Learning the Mythos of Ryujin, Learn of theory to be dragon

[20:06:49] Ryuuji Kawasaki asks, "What do you need sir?"
[20:06:49] Aether says, "U-Uh.. sorry, It's just that I've visted this place a couple of times and never seen a soul."
[20:06:49] Aether asks, "Are you the one who made this temple?"
[20:07:40] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Oh, Its because we are the Owners Of this Temple."
[20:07:40] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Well both of us did."
[20:07:40] Aether says, "Interesting."
[20:07:40] Ryuuji Kawasaki asks, "Also Xermi, could you get rid of that right carpet?"
20:07:40] Aether eyes the Gehennan Drakanite.
(Aether)
[20:08:32] Xermi Tasla says, "--Oh"
[20:08:32] Aether asks, "... Are you a Drakanite?"
[20:08:32] Aether says, "You have wings... But."
[20:08:32] Xermi Tasla says, "I'm still putting something together..."
[20:11:05] Xermi Tasla asks, "Alright, i'm no longer distracted. Do we have a guest?"
[20:13:39] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Hmm."
[20:14:30] Aether says, "Well um. I was told that this temple worships three great dragon gods."
[20:14:30] Xermi Tasla says, "The main contenders in the Divine Dragon pantheon, yes."
[20:14:30] Xermi Tasla says, "-All- the Drakanites' patrons."
[20:15:21] Aether says, "So you are a Drakan."
[20:15:21] Xermi Tasla says, "Indeed."
[20:15:21] Aether asks, "Where from? Whose your god?"
[20:15:21] Xermi Tasla says, "Quetzalcoatl is the patron Dragon of Gehenna, and my patron, too."
[20:17:04] Aether asks, "Quet-zal-coat-l? Dragon of Gehenna and your patron too?"
[20:17:04] Aether says, "....."
[20:17:55] Aether takes a step away from Xermi.
(Aether)
[20:17:55] Xermi Tasla says, "...You can just say Quetzal. The first three syllables are the easiest."
[20:17:55] Aether says, "I guess.... What kind of dragon is Quetzal."
[20:19:37] Xermi Tasla says, "Mmm, a feathery drake of sorts. Blesses the brave and valorous in battle."
[20:19:37] Aether says, "Mmm... Interesting."
[20:20:28] Aether says, "By the way. My name is Aether."
[20:20:28] Xermi Tasla says, "Nice to meet you, Aether. I am Xermi."
[20:20:28] Aether says, "You can say that Ryujin is my patron."
[20:20:28] Xermi Tasla says, "Mhm."
[20:20:28] Aether says, "Nice too meet you aswell Xermi."
[20:21:20] Aether asks, "So... What were you two planning on doing with this temple?"
[20:21:20] Aether asks, "What do you plan to achieve with it?"
[20:22:11] Xermi Tasla says, "..."
[20:22:11] Aether asks because his geninuely curious but came off a bit harsh sounding.
(Aether)
20:23:02] Xermi Tasla says, "I handle the rites and rituals having to do with the Quetzal Drakans, but for the Temple as a whole, it's simply a safe respite to worship our Dragons."
[20:24:44] Aether says, "Ooo."
[20:24:44] Aether asks, "Could you explain these rites and rituals that have to deal with your god?"
[20:26:27] Xermi Tasla says, "Ehm... The specific tribe i'm from mainly had marriage rites, funeral and burial rites, little things for Drakanites whose bodies couldn't be recovered, harvest festivals... Fun stuff."
[20:26:27] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Ryuuji Kawasaki."
[20:26:27] Xermi Tasla says, "--Speaking of."
[20:27:18] Xermi Tasla says, "There is a Dormitory structure directly to the east for proper rest after long travels. Big red one. Can't miss it."
[20:29:00] Aether says, "Interesting.."
[20:29:52] Aether says, "And thank you, I've actually stayed there once after the war in Valmasia."
