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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