Quad awoke to find the Forest in a light drizzle. He stood and walked out into the open. The rain did not prevent the deer from their play. He passed by a few of the deer, bowing to them before continuing. He found a patch of mushrooms and began to eat when someone approached.

It was Mazey. "Good morning.", she said to her mate, and the two nuzzled. "Where are the children?", Quad questioned. The doe looked in one direction, "They are playing with some of their friends." The father nodded, once again relieved that they were safe.

The two were silent for a moment before Mazey spoke, "It makes me wonder...", she began, "...how all this happened." "Hmm?", Quad questioned. "How I met you...", she started to say, but wasn't sure how to continue the sentence.

They reflected on the moment. Whether fate allowed it to happen, or if it was chance, it didn't matter to them. They had each other, and they had Axie and Zephyr. They couldn't be happier.

Quad especially remembered the day he was told that he would have children, and the first doe he ran into was none other than Mazey. Then after the March of the Deer, Mazey was the first to embrace him when he came to. There was definately a connection.

"I bet the Twin Gods chose us to be together.", Quad said. Mazey smiled, "I think so, too. They are wonderful, aren't they?" The stag nodded, "I always think about where we would be without them...if we'd even exist." "Oh...", Mazey sighed, "Please don't ever think about that. I couldn't begin to imagine what this place would be without you, our little Axie and Zephyr, as well as everyone else. It's a little depressing..."

Oh and Snowrift....Roll Tide! >:D

Name:
Zephyr

Meaning:
Greek word for "a gentle breeze"

Title:
none

D.O.B:
July 2008

Gender:
Female

Age:
7 (tenative)

Pictogram:
Click

How to remember:
A wing

Relatives:
Parents -
Quad
Mazey

Brother -
Axie


Theme Song:
Either
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Zephyr
or
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Snow (Hey Oh)

Set:
Mask - Real Deer
Pelt - Beluga
Antlers - Peacock

Personality:
Zephyr is a very curious young doe. She loves to ask questions and learn about things. Unlike her father, she is more serious, but she does have a sense of humor and will laugh at things she thinks are funny. Like her brother, she loves nature and the Forest, and often is seen daydreaming to herself. She has an important role in her future just as Axie does, though she knows little about it.

She is defensive and does not tolerate insults or threats. She willingly defends her friends and family and fears very little. She often is known to act before she thinks.

Artworks:

Hey guys, I finally made a necklace to wear the pendant CelticMystress made for me!






The two beads in the middle are wooden, but they're black and white with a wood-like pattern on them. The black and white beads are made of bone (unsure from what animal though, it didn't say) and have different designs on them (I tried to match them up according to size and *kinda* by design). Finally, I chose deerskin leather to hold it all together.

I plan to wear it tomorrow to school

Here is the final story's info.

If you haven't read Divine Intervention or Divine Abandonment, this story may be a little confusing as it is the third story in the trilogy.

Synopsis - Quad soon learns of a prophecy, and is given the task of protecting two creatures - the last of their kind. But a sinister enemy plots to rule the planet, once it has done away with the two creatures. Quad, along with his mate, Mazey, and his daughter, Zephyr, prepare for a final confrontation, but things go wrong, and they have to make a choice...one that will determine the fate of the world.


Chapter 1 - The Prophecy


Chapter 2 - Heart to Heart Talk


Chapter 3 - Cherub and Seraph


Chapter 4 - The Spread of the Infection

He awoke in a startled way. "Zephyr? Axie!!", he cried out, looking to the spot they normally slept at. The young deer were nowhere to be found.

"Oh Twin Gods! I've lost them...", Quad began, but his memory came back to him. Zephyr and Axie took turns sleeping with their parents. It was Mazey's night, who slept close to the Crying Idol.

Quad calmed, breathing deeply to slow the throbbing heart within him. He was terrified of losing his young, every instant he feared for them. He arose on his pillar at the Ruins, shaking the light dew from his fur before hopping down and making his way to the Pond.

The night was still young. The forest was dimly lit by the crescent moon above. Quad's eyes adjusted quickly, his antlers picking up the gentle breeze in the air as he moved past the trees. Finally the canopy above him opened up, and the Pond appeared before him.

