A
mysterious hooded person of sorts has been following me around
lately. They flit out of view whenever I happen to notice them and
they always seem to have a spool of heavy string with them..
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Not
exactly sure it's a Fate following me around... keep finding
string-like objects around the house tied in knots. Dental floss,
telephone wires, butcher's string, extension cords, etc.
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Sometimes
the obvious solution is the most difficult to see! I totally forgot
about Giovanni's enchanted net and set up a boobie trap to catch my
secret follower and I now have my answer!
After
untangling her from the netting, I asked her if she was one of the
Fates. She signed the word family. I asked her if she was Ananke. She
again signed family. Then I just asked her her name and she signed
knotter. Confused, I called for Jones and got an explanation.
According
to one of her many books on magical creatures, Jones found that The
Knotter is a half-sister of the Fates. Her job is to tie knots into
people's life strings as a way to signify important life events.
Birth, marriage, children, etc. She has no power over the length of a
person's life, but can influence when certain things happen. She is
also unable to speak as her tongue was cut out by her jealous
half-sisters.
Now
to try to figure out why she came to see me!
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I
have to say it, you are all far too smart for your own good. You were
on to something when you suggested my powerful friends must somehow
be a reason for Knotter's appearance.
While
it isn't her sisters who are growing concerned about my
ever-expanding list of allies, Knotter did tell me that someone
higher up is getting suspicious. Mnemosyne, the mother of the famous
Muses, has her eye on me.
Mnemosyne
is under the impression that I will attempt to overthrow her
daughters with the help of my friends. No way would I try to offend
the children of Zeus and a titaness!
Going
to be keeping the new friend-making to a minimum. Still not entirely
sure why Knotter felt I should be warned about all of this...
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I
am livid! Found out who has been whispering evil thoughts about me
into Mnemosyne's ear... Evandora! Guess Poseidon let her live after
all and she has been trying to get her revenge. Sea witch, more like
sea cow!
Got
these details from Ira, our favorite Green Man. He is on good terms
with Demeter, who heard about the Mnemosyne story from Persephone.
It's like a soap opera!
Knotter
became involved with the whole drama because she is one of the
victims of Evandora's meddling. The sea witch caused the original
discord between Knotter and her half-sisters in an attempt to take
control of The Thread of Life. Knotter doesn't want another life
affected by Evandora's meddling.
How
the heck I am supposed to protect myself against a vindictive sea
witch with close ties to gods, goddesses, and titans?!?
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I
am trying a 3-prong defense plan against Evandora based on your
suggestions.
- Perform a sage cleanse on my home.
2. Create a delicious death-by-chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and burn it for Zeus' olfactory pleasure, requesting he intercede with Evandora's plans for revenge.
3. Send word via harpie to Clio, Muse of history, and ask her to review all of Evandora's misdeeds in the past. This may shine some light onto her true character and get the Muses to speak with their mother and father on my behalf.Knotter has kept busy with finalizing momentous occasions in people's Threads of Life. Jones asked to see hers and every time she touched a knot, an image from that day flashed in her mind. I'm tempted to ask to look at mine, but am a little afraid I'll freak out.
Knotter
plans on sticking around until we settle this Evandora business once
and for all. If only she could tie a really BIG knot into the sea
witch's thread
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No
word from Zeus or the Muse, Clio. But also haven't heard anything
more about Evandora for the time being. It's tough sitting around and
waiting for information! No news is good news, right?
Knotter
taught me how to create a binding knot for protection. She also
taught me how to make some gorgeous macrame plant hangers. At least
Knotter is keeping my mind off revenge schemes
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Ah
ha! This morning I received confirmation from the Muse of History,
Clio, that she had heard my plea for help with Evandora. Our (least)
favorite sea witch has a very long history of trying to stir up
trouble with the Olympians and their ilk, so it was not hard to
convince Clio to help.
She
spoke with her father, Zeus, and they've decided that it is obvious I
did not pose any threat to the Muses or Mnemosyne. Zeus plans on
personally taking care of Evandora. He has a special punishment in
mind for her... as long as she stops making trouble for me, I'm all
for it!
While
I am grateful that this chapter seems over, I can't help but think
Knotter may have more to her story than she is letting on.
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