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| quote = We call upon the Mare, who [nep complete later pls]dominates / who exsanguinates / who lurks the Wood| origin = NowhereFrom-Blood| titles = Mare-Wielding-BowCrownslayer, Arrow-MareArrowsong, Hunter-'s Moon| names = i'm too lazy for this but i'll eventually add 4 edgy names*Mabel, The Starspeech {{Aspect|Lantern}} {{Aspect|Knock}} *Alastor, The Blight-Father {{Aspect|Knock}} {{Aspect|Winter}} *Valerius, Scourge Promised {{Aspect|Edge}} {{Aspect|Forge}} *Tristan, The Saint Missing {{Aspect|Grail}} {{Aspect|Winter}} *Justine, Saturnian {{Aspect|Edge}} {{Aspect|Winter}} | aspects = {{Aspect|Edge}} {{Aspect|Moth}} {{Aspect|Winter}}| owners = [[user:Nephilim|Иephilim]]

this The '''Mare-Night''' is a v v v heavy wip please donan Edge - Moth - Winter Hour created by Nephilim. The Mare presides over acts of slaughter and violence by the hand of Man and Beast- timeless act of '''t murder me i'm just reserving the page''. An artificial form of ending. She is considered a patron of assassins, hunters and mercenaries. She is known to be kind yet merciless. == History ==

The Mare has taken on many different appearances, with few universal characteristics among them. Mostly horse-like. Her appearance inside the Mansus, however, is -mostly- consistent, only changing in small aspects depending on her mood. ===Base/body===*She is, usually an eight-legged(Sometimes six, rarely four.) centaur, of heavy, noble drafter build. *Her tail is a long, swirly unicorn tail with fur all over the underside. *Her human half is skinny and fragile-looking, and has four arms, and two of them hold her bow, which is adorned by elvish designs and Quetzal feathers. *Her skin is dark brown as fertile mud, with freckles and spots in silver, bronze and moss. Her claws are long, thin and straight, sharp like Alastor's needles. *Despite looking mostly feminine, she either manifests as both (physical) sexes at once, or none. *Her coat is spotted and dappled as her skin, and her fur grey as steel. Said fur is short and smooth, and doesn't stick out much around her hooves.*The Mare's hair is colourful as half-tarnished copper. Messy, somewhat wavy, and grows all the way from her scalp to her upper back, like a mane. It is usually adorned with a variety of flowers.*Her '''entire body''' has an uniform colour scheme only in shades of brown, grey, muted blues and equally muted greens.*She has long, elfin ears which droop to the sides, usually pierced with bone jewelry. Don't ask whose bones are those, though. Too many people to mention. *Her antlers, resembling those of a moose, are permanently tangled in vines and ropes.*Her third eye, usually covered by the half-transparent amethyst centerpiece of her mask, is known to be topaz-yellow.

She is an eight-legged centaur*A few say they have seen her true eyes, and claim her irises are the colour of noble drafter buildoak-wood. Her tail is But there's no way to verify, as anybody who removes her mask in a centipede, which sometimes holds dream ends their journey then and there. *Only a mind bit of its ownher face can be seen, when she tips her mask upwards to reveal her beastly, sharp teeth. Her human side has four armsmouth extends all the way to her ears, and two of them hold she has been known to unhinge her jaw to devour her bowprey. Her skin *She is grey also occasionally depicted as the steel having a halo made of her knife, with freckles daggers and knives and spots in silverblood-stained, bronze and mossunopened letters. Her claws These are long, thin actually her Longs and straight, sharp like AlastorNames's needles. Despite looking mostly feminine, she either manifests as both genders at once, or none. Her hoof-steps never make a noise, even with her imposing weight and muscle. Her coat is spotted as her skinpersonal weapons, especially around sacrificed to her back legsupon their ascension.

