OMG!!! That is so cool! Thank you for capturing the essence of Acrathia in art! you are a good friend!

Thank you so, so much!!! I'll also be doing a colour version of her as well. I do hope Acrathia enjoys it too.

Acrathia: Its a depiction of me love. What's not to like?

I'm honoured that you do enjoy my depiction of you. How are you by the way, Acrathia? I believe we have never spoken before.

Acrathia: No, I don't believe we have. I see that in your case my reputation precedes me, and that you have at least an idea of who I am. On my end I have had the pleasure of observing some of the conversations between you and the the people who have become involved in Lady Moth and Henry's little story. But with all that said I do not think we have been properly introduced. *gives a theatric bow* I am Acrathia, Dark Mistress of the Sidhe, Lady of the Isle of Aecea, and an embittered old hag who talks to much!

*chuckles and then gives a bow* Hello Acrathia, Dark Mistress of the Sidhe, I am... just a fan, I guess. It is a pleasure to meet you. I do hope that you are kinder than Lady Moth, she is rather somewhat unforgiving at times. I do hope you enjoy some of my work, it would be good to know if an Arch-Fae thinks my work is somewhat good. How is that dog of yours, Brad I believe his name was, is he doing well in his current position?

Acrathia: Lady Moth does not handle everything exactly the way I would were I in her situation. However her artistry in this whole story more than makes up for it. A faerie tale like this has not come about since the renaissance and I am too enamored to get upset over trivial things like...kidnapping and... enslavement. I am confident that everyone's story will work out in the end. Oh Brad? I released him a few days ago. I told him that he had been a very good dog, changed him back and sent him on his way. Yes it was the perfect end for... phase 1 of his punishment.

I am intrigued to find out what Phase 2 is. If you were to handle the situation, well, situations of those cursees, how would you do it? I believe that you would have handled it much better, allowing some sort of freedom between all the cursees. Yes, I completely understand why such things as enslavement and kidnapping would upset you, I do know what it is like for two people I know, Sebastian and Laura. I'm just worried that the person who cursed them is far more brutal than Lady Moth, she is rather unki-

*fog starts to seep into the area*

???: Would you like to finish that statement, dear writer? I'm sure you know what I could do to you. Oh, is this the Lady Acrathia? You could help me with that bug, Lady Moth. You might as well continue your statement, writer, if you value your humanity.

Acrathia: Well my dear if Brad remains a good boy then there will be no phase 2 and will never hear from me again. However should he fall back on his old ways and press unwanted advances on women he his attracted to, he may find that he will once again be barking his pick up lines.

Lady Moth and I although similar are still two completely different beings. For one her motivation as far as I can tell is attempting to replace the love of her life who passed quite tragically. I for one have never been a huge fan of the whole devotion and commitment thing, my motivation for Herny would be to get him to learn from his curse, Lady Moth's is to find a replacement or at least a distraction . secondly I would not have taken Henry's wife, she had nothing to do with their scuffle and only would have intervened on her behalf if she requested. Thirdly I do not understand her use of servants. Never really had use for them myself why expect other to do something for you when you can do it better yourself

*arches an eyebrow at the fog* Well hello there vague and ominous mist. help you with the "bug" Lady Moth you say? And why would I do that? Do I look like an exterminator? Besides I rather like her myself. and who's author are you threatening? If it is yours then I find that fairly rude considering we haven't finished our conversation. If it's mine then...yeah go ahead and do whatever you want with him

Author: Acrathia!!!

Acrathia: You are a boring stick in the mud! maybe she'll turn you in to something actually interesting!

???: *through the fog, a woman in her early twenties steps out* No servants? How do you live? I don't understand why you've no use for them, I always find someone who might be of assistance to me. Well, not in their current state, I usually alter the memories and body so they never knew of what they were originally, I have no use for those memories to be present. Apart from the ones who I've permanently cursed. I'm also like you, I have found no use for love in my work. Well, the ones who love me usually now end up in a pet store. You're right that she had nothing to do with the scuffle, but I wouldn't let her get away, maybe she would be good working in the stables.

A stick in the mud, you say? Well, maybe he would be better sitting on a lily pad *points towards the writer's hands as they become webbed and turning green* I hope you won't miss him, he might be stuck like this depending on what spell I use. Now, do you have a "magic bell" like Moth?

Author: Wait! No! AHHHHH! *looks horrified at his hands* What did you do to me?!

