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| − | Thain looked uneasy, and stood.
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| − | "I know nothing of which you speak, and while I am inclined to deem it heresy, I will keep an open mind, and allow you to show me."
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| − | Thain boldly strode forward and took her hand, took a deep breath and closed his eyes.
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| − | '''Roleplay from Silmeriel Orgauth'''
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| − | Silmeriel smiled at his words
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| − | "I knew you'd say that, well bye everyone...it will be only 5 seconds to you but I don't know how much time it will be for me, I'll miss you, and Thain, although you may fit almost perfectly on the Summer Court I must warn you to obey me while we are there, you don't know their customs and fey are easily enraged, well...bye again..."
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| − | She held his hand tightly for a moment and it happened
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| − | Everything around them shifted, they were now suddenly on vast green plains with an unnaturally bright blue sky above them, in front of them stood a city with the size of an entire kingdom, all made in golden like material that while shining radiant in contact with the light of the huge yellow sun above them didn't blind or cause any difficulties in seeing, instead it seemed to affect their emotions making them feel immensely humbled and fill them with a desire to fight chaos and evil in all its forms to preserve all that was pure.
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| − | She then watched his amazed expression of disbelief and said
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| − | "Radiant, the capital of the Kingdom of Summer, here your zeal will burn stronger than it ever did, let's go the men at the gates await us"
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| − | '''Roleplay from Thain Himoura'''
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| − | Thain looked about in disbelief, closed his eyes, rubbed them, and opened them. He looked around, and then nodded.
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| − | "Lead the way then."
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| − | '''Roleplay from Silmeriel Orgauth'''
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| − | And as they approached the gate two human-like beings, with golden hair silver eyes and light orange skin asked them, both were heavily armed and armored
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| − | "Identify yourselves foreigners, and state your business!"
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| − | "Princess Silmeriel of Spring and Lord Thain of Summer, we came to visit the city with the King's permission" she then pointed at Thain's brooch
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| − | The guards bowed and hurried inside, the gate immediately began to open revealing streets full of beings like them wandering everywhere, the streets were extremely large and many chariots and horses all in vibrant colors crossed them from all sides
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| − | Silmeriel guided Thain to a great building six quarters ahead, and approached a male fey who appeared to work there
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| − | "Gateway Transports, how can I help you ?"
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| − | "We wish to be escorted to the royal palace, we have royal autorization" she said
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| − | "Of course, immediately, Iit will be an honor for me to take you there myself" the employee then guided then into a coach and started the voyage
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| − | Calm now with tears finally drying on her face she spoke to Thain once more
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| − | "It will take a few hours, enjoy the view"
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| − | '''Roleplay from Silmeriel Orgauth'''
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| − | Silmeriel made few comments along the initial part of the journey, first commenting about patrol passing through the streets
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| − | "Look, Summer Paladins, an elite force of knights that serve the King, their tenents are very similar to that of the Hall of Blood and Battle, coincidence ? not really as I've said the fey are the masters of emotions, righteousness and honor radiate from this place, and this the reason for the city's name"
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| − | And then later after a few remarks she asked the man driving the coach to stop
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| − | "We haven't arrived yet but...I want you to see this" she the guided Thain outside the coach and pointed towards a huge temple in front of them
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| − | "A temple of the Elders! Though the greatest of the fey are worshiped like gods the true gods themselves aren't completely ignored by the fey, would you like to enter ?"
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| − | Thain, stood, mouth agape, before the temple. He slowly nodded,
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| − | "Yes, I would... I... I'm sorry for doubting you, though I'm sure you understand."
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| − | He slowly approached the temple, taking in the sights. Yes, there was no doubt, it was a temple of the Order of the Elders... Not quite the same, but in many ways identical. He turned to Silmeriel.
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| − | "How?"
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| − | Silmeriel smiled at his reaction and said in a low voice
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| − | "It's all connected, there are multiple worlds, the fact some are not mentioned in holy texts does not mean they do not exist, but still each can influence the other in some way, we had Prophet Thraymn to tell the Far East about the Elder Gods, they simply had another prophet"
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| − | "The gods can act upon all planes, it's only a matter of time for the inhabitants of each plane to find the signs of their interference, Thraymn found it on the ruins of ancient civilizations, the Gods would have little interest telling about the fey in their message to humans or the contrary"
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| − | She then raised her voice and continued
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| − | "As for me I never said I didn't believe in the Elders, you only presumed I did because I spoke of things that aren't on the texts of your faith"
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| − | Thain nodded thoughtfully. He turned to the alter, and said a short prayer before it. He stood, and walked out of the temple, and took in the sights.
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| − | "Well, let's get going shall we?"
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| − | "Indeed we still have a few hours ahead of us before reaching the palace, and then more hours just to explore it"
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| − | She returned with him to the coach were it proceeded for almost 3 hours before stopping, once more, and the she spoke to him again while taking him outside
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| − | "We have arrived at last"
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| − | The palace stood before them, it was golden with orange decorations along its walls here and there, many pointed towers emerged from its main body cutting their way through the clear blue skies, it shined brightly like the rest of the city and temperature around it seemed to be even higher.
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| − | "Let's go, the guards will guide us to their King"
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| − | It almost took another hour wandering all this time through the corridors inside the palace, which much more varied than the city itself, tones other than gold, red and orange could be seen with more frequency
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| − | Until they finally arrived at a large and bautiful hall filled with what seemed to be the nobles of the realm, on it's end stood one of them sitting on a magnificent throne, he looked old, wise and had a powerful muscular body, upon seeing his "guests" arrive he approached them
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| − | Silmeriel bowed before him and looked at Thain for a moment expecting him to do the same, the King then spoke, his voice calm and slow
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| − | "Greeting Princess Silmeriel, greetings Sir Thain, I assume you will want to check your father's archives before anything else, no?"
