[ NOTICE ] In The Dark if The Night (part 2)

[fa Telrunya]

"Your brother is safe for now Zana. But he is in the crosshairs of our adversary as he has been tricked already. All pae are in danger. We must search and keep watch for agents of General Strafe for they will be bloodthirsty. Those attacked by the enemy run the risk of dying too close to Strafe and we must be there to save the soul first."

Tia gently lifted one of the staves out of the air and approached the pink demon. "This is yours."

When Zana touches the staff, the small glow from with the lantern burns brighter. Leaves and dust swirl at her feet as the bright light envelopes the woman. Air spun around her body, chasing the light away to reveal Zana's new form. Her hair was pulled upward and waved in the air as her golden halo lost shape and spun into an ethereal cloud that fluidly orbited her hair. Her wings changed shape and drooped behind her.

A thick ribbon wrapped around Zana's wrist and the staff as a safeguard in case a situation arises where she might lose grip.

The pink lily demon was draped in a sparkling silken green gown.

"These threads can pass through the veil with you, as you enter the spirit world. It will be your armor. Your lantern will light your path as you navigate the treacherous landscape on the other side. Trust in your guiding light, as it will serve as a beacon to the lost souls.

Be ever mindful, and ever watchful."

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Tartara Seabreeze

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[fa Telrunya]

"The book of which you refer to is lost to history. No pae has seen it since the Great War. Trager, the relic that you saw is the corrupted spear head that was created by General Strafe to assassinate Queen Alu. It is a deadly, cursed item that we need to recover at all cost. We have ways to track the corrupted items based on spirit realm activity."

Tia gently lifted one of the staves out of the air and approached the pink angel. "This is yours."

When Trager touches the staff, the small glow from with the lantern burns brighter. Leaves and dust swirl at her feet as the bright light envelopes the woman. Air spun around her body, chasing the light away to reveal Trager's new form. Her hair was pulled upward and waved in the air as her golden halo lost shape and spun into an ethereal cloud that fluidly orbited her hair. Her wings changed shape and drooped behind her.

A thick ribbon wrapped around Trager's wrist and the staff as a safeguard in case a situation arises where she might lose grip.

The pink angel was draped in an elegant silken teal gown.

"These threads can pass through the veil with you, as you enter the spirit world. It will be your armor. Your lantern will light your path as you navigate the treacherous landscape on the other side. Trust in your guiding light, as it will serve as a beacon to the lost souls.

Be ever mindful, and ever watchful."

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Wolfs Heart

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[fa Telrunya]

"Thank you, Starry. We need good women like you to protect our precious souls."

Tia gently lifted one of the staves out of the air and approached the starry blue demon. "This is yours."

When Starry touches the staff, the small glow from with the lantern burns brighter. Leaves and dust swirl at her feet as the bright light envelopes the woman. Air spun around her body, chasing the light away to reveal Starry's new form. Her hair was pulled upward in a twirl and her wings changed shape and drooped behind her to allow safer travel in the spirit realm.

A thick ribbon wrapped around Starry's wrist and the staff as a safeguard in case a situation arises where she might lose grip.

The blue demon was draped in a sparkling, silken blue gown.

"These threads can pass through the veil with you, as you enter the spirit world. It will be your armor. Your lantern will light your path as you navigate the treacherous landscape on the other side. Trust in your guiding light, as it will serve as a beacon to the lost souls.

Be ever mindful, and ever watchful."

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Dementia Requiem Asumi

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[fa Telrunya]

Tia giggled softly and smiled at Opal's comments. "You have good reason to be skeptical because I am asking a lot of you all. I am not just tossing you all out in the field. I will be teaching everyone how to cross the veil, find a soul, and collect the toll. This transformation that each woman has undergone so far is necessary to traverse the other side. As mere mortal pae, we cannot survive the harsh atmosphere and taxing emotional barrage. You have been given a monumental task, so it is good to question it."

Tia gently tugged on a steel chain to pull the lantern close and then approached the opalescent naiad. "This is yours."

When Opal touched the chain, the small glow from with the lantern burned brighter and a spark traveled the length of the chain and once it touched Opal's hand, there was a burst of energy. The sparks dimmed and revealed Opal's new form. Her hair was pulled upward and twirled in the air. She wore a beautiful blue-purple dip wrap-around gown and her tail fins transformed to accommodate her new role.

"There is no water and no air on the other side. We simply glide and float through the atmosphere. These threads can pass through the veil with you, as you enter the spirit world. It will be your armor. Your lantern will light your path as you navigate the treacherous landscape on the other side. Trust in your guiding light, as it will serve as a beacon to the lost souls.

Be ever mindful, and ever watchful."

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DaemonGabrielle

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[fa Telrunya]

Torches ignited as the group of women descended the stairs. They will enter a large room. It has gone untouched for thousands of years. Vacant cobwebs line every wall and entry-way. Rats and cockroaches scurry out of the light. The air is heavy and moldy and smells every bit as awful as it is old. While it might be hard for the women to breathe now, they will get used to it.

"These walls and this crypt are impervious to the taint that grows from Dragnid Tower," Tia tells them once they are all gathered around her.

The room has two directions to go, excluding the stairway in. One facing southwest and the other northeast. The arched doorways are framed by carved stone. The designs have weathered the test of time, and some details remain. There are depictions of creatures with deformed bodies and all manner of faces. Some are gnarled, some afraid and some angry. Dust falls to the dirt-covered floor as Tia leads the group through the southwest entrance. Each torch flashes alive to reveals centuries of dust and dirt. Behind the grime are paintings. It is hard to make out what, or who, some of the paintings are, but there are a few that have managed to dodge the deterioration of the ages. Images of faces with unsettling eyes follow the ladies. As is the group of living women in these halls, the portraits are of females. Some features are different than the modern pae as evolution has changed many things.