===Clothing/Outfits===Nobody has ever truly seen her facebehind the mask. Some traits are visible- Her long, elfin ears which droop Those who claim to the sides, her mane, colourful as withered copperhave invariably lost their sanity,which grows from her head to her lower backbecoming hideous beasts driven by bloodlust. Her antlersmask is covered in gems- Moonstones, resembling those moss agates and catseye. Engraved with markings of a moose, permanently tangled flowers and moths. She doesn't like people touching it.===Other Appearances===Outside the Mansus- in vines mythological depictions and ropesthe early dreams of her future worshippers, and her third eye, which appearance is extremely varying- And usually lacking in a shard lot of faintly glowing amethyst and is quite sensitiveaspects. A few say they have seen She tends to keep her true eyescentaurine or equine shape, and claim her irises are the colour of oakphysical gender-woodambiguity, but everything else varies. She has been everything from a humanoid hunter to a literal war- But there's no way to verify, as anybody who removes her mask mount of the Gods in a dream ends their journey then and thereold myths.

Her mask == Principles ==The Mare is covered in gems- Moonstones, moss agates and catseyeas previously mentioned, an incarnation of murder born from the crimes of Man. Engraved with markings Despite her (usually) approachable personality, she is still an extremely violent Hour of flowers and moths. She doesn't like people touching itdelightful sacrifice.

== Principles ==The Mare She is a patron the Hour of assassins '''Murder, Hunting and huntersUnexpected Endings'''. She is also, by extension, unofficially treated as an Hour of war.

The Mare's worshippers are a particularly secretive bunch. Understandable, since she demands plenty of love and sacrifice in ways that only few can convey. She calls for blood quite often.

The new cultists aren't told much, and usually see her as an one-dimensional, bloodthirsty deity, but that is not the case- Most higher-ups will argue that, anyway, while wearing the cozy scarves She knitted for them in their time of ascensionas they have likely seen her friendlier side since they have proven themselves. They prefer to see her as a kind and lovinh, but loving (yet strict and occasionally irrational), guardian. She is also known for her many ascension trials- She personally judges her every follower, testing them individually on their strengths and weaknesses, weeding out the fragile and unworthy.

# '''Temptation: XThe Hunt''': I've seen something, walking the Wood. A silhouette through the trees. I heard the howls of those which lurk in the shadows, and the final screams of those less fortunate than I. I know there's something there for me. # '''Dedication: XThe Hunt''': Most humans would refuse, yet the beast within desires. # '''Ascension: XThe Predator''': First I must learn to walk unseen, as a tiger stalks in the undergrowth. I can't help but notice how my skin hardly fits me anymore. # '''Ascension: XThe Predator''': I hear her calls for sacrifice as i do the cries of a newborn or the footsteps of a stranger. They're irresistible. I am growing restless. # '''Ascension: XThe Predator''': Every passing day i feel more and more like a wild animal. I wander in the depths of the night, patrolling this corner of the world that is mine. I cannot smile in public anymore. # '''Ascension: XThe Predator''':The mirror fears my silhouette. The dark corners of the city whisper my name in hushed tones with trembling lips. I've come to know i cannot live among people anymore - But i no longer desire the company of my prey.

The Mare uses her servants as personal bodyguards, and agents. Assassin-Queen as she is, most Most of her deeds aren't done by herhand. All but one are her most prized men, ones who excel at the arts of breaking bodies and minds. === Names ====== Names =Valerius, Scourge Promised ===='''1<div style="text-align: Donovan, The Warlord''' center; margin- An once-mortal, now under the servitude of the Mare. A cunning strategist who seeds discord and conflict among his targets, selectively antagonizing and seducing the men and women he needs to his cause, and witnesses it evolve into large-scale murderplotting as he simply stands there and takes his pay with not a stain of blood in his uniform. bottom: 20px;">{{AspectElementDescription|image = |title = Valerius |description = 'Challenge me!'|aspect0 = Follower|aspect1 = Summoned|aspect2 = Tutor|aspect3 = Devourer|quantity3 = 12|aspect4 = Edge}} {{Aspect|quantity4 = 12|aspect5 = Forge|quantity5 = 12|Knockfansus = 3}}</div>

