Strife Of The Eclipse

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Seven lean, square towers dwarf everything below them and are connected by giant, solid walls made of white marble.

Stylish windows are scattered here and there around the walls in seemingly perfect symmetry, along with symmetric crenelations for archers and artillery.

A huge gate with hefty wooden doors, a regular bridge and various artillery equipment guards the last stronghold along this rough shoreline and it's the only way in, at least to those unfamiliar with the castle and its surroundings.

Various large houses are scattered outside the castle gates, surprisingly the rich are comfortable with living outside the gates as well. This castle looks very new, but without knowing its history it's impossible to tell if it's a newly built castle or a well kept one.

Aiden was walking towards a door, this is another part of God’s Abode. His mind is empty at the moment, but his heart grows restless… he only wears a simple garment, a white shirt and brown leather pants. nothing more…

Pushing open the door, a  big hall is presented with magnificent braziers encompassing each of the fourteen granite columns that light up the lower levels of the throne hall and bathe it in an orange glow. The illustrations of a legendary victory on the oblique ceiling dance in the flickering light while marble icons and sculptures look down upon the mosaic floor of this sublime hall.

An alabaster rug runs down from the throne and marks the closest spot people can stand when they address the royal highness while forked banners with embellished tufts swing gently from the walls. Between each banner of Houses, sits a small altar full of candles, a few of them have been lit and in turn illuminate the murals of constellations below them.

Wide windows are neighbored by draperies colored the same alabaster as the banners. The curtains have been adorned with fancy tassels and impressive needlework.

A pompous throne of stone sits in front of a large window radiating light onto the throne and is adjoined by two similar, but smaller seats for those aiding the royal highness in all affairs.

The throne is covered in holy sculptures and fixed on each of the rather slim feet is a carved animal head. The light pillows are a light alabaster and these too have been adorned with gilded lacery.

Seven statues of the gods are present circling the center of the room where a bonfire is lit.

The gods then descend as Aiden kneels in the center.  

“Aiden, you have met the oracle of the stars, or she rather calls herself The Trickster.

We, All seven gods of Titanoire also have taken a vote for you,” said Aestr.

Since you now are a Champion, you are entitled to get your very own enchanted technomagi weapon, but we can’t grant you any armor.  Do not worry, we will compensate you with our very own enchanted tattoo. Traust added. 

Well, rise up and you can summon the technomagi weapon now.

How can I summon the weapon? He asked politely…

Just raise your hand to the stars above and feel its power enter your body. said Froed.

Aiden raises his left hand and looks at the stars in the ceiling… a golden strand of light then tries to meet his hand from the ceiling, and when the golden strands of light meet his hand, it grows bigger and bigger.

Booom... an explosion occurred in Aiden’s hand as it slightly suppressed his body downwards but then something materialized.

A small elven type feminine golem is standing with a long ranged rifle marked with runes in its body.  Aiden knows the meaning of 3 runes in the rifle’s body, Lightspeed, Infinity Ammo, Nova, two other runes are new to him. The golem is holding Aiden’s right hand with a weapon case in her back. There is a small dagger with the seath in her belt.

In Aiden’s left hand, a fairly short, thin, straight blade made of greenish crystal is held by a grip wrapped in strange, onyx ray skin. Dual-edged and half-body jagged-tooth side on the right part  makes this weapon slice, dice, stab and jab your enemies and shred whatever's left of them. 

The blade's lower part is darkish red with three holes in the mid section near the straight cross-guard, adding just enough weight to make sure the blade sits firmly in the owner's hand and protecting those same hands as well. The cross-guard has a drill coil on each side, this weapon clearly  a one of a kind. 

The symbol of the Atelerix house is  magically engraved on the blade as Aiden looks at it. There are 3 runes in it, with the power very familiar to Aiden, soul drain, envenom and devour. The Weapon’s name is Heartrazor.

“Now, this is what I call a jackpot.” said Duna. “A technomagi sniper assassin golem which is only 9 left now from the original 12 zodiac golem, what is your name golem? '' asked Duna to the golem. 

The golem opened her eyes and looked at Aiden and then looked at the surroundings and replied. “ Rena, Sentinel of Twilight.” 

“Aiden, now I will give you this ring, it will help you as your personal backpack but it also has some innate skills, we also have put our Orb of Existence where you can give to someone you deemed worthy to become our follower in your world. 

Aiden then takes the ring and inspect it.

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Dimensional Ring of Nine Lives

Skill : Heroic Entrance

Let you glide in the air and strike the ground, creating an impactful presence. can help you avoid death from falling.

