Cassandra is a character who lives in a small village on the outskirts of town. She is a young girl with bright blue eyes and long, flowing blonde hair. One day, while Cassandra was exploring the forest near her home, she stumbled upon an old, abandoned house. Curiosity getting the better of her, Cassandra cautiously approached the house. As she pushed open the creaking wooden door, she was met with a musty smell and darkness. However, her eyes soon adjusted to the dim light, revealing a room filled with forgotten treasures.
The Sun Rune has no current bearer, but the most recent was Arshtat Falenas. Notable past owner include the Ancient Armes King and the First Queen of Falena.
Before departing, she warned Razro that during the phase change she had gleaned the will of the Rune, and that if he ever parted with the Rune of Punishment, it would certainly return to wandering the world and harvesting souls, as it had once done prior to Razro s ownership. Whilst it is still believed that the Rune of Punishment will grant standard True Rune abilities such as agelessness; there is no record of any of its previous bearers surviving long enough for this to be an issue.
However, her eyes soon adjusted to the dim light, revealing a room filled with forgotten treasures. Among the piles of forgotten belongings, Cassandra's eyes fell upon a dusty old doll. The doll had jet-black hair and wore a faded pink dress.
Rune of punishment
One of the 27 True Runes!
A True Rune that represents atonement and forgiveness and is always borne on the left hand of its host; this rune is a parasite that feeds off its host with fatal consequences: the rune has tremendous offensive capabilities; however, using them drains the bearer's life force, eventually to the extent that he or she turns to ash and their memories are locked away in the Rune; the Rune then transfers to the nearest available host. Whilst it is still believed that the Rune of Punishment will grant standard True Rune abilities such as agelessness; there is no record of any of its previous bearers surviving long enough for this to be an issue.
The Rune became sealed in Obel after its then bearer died with no potential host in range; it remained in the Ruins there for many years until discovered by the then Queen of Obel. She resisted the Rune's call to be used until a time when pirates threatened her children and her kingdom. Since that time it has moved around the region causing death to its bearers and destruction to those around them; no matter how much they may resist, fate transpires to place the bearers in situations where they end up using the Rune to save themselves or others. One such incident occured in a border village between Kooluk and the Scarlet Moon Empire: some Scarlet Moon nobles dressed up as Kooluk raiders and attacked the town to drum up support for a war; the then bearer of the Rune (who was a small child) unleashed its power and the nobles, as well as the village, were decimated. The succeeding bearer Graham Cray was the father of the previous bearer, and in order to escape the Rune's curse he severed his left arm from his body; the act saved him from the Rune, but he then developed a fixation on the power he had discarded. The Rune continued it's cycle of death and destruction, returning to the Island Nations where it claimed the life of an innocent fisherman who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, before eventually passing to the pirate called Brandeau. Knowing the fate of those nearby, Brandeau isolated himself from his friends and crewed his ships with strangers; eventually on a raiding mission that went bad he used the Rune to try and escape, and seeing one young man remain who bested him in combat he felt as though he knew who the next bearer would be. He was mistaken however, as Glen Cott stepped in the way just as Brandeau died. Glen returned to his home of Razril but did not bear the Rune long before he was forced to use it against an invading fleet; although he tried to keep everyone away from him when he did so, circumstances saw the same young man being close to Glen when he died and it transferred to him this time around.
Exiled from Razril for being belived to be responsible for Glen's death Lazlo became embroiled in a war that started due to Koolouk's expansion progess, but continued due to Graham Cray's desire to obtain the Rune again. During this time Lazlo managed to survive using the Rune's power a total of four time;, before the power of the 108 Stars of Destiny moved the Rune into its little seen forgiveness phase, where it no longer drains the life of its bearer. Since then the bearer vanished from the pages of history, knowing full well that his death would see the cycle of death and destruction start over again.
One of the 27 True Runes!
Its porcelain face seemed to have a sense of sadness in its eyes. Cassandra felt an inexplicable connection to the doll and felt compelled to take it with her. Ever since that day, Cassandra and the doll became inseparable companions. She named the doll Amelia and treated her as a dear friend. Cassandra would spend hours playing with Amelia, whispering secrets to her and sharing her dreams and fears. As Cassandra grew older, she faced many challenges and obstacles in her life. However, she always turned to Amelia for comfort and guidance. Amelia was a silent confidant, always lending a listening ear and providing comfort in times of need. Cassandra's love for Amelia never wavered, even as she entered adulthood. Yet, as the years went by, Cassandra noticed the once-vibrant colors of Amelia's dress began to fade, and her porcelain face showed signs of wear and tear. The bond between Cassandra and Amelia seemed to transcend time, but the doll's aging appearance weighed heavy on Cassandra's heart. One day, when Cassandra was sitting by the window, looking at a photograph of her younger self with Amelia, she had a sudden realization. With tears streaming down her face, she gently placed the aged doll on her bedroom shelf, alongside the other mementos from her childhood. Although Cassandra felt a pang of sadness in letting go, she knew that Amelia had served her purpose. The doll had been a symbol of friendship, comfort, and resilience throughout Cassandra's life. Now, it was time for Cassandra to carry those qualities within herself. Years later, Cassandra still remembers the special bond she shared with the doll. She often finds herself looking at the old photograph and reminiscing about the adventures they had together. The bond between Cassandra and Amelia may have come to an end, but the memories and lessons they shared will forever remain with Cassandra, a reminder of the power of friendship and the strength within..
Reviews for "Reimagining Cassandra dolls: Modern twists on a timeless classic"
- Emily - 1 star
I found "Cassandra with doll" to be incredibly dull and uninteresting. The plot was slow and lacked any real depth or excitement. The characters were also very one-dimensional, with no real development or growth throughout the entire story. Overall, I was highly disappointed and don't understand the praise this book has received.
- Daniel - 2 stars
While I appreciated the writing style of "Cassandra with doll", I found the overall story to be quite confusing and disjointed. The narrative jumped around a lot, leaving me feeling disconnected and disinterested in what was happening. Additionally, the symbolism and metaphors used were often heavy-handed and felt forced. Overall, I had high hopes for this book, but it didn't live up to my expectations.
- Jennifer - 2 stars
"Cassandra with doll" was a difficult book for me to get into. The pacing was extremely slow, making it hard for me to stay engaged in the story. Additionally, I didn't feel a connection with any of the characters, which made it hard for me to care about what happened to them. The writing style was also quite dense and filled with unnecessary descriptions and details. I was disappointed by the overall lack of excitement and depth in this book.