Acrathia: *Laughs hysterically* He is already 1000 times more interesting! Will it progress on it's own? Or does something trigger the transformations? There are times when servants are necessary for my work, but I tend not to keep them for too long, they tend to get in the way when delving deeper into arcane mysteries. Do I have a bell? Dearest I have staves, wands, orbs, blades, sets of armor and some rather shiny rocks. but I do not recall owning any bells, especially ones that everyone seems to be making a grand hullabaloo over like the one Moth possesses. I have a few theories as to what it could be, but I have not gotten the opportunity to study it as well as I would like. *smirks* Ah but I fear you have me at a disadvantage! You seem to know of me and my exploits, but I fear I do not even know your name Miss?...

???: *smiles* Oh, let's not get into names now. I feel that a little bit of mystery is always fun to keep your victims on their toes, or in the case of your writer friend, on his webbed toes *she points as his feet ease out of his shoes and look almost identical to his new hands* It will be however I want it to be, processed or triggered, unless you personally want to have a way of transforming him. That bell has intrigued me since I had a brief encounter with her, it seems to be her source of power or energy, she had used it on this writer here *points to me with my donkey ears that Moth gave me*. It's primitive and not at all compared to what I could have done, but it does intrigue me. A weakness, perhaps?

Author: *tries to console the other author, holding his frog hands in support*

???: Oh no you don't. *points to me and magically flicks me aside from the other author, almost throwing me to the floor* You cannot help him like you do with the others, he's mine to change, unless you want to join him. There's a lovely pond by where I live, maybe you would like to live there too.

Author: Sh*T! Sh*t! Sh*T! Acrathia! Are you just going to let her do this to me!?

Acrathia: *Smirking as she methodically observes the transformation* you have been through worse! * turns her attention to her mystery guest* Keeping your cards close are We? Very well oh mysterious one keep your secrets. trans form him however you wish. I just want to watch and enjoy. Oh but do keep his mind at the very least, I find it so much more amusing when they are aware of their predicament. I had noticed that myself, the Seelie Arch Fae Azura seems intent on getting from her. * looks to the other author* you are kind to want to comfort him, but you needn't get on your mistresses bad side for his sake just relax.

???: *starts to laugh at the authors transformation* Surely a servants body should come with a servants mind, but suit yourself, I prefer it when they obey my words. Azura? That's a name that I haven't heard from before, but if she is intent on seeing the weakness of that bug "Moth", then I must support her, unless she gets in my way. Now, where were we? Oh yes! *she points as the authors skin becomes green and slimy, reaching his chin*

Author: Stop this. Please, I can't let you do this.

???: *turns around to face me* Oh, you can't? Acrathia, do you need another servant? *points to me as my skin is covered in grey fur in an instant, my hands become hooves, my jaw becomes a muzzle, I sprout a tail, and my voice becomes hoarse*

Author: No, NO, PLEASE STOOAAAAAW! Hee-haw.

???: *points as a rope is swung around my neck in a loop, tied somewhat loosely and given to Acrathia* I'm sure he will become useful to you, rather than what he is to me. After all, the first part was done by Moth, I just completed the look in seconds. If this Lady Moth thinks that she is powerful, she has not come across me yet.

Author: No! Damn it! You heartless witch! *stares at her in defianceno longer afraid of what she does to him*

Acrathia: * rubs her head* your just making it worse for yourself love. *smirks and her mystery guest and author for an author eh? I like the prospect a nice even trade. Azura is not an amazing option either love. the Seelie are self righteous goody two shoes and it makes me a bit Ill to think of aiding her over one of the unseelie.

???: Oh, I do apologise (and that's something I do rarely) for that ill thought, It's just that, well, Moth isn't as powerful as she says she is. Her power even against this writer wasn't powerful enough to finish the job, I'll had complete the process (points at me with no power, she's just doing it to prove her point). It seems like you are the only understanding one of the two Arch-Fae's that I have met. As for the Seelie, the idea of goody two shoes disgusts me, joyless people doing it all for good, where's the fun in that? I'm surprised that they haven't even stopped Moth, that bug could be easily stopped by, well, me and me alone. After all the spells, curses and everything, she barely causes any damage to those cursees. They look like they are having fun compared to the things I've done to my cursees.

Oh, you're no longer afraid of what I do? Well, that just takes the fun out of things, but I do have a way to change that *points to the author as his tongue launches out of his mouth, lengthening to the human equivalent of a frogs tongue* I know that you prefer having their minds in tact, but I highly suggest that you mess with one of your victims, it makes for the best of times, watching their humanity slip away as you change what they believe in, thoughts of what they were into thoughts of what they are now forever attached until I see fit. This one might be a fun target to try it on, unless you want to have a go with that lazy one over there *points at me*

Author: HAAAW??!!