[20:29:52] Xermi Tasla says, "Ah."
[20:29:52] Aether asks, "Also. Would you happen to know anything about Ryujin?"
[20:30:43] Xermi idly fluttered her wings, only taking partial notice of Mary as the two continued speaking.
(Xermi Tasla)
20:30:43] Xermi Tasla says, "I've only gleaned the basics from my time reading in the Illuminated library in Ardent."
[20:31:34] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "All Right."
[20:31:34] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Ryuuji Kawasaki."
[20:31:34] Xermi Tasla says, "..."
[20:31:34] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Nice to meet you Aether."
[20:31:34] Aether says, "Nice too meet you Ryuuji."
[20:31:34] Aether asks, "If you wouldn't mind Xermi. Could you tell me about what you know of Ryujin?"
[20:32:25] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Im going to tell the drakkanites about the temple."
[20:33:16] Xermi Tasla says, "Ryuujin, Divine Dragon of Fire. Mythos suggests he breathed the Fire of life into Eternia, allowing things that weren't inherently Divine to live in the first place-- Though that's only secondary to his duty to return the dead Drakanites he finds."
[20:33:16] Xermi Tasla says, "That's how the story generally goes."
[20:33:16] Mary asks, "Who's Mythos?"
[20:34:08] Aether says, "That's a good question."
[20:34:08] Xermi Tasla says, "Mythos is a word used to describe a particular set of beliefs or assumptions about something, usually religious in origin."
[20:34:08] Xermi Tasla says, "Not a person or thing."
[20:38:24] Xermi Tasla says, "Well, I have some givings towards Quetzal, considering the obvious appendages behind me..."
[20:38:24] Aether says, "...."
[20:38:24] Xermi Tasla says, "...But I can't fault someone for simply ignoring the religions on Eternia."
[20:39:15] Mary says, "Indeed, I suppose that they have blessed us, but..."
[20:39:15] Xermi Tasla says, "Some non-Magi go their whole lives without ever witnessing anything even remotely magical."
[20:40:06] Mary says, "Pity their souls I do."
[20:40:06] Aether says, "It's not so much ignoring. Just not worshipping a god that isn't my own."
[20:40:06] Aether says, "But you have a point."
[20:40:57] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Here it is."
[20:40:57] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Left is Shenlong"
[20:40:57] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "North is Ryuujin"
[20:40:57] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "and right it Quetzacoatl"
[20:47:47] Aether says, "Tell me something. Do any one of you know how someone can properly pray to Ryujin? "
[20:48:38] Xermi Tasla says, "...Praying to Ryuujin sometimes involves kneeling, or burning cattle meat to ash. The specifics are, unfortunately, beyond me."
[20:48:38] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Just go on your knees and ask him."
[20:48:38] Aether nods.
(Aether)
[20:48:38] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "You can also use fire crystals."
[20:48:38] Aether says, "I suppose.. that's one way."
[20:48:38] Aether asks, "Mm? Fire crystals?"
[20:49:29] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "You could get them by killing fire demons."
[20:49:29] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "There are some near here as well."
[20:49:29] Aether pulls out two fire crystals from within his pocket and holds them out for Ryuuji to see.
(Aether)

