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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 1801121" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>So Shall Ye Reap - Part 2: Through the Gates of Anshar</strong></p><p></p><p>The Temple of the Pantheon was a huge structure, part of the main temple of the Mother Church of Coryan. Besides acting as a means of transportation across Arcanis, it was also the residence of the Patriarch of the Mother Church along with hundreds of other clergymen, scholars, and scribes.</p><p></p><p>Aurelius exchanged a few words with the priestess at the gate, who ushered them through to the smallest chapel of the Temple. Inside, 20 legionnaires, stood at attention.</p><p></p><p>"Friends of yours?" Kham asked out of the corner of his mouth.</p><p></p><p>Aurelius shook his head. "The Legion of Grim Lamentation is no one's friend. They guard the Gates with their lives. These are two way gates, you know."</p><p></p><p>They passed the legionnaires to stand before the towering Gate of Anshar itself. It was an archway of marble, inscribed with benedictions and supplications to Anshar in Altharin. </p><p></p><p>Aurelius unrolled the scroll and showed it to the priestess, who nodded her assent. Then she stepped back and began to chant a prayer, her hands caressing the side of marble gate like the sweet caresses of a lover. With each pass of her hands, the inscriptions became infused with a bright light. The chant grew louder and louder until suddenly, a glowing point in the center of the archway exploded into a shimmering wall of blue light. A great wind kicked up, billowing cloaks and robes.</p><p></p><p>"Now you're sure you don't have too much powder?" shouted Aurelius.</p><p></p><p>Kham held his coat closer around him. "Yes! I don't want to blow up either you know!"</p><p></p><p>"Good," Aurelius said with a smile. "Then you can step through the gate first!"</p><p></p><p>"Why should I go first?" Kham pointed at Vlad. "He's the native, shouldn't he go first?"</p><p></p><p>Vlad shrugged. "If you're too scared, I can go first. Besides, I don't want to be here when you explode-"</p><p></p><p>Kham pulled the collar of his overcoat closely around his neck. "Fine, fine! I'm not afraid…"</p><p></p><p>Everyone waited expectantly while Kham walked towards the roaring gate, one hesitant step at a time. </p><p></p><p>"Do not be concerned!" shouted the priestess. "The passage is painless and instantaneous!"</p><p></p><p>"Unless you blow up," Ilmarė said with a smirk.</p><p></p><p>"Wait are you waiting for?" Aurelius said. "Jump!"</p><p></p><p>Kham patted himself down. "I just want to count one more time…"</p><p></p><p>"Oh for the love of Illiir, come on man!" Aurelius grabbed Kham by the arm and they both stumbled through the portal together.</p><p></p><p>Vlad looked at Ilmarė. "Well, nothing blew up. So I guess it's safe. See you on the other side." Then he jumped through, disappearing into the blue wall.</p><p></p><p>"This day just gets better and better," Ilmarė said in her usual monotone. Then she too, hopped through the portal.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 1801121, member: 3285"] [b]So Shall Ye Reap - Part 2: Through the Gates of Anshar[/b] The Temple of the Pantheon was a huge structure, part of the main temple of the Mother Church of Coryan. Besides acting as a means of transportation across Arcanis, it was also the residence of the Patriarch of the Mother Church along with hundreds of other clergymen, scholars, and scribes. Aurelius exchanged a few words with the priestess at the gate, who ushered them through to the smallest chapel of the Temple. Inside, 20 legionnaires, stood at attention. "Friends of yours?" Kham asked out of the corner of his mouth. Aurelius shook his head. "The Legion of Grim Lamentation is no one's friend. They guard the Gates with their lives. These are two way gates, you know." They passed the legionnaires to stand before the towering Gate of Anshar itself. It was an archway of marble, inscribed with benedictions and supplications to Anshar in Altharin. Aurelius unrolled the scroll and showed it to the priestess, who nodded her assent. Then she stepped back and began to chant a prayer, her hands caressing the side of marble gate like the sweet caresses of a lover. With each pass of her hands, the inscriptions became infused with a bright light. The chant grew louder and louder until suddenly, a glowing point in the center of the archway exploded into a shimmering wall of blue light. A great wind kicked up, billowing cloaks and robes. "Now you're sure you don't have too much powder?" shouted Aurelius. Kham held his coat closer around him. "Yes! I don't want to blow up either you know!" "Good," Aurelius said with a smile. "Then you can step through the gate first!" "Why should I go first?" Kham pointed at Vlad. "He's the native, shouldn't he go first?" Vlad shrugged. "If you're too scared, I can go first. Besides, I don't want to be here when you explode-" Kham pulled the collar of his overcoat closely around his neck. "Fine, fine! I'm not afraid…" Everyone waited expectantly while Kham walked towards the roaring gate, one hesitant step at a time. "Do not be concerned!" shouted the priestess. "The passage is painless and instantaneous!" "Unless you blow up," Ilmarė said with a smirk. "Wait are you waiting for?" Aurelius said. "Jump!" Kham patted himself down. "I just want to count one more time…" "Oh for the love of Illiir, come on man!" Aurelius grabbed Kham by the arm and they both stumbled through the portal together. Vlad looked at Ilmarė. "Well, nothing blew up. So I guess it's safe. See you on the other side." Then he jumped through, disappearing into the blue wall. "This day just gets better and better," Ilmarė said in her usual monotone. Then she too, hopped through the portal. [/QUOTE]
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