Author: *gets his tounge back ito his mouth* Damn you!

Acrathia: Well since I am lending this one to you, I will tell you what, you can mess with his mind, but make him aware that he was once something more than he is. some awareness that his state is a result of his disobedience. his sense of loss should keep him motivated. and if you could. save that part for last. * puts a hand to her head* Oh how selfish of me here you are putting on this wonderful show for me, and I am not returning the favor. you like it when their minds be come that if beasts. * lifts the donkeys gaze to hers. the author is filled with the overwhelming feeling that he is nothing more than a donkey and that he would really like to find some hay to munch on*

Author: *thoughts in mind* No, no, why would you do this to me!! Acrathia, please don't do this! I don't want to be this way. I'm not a donk... I'm not a... I'm a... I... donkey... not... human... need... hay... haww... hee-haw...

???: I knew you would let me have some fun with this! Have fun with that one, just make sure he actually does work and doesn't lay about, I've already had trouble with him trying to find me more victims. Now, you my friend, you are going to be a servant to both of us. You can't fight it, you'll just have to obey. *She grabs the head of the author and places her hand on the top of his head. Thoughts of serving both Arcathia and herself entered his mind, making him feel joy and a sense of pride. Thoughts of living by the pond, hopping around with frog feet entered his mind as his skin completely became green, making his eyes bulge to the tops of his head, enlarging his mouth to fit his tongue and his pupils to slightly shift into frog pupils. Thoughts of what he once was try to enter his mind, but she alters them so that he enjoys being a frog more than being some smelly human, even though he knew that he is supposed to be human*

Now, how do you feel, author?

Author: *Looks to the other author in dismay* I know you can't understand me! But I promise we will get out of this we'll...croooaaak! we'll crooaak! * drops down to a frog like position* Croooaaaakkk! Crooooooaaaak! *spys a passing dragonfly and snaps his tonuge to catch and devour it. starts hopping around with no concerns what-so-ever.

Acrathia: *laughs sadisticly* That look suits you Author! Now you behave yourself while you are in her service...not that you can really do anything else. *gives the author a pat on the head which leaves a slimy residueon her hand which she looks at with mild annoyance* ugh. *with a look Acrathia sets fire to the residue in her hand. she let's it burn until the residue is nothing more than ash, which she process to brush off of her hand.* Well I must say taking the humanity of a transformation victim was certainly a nice change of pace. As I stated before I usually like seeing the panic and struggle against a new form that they are not used to, but this has a nice element of 'your human mind is in my hands!' sort of feel to it. So tell me. What do you plan on having my author do in that new form of his?

???: Oh, this is too much fun. It's simple really, he will be my servant and once I return him, he will be yours too. Taking the humanity is so much fun, don't you think? Just watching it all slip away while they're under my command. Now, this might not be his final form, I could change the way he treats a fine sorceress like you, making every waking moment of his to serve you. You could say, he's become a butler. The butler of the pond. Now, not that I much care for that writer, what are you doing to do to him? You can return him whenever you want, you could keep as well, after all the trouble he's giving me about what I could do to the others, he certainly needs some time to bray out his thoughts.

Author: Hee-haw.

Acrathia: Oh probably simple manual labor, something suited to his current form. As time goes on a may return bits of his mind, and anthropomorphise him a bit as I may need him for more advanced tasks...With your permission of course. He is a full donkey now because of your spell, and I know it is terribly rude to alter another's magic without their consent. *thinks back on their conversation* I cannot help but wonder love, why so much hatred for the Lady Moth? Has she offended you in someway? The times I have met with her have been nothing but pleasant. *looks to the donkey author* is it because she gave him those ears without your permission?

Author: Crooooaaaaak. Croooaaak.

I give you complete permission to change him however you want. I will do the same for your writer, maybe anthropomorphising him would make for a better butler. Oh, no, no, no, I couldn't care less if she had completely changed him into a slug. No, it's not that at all. It's her power and how she uses it. You and I have something in common. If we want to change someone, we do it immediately. Moth takes her time, slowly changing them, giving them a way out, a reversal of their curse. In my mind, she's weak. Her love for this "Costa" may cost her her power. Your new pet doesn't have the same opinion however. While he does argue with Moth, he does feel sympathy for her and her cursees. She, unlike other Fae's, is not threatening. I am unsure why her cursees don't just live with their curse and move on while she's distracted. She is a false goddess unlike you, Acrathia. I do hope that clears things up. Her curses don't go far enough. It takes her a while to curse one, while I have cursed a whole family tree in one day.

