Chaos 3.3

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[15:02] Chaos's eyes widen at the thought.

"A big waste of … TIME?"
(Chaos Florence)
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[15:04] Eniel slanted his eyes at that...He'd then turn to Bhokol " Anyways this is Florence hes also a member of the cult. After the war we're going to be performing a ritual. I expect you all to come."
(Eniel Daigal)
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[15:05] Chaos shrugs. If he was going to die in a war, he might as well have fun with it.
(Chaos Florence)
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[15:06] Bhokol groaned at the pun, trying unsuccessfully not to eavesdrop.

"It's a pleasure, Florence."
(Bhokol)
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[15:06] Chaos Florence says, "The pleasure is mine..."
[15:06] Eniel Daigal says, "Oh I suppose I should show you both my lab."
[15:06] Eniel Daigal says, "Come."
[15:06] Chaos Florence says, "I have seen the lab"
[15:07] Eniel Daigal says, "Maia need to show you something if you're not busy."
[15:07] She bobbed her head the entire time that Elisa spoke. "Good. I think you're going to get much stronger if you can slow down a tad."

Then she heard Eniel. "Oh, sure. Can Elisa come too since she's part of the church as well?"
(Maia Crescentborn)
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[15:08] Eniel Daigal asks, "Is she?"
[15:08] Maia Crescentborn says, "Yea, mom brought her in shortly after leo and myself."
[15:09] Eniel Daigal says, "hmm...very well. In the end everyones faith will be tested."
[15:09] Eniel Daigal says, "Come along then"
[15:09] Elisa Lockland says, "- oh."
[15:14] Eniel would lead the children and prospects into the church all four of them would be able to see the sights the space had to offer, Mostly a place of research and worship. Although they had did have spaces for leisure and study as well.

"This is our place of worship and study, The cult of the Crimson moon resides here and this is our domain. Of course its a good distance from Dawn so there will be almost 0 travels to this place meaning what exactly? " Eniel would hover over his chair before landing in it.

"This will be come one of the first places our cult thrives. If you have any questions or opinions about our worship its best to ask now. With the war going on Dawn is sufficiently distracted. So What would you like to know?" He'd wait for them to give any questions or grievances of the cult or if they'd like to know anything of a specific nature regarding their worship.
(Eniel Daigal)
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[15:17] Chaos just shrugs, he had already seen the rituals and knew what he was getting himself into. He would then think about it and ask.

"Should we bring any bodies we acquire from the war here?"

(Chaos Florence)
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[15:17] Taking in the atmosphere of the building, Bhokol looks up at Eniel as he floats above his chair.

"Is this where the rituals will be taking place? The Sarradian realized the question will likely receive some backlash, however his curiosity was currently unsated by the quick observations of the room.
(Bhokol)
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[15:17] Elisa is brought right up north- Though, she was really only following along because Maia was going. The girl wasn't sure what all of this cult stuff was about. She just worked as Lady Hathor's squire. Regardless of that though, she'd just go along with it. Not like it'd hurt or anything.

".. uh.. hm. I see."
A hand came up to lightly scratch her cheek for a couple of moments, humming in thought. Her eyes wandered around the interior of the building for a couple of seconds. Well, she had to give them one thing- It sure did look nice.

".. nope. No questions or anything from me."
(Elisa Lockland)
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[15:18] Maia didn't have any questions. She just looked between the others, she'd not met two of them before but since they were part of the church she couldn't really ignore them. "I'm Maia Crescentborn, daughter of Hathor. It's nice to meet you all." she said with a smile on her face. She then said "I don't have any questions at this time Eniel, but if I come up with any, I'll find you, you're always around."
(Maia Crescentborn)
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[15:19] Maia Crescentborn exclaims, "WAIT I do have a question!"
[15:19] Eniel Daigal says, "mh..."
[15:20] Maia Crescentborn says, "Can we build a house up here? I know someone who would reeeeeeally love a house in the snow."
[15:21] Eniel Daigal says, "No this place isn't for living. Its for worship. The Huant is free for anyone to reside in while their in prayer or study here. But beyond that this place is reserved for rituals and concersion with the sealed god."
[15:21] Elisa Lockland says, "Mmmm.."
[15:23] Maia Crescentborn asks, "Alright, thank you. That leads to another question. What would you say is the best way to offer a prayer to him?"
[15:23] Glancing over to the young red-haired girl, Bhokol give a slight bow before introducing himself.

"It is good to meet you, Maia Crescentborn. My name is Bhokol. I am very much looking forward to growing with you."

Thinking for a moment, he gestures to the other two in the room that he is also getting to know for the first time.