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| − | As Silmeriel and Thain moved closer, Deianarah frowned, wondering what was to happen. Then as if to answer her they both just disappeared. She turned to look to Madelena, disbelief crossing her features.
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| − | Thain, being of Royal stock himself, didn't kneel, but stood proudly, and gave a slight bow.
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| − | "My father's archives? While I have access to most of his notes, and was at his side for the last few years of his life I was unaware he had archives... Here of all places especially."
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| − | '''Roleplay from Silmeriel Orgauth'''
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| − | "Yes your father Sir Thain, we...the fey as a whole, keep record of those whose goals where closest to our own, just as you do your father's heart belonged to our court"
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| − | "Our archives are vast as the Princess may tell you, but a single focused thought on the person you wish to see will take you to it's record stone, you may also check your own stone if you so wish, but as we know it still ins't complete, your road is only beggining"
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| − | "But go now, I'll speak with you again later"
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| − | Silmeriel then guided Thain through new corridors, these she apparently knew, until they arrived at a large round brown door covered in runes
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| − | When she opened it they found themselves in huge room that looked like it went on for thousand of miles, covered everywhere by monolith-like stones of the size of a man
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| − | These are the archives, the room inside is vastly bigger than the room outside, hold my hand and think about your father and we will be taken to his record stone"
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| − | Thain grabbed her hand, and thought fondly of his father, the scarred old man who had traversed a thousand battlefields, and who attained glory few can dream of. He looked at Silmeriel and waited.
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| − | They were suddenly taken to a place amidst the many stones, but in front stood one that both recognised
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| − | Carved on the stone were the name of Senoske Himoura among many other details about him and as well as an almost complete written record of many of his deeds, all after his change for a better man
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| − | "This is your father's record stone, if you touch it you might experience a quick vision of many of his deeds that were done for his emotions and you will feel what he felt in these moments, there's also the possibility you may hear you father saying something in your mind as you see them, but that doesn't happens always"
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| − | Thain knelt before the stone, and looked at it. He touched it, and before his eyes he saw a great many battles, many nights spent in the Halls of Blood and Battle, fierce duels, and... His mother. Thain was taken back by this... She had died giving birth to him and his twin. Then he saw before him the throne of Nighthelm, and a crown upon it.
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| − | "My legacy for you my son. Stay the course and it will be yours."
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| − | Thain let go of the stone, he realized he was sweating, and breathing heavily. He stood and stepped back.
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| − | Silmeriel put a hand over his shoulder and said while looking into his eyes
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| − | "I know, it can be a bit overwhelming, but I thought you should see it nonetheless"
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| − | "Other familiar persons are here too" she said while pointing to many of the stone around them
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| − | "If you wish to see them you may do it, but I believe the main purpose of our journey has been fulfilled, the King of Summer will wish to see you again now"
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| − | Thain nodded, and then gestured for Silmeriel to lead the way.
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| − | "Let's not keep him waiting then."
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| − | He continued to look around the place, unsure of what he was seeing and how it was possible. He shrugged and let himself be lead onwards.
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| − | Silmeriel and Thain slowly made their way back to the King which awaited with a smile
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| − | "So I believe you have seen it right? Good, if you have any question young Himoura it's time to ask them otherwise I will just present you something before you go"
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| − | Thain stood before the King, intrigued at what else the King had to show him. He looked at Silmeriel, then back at the King.
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| − | "Lead the way your majesty. I have no questions."
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| − | The King then walked towards the throne gesturing Thain and Silmeriel to follow him, stopping close to it there was and then turning towards a wall with a window that he opened and pointed to Thain as if asking the man to have a look
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| − | On the other side he could see thousands of fey paladins in golden armors of the court clashing with demon-like creatures on green plains covered by sinister dark clouds
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| − | "The Fields of Damnation, you're not looking outside the castle but far away, I use this window to monitor my troops" he said in a low and cautious tone
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| − | "It's the home of the Dark Court we see, our armies clash constantly, for ages we have fought them with only occasional successes and defeats, but most times it's a draw"
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| − | "The fight against evil isn't only yours, know that we too here we must stand and hold against it with our lives to protect all that we consider important to us"
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| − | "I don't think you ever will but don't give up, not only your world depends on this fight, each advance for evil is an advance on all planes, should our fight turn for worse here yours would too, should your fight turn for worse so would ours, everything's connected"
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| − | "Farewell young Himoura, try to keep yourself safe from peril but do not hesitate to face it if necessary, there's a thin line between bravery and folly"
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| − | "Rest assured, my world is in capable hands. Farewell your majesty." Thain said, and turned to leave, waiting for Silmeriel to do the same, before making his way to the exit.
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| − | Thain was silent the entire way back, the weight of responsibility suddenly weighing heavily on him. For the first time, he thought of what would happen if he failed... And he shuddered. It was too awful to think of. At the end of the ride Thain stood, and looked at Silmeriel.
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| − | "In the same way we came, we can't do it in the city though, so the coach will take us back to gates where we can leave"
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| − | And she said that it stopped moving, apparently they had arrived at the gates once more
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| − | Thain took Silmeriel's hand and waited.
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| − | "Let's go." he said grimly, his mind still on the task ahead of him.
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