Acrathia: *Bows to being referred to as a goddess* You flatter me dearest, but I fear that there are times where I enjoy gradual transformations. Take what you did to my author, I have no doubt you could have blinked and he would be hopping on Lily pads in an instant. But you didn'tdo it that way, you took your time, you started with the hands, worked your way to the feet allowed the transformation to take the rest of his body, and finally the crescendo with his head and mind. The whole performance was intoxication, and in this situation was a lot more satisfying than proof! your a frog! And don't get me wrong, 'poof! you're a frog can certainly be entertaining, all I am saying is don't be afraid to take your time with it enjoy the panic, the fear the humiliation! Henry's little situation is similar though on a much longer scale, and I can't help but admire the poetic justice of the whole story. The more Henry lies that more if a literal Jackass he becomes! when it comes to Moth's love for Costa... yeah that is a bit of a weakness, but if you are intent in fighting her, I will warn you there is a reason half of the sidhe is up in arms against her.

(quick question. is my author a human sized frog with all of his clothes on, or did he shrink out of them and is now a normal sidlzed frog?)

???: I suppose you are right, the humiliation, panic and fear are ever so enjoyable to watch. While Moth's curses are quite amusing, she is far too slow, leaving the cursees with time to find a plan and escape. They might still be cursed, sure, but that doesn't mean that they wouldn't have their freedom. She does not worry me in the slightest, nor do the Sidhe.

(The author is a human sized frog, still with his clothes)

Acrathia: * raises her hands in resignation* As you will dearest as you will. It never hurts to be cautious, even for beings of our unfathomable power. Over the eons of my existence so many beings have attempted to best me in one way or another. The vast majority of them failed miserably, but the ones who came close did so because I lacked caution. Lady Moth and her magic bell are a wild card, the level of power she possesses on her own, and the level of power the bell grants her are both unknown. you would do well to find these things out before even thinking of going against her. Now with that being said love, is there any other information I can provide you? Or should we both be off to break in our new servants?

(Thank you for the clarification)

???: I will follow your rules on caution, Acrathia, I don't want anyone thinking that I could be beaten. The unknown power that bell possesses is certainly something that I'm interested in, something that I might have to get out of her cursees. I believe that it is time for us to part, enjoy your time with that lazy one of a writer, I'm sure he will be a better donkey than he is a poet, if you could even call him that. As for your writer, well, he shall make a fine servant, even if slimy residue is a part of his new form. I shall meet up with you at some point. If you ever come around some fog, you'll know where I'll be.

Author: Hawww. Hee-haw.

???: And goodbye to you, common mule.

Acrathia: *A dark smile crosses her face as she gives a theatric bow to her mysterious guest* Fairwell to you my unnamed companion! I am certain we will meet again soon. * looks to ger author* He can be stubborn and moralistic, but you should get some good service out of him. Goodbye my froggy friend, be certain to heed your current mistress...I keep forgetting you couldn't be defiant if you wanted to.

Author: Croooaaaakkkk!

*Acrathia and the donkey author disappear in a rush of black and indigo energy. Once it dissipates they are standing in the courtyard of Acrathia personal realm* Wait here. *Acrathia leaves the donkey and checks the magical barriers and wards that surround her realm. Once she is satisfied with the protection she approaches the donkey and raises his mussel so his gaze meets hers. Once their eyes meet the author's human mind comes flooding back to him.*

Acrathia: *nonchalantly* Sorry for all of that unpleasantness love, but in my defense I did warn you not to get involved. And when a being as powerful as your mistress expects a circus, it is best to put on a show!

Author: HEEE-HAAWW HEEE-HAWWW! (Translation: Could you please removing the braying as well?)

Acrathia: It would be best if I undo as little as possible for the time being love. If your mysterious mistress manages to see through my wards she might wonder why I have restored your speech so quickly. I can understand the language of beasts so speak freely. I will return your speech in a week and if asked I will claim I needed you to have it for higher functions.

Author: Haaww (Translation: Great. I understand though, she will snap if she finds out.)

Acrathia: Indeed. Your mistress certainly is voracious isn't she? And I know next to nothing about her to boot. *rubs the bridge of her nose* I hate going into these situations blind. At least with what she did to you and my authorI was able to catch a glimpse of her power.

Author: Haawww Heeee (Translation: Is there any way that we can telepathically speak? I'm sick of braying, it hurts my throat.)

Acrathia: Oh certainly love! *places a hand on his head a telepathic link is forged between the two of them.*

Author: Oh, thank you! I needed a break from that braying. I know you might feel the same way, if you do forgive me, Acrathia, but I really feel sorry for your author to be who he is now. Knowing about her power, he might not be the same person when she returns. I'm sorry for getting you and him into this mess.