[20:50:20] Aether asks, "So. Pray to these crystals? Or what?"
[20:50:20] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Put them in the fire."
[20:50:20] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Or make a circle with them."
[20:50:20] Ryuuji Kawasaki whispers something.
[20:50:20] Aether asks, "Put them in fire or make a circle with them?"
[20:50:20] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "yes."
[20:51:12] Aether asks, "What would I do after I made a circle with them?"
[20:51:12] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Kneel and pray to him."
[20:51:12] Rangel Marlow asks, "Pray?"
[20:51:12] Aether says, "To Ryujin you dummy. Our god."
[20:51:12] Aether says, "I'm not a fan of kneeling however..."
[20:51:12] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Well"
[20:52:03] Xermi Tasla asks, "Try sitting?"
[20:52:03] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Kneeling shows submission."
[20:52:03] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "so does sitting."
[20:52:03] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Just show you are devoted."
[20:52:03] Aether says, "Mmm."
[20:52:03] Aether says, "Question."
[20:52:03] Ryuuji Kawasaki asks, "Yeah?"
[20:52:54] Aether asks, "What can someone else do other than praying constantly to their god?"
[20:52:54] Aether asks, "Is there somewhere that I can travel too to gather some more information?"
[20:52:54] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Well."
[20:53:45] Ryuuji Kawasaki asks, "What do you need Aether?"
[20:53:45] Aether says, "I don't expect you two to have all the answers. But it would certainly help."
[20:53:45] Xermi Tasla says, "...There IS something dangerous people used to do...."
[20:53:45] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "You seem like you are praying to get something."
[20:53:45] Aether says, "Well."
[20:53:45] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Xermi NO."
[20:53:45] Xermi Tasla says, ". . ."
[20:53:45] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Lets not."
[20:53:45] Aether says, "I'd like to see Ryuj-. . ."
[20:53:45] Rangel Marlow asks, "What's that dangerous thing hmm?"
[20:53:45] Xermi politely coughs.
(Xermi Tasla)
[20:54:36] Xermi Tasla says, "It's not like there's any important ones on Agartha, Ryuuji..."
[20:54:36] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Nevermind, Go ahead."
[20:55:28] Xermi Tasla says, "...In Gehenna, there were occasional pilgrimages to find the feathered dragon natives."
[20:55:28] Aether says, "Mhmm."
[20:55:28] Xermi Tasla says, "Most died or came back transformed with the respective Drakanite blood."
[20:55:28] Xermi Tasla says, "But."
[20:55:28] Xermi Tasla says, "That is old tales. Might not be applicable to everyone."
[20:56:19] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Yeah."
[20:57:10] Aether asks, "Is that what's so dangerous?"
[20:57:10] Xermi Tasla says, ".........."
[20:58:52] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Yer killing people."
[20:58:52] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "For a transformation."
[20:59:44] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "That may or May not happen."
[20:59:44] Xermi Tasla says, "Well, more like you're flipping a coin for whether the dragon toasts you or not.."
[21:00:35] Aether says, "The dragon? "
[21:00:35] Aether asks, "Which one?"
[21:00:35] Xermi Tasla asks, "......Any?"
[21:00:35] Aether says, "Ooh."
[21:00:35] Aether says, "Nevermind. I'm a bit slow..."
[21:04:00] Xermi Tasla says, "Hmm."
[21:04:00] Aether asks, "But. What your saying is that a dragon is able to bless someone to take their forms?"
[21:04:00] Xermi Tasla says, "I assumed as much, though these pilgrimages were always unclear.."
[21:04:51] Chronos Vanhelm says, "Dragon blood can be extremely dangerous for someone that is not either Human, nor Drakanite."
[21:05:42] Aether says, "Aah."
[21:05:42] Chronos Vanhelm says, "Such as myself. A dragons blessing could be a crippling curse."
[21:05:42] Xermi Tasla says, "Especially if one is not ready for it."
[21:05:42] Aether asks, "So it's possible to become a Dragon if one were to become blessed by one?"
[21:06:33] Chronos Vanhelm says, "You could become that of Dragon-Kin. Or Drakanite. That is the theory, atleast. Like Xermi said, the pilgrimages are wrapped in mystery."
[21:09:07] Aether asks, "How about taking on the full form?"
[21:09:07] Xermi Tasla asks, "...What full form?"
[21:09:07] Chronos Vanhelm says, "Of a dragon? That my friend, is a pipe dream."
[21:09:07] Aether says, "Of being a Dragon of course."