"All of you. I am excited to see what we all may do in service of the sealed one."
(Bhokol)
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[15:23] Eniel Daigal says, "Sacrfice."
[15:23] Eniel Daigal says, "Or an offering of something valuable."
[15:24] Maia Crescentborn asks, "Will any sacrifice do? Or is it specifically those who threaten our freedoms?"
[15:24] Eniel Daigal says, "Also Choas..Leave the dead for the necromancers concern yourself withing bring back the living."
[15:25] Chaos Florence says, "Fair"
[15:25] Chaos Florence says, "hm"
[15:26] Chaos Florence says, "Mind if i take a seat Eniel? Im trying to plan some things out"
[15:26] Eniel Daigal says, "It doesn't truly matter who. But Magi tend to be more potent of an offering. The sealed god doesn't necessary care who is sacrficed as long as he is able to create their soul in his image after it has been offered."
[15:26] Eniel Daigal says, "sure."
[15:27] Chaos Florence exclaims, "We can sacrifice the one who stole from me!"
[15:27] Chaos laughs to himself
(Chaos Florence)
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[15:27] Maia Crescentborn asks, "Hmm, alright. With what mom told me, I figured it'd be preferred for people who stand between the freedom that Belial wishes to bring to the world. When it comes to sacrifice, will you show us how to properly do such?"
[15:28] Eniel Daigal says, "Only those who are rank of Exarch or Vicar are able to conduct rituals or sacrfices. Neophytes such as your self are merely to learn and grow stronger while participating in the ordeal."
[15:29] Maia Crescentborn asks, "Alright! How do we advance past Neophyte?"
[15:29] Eniel Daigal says, "Me and Hathor will soon discuss how best we can prove you all are as faithfuls as of right now she seems to be indisposedworking on the Star Project so for now I'll do as i feel is best."
[15:30] Bhokol asks, "There will be a ritual conducted soon, right?"
[15:30] Maia Crescentborn says, "I've already provided aid with that, I purchased a man for ten thousand coins who has been tasked with the majority of the work to free mom up. Soon as he starts on it she'll be more readily available."
[15:37] Eniel opens the grimoire of the Chaotic one the eeire feeling of all of them being watched only held fast as the sensation of chaotic magics spurned around them.

"If you are to prove your faith in the cult you are capable of moving forwards. This can be done by the number of sacrifices you bring in. Or proof of Belial's blessing. Epicurean are chosen from those who have the most knowledge of Belial and are capable of spreading his goals to others in the world and to recruit them. "

The Grimoire would flip its pages until it landed on one. He would then look towards the mirrors to see that they reflected the light of the moon perfectly. " If you want to take the first step in joining the cult for now I will ask that you get this oath ritual placed upon you. It will prevent you from speaking about Belial to anyone who does not have the same mark, Or Belial's light. No matter the effects placed onto you. If you accept willingly you'll be allowed to join the cult and raise higher. Otherwise you will not be permitted to enter into the cult."

As the pages of the book finally stood open it would fall onto the desk facing towards the initiates. " Sign your name in the Grimoire of the Chaotic one. Accept his mark onto you as a proof of loyalty and you will be permitted to further your studies. " He'd wait for the people to decide after all this would be their own choice to make.
(Eniel Daigal)
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[15:37] {Item} You drop Grimoire Of The Chaotic One.
[15:45] Maia walked forward after listening to Eniel. She looked at the book and closed her eyes for a few moments. Lights began to twinkle around her and when she opened her eyes those same lights slammed into her, covering her form with a yellow glow. Maia wasn't the type to sign things that were important in pen or pencil. She pulled forth her staff and jammed her index finger against one of the rough edges of it's foci. A small trail of blood crept down her finger as she moved that hand down towards the Grimoire. She signed, in blood. 'Maia Crescentborn'

She looked over to Eniel and calmly said "I, Maia Crescentborn am willing to accept Belial's mark, to begin my path in proving myself to him. To bring anarchy to this law filled land" She'd spoken to Hathor a few times about who and what Belial is, what he is meant to do, how they can help, the path they need to walk down. It's something she'd been doing for over a year now. Even the very rules Hathor gave her, to bring someone with her when she travels, to stay out of Huangzhou, to stay under the radar so to speak.. Maia did not follow. She knew deep down that if she were to truly follow the rules Hathor gave her, she would disappoint her mother.
(Maia Crescentborn)
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[15:46] Chaos Florence says, "9 wait i mconfusion"
[15:47] Elisa just stood back and listened to what was being said quietly, not entirely sure what they were even talking about. More than likely, the girl was about to get involved in something she really didn't want to be involved with. She didn't mind helping out, but cults were always bad news.

