HF Dev 5: Sanctity, Prayers, and Blessings

[21:58] The Illuminated Chancellor steps forth, away from her husband's side to traverse a short distance and pivot around, facing the three present!

A glance to Servius, then trailing toward towards Arnet, and a flick to the side at Eivor.

An inquiry for all, "You all can reject me on this question, but.." The Illuminated Kitsune's hands come together before her in a muted clap.

"Would all of you mind being granted gifts of protection through our faiths, to sanctify you against occult magics? It'd be practice for me to work towards, as well as bestowing each of you with this temporary boon!"

Bubbly in nature, she can't help but to pass glances between all, particularly setting to Servius - a stranger she had yet to meet now!

"And, well met to you, mhm! I'm Hina Lam, a Kitsune devoted to Jiuweih, the Great Divine Spirit of the Sun."
(Hina Lam)
[22:00] "I am already a holy magi. I do not require the boons of protection but you may pray upon me if you so wish. It simply isn't needed."

The giant folded his arms, eyes flickering down but one of his hands was made of pure bone- tapping against his large armor.

"Little Eivor hasn't gotten any taller either... Bohoh!- I am Servius Bellator, Colossi, and once Warmaster of the Dorian people who took part upon this acrused land."
(Servius Bellator)
[22:06] Crossing her legs in the air, she sat ther, floating while talking to a very old friend, seeing people from the happy past was always nice, and of course, Arnet presented a smile, hey! There were some bad sides to her day, which were making her look a bit too distracted, but some happy points too.

But with Hina moving to them and starting to talk, she topped, giving the woman her attention, and with a nod, she gestured to herself.

"Gotta tell you, Bathi already prayed to me, Hina. But you can do this protection, I feel like I might need it."

With that said, Arnet uncrossed her legs and set her feet on the ground for better reach.
(Arnet Dawnseeker)
[22:06] He was zoned the shit out, for most parts- and by the time he came to be, his wife was standing before him, and the Bellator beside him; giant as fuck.

There's a shift, then, and a glance upward, moving his weight from one foot to the other all the while. Eyebrows knit together.

"I am plenty tall... taller than Lucius, I think."

A little murmured, but audible enough- all the way up there, and blue hues flicker back to the Lam.

"Aye, my dear wife. I might actually need it in the coming weeks..."
(Eivor)
[22:15] To Servius a formal bow is granted along with a grin on the Illuminated's face! "Of course, I understand!" Hina nods! "I will pray then. Based on what Arnet had said, you're an Ualdir follower, right?" Just her assumption, so that she may familiarize herself with the tenets of the Pantheon!

To Arnet do her azure eyes trail down, granting her a similar bow, though it's nature was of understanding, accompanied by an incline of the head. "No worries; that's perfect, actually! Who is it that you pray to, Arnet? Be it a Pantheon or any Divine Spirit that exists."

And finally, to Eivor - her precious husband. A flick back to him is made as her eyes settle to his own vaguely mismatched orbs, gifting him her usual expression of admiration. "Of course, my dearest. And a boon of my vitality in exchange for this allowance, too."

However - Hina does turn part-way towards Melidoyla, greeting her with a toothy grin and wave of the hand! "Hi, Meli! Would you mind joining us in a prayer and being sanctified? I could use practice in protecting my friends against negative energies, so uh.. this is a start to that!"
(Hina Lam)
[22:18] A hand lifts upward, balled into a fist that is made to smack against his own chest plate, and then he would dip his head some, eyes drifting to a close.

"You may proceed, my dear wife."

Both the hands come to a halt in front of him, fingers knitted together and form slightly leaning back and over to the side. Any bickering outside is pretty much ignored.
(Eivor)
[22:19] Fayre Equisol gets silent, not wanting to interrupt the worship and stuff. She's here because she is bored.
(Fayre Equisol)
[22:19] Servius Bellator says, "The tiny one is angry- and yes it's been quite some time. I've not had a reason to come out from my duties. "
[22:20] Melidoyla says, "Really? I thought you were gonna go take that mountain and be a mount Serverest type of guy."
[22:20] With Hina's question, came a hum. Arnet crossed her arms and closed her eyes, thinking... To whom does she pray? Honestly? She just used to let Sabathiel pray to whoever primordial she felt like to, be it Athelios or even Mortyl.

