Mind Altering Experiences

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This happened last year, I thought I'd share it.

Cold Tempest

By Cap'n Tub

The exodus passed
A day of quiet contemplation
Quiet urgency creeping
Solemn grief for those departed

A great calm befalls the city
The diehards and camp masters prepare departure
Dark energy appears the western sky
Silently gathering to herald what is to become

The evenings solace event summons the gods
Night falls, eerie quietude creeps
Zeus’ fire punctuations light the distance
Travelers gather in uncommon silence

They come bearing witness to friends departed
Only a few revelers still caught up in days past
Behold, cherubs of cleansing fire
Their silvery shields reflect the eternal energy

Alight, alight the gathering silently shouts
We beg to send our brethren off
With solemn pace cherubs light
Still no revelry from the light

Behold, temples alight
Steadfast yet fragile frames taunting flames
Temple stands strong
Long in fight so sayeth he

Playing the crowd temple fights
Impatient revelers taunt the rage
On queue with a whisper the cold tempest appears
Gathering dark energy the Tempest stirs

Ink black sky now stinging rage
Steadfastness now enrage
Two great forces now in play
Great strength reduced to ember red hue

Souls and memories now departed
Tempest’s full fury now engaged
Travelers threatened to not depart
Seething embers audience demand

Leave if you dare
Find your way you may not
Travelers stare through gritty howl
Choose they must, safe they’re not

Glimpses of light distantly seeks
Grit pelting leather
Drops of moisture from distant forces
Press on, press on, travelers are we

Pacing slowly, terrain uncertain
Lit and thundering creatures crawling
Unable to push back storms fury
Horizon uncertain

Distantly a vision
Blue and Silver dancing with the wind
Closer, closer the dance becomes clear
Willow outstretched welcoming thee

You’re here, you’re here the edge you see!
Behold my brother awaits
Over there, you’ll see
His energy strong, more travelers you’ll see

As if by decree
Caldron emblazoned just nearby
The storm at their backs
Travelers rest, quiet reflection

Unable to stay, and as on queue
A rhythmic streak beckoned near
Leaving warmth, curiosity stirs
The streak, the light, a tavern appears

Unable to let go the last of the show
We enter to glimpse maybe the last hurrah
Energy fading the end drawing near
Sleep we must, for our exodus nears





If you've never experienced the Temple Burn, you really should, at least once.
And yes Johnny, BRC still holds magic outside of the usual hooks. And no, alternative substances weren't involved.