2024-10-23 00:00:43Once a revered figure among the clergy, General Priestess Afua Sheji held the esteemed position of guardian priestess of the Urielium Pillar. Her duties transcended the mundane, as she was entrusted with upholding the delicate balance of Urielium (Earth) magic and channeling its potent energy to the venerable Lemurian Palace's elemental well.
As a clergy minister, her dedication to preserving the harmony between the mystical forces that governed Terres Nei was unmatched. Afua Sheji's commitment to her sacred duties extended beyond the confines of the priesthood; she was a stalwart defender of the realm, a beacon of hope in times of peril.
However, the winds of fate took an ominous turn for the once-revered priestess. Much like her counterpart, General Priest Raifujin, Afua Sheji found herself on the frontline of a battle that would alter the course of her destiny. In the crucible of conflict, where the forces of light clashed with the encroaching shadows, s
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Maleek descended into lower lava chambers until he reached a chamber of iron and ruby quartz columns. The chamber is one of five rooms that served as the base support quarters, giving the pillar stability. Maleek continued throughout the room until he reached an ascending elevator leading to the lower crater. Maleek was feeling the heat; however, he was not consumed by the high temperatures, thanks to the heat-resistant clothes and the Gabrean magic he now possessed.Maleek saw a lower bridge that led to an ascending staircase. Maleek quickly made his way upward until he reached the top levels, a pair of iron, ruby, and quartz set before his path. Maleek attempted to push the doors open; however, they were sealed shut. “Shit! dead end!”Suddenly a holographic bust of General Infritus appears before Maleek. Maleek glared at the general. “Fuck, he knows I am here,” Maleek exhumed. “I have known you were in this sanctuary since you stepped off the prized ship I designed myself. What were
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General Infritus rose from his seat with a calculated slowness, a towering figure cloaked in fire and arrogance. The throne behind him pulsed with molten energy, illuminating his silhouette in the crimson haze. With a casual motion, he reached to his right and grasped the obsidian hilt of his massive sword, which rested against the arm of his throne like a slumbering beast awaiting command.“Very well, son,” he said, his voice deep and laced with venom. “I will rid myself of you, once and for all. However…” He paused, lifting the blade and letting its weight settle in his hand before resting it against his shoulder. “Before I execute you, I will parade your broken, near-dead body through the fire temples. The clergy shall see the cost of rebellion. You will not be remembered as a martyr—only as a failure. Your death will be slow, and your shame will be eternal.”As he unsheathed the blade with a ceremonial twist, ancient runes etched into the black metal lit up in brilliant orange. Th
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