"The Divines."

Cursed-green eyes opened, the butterfly marks looking at Hina as Arnet nodded once.

"Fahldrex is the Divine of Earth so... Normally to him or to Aeldfyr when I'm looking for strength."

"h... It's hard to explains them for you, but I think you know, given you spoke about Nyssa."
(Arnet Dawnseeker)
[22:37] "Perfect, to all of it!"

Another passing glance is made towards all, starting from Melidoyla, to Eivor, to Arnet, then to Servius.

"First, I will sanctify Meli!" And she'll wander over towards the Seer of Fun, meeting the woman face to face with a widened grin.

Around Hina's person, a flicker of pyres cackles into existence, coupled by a gold-tinged ambiance of sacred magics laced with piety. With them, a starlight ether glistens, as if she was the Sun herself surrounded by the soft shimmer of astral bodies.

The two former magics drew closer together, opting to amalgamate, but passively shrouding one another - both more prominent than that of empyreal ether.

And within the passing moments there, a soft breeze grazes the two women. It was not that of the northern tundra, but the ever present permeation of the Lifestream as Hina opens herself up to Jiuweihu, the Great Divine Spirit of the Sun.

Immense concentration pursued within her temple as the ingrain of elemental magics and pious ether are cast forth to gingerly surround Melidoyla's person - an extension of the Kitsune's abilities.

"Jiuweihu, I call upon the boon of your protective embers,
the purity of your most precious light.

Allow the safeguarding illumination around me to, gifted by your judgement,
to be cast in a way through holy and embers
and gift my good friend Melidoyla with virtue of your love and protection.

Sanctify her against the occult of Witches, of Demons, of Cambion, and other users that aim to harm her on Meranthe."

Slowly, the magics brandished shift around Meli, penetrating her temple and circuits to grant her the sanctified blessing that would hold virtue in shielding her from occultic abilities, even if minor! The touch of her sacred abilities and warmth of embers is granted within - perhaps Melidoyla could feel a sensation of warmth, like a blanket, that would surround her for as long as this blessing will last!
(Hina Lam)
[22:40] Grin to grin.
Eyes to eyes.
Flailing scarf to flailing tail.

"You know. Once upon a time? When I was a little girl, an eleven year old with no shoes and clothing from Newbie.

I met an orphanage lady who took me in for a while, and let me stay on a warm bed. She gave me my first prayer, and it was from Jiaweiwoohoo.

I miss her. She was so pretty, and nice." Melidoyla states with a single nod of the head, remembering the very far away and distant memory. The very warmth permeated within her form, a blessing that could keep her going for the year!

Melidoyla's grin only widened, as she gave Hina a brief hug. A very tight embrace.

"Eeeeeeee!! Thanks, Hina!!!!" The seer of fun squeezed, and squeezed before letting the kitsune go to start sanctifying the others.
(Melidoyla)
[22:42] Hina Lam grants the hug back to Meli, just as firmly gripped and happy!
(Hina Lam)
[22:42] Hina Lam exclaims, "You're welcome! I appreciate you, Meli!"
[22:42] Hina Lam asks, "It's incredible that your first prayer gifted by someone was from a Jiuweihu follower. Did you ever get her name?"
[22:47] Melidoyla says, "Her name!? Uhhh."
[22:47] Melidoyla says, "Let me try to jog my brain memory.."
[22:48] Hina Lam exclaims, "Yeah!"
[22:48] Melidoyla exclaims, "Suzuna Hino!"
[22:49] Hina Lam exclaims, "Oh my goodness.. are you serious?!"
[22:49] Hina Lam exclaims, "Dyaus told me about her, and then another woman not long ago!"
[22:49] Hina Lam was extremely happy to hear about Suzuna Hino!
(Hina Lam)
[22:50] Melidoyla exclaims, "Yupperoo! I'm serious!"
[22:50] Hina Lam exclaims, "Said she was turned into a fox, and was never seen again!"
[22:50] Melidoyla asks, "Woah. That's the person Dyaus granted their wish for?"
[22:50] Hina Lam exclaims, "I plan to try and find her soon!"
[22:50] Melidoyla says, "I had no idea she turned into a fox.."
[22:50] Hina Lam exclaims, "Was it?!"
[22:50] Hina Lam exclaims, "Maybe he could give me direction on her whereabouts then, if she's still with us!"
[22:50] Melidoyla exclaims, "Maybe!"
[22:50] Hina Lam exclaims, "I'll have to ask then, thank you, Meli!"
[22:50] Hina Lam nods her head and bows slightly!
(Hina Lam)
[23:01] With that nod given to Melidoyla, the Lifestream's presence around Hina remains intact as she'll gradually turn and wander over towards Arnet.