At the end of the short hallway, is an incongruous wooden table. The table is more modern, but more bizarrely it is made of a material that could not have survived the centuries of neglect and exposure. There is only a light layer of dust indicating that someone has been here recently. On the left of the hallway is another set of stairs. This time, the stairs spiral down a long shaft. It is hard to say how far down they go, but they seem to go down for quite a ways. On the walls lining the tunnel are more paintings and little aged wood planks that might be doors. This wood now shows signs of long-term exposure. They are in all shapes and sizes scattered from up high to down low. As the women pass a small door near the floor, a tiny one pops open a rat scurries down the stairs ahead of them.

"Don't worry, they do that sometimes. The rats are not to be feared as they will be of value as you all ease into your new role," Tia explains without slowing down. Iactuallyite odd how her feet don't actualy appear to touching the stone stairs.

The air is getting heavier and the odor grows putrid. "Ladies, your lantern offers protection from the smell. As long as you stand in the glow of your light, you will be safe from all things that might assault the senses. This is only a small sample of what to expect in the spirit realm."

The staircase opens to a large circular room. It is dimly lit, but the women should still be able to observe. It contains bookshelves lining the walls. Extra candles are neatly stacked on shelves near the staircase. Blank parchments and scrolls are rolled up nicely and stacked beside long feather quills on each table. In the center of the room, high up on the ceiling is a crystal chandelier lit by candles.

"This is the library. The scriptures and books contained in these walls offer answers to the deepest mysteries of Telrunya and our universe. They contain all of the information you will ever need to aid in saving lives. You will find lore, spells, hymns, history and more. I encourage everyone to spend some time here learning your new craft."

At the far side of the room is a large and decorated door. Tia approached but the door did not open. "I am unable to open this door. I have been locked out for an eon. The power that has awoken inside each of you gives access to the most precious and sacred rooms. Beyond that heavy door is the ritual room. It is there that you all can craft and hone your skills and abilities. It allows you to access areas of the spirit realm not usually accessible." Inside the ritual room is a direct portal to the spirit realm.

Tia does not directly explain how to open the door. That is something that the newly awakened Spirit Healers must discover on their own.

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Tia has led the group of women back up the winding stairs, across the main landing, and through the northeast door. It too is a hallway with a staircase going down. However this time it did not spiral down. It was only a short walk to a very large and open room. "This is the meeting room. We will meet here every full moon to discuss our adventures, heroic deeds, and to socialize. We need to get to know each other as we are all sisters. You are part of a thousand-year-old sect that has watched pae-kind and protected all life for all of history."

The women were encouraged to make themselves comfortable while to being their first lesson.  

[fa Telrunya]

"This crypt is constructed in such a way that regular pae, both good and evil, cannot stray too far in should they somehow find the entrance. The noxious fumes of the spirit realm deter the nescience from ever discovering our secrets. This crypt is sacred and hallowed and the information contained within shall not pass by your lips to anyone, not of our faith. Only you all shall know the difference between life and death, and of the horrors of the world beyond the veil. There is a price, should the unindoctrinated ever learn our secrets. The cost is your tongue. Should you transgress, you will never be allowed to speak of what you saw or what you learn.*

What you have learned today is greater than all knowledge, even the Guardians are unaware of what happens on the other side. They know many things and create many things, but they cannot resurrect a dead pae."

"These hallowed chambers will always open to you, should you be transformed or not. Your soul has been marked forever to allow access."


The fumes in the room faded, allowing the women to breathe easier.

"Do not worry about remembering all that I have taught you tonight, for you will know what to do when the time comes. This crypt exists as a meeting place to learn, study and even help teach each other. I encourage you all to visit frequently to learn of our rich history. But only visit so often that it does not ignite concern or curiosity over where you spend your time. We will all meet every full moon to share our stories."

*A spirit healer cannot tell another pae what they know. Any other pae that is RP'd as knowing any of this information, related or not and played by a player with a spirit healer, will be required to RP the consequences.  

[fa Telrunya]

"Your new power and identity do not come without danger. Malicious and lost spirits, violent and foul creatures lurk and lay wait to devour the soul of a living pae. Never leave your lantern behind as it offers protection. While the creatures and souls are attracted to light, they cannot enter it. Do not linger in the spirit realm as it will deteriorate your psyche.

And lastly, a newly reunited soul with their body is vulnerable. They will suffer from Death Sickness and it can last days. The best medicine to soothe a shocked soul is chocolate. I urge you all to befriend your local cacao farmers. "

Tia stands and takes a small bow to the seated women. "Thank you for rising up to this calling and following your destiny. I sadly cannot stay as the sun will be rising soon, but I will leave you with this parting message:

Every question you have can be answered in the library. Sadly, the only time I will be able to help is during our full moon meetings.

Have faith and trust in yourself!"

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And thus concludes our Spirit Healer Awakening arc in the META. We are now prepared for what is to come! I would like to thank you all for your patience and I am so sorry this took so long to carry through. I hope you all find it worth it in the end.

The official INFO thread in the guild has many more details.

I encourage everyone to write at least a reaction post. Any questions you or your pae may have you can ask in our Discord server with the tag "@spirit healers" or DM a staff member.

Thank you so much for such a memorable and amazing RP! emotion_bigheart

p.s Any player that had a pae choose not to stay is not done yet! Keep an eye out for more information.