Crescent Moon

The Kelpie: Kelisay

Deep in her own little pond, Kelisay the kelpie slept in blissful peace. Despite her rest, she could feel the first rays of the Firestar reach her below the waters and smiled. It was the start of a new day, one that she had sworn to make unforgettable. Slowly opening her eyes, Kelisay stretched fully before surging upward to the surface.

Upon the pond, the waters burst in a joyous stirring as the kelpie brought herself into the sun. Stretching her neck fully, Kelisay whinnied contentedly as the rays of the Firestar warmed her. The light glistened off her wet, snow white skin and majestic red mane and tail. Taking in the crisp morning air, Kelisay began to trot happily upon the surface of the water on the pond she called home.

In Lunaria, kelpies were magical water horses that treasured carefree fun over all else. Kelisay was no different, save for she often sought such fun alone. Drawing on the waters of her pond, the kelpie began to gallop across the length of those waters, happy to be awake. The small magical sprites and fairies that called the pond their home bid her good morning as they watched the kelpie embrace the dawning day.

Soon, Kelisay increased her speed in a full sprint. As the water horse streaked across the pond, the waters rose to great heights in her wake. She then summoned these waters to rise below her as the kelpie rose higher and higher into the air. Quickly she was high enough that the birds had to give her notice. Softly, Kelisay laughed as she lowered herself again upon the surface of her pond. She was energized by the waters and ready for adventure.

Gathering a great mound of water to herself, Kelisay surged away from her home. The waters bolstered her as they kept close to the kelpie and in turn Kelisay began to run. As she galloped, the waters remained under her and the kelpie sped across the sky with the speed of white water rapids as a rainbow trailed behind her. Below Kelisay, the forests and trails became a blur.

As the water below her hooves still surged, Kelisay ran faster and higher into the sky, playing among the clouds before bringing herself reluctantly again closer to the ground. She offered gentle showers to flowers she was partial to before continuing again, seeing where the fates and waters led her. She pushed herself harder still, streaking across the skies and ready for more. The day was young and so was she and Kelisay had no plans to waste such time.

As she streaked across the sky, Kelisay looked down to marvel at a beautiful lake below her. A small town rested next to the waters and instantly Kelisay was again drawn both. She often passed by the area, for the Kalda Lake was as beautiful as you could ask waters to be. Yet never did Kelisay visit the lake or the town of Quint that rested beside it, for there were few races that sought to truly understand kelpies.

As Kelisay let her mind drift, she slowly grew uneasy. While distracted, the kelpie had brought herself near the remnants of an ancient battlefield. Kelisay slowed her speed with wary eyes, for easily she could feel the unrest and pain that spilt from the barren lands below her. The water horse shuddered, for nothing flourished there and the lands remained unnaturally scarred years after the battle's end.

It was then that Kelisay discovered a chance at a little mischief as a joy returned to her spirit. Using the water that accompanied her, Kelisay created a cloud to hide as she looked across the battered lands. There camping on the outskirts of the old battlefield were a group of halflings. Kelisay could see dwarves and gnomes as they ate their breakfast around a fire. From the dirt that covered them, Kelisay guessed they were fortune seekers, hoping to discover forgotten treasures and artifacts. Kelisay's glee deepened, for she had no problem tormenting halflings for a bit of fun.

Kelisay allowed her cloud to inch slowly closer to the group, close enough that she could hear them speaking. It was then that she paused, for she wished to not spoil the element of surprise. There she waited until she was certain that she had not been discovered. Pleased that the dirty halflings were unaware of her presence, Kelisay made her move.