Function : there is a small world inside where you can put many things. Soulbound. Current owner : None

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Reidi then asked Aiden, “Now, what is the skill that you want to retain from all of the skills that are available in Titanoire?” Without any doubt, Aiden replied, Army Of One from the house of Aestr.

Aestr, then speak, that ultimate skill is not for anyone to learn, especially a dagger user like you, but still as long as you know the way to use the skill to maximize the effect, the power is unimaginable… remember the restriction deeply, one, it is a war skill, it means it consumes dense bloodlust. two, it shall be used only if you are the last one standing. three, it can only be used if you have reached level 75 or above. Aestr then locked the skill and sent it to Aiden’s soul.

Atelerix then said his words to Aiden, “Since you are from my lineage of warrior, i will bestow you Moon Shield passive skill, everytime your health is below 5% you will be encased by lunar crystal  and entered semi-death state till you regain your health back under the nourishment of the moon light, the speed of the healing is based on the amount of moonlight you receive in your crystal state.

The crystal is indestructible but it takes the same amount of delay time of your recovery. IF it needs 100 years to recover, then you need another 100 years to be able to use the skill again. so you are not 100% unkillable.

Hefnd then talked, i will not give you anything but I will bestow your weapon and golem the indestructible rune.'' Hefnd then marked Heartrazor and Rena’s wrist with the rune and cursed. “Fuck me, Heartrazor is a growth type-enchanted ego dagger, a pseudo-saint tier weapon, with my enhancement, it become demi-god growth type.” Every god then grasps in astonishment. “truly blessed by the stars' ', Froed thinking.

Reidi then tossed him a small marble of a certain gem. “That is  one of the most precious things in my arsenal, you can put it in your heartrazor socket now. That is what most people in the multiverse know as Guardian Materia. Only if you are acknowledged by the Guardian sealed inside you, it can appear to save your life, remember only in the worst situation will it do help you, as it gains its own consciousness.                                                                                                     

Aiden then put the marble in the center of the slots in the heartrazor, but that is a mistake since the materia then blocked the other slots with crystal-like bodies. He was surprised but remained silent about it. he can faint interaction from the soul inside the materia but he can’t do anything to strengthen the connection

Now, without further delayment, let’s send him to Sylgarth. Atelerix said.

All the gods then raise their hands and bless the fire in the center… A portal soon emerges and a picture of a wide prairie is present.

Aiden looked back at all the gods, and said “ Thank you for your teachings and blessings, I will not forget about my promise and duty.. Farewell, Titanoire… He once again gave the Atelerix Salute to the gods.

Aiden  and Rena then walk into the portal and the portal closes, but the fire just burns steadily like nothing happened.

In a forest, at the edge of a prairie, a small portal emerged and  two figures were seen exiting the portal. The portal vanished after they stepped into the prairie.  

Aiden then takes a deep breath… “the air, the breeze, this is sylgarth. I am home.” Aiden gets emotional as he grabs the soil and inhales the scent on it. Rena then uttered “Master, I feel weak. This environment is hindering my body. Master please inspect.”

Hmm? Yes, Rena. I felt that too.. I find my body is not the same as in Titanoire. Wait let me inspect.

Aiden then casts inspect on Rena.

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Name : Rena , Sentinel of Twilight

Level : 1

Origin : Titanoire

Race : Golem - Technomagi

Affiliated : Soulbound - Aiden Dawnwhisper 

Job : Dreamhunter, Launcher of Oblivion (Locked)

Equipment : 

Lionheart Eternal Light Armor set

Rings : Ring of Precision

Necklace : Necklace of Indigo Wisdom

Earrings : Earring of Death Whisper

Weapon : Night Whisper Rifle with Oculus Echoes and Cataclysmic Cannon (Locked)

Constellation : Sagittarius - The Archer

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What happened? Why is her level downgraded to 1?

Aiden then checked himself out.

Name : Aiden Dawnwhisper

Level : 1

Origin : Sylgarth

Race : Sylvari

Affiliated :  -  House of Atelerix

Patron God : Vexira (Banished)

Job : Equinox Hunter, Memory of the stars (Locked)

Active skill : Backstab, Slipstream strike(Locked), Slice and dice, Atelerix slash (Locked),Decoy(Locked), Army of One (Locked), Heroic Entrance 

Passive skill : Signet’s Memory, Shadowhide, Advance Dagger Mastery, Dawn Awakening (Locked), Moon Shield.

Equipment : 

Headband : 

Armor : Plain clothes

Gloves :

Boots : 

Cloak : 

Rings : Ring of Nine Lives

Necklace : 

Earrings : 

Weapon : Heartrazor (Lv1)

Constellation : Atelerix - Shield of Loyalty

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What the….. Most of my skills are locked. Only basic skills are open… 

Aiden was genuinely stunned.