<div style="margin-top: 20px; text-align: center">{{RecipeDescription|verb = Work|title = Summon a wrathful Name of the Hunter'''2:Tanata, s Moon|start_description = The Vigilante''' Scourge Promised is a double- An once-mortaledged sword to summon, but if i want to run the risk, now under i could call him to me with the servitude promise of the Marea challenge, and a little reminder of his master... A justiciera who commits to dark deeds in silence in |description = The Champion before me stands tall, with the dead body of night, when a man and the Hunterhead of a war-Moon shines brightesthorse. She takes only during times of necessityHe could tear me apart, with ease, if he desired. Her own necessity applies just as well in this case, of courseThe armored steed under him stares at me with a distant gaze. {{Aspect|aspect0 = Ritual|aspect1 = Moth|quantity1 = 5|aspect2 = Edge}} {{Aspect|quantity2 = 10|aspect3 = Knock|quantity3 = 2|Winterfansus = 3}}</div>

'''3==== Justine, Saturnian ====<div style="text-align:Alastor, The Nightcenter; margin-Shaderbottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription|image = |title = Justine|description = ''' - An once-mortal, now under the servitude of the Mare. An elegant, clever, scientific nobleman with an unusual knowledge of the venomous, the bizarre, the unnatural and the incomprehensibleI have no words to say. Take no sip of any teas he offers I hope youdo, or you may find yourself awake in an alleyway with a searing fever and only rags for clothingtoo. {{Aspect'|aspect0 = Follower|aspect1 = Summoned|aspect2 = Tutor|aspect3 = Deceiver|quantity3 = 12|aspect4 = Edge|Knock}} {{Aspectquantity4 = 12|aspect5 = Winter|quantity5 = 12|fansus = 3}}</div>