The closer Hina draws near, the more intense those in its proximity could feel the warmth of aegis surrounding her through the Divines, her pyres, holy magic, and celestial ether accompanying her person.

"For Arnet, a sanctification." Hina inclines, and continues enveloping the will of Jiuweihu within.

"I don't know much about Fahldrex or Aeldfyr, but I do know of Nyssa. She, with Alacritas, worked to weave the Lifestream into existence, which is the soft air you feel around me in its rejuvenating sensations."

A brief explanation, but she'd go on to find a prayer of protection against the occult something hopeful and powerful by Arnet's own virtues.

"Jiuweihu, I call upon you again to bestow your safeguarding on Arnet Dawnseeker,
Let your protective embers and purity of light wash through her very being.


With the guidance of Fahldrex, craft her into a rock for others,
one where they can find love, safety, and acceptance from her.

And with the guidance of Aeldfyr, grant her the strength she needs to overcome the opposition of adversaries in these trying times.

I ask that you all allow me to bestow upon her this enlightening boon of piety and flame together and grant her a temporary shield against the occult."

And with her prayer spoken, the abilities of Hina Lam swirl around Arnet, slowly implanting themselves within her temple and circuits to invigorate her with this precious boon of warmth, holy, and celeste, sanctifying her against the occult.
(Hina Lam)
[23:23] Being prayed for was something usual, receiving one of these protective boons? Not so much. But as the holy, ether, cosmic, and Divine's presence approached Hina, Arnet closed her eyes, letting some of the burdens of the day be relieved for that holy presence.

As words were said, she took a deep breath and put her arms together, a hand below each elbow, and in a very low tone, bellow Hina's voice was hers. In a way, timid, that was an actual first prayer from her that was being said out loud and not only on her head or- Well, silence while others were praying.

"... May the protective Ambers surround me... Both Jiuweihu and Aeldfyl. The Sun's fire that cannot be erased illuminates one's path, signaling the beginning, and start..."

"With Fahldrex's strength one shall not falter as it is settled in stone. Each step is blessed and touched by the divine as long as one is in thisland..."

"May my life be protected by the Sun's and Earth's Mercy."

And the silence came with the light and flames around her, the protection manifesting with a temporary light around the woman, something that soon faded. But remained there in another aspect. But Arnet kept quiet, tugging her cape around her a bit with something going on inside her mind.
(Arnet Dawnseeker)
[23:47] Arnet's prayer is hear through Hina's own; a special heartfelt thought of small, verbal speech, unique to the Dawnseeker. It left an imprint of a grin on Hina's visage.

"In that instilled strength and energy, you will thrive as a rock on Meranthe," Hina says before shifting away the pyres, celeste, and holy from Arnet.

Now?

Those capabilities of the Chancellor's magics are aimed to enshroud Servius for prayer. The flow of the Lifestream is gingerly directed to him in those coursed moments after.

"And a prayer to one of Ualdir, Servius Bellator." To greet him with an incline of the head, acknowledging the Colossi with her precious warmth.

A levitation potion is removed from her bag and consumed to elevate her own height to his near the temple. Arms extend towards him, mere inches away from his forehead.

"You'll feel the same warmth I've granted to others."

And so, with that, the powerful potency of her prowess accumulates at the base of Hina's palm, circling his head and connecting back on the other side behind Servius. Her mana extends from that encircled formation to connect with his temple.

