with another Eliksni group, a Ketch flying the heraldry of the House of Dancers. The Kell of the Ketch sent an emissary to discuss what needs the Weavers may have had, and this emissary was [[Eramis, Kell of Darkness|Eramis]]. Inaaks knew her from their childhood, though knew nothing of her adulthood past her having a [[Athrys|wife]] and children. Upon meeting Eramis in person, Inaaks noted she was no longer a meek child, but instead ruthless and incisive. She had not been sent to discuss support and charity, instead to assess weaknesses to exploit. Through tense negotiations, the two Houses came to a compromise when it became clear that attack was not the more profitable venture. The Weavers would provide materials for repairs to the Dancers’ ship, and the Weavers would take on parts of the Dancers’ membership, alongside a small portion of Ether. Inaaks realised this was a death sentence for the Eliksni handed over to her people, and opted to press Eramis to see if she could still feel and rationalise beyond basic survival. Asking Eramis what of her wife, Eramis appeared completely unfazed by the question, instead moving straight on to the business of providing the [[Spider|first]] [[Siviks, Lost to None|two]] transfers in the approved deal. | ||
Long years continued to pass, with her son growing alongside two of the hatchlings given over in trade with Eramis. Eventually, the Eliksni tracked down the Traveler, and discovered that it had provided powers to humanity, which shook the remainder of the Eliksni civilisation. This perceived betrayal drove some Eliksni to despair, some to death, but most to violence. For Inaaks' part, she decided to try communicating with humanity, which led to disaster. As this was long before Guardians and Iron Lords walked the Earth, the Risen she spoke to killed her friends, callously turning their bodies into armour. This enraged Inaaks, leading her to develop a hatred of humanity, of which she enjoyed hearing the screams of those she attacked in revenge. Inaaks began to consider anyone clinging to the old ways as fools and traitors, their only remaining use being as partners in raids they could be tricked into participating in. | Long years continued to pass, with her son growing alongside two of the hatchlings given over in trade with Eramis. Eventually, the Eliksni tracked down the Traveler, and discovered that it had provided powers to humanity, which shook the remainder of the Eliksni civilisation. This perceived betrayal drove some Eliksni to despair, some to death, but most to violence. For Inaaks' part, she decided to try communicating with humanity, which led to disaster. As this was long before Guardians and Iron Lords walked the Earth, the Risen she spoke to killed her friends, callously turning their bodies into armour. This enraged Inaaks, leading her to develop a hatred of humanity, of which she enjoyed hearing the screams of those she attacked in revenge. Inaaks began to consider anyone clinging to the old ways as fools and traitors, their only remaining use being as partners in raids they could be tricked into participating in. | ||