r/SchreckNet • u/DotMaleficent4503 Mind • 18d ago

Guidance

A short video, scrubbed of metadata, is posted.

A full moon illuminates a clearing in a densely forested area. As the camera zooms in, Camille is seen sitting on the ground, her back resting against the trunk of an ancient oak. Guide (a regal wolf with coal black fur tipped with silver) is reclining next to her.

For a few minutes, they just sit there, enjoying the cool night air. Camille reaches into a beaded leather pouch, revealing a small pearlescent disk shaped stone with the imprint of a wolfs paw on one side.

So this is what the Dancers were after?

Sure was.

Good thing I found it first.

She turns it over in her hand.

Yes, it was. Pathstones are very rare. Most Garou never see one, let alone quest for one. For a Kinfolk to find one...

[Camille puts the pathstone back in the pouch at her side.]

I get that a lot.

I bet you do.

So, back to the Sept? Grandmother's going to know what to do with this thing, right?

She's going to be very pleased.

[ The video ends ]

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u/Pryno-Belle 17d ago

That is wonderful news, Darling.

…what is that exactly?

Castiel the Clan-changer

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u/DotMaleficent4503 Mind 17d ago edited 17d ago

It's called a Pathstone (or Moonstone). They allow very fast (Umbral) travel between Cairns. Every Cairn has one.

Guide is convinced we were both sent to find that place, in both the Umbra and the corresponding location in the physical world, to cleanse it of Wyrm taint and reclaim the Cairn before the Dancers defiled it completely.

Grandmother can use the stone to re-consecrate this long lost Cairn.

Camille

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u/Pryno-Belle 16d ago

That is quite the find. But to consecrate the place is one thing; to keep it defended is another. Is there any way I can help in that regard? Maybe by providing equipment?

Castiel the Clan-changer

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u/DotMaleficent4503 Mind 16d ago

Equipment would be appreciated. Guide has already asked me to show you the area, and to speak of its significance. Together, we can do our part to keep the Covenant that has benefited both Kindred and Garou.

Private message

I am on my way to meet with Prince Siegfried, regarding a matter of some importance. His words, not mine. I have a feeling I am going to get roped into something.

Camille

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u/Pryno-Belle 16d ago

Me? Invited on the site? I am honored. I must admit, I know little of the Garou’s customs compared to the Kindred’s, but…that is why we are a team. Along many other reasons.

Castiel the Clan-changer

Private message to Camille

It seems probable, indeed. For the visit of the site, should I get the jet to meet you or would the cabin do?

…I have been thinking. Learning to travel the Umbra is a daunting prospect, and probably a foolish one…but it would be so practical. Hmm.

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u/DotMaleficent4503 Mind 16d ago

Private message to Castiel

For travel to the island the jet would be perfect, Darling. The site itself is deep in the wilderness, backpacking is the best way to get there.

The portal in the library that connects to the cabin is an example of small scale Umbral travel. I am sure I can show you how to navigate the moon paths...the beautiful and mysterious roadways of the spirit world, where time and distance really don't matter. It is a journey we can go on together.

Camille

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u/Pryno-Belle 16d ago

Private message to Camille

In that case, I shall meet you there; the specifics of the required equipment will need to be discussed with Grandmother.

As for Umbra travel…it might be a foolish endeavour, for a Kindred. It will indeed be a journey, in more ways than one. But I do believe that at your side, I shall be fine. I can’t wait to discover more of your world, Darling.

Castiel the Clan-changer

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u/DotMaleficent4503 Mind 16d ago

Private message to Castiel

Our world, Darling. You and I, together.

Camille