A installment of pyres and sacred ether with a transformative assembly of invigorating empyreal magics wash through him, coupled with the rejuvenating impact of the Lifestream itself.

"Divine Spirit of the Sun, Jiuweihu, and Pantheon of War, Ualdir,
I open myself up to the divination of the gods so that I can offer a heartfelt prayer to Servius.

For he is one under your servitude, Ualdir, basking in the greater good of Eternia.
Please, bestow him with the essence of your protection,
and grant him spiritual renewal under your name so that he may still your will upon others in this realm on Meranthe.

Allow the light of my faith to protect him - the purifying Sun of Jiuweihu - to wash him in his enlightening virtue of kindness, understanding, and respect for others.

Grant him the strength of hope, and fiery passion, to continue fighting against the forces of the Fel arts, and continue being a bulwark of tenacity."

Those final words come, and the Kitsune is hushed, gradually penetrating the barrier of Servius' temple to grant that prayer - as such, it is a blanket of warmth assimilated with the protection of the Lifestream to gift him a temporary essence of its incorporeal blessings.
(Hina Lam)
[23:47] Hina Lam prays for Servius Bellator.
[23:55] "Your words are heard and accepted little one. Though the blessing of your god is not to mine own I will accept it all the same." A large hand rested upon the top of her head, offering gentle pats over and over again. He was no longer a young man and nor was he going to be any younger. But it was always kind to hear the prayers of other, something he hadn't had in quite some time.

As the large hand reeling back he knelt down. Doing his best to look her in the eyes, though she was far shorter - and perhaps he was just too tall.

Who cares.

"Your faith is what guides you, such as little Eivor was chosen to follow the ways of Ualdir, May Mardi watch over you and the life you have before you. Though you are not of Dorian, nor are you any of my kin. He watches of you such as he watches over his own children. In time he will guide you if you listen … but we all have our own ways, Little one. May your flames burn bright, and may your heart never waver. Be strong in the times that are tough, for life will never get easier."

A gentle smile, before he went back to his full hulking height.
(Servius Bellator)
[00:04] "Mmh, it's simply finding similarities in the tenets of both faiths to grant you spiritual protection."

She denies the head patting, however, floating away from the Colossi..

A lax essence is removed thereafter and quickly worked to graze the base of her skin and nullify the effects of levitation to settle her feet back on the ground!

But, when she glances up, Servius is now at her little stature, staring eye to eye. "I promise that I'll stay strong in tough times. My heart and ambitions will never waver, nor will the will of the divines, for as long as I live."

A toothy grin was flashed alongside a thankful bow of the head!

And finally..

Hina's eyes find themselves at Eivor, traversing short in his direction to stand before him.

"My dearest," she begins, staring at him with utmost admiration.

"Are you ready?"

Within her heart, she felt is so - the cloud-nine state of she felt deep in that organ towards her significant other. The warmth from Servius now conjures around Eivor, and if anyone should notice? The intensity of her magics signifies the nigh of emotional casting from within the convergent point near her heart.
(Hina Lam)
[00:10] He'd watch throughout, azure gaze following his wife's floating form- to how Servius's height shifts, and the prayers being bestowed. Until he could finally find her standing before him- the intensity of her magic enveloping him so, surrounding him in that ever so familiar warmth.

No immediate response is given, but he would close his eyes yet once again. The Ualdir's son remains standing there, although his head dips some, one hand gripping onto the wrist of another amidst the slight backward and sideways lean in his posture.

Frosted breath accompanies his words.

"You may proceed," a pause, then, and a nod, "I am here to accept. With all my heart."
(Eivor)
[00:29] 'You may proceed. I am here to accept. With all my heart.'

"and I to grant you with the gifts, with all my heart."

Of hope, of love, of passion, and sanctity.

To begin, the Illuminated Chancellor steps forward towards Eivor to bow heads with him, forehead to forehead, and sweetly take his own hands in hers. Thumbs gingerly caress his own, and her eyes close.

"In these heavy times on Meranthe, I vow to forever gift my heart to you, Eivor,
and that wherever you are, or wherever I am, we'll both find a connection to the other there.
Until the oceans are dust, and until the Lifestream does not support us.