Acrathia: And why would you need to apologize love? You did not invite her, I offered my author to her to see what she is capable of. How are you to blame for any of this? you find yourself concerned for they boy? *waves a dismissive hand* don't be. He has been on worse situations than this, and by tour mistresses own wording he does not fully belong to her, he belongs to the both of us, and during his stay with me I will have full jurisdiction of his mind and form.

Author: It's good to know that you would change him back, but Eneida's more powerful than that. I'm afraid that he will still act somewhat like a frog or butler. I'm sure you would somewhat enjoy that, but for me, it worries me. She could change anyone and the effects might not even go away fully. That's why they call her the "soul-changer". I believe this is the first I've mentioned her name. She'll kill me if she knew I told you.

Acrathia: *an irritated expression crosses her face* Soul Magic. Of course she would. *sighs* that certainly complicates things, but I have a few tricks up my sleeve. We will just have to see how things play out. *a mock expression of surprise comes to her face* Name? I didn't hear any name. I am absolutely certain you did not say a name just now. * gives him a wink* Now to further discuss your mistress, I know she has given an explanation as to why she hates lady moth, in that she disapproves of how she curses people, but if that is the case why approach me about it? I don't even keep those I curse as servants, I let them go and observe how they struggle, adapt and potentially over come the curse I place. If she hates Lady Moth's method it would stand to reason that she would positively loathe mine

Author: I'm not quite sure why, maybe she's just picky. Maybe you're just quicker than Lady Moth, she has a thing for speedy transformations. Now, if I may ask, what do you plan on doing with me? You'll have to keep me in this form, I know, but what else do you plan on doing?

Acrathia: As far as I am concerned love you are a guest. Rest, relax, enjoy yourself. As I have said before, I have very little use for servants. No offence to you love, but I have found that more often than not they get in the way, and I have found I can often to a better job if I just do it myself. I may ask for some assistance in my arcane research, but beyond that make yourself at home.

Author: Oh... well, thank you, Acrathia. This is truly unexpected. I'm honoured to be your guest here. I do have to ask, since I know that she'll be keeping your writer for at least a week, what do I do? Where do I sleep? What do I eat? I'll gladly assist you in your research. If this is to stop... you know who, than I'll gladly help out in any way I can. Is their any other job that you need help with? I'll gladly help out around here if you need it.

Acrathia: Normally I would offer humanoid food and lodging for you, however I thinkthat neither would agree with your current form. I will provide you with apples, carrots, some hay if you would like it. In the way of lodging I have a stable in the back for you to sleep. Don't look at me like that! It has an enchantment the promotes rest and rejuvenation for all who sleep there. It will feel like sleeping in a warm bed. When it comes to your mistress, I am uncertain how our relationship will play out. My main concern at this time is learning as much about her as possible particularly when it comes to her motivations and battle tactics so if she decides to make an enemy of me, I will be all the more prepared. But our relationship may not turn out that way, perhaps she will become and ally and confidante. True she is cruel, brash and manipulative, but if I let a silly thing like beong a horrible horrible person stop me from liking someone, I'd have hardly any friends!

Author: Great. Hay, apples and carrots for me then. *sigh* It's best if you prepare for her, even though she usually does whatever she pleases, it is definitely worth a try to see if you could stop her. Judging from the way that you two both spoke to each other, I find it to be likely that you two might be allies, but she does change her mood as well. She'll keep you on your toes, Acrathia.

Acrathia: *a competitive gleam enters her eye* I would expect nothing less. But here I am going on about battle plans and preparing for blood and pain, and you have had such a trying day! You should get some rest my dearest tomorrow we will have a busy day, and I will need you at your best tomorrow.

Author: Okay... Could you show me to the *sigh* stables, please?

Acrathia: *rolls her eyes at his sigh* I already told you it is not as bad as it seems. A humanoid bed would be terrible for you posture, I am doing you a favor. *lights a lantern as the sky grows dark. will-o-wisps add further to the illuminate the cobblestone pathway leading up to a dark yet hauntingly beautiful manor. takes her guest around the back to a nice looking stable. As the author enters he should feel a relaxing and calming sensation* rest well little donkey. If you need anything...it would probably be in your bestintrest to wait until daylight

Author: *brays a yawn* I'll help you in any way I can, Acrathia. Goodnight.

(I think this is a good point to continue this on through the notes. I have a good way to start up the rest of this story)

Acrathia: *smirks slightly then vanishes in a mist of black and Indigo

(I agree sounds good)