He moved to the shallow water and dunked his head in, washing his face. He gulped a mouthful of the cool water before lifting his head. He shook the excess from his face before opening his eyes. "Oh!", he exclaimed, and at once fell to his knees in reverence.

The Twin Gods stood in the middle of the Pond, above the water. Their fur glowed a golden color, as they circled the center of the Pond, looking around. Their pictograms shown this time, and Auriea spotted Quad bowing to him. "He has come, Michael.", the god spoke.

Michael looked over, giving a slight smile. "Arise, Quad.", he said. The mortal stag stood as the two gods approached him. Their eyes met his in a seemingly loving matter. Quad cleared his throat before speaking to them, "I've been wondering about...", he began, but Auriea finished the sentence for him, "You wish to know about the prophecy." Quad nodded at once.

Hey guys, a few weeks ago my parents bought me this:



It's a metal thing that has magnetic darts that you clip things onto. It's mounted on my wall next to my bed, and of course it's in the shape of a deer.

The big question, though, is what to put on it? I've never had anything like this so I don't know what to use it for. I'd definately like to stick something TEF-related on there, but I don't know what. And of course I can always get more magnets.

Any ideas? I considered maybe a compilation of some of the artworks people have done of Quad, but other than that I don't know.

UPDATE - 12/25/08



XD I'm addicted to collecting magnets now!!

I was reminded of a good lesson that can be used in the Forest when dealing with deer you are unfamiliar with.

Do like the Greeks did - welcome them when they arrive and treat them well, for you never know if they are a god in disguise!

In mythology, Greek gods would disguise themselves as poor beggars and would test the people by begging for food. Some people would fail the test by treating them badly, but others would welcome them into their house and feed them well. It was a test of charity and humility.

I feel that the deer of the Endless Forest should be treated the same way, regardless of what their appearance is. I always greet deer who approach me, even if they are fawns, nameless stags, or phase 2 stags. I try to welcome them into dance parties if one is going on (you'll see me run to them, bow, and try to lead them to the group).

If the deer does not have any enchantments, I try to offer them some. I'm sure it happens often where someone is there trying to get you to enchant them.

Finally, I try to be polite and bow when I have to leave.

Anyway, you never know when someone is a god in disguise! I mean that figuratively and literally. It could end up being someone you may become good friends with. It could be someone who enjoys the game more because of you. Or it could be Michael or Auriea pretending to be a nameless stag! You just never know!

I hope this makes sense, and I hope that other players will consider practicing this as I do. I think it makes the game more enjoyable for everyone I meet because I try to welcome them regardless of who they are, and I hope that it helps the community feel more unified too.

Rofl that was funny how we suddenly got into taking pictures of each other without having to talk outside TEF!

Anyway, I got 23 pics for ya I did not crop any of them.

"Mother? Mother! Where are you, Mother?", a young fawn cried out. She looked everywhere for her mother, but she was new to the Forest and didn't know her way around. Next to her was another fawn, a male, who followed her silently.

"Mother!!", she cried again, and wasn't looking where she was going. She bumped into a stag, who's great antlers startled her. She backed away, terrified by the other deer. The male stood next to her, as if to protect her.

Quad looked down to the two, giving a smile as he asked, "Are you lost, little ones?" The female fawn quietly nodded. Quad looked around, and gave out a loud call. The sound was strange to the little ones, but in the distance they could hear another deer reply. The two recognized the voice, and turned to see their mother approaching.

Quad bent down and nudged the female fawn. "There is your mother. Go to her.", he instructed them, and at once the younglings ran to their mother, connecting with her happily. The doe looked to Quad, giving a smile and nodding before turning.

The stag could hear the male fawn ask her mother a question as they walked away, "When will I see Father?" "Soon. Very soon.", the doe replied.

Jen saw the spectacle and walked up to Quad. "They looks just like you two.", Jen said. Quad nodded, "They sure do." "Did you two decide on names yet?", Jen asked.

"Zephyr...", Quad replied, "That was the name I chose for the little girl, and Mazey chose Axie for the boy."

Zephyr and Axie...they would not realize how important they would be in the future.

-=|~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~|=-

Quad approached the Twin Gods' statue. He hesitated, looking around to make sure no others were around, before he began to speak to them, "I've decided on the day."