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Many of Duniya knew of the Divine Order. They all had varying thoughts of the religious body, but most held some measure of respect for them whether it was for their devotion to the Pantheon or for their willingness to cope with the unreliable Duniya gods. The Divine Order did not typically involve itself in the everyday affairs of its residents, but something about the uniqueness of the existence of the Tabula Rasa had intrigued the gods.

The Order contained the gods' messengers, and so, the Divine Order learned that they must interfere with these 'Tabula Rasa'--blank slates born out of Rasa. The particular reasons for the gods' interference was unknown, but no matter if Locke particularly agreed to it or not, the new manifests were to be brought to the Divine Order--specifically, Shakuni--immediately upon manifestation.

Shakuni herself was a deeply devout priestess of the Order. It was said that the gods had touched her themselves, and therefore she held a deep connection and affinity to the affairs of the gods. Shakuni was a leader in the Order and perhaps the most important messenger of them all. To be called to bring the Tabula Rasa to the gods meant that the Tabula Rasa held some deep significance. The certain significance was, as of currently, unknown, but one did not question the gods' wishes.

Another manifestation had arrived-- Lenneth. It was time.

As routine before she had to present someone with the gods, Shakuni entered a meditative state where she could speak with her gods. No matter what, she kept alert for the sounds around her, to make sure she would not find herself surprised and to make sure she knew exactly when the manifestation would enter.

If the gods wished to meet all the manifestations, Shakuni would be the vessel which would allow that.

(( The gods have spoken through their faithful servant! They have decreed that all new manifestations are to be brought to the attention of the Divine Order and brought to Shakuni, their faithful messenger, as soon as possible.

This PRP thread is reserved for the manifestation Lenneth.

This introductory post is very similar to the ones of the other Tabula because the Divine Order and Shakuni have not been known very long; it gives you a chance to get to know them as well. ))

"You are Lenneth."

Shakuni's eyes fell upon the manifestation's blue ones. The girl seemed to be shrinking into herself, looking around at the order's interior. This one seemed fragile, yet bold, a combination that seemed strange to Shakuni. What would the gods see in her?

Her skirts rustling against the white marble of the floor, Shakuni moved towards the girl and held out a small hand. "Are you ready?"

"For you to make your choice. All Tabula must, as you will, choose their paths." Shakuni motioned to a silent fountain, which suddenly seemed alive with an unearthly aura. "Choose wisely, Tabula."

The last words fell off Shakuni's lips as her eyelids closed over her eyes and her arms hung limp. The fountain behind them was awash in little lights, glowing and silhouetting the entranced priestess.

In a voice very different from before, Shakuni's voice echoed off the walls of the shrine. "What will you choose?"

"Shanta... you have chosen the path of serenity. Wisdom reverberates deep within you... your soul is touched by peace... I shall take you gladly." Shakuni's voice had changed once again; it had not lost it's deep echo, but the edges were softer, the words melting together...

She gazed a long while at the manifestation. It would have to be pulled out of it's cocoon, awakened to it's path, but the goddess was satisfied. The girl seemed suitable enough.

"Now tell me-- what is it you seek?"

Shakuni's face calmly fell into a smile. The girl had relaxed and let a bit of self show through that fragile exterior. "You wish to know things... you wish to be happy in your quest for knowledge. We will try to help you along in this quest, but be warned, for it may not be as you imagine."

Shakuni's hands fell back into the white glow, emerging with a shape held tightly. The key was blindingly white, a simple, elegant shape with faint etchings that looked like avian feathers encasing it.

"This is for you."

Key of the Innocent

You strive to live your life free of pain and suffering, and to grow without coming into contact with the darkness of the world.

Gain 1 XP: every time you learn a new, happy piece of knowledge or participate in an innocent activity.

Gain 5 XP: every time you reject a dark piece of knowledge/deny the opportunity to participate in a dark activity.

Buyoff: Knowingly allow yourself to participate in an activity that shows the darker side of the world, be it illegal, immoral or anything that causes you to lose your innocence.