'''4<div style="margin-top: 20px; text-align:Vladimircenter">{{RecipeDescription|verb = Work|title = Summon a chilling Name of the Mare-Night|start_description = The Saturnian is not a Name who answers, often, to calls. But perhaps the offer of a quiet atmosphere and a good story might lure her out of hiding, for a time.|description = When Justine speaks, all fall silent. Her hair is white as the first snow. Her halo is like a hundred crystal-shard rings in all tones of beige and blue. The pale unicorn she rides cries in ice and sky, and I fear the day she smiles at me once more.|aspect0 = Ritual|aspect1 = SH|quantity1 = 5|aspect2 = Winter|quantity2 = 10|aspect3 = Knock|quantity3 = 2|fansus = 3}}</div>==== Alastor, The Flagellant'Blight-Father ==== <div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription|image = |title = Alastor|description = 'Now, we choose who lives, and who dies.' |aspect0 = Follower|aspect1 = Summoned|aspect2 = Tutor|aspect3 = Deceiver|quantity3 = 12|aspect4 = Winter|quantity4 = 12|aspect5 = Knock|quantity5 = 12|fansus = 3}}</div> <div style="margin- An oncetop: 20px; text-mortal, now under align: center">{{RecipeDescription|verb = Work|title = Summon a scientific Name of the servitude Crownslayer|start_description = It is rare for a Champion of the Mare-Night to maintain this amount of humanity. A particularly sadistic executioner chilly atmosphere and some good wine should convince him to spend some time with us. |description = The Blight-Father adjusts his bird mask, running a hand over the reeds of the old timeskelpie below him, whose skull, exposed by rot, is covered with colourful mushrooms. I know better than to drink with him, as i could wake in an alley with a particular penchant searing fever and rags for cannibalism and starvationclothing. Deeply religious|aspect0 = Ritual|aspect1 = Grail|quantity1 = 5|aspect2 = Winter|quantity2 = 10|aspect3 = Knock|quantity3 = 2|fansus = 3}}</div> ==== Tristan, he would starve heretics by feeding them only their own flesh and bloodThe Saint Missing ====<div style="text-align: center; margin- And would feast on his own skin when he dared bottom: 20px;">{{ElementDescription|image = |title = St. Tristan|description = 'Oh, so kind to stray from his pathlet me see the world again! But please, bring something for my master next time. She doesn't like me leaving the Wood, oh no... Too many casualties. Inquestionably insane'|aspect0 = Follower|aspect1 = Summoned|aspect2 = Tutor|aspect3 = Devourer|quantity3 = 12|aspect4 = Winter|quantity4 = 12|aspect5 = Grail|quantity5 = 12|fansus = 3}}</div> <div style="margin-top: 20px; text-align: center">{{RecipeDescription|verb = Work|title = Summon a strange Name of the Arrowsong|start_description = The Saint Missing is an unhappy soul, questionably effectivewho is always eager to see the real world again. But it would be foolish to invite the Mare holds ghoul in without a sacrifice to sate him, and frost to bind him.|description = Saint Tristan looks down from his leash fragile steed, messing with pride anywaya brass ring on a bony finger. The horse repeats its rider's maddening stare. Everything is wrong, and it will never be right. My mind is starving. {{Aspect|aspect0 = Ritual|aspect1 = Grail|quantity1 = 5|aspect2 = Lantern|quantity2 = 10|aspect3 = Knock|quantity3 = 2|fansus = 3}} </div> ==== Mabel, The Starspeech ====  <div style="text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px;">{{AspectElementDescription|Moth}}image = |title = Mabel|description = 'I've conquered hundreds like you... Do you want to be next?'5|aspect0 = Follower|aspect1 = Summoned|aspect2 = Tutor|aspect3 = Deceiver|quantity3 = 12|aspect4 = Lantern|quantity4 = 12|aspect5 = Knock|quantity5 = 12|fansus = 3}}</div> <div style="margin-top: 20px; text-align:Mabelcenter">{{RecipeDescription|verb = Work|title = Summon a mysterious Half-Name-Emanation of the Mare-Night|start_description = Not quite a person, not quite a Name. The Fox''Starspeech' s mind- An once-mortalbreaking charms could be attracted to me with the right amount of enlightenment, and some promise of pleasures...|description = Mabel needs no words to exert her influence. Only a confident smile. She pushes a curly bang away from her eye and poses for me. The white qilin with her looks at me with curiosity. For a second, now i thought i caught a glimpse of a bushy tail under the servitude her skirt.|aspect0 = Ritual|aspect1 = Grail|quantity1 = 5|aspect2 = Lantern|quantity2 = 10|aspect3 = Knock|quantity3 = 2|fansus = 3}}</div> <small><small>...Yes, they do have detachable heads. All of them.</small></small> === Long === Long of the Mareare, essentially, Edge-aspected apex predators. A soThey are given many animal characteristics, varying by their personality, but these traits are universal: *Some form of venom (Delivery system varies - from different kinds of snake fangs to little spurs on their hands.)*Something to assist them while fighting head-called "Assassin" who has never had on. (Claws, spikes, armour, etc, even stuff like the ability to give electric shocks)*Some form of extra sense. (Ability to sense body heat, to see in the dark, to see through hearing, etc) *Some form of threat display, just to be scary. (Markings that can be made to kill glow, a soulcobra-like hood, eyes that change colours, etc)  However, the Mare-Longs' most notable ability is their adaptability. If they spend too long around the sea, they might grow gills or fins. If they live in the mountains, they might grow wings or gliders. InsteadIf they spend too much time in the woods, her silver tongue conquers they'll find claws or a tail growing on them. This even applies to the mind city - Even if most of all them prefer to live in natural places, those who stand stay in her waythe city are stealthy - their traits become easily concealable and their instincts repressed (To an extent, and find no more appealing choice than to follow her into enlightenmentthat is). Those  ==== Notable Servants ==== Eoghan Clawsong [Tiger + Snake] is an Irish painter who fall into her traps are never heard from again, surrendering their lives as cultistsa stealth-Long in the city. He is known for being extremely eccentric and doing somewhat occult art, though he's flown under the radar of the Bureau for some time now. Most of his beast traits aren't very visible, and he generally keeps his animal habits at home - but sometimes he slips, too. Of courseHe is a member of a secretive, wide-reaching Mare cult known as the "Kelpie's Mane", she could shatter your psyche if she wantedand works as one of their recruiters. She just prefers to have you in on her causeHis tests are particularly merciless. {{Aspect|Lantern}} {{Aspect|Knock}}