[21:09:07] Aether says, "A dream could be a reality..."
[21:09:07] Xermi Tasla says, "I don't think i've ever heard of that happening in Gehenna.."
[21:09:58] Chronos Vanhelm says, "Indeed, however I'd suspect you'd lose your humanity."
[21:09:58] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Hmm."
[21:09:58] Aether says, "I guess that'd just have to be a price to pay."
[21:09:58] Ryuuji Kawasaki asks, "A full dragon?"
[21:09:58] Aether nods.
(Aether)
[21:09:58] Ryuuji Kawasaki asks, "Why?"
[21:10:49] Aether asks, "Why not?"
[21:10:49] Aether crosses his arms.
(Aether)
[21:10:49] Xermi Tasla says, "...He has a point."
[21:10:49] Aether says, "Later."
[21:10:49] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "You would reverse everything."
[21:10:49] Xermi didn't seem to say this to anyone in particular.
(Xermi Tasla)
[21:10:49] Chronos Vanhelm says, "The issue with dragons, by the way, is they know no friends."
[21:10:49] Aether asks, "Reverse everything?"
[21:11:40] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Intellect."
[21:11:40] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Will."
[21:11:40] Chronos Vanhelm says, "A dragon will kill another simply because it is hungry. I'd suggest not persueing that pipe dream."
[21:11:40] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Freedom."
[21:11:40] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Exactly."
[21:11:40] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Try to evolve further as a drakkanite."
[21:11:40] Aether says, "Mmm."
[21:11:40] Xermi Tasla says, "Suppose a Magi could do it temporarily... But still... Maybe limited."
[21:11:40] Aether says, "I am. Thats by having the ability to turn into a Dragon."
[21:12:32] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Ok."
[21:12:32] Aether says, "If you believe that you can become a shenlong by praying."
[21:12:32] Xermi Tasla says, "Hmm."
[21:12:32] Aether says, "I believe that I can become a Dragon by actually doing something."
[21:12:32] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "A drakkanite."
[21:12:32] Xermi Tasla whispers something.
[21:12:32] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "And I will prevail."
[21:12:32] Aether says, "And I hope that you will."
[21:13:23] Ryuuji Kawasaki says, "Likewise"
[21:13:23] Ryuuji Kawasaki whispers something.
[21:13:23] Aether says, "I plan on seeing if this is a myth is true or not."
[21:13:23] Xermi Tasla whispers something.
[21:13:23] Ryuuji Kawasaki whispers something.
[21:16:48] Rangel Marlow says, "Hmm."
[21:16:48] Aether asks, "Mmm?"
[21:16:48] Rangel Marlow asks, "I keep zoning out don't I?"
[21:16:48] Aether says, "Yes. You do."
[21:17:39] Xermi Tasla says, "Mmm."
[21:17:39] Aether asks, "Would you know if it has to be a specific dragon or not?"
[21:18:30] Xermi Tasla asks, "...Zoning out?"
[21:18:30] Xermi Tasla says, "Probably."
[21:19:21] Aether asks, "Aren't you interested in this in the slightest Xermi?"
[21:20:12] Xermi Tasla says, "My dragon may be the patron of brave warriors, but uh, i'm. I'm gonna gold off on dragon pilgrimages until my Magi and Daemon training is done."
[21:20:12] Xermi Tasla says, "Hold off, rather."
[21:21:04] Aether asks, "Ooh. You have those magical cubes aswell?"
[21:21:04] Xermi Tasla says, "Yes."
[21:21:04] Aether says, "Nice."
[21:21:04] Aether says, "Well. I do appreciate everything."
[21:21:55] Aether says, "Take care."
[21:21:55] Xermi Tasla says, "Fly safe."
[21:21:55] Aether says, "And let Ryuuji know that I wish him the best of luck."
[21:21:55] Aether says, "Likewise."
Fishing into his pockets. Aether feels around for the couple of crystals that he had. Quick to pull out a handful. He looked at the two he needed and held onto those as he put the rest away.

The young Drakan held each of his chosen crystals in his right hand. Holding it up, he'd stare at the two fire crystals for a while before throwing one into the flames on his right. Then the other one into the flames to his left.

He'd then give a silent prayer out to Ryujin as he stared into the fire before turning on his heels to face the exit.
(Aether)
[21:28:44] Sighing, Aether walked into a random stranger's house.

There were a lot of things on his mind. Was it actually possible to become a Dragon. Was that a possibility for a Drakanite. The two at the temple only spoke about Gehenna. That they had done it in the past. That it was just stories. But in the back of his mind, he kept on thinking if it was truly it tale or if it was actually factual.

Because if it was. He wouldn't mind achieving that status.


(Aether)