In the name of the Great Divine Spirit of the Sun, Jiuweihu,
and the Pantheon of War, Ualdir,
I gift you with the boon of sanctification,
and that you may find enlightenment in the fires of achievement under his name,
coupled with the warmth of Jiuweihu's purified illumination.

In their guidance, may you be granted security from the darkness that once festered your soul
and find continuous love in your journey on Meranthe.

To be a facet of Aegis of the Ten's Citadel,
a thriving warrior for all of the right things in life,
and pursue remaining as a bastion of hope in this world for those around you, and protect them always."

A pause then as the flourishing pyres and piety close together, attempting to transform into their next stages of ascended magics, all three schools of her abilities are soaked within Eivor's temple, wafting through the spiritual circuits and wash him with a deepened connection to pious magics - a shield against the darkness.

But, she does not stop there.

Beyond the limits of her circuitry, Hina pushes onward, accumulating energy from the cosmos above to invigorate Eivor.

"You will be one under his name -the very will of Ualdir
that fights opposition of the Witches, the Warlocks, the Demons, the Cambions,
and any that aim to intentionally harm innocent lives.

A figure of leadership that our world needs, that I will support through every essence of my very soul,
for as long as either of us live this beautiful life together,
and further on after the renewal of our souls in the cycle of life.

Please, Jiuweihu and Ualdir, the divines of our faiths,
allow me to bestow Eivor with the voluntary ability of elevation of my own vitality
so that he may triumph more in his battles against your enemies.

The blessing within the ruins of Vdalion, under your name,
for he is an unstoppable fire on this pathy.

The blessing within our first home in Aphros, under the guidance of your will,
to start a new life together - a new chapter.

And now? A blessing of myself, within the confines of the Ten's Citadel,
to start yet another new chapter of our forged destinies intertwined forever,
in both of your names."

And with those final words prompted, the essence of the Illuminated Chancellor slowly departs from her person, granting Eivor the gift of Hina's vitality.
(Hina Lam)
[01:07] His forehead touches her own, eyes closed throughout- though he felt her hands in his all the while, her caresses soft, sweet in their natures and they are returned in kind amidst how his digits shift against hers, with care.

And then the words escape her lips, wafting into his silence. Pyres follow, warmth much more than tangible against his temple; flowing through his circuitry and sanctifying him so, akin to a shield against the darkness and corrupt.

Every corner of his mind would heed what was said, and he intended to follow through in every way, much like the emblem of Aegis itself. Whether as a shield, inspiring those around him with hope and protection, or as the sword that looms over it, that of a warrior striving for all that is just.

Only when Hina continues, invigorating him further with her own essence and energies, do his eyes open again. A hand rises to briefly touch the side of her features.

"I hope with all my heart and more, that I will fulfill my every vow to you. The gods know I would strive for such."

It's spoken in whispers, voice uncharacteristically low as his digits move slightly, pressing at the corner of her lips.

"Be they made in the ruins of Vdalion, be they formed within the walls of our home, or the ones I make today. For you, for our children, or all of Meranthe. All spoken under Ualdir's gaze and from my very soul."

To be a battalion of unstoppable fire.

His touch lifts away from her face and nears his own, a tender kiss against those same fingers.

Made to achieve, under his name, and-

"I will reveal to you the Meranthe I promised. However long it may take."

-to prevail.

"Consider it a lifelong vow."
(Eivor)
[01:15] "I know you will, and I know that you can. I believe in you, Eivor. That you will prevail, and create something incredibly uniform on Meranthe.

You have my words of protection, love, and guidance, for as long as we live, and beyond the scopes of destiny when we are reborn."

Her words are spoken soft, though audible to all.

Her cloud-nine feelings were nigh, exhibiting her utmost and pure devotion to her significant other there.

"Lifelong, and past the extensions of our lives." Her warm smile displays absolute admiration, and the Chancellor moves her hands to grip one of his own and elevate it towards her mouth.

"I promise," she says before pressing her lips to the top of her hand.

Thereafter, The Illuminated Kitsune shuffles closer to him - warmth against warmth, and indulge the moment with embracing him and leaning her head against his shoulder.
(Hina Lam)