"Hm.. bringing in sacrifices.. that sounds kind of hard. Especially since I'm not particularly strong, yet.."
The girl mumbles under her breath. Even so, that didn't mean she wouldn't help out where she could. It'd probably make Lady Hathor happy, so it was kind of a win-win situation in Elisa's eyes.

A low hum leaves her, whipping out a pen of some sort. Unlike Maia, Elisa wasn't about to prick herself and write in blood or anything of that sort. Her own name was written neatly in it once her friend had finished up. After that was taken care of, the young girl went ahead and stepped back a bit.

".. okay. There."
(Elisa Lockland)
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[15:49]
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[15:49] {Item} You picked up Grimoire Of The Chaotic One. Dropped by Chaos Florence. .
[15:50] {Item} You drop Grimoire Of The Chaotic One.
[15:52] Bhokol pauses, but only for a very brief moment as he steps forward with a smile. Occult energy beginning to seep out of him, his sclera shift from white to black, the purple irises much more pronounced than before.

" This one would be more than happy to be a part of this ritual. After all, only those who are worthy should know about Belial."

The grin growing almost uncomfortably wide to those observing, Bhokol pierces the skin of his index finger with his teeth, allowing his blood to flow freely, and strides up to the open grimoire with purpose. Signing with a flourish, he makes direct eye contact with Eniel before licking the tip of his finger, cleaning up the last remnant of blood on his person.
(Bhokol)
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[15:55] {Item} You picked up Grimoire Of The Chaotic One. Dropped by Eniel Daigal. .
[16:02]
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[16:03] Chaos would stand up from the table and walk over to the book. He had seen far to much to back down now. With one of his sharp fangs, Chaos would cut his finger. Staring at the crimson rubies that would fall. He would then press his finger to the book. Before stating.

"May this be the only mark that taints my flaming soul.

He would then pull his finger off, eyes glowing a deep crimson red.
(Chaos Florence)
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[16:19] Eniel would watch as each faithful would come up towards the book and attempt to sign their name. Although they would notice there had not been a pen for them to sign.

As both Maia, Chaos and Bhokol took this as a clear sign of what they needed to do the book would receive their names written in blood and they would notice a mark appear upon their tongue of the eye of Belial. They accepted this willingly meaning they had forged a contract with the Chaotic one themselves.

Speaking about Belial, The sealed one or any ritual performed here would be an impossibility, Although Eniel did allow for some slack to be made if they shown themselves worthy or needed to recruit someone.Any who shared the mark of Belial would be able to recognize others who shared it clearly visible by a glowing red eye in their mouth.

It served as a method of both identifying and restricting those who were faithful yet untested. However to those who did not the mark would be invisible to them.

Elisa choose not to sign her name in blood and instead use ink, However she would find no matter how much she attempted to place pen to paper the pen would snap or be broken by unforeseen arcane magic making it impossible to sign her name, Eniel said nothing but he was clearly watching as she struggled. After a few attempts of this happening he spoke clearly for all to see.


"Belial is an unforgiving god, He is wrathful, and his vengeance is laid clear for all to see. He cannot be tricked...he cannot be swindled. While you are free to act as you may under him. Betraying him or giving yourself 'partially' to his cause is not acceptable. Either you follow him or you follow nothing. That is the basis of being here. Elisa was it? If you have any real intention of being a cultist you may remain. But if you only plan to do this to gain yourself more recognition you must leave now and never return. There are no half measures here. Sacrifice is essential. Death is a must. That is what we do here. So choose wisely what you intend for yourself." He'd look at her sternly his piercing blue eyes and overwhelming pressure exuding onto her. The summoning of his own chaotic arcane magic made it difficult to breath in the room. As he was obviously making it so with his own will to actually apply pressure to the young girl while the others watched.

(Eniel Daigal)
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[16:24] A strange sensation was felt upon Maia's tongue, a sweet taste followed by the copper like taste of blood. A tiny prick was felt upon her tongue causing her to jolt her tongue as it had been unexpected. It didn't hurt, but the jolt had made her bite her tongue. Still, she smiled. She knew it meant Belial had accepted her words as well as her blood in his service.
(Maia Crescentborn)
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[16:26] Chaos would feel the symbol placed on his tongue. He would enjoy the small taste of blood as it formed. He enjoyed to color of said mark, it matched his eyes... Chaos would stick his tongue out to try and see it better, but to no luck.

Chaos would then bow to Eniel before saying.

"Thank you. I will not let you down."


(Chaos Florence)
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[16:27] The girl just kept on trying to write- Only, it wouldn't last long. The pen would seemingly snap in half just before the pen hit the sheet of paper. How sad. She had spent a pretty penny on that dang thing! A frown takes form across her face, eyes shifting towards Eniel as he spoke up again.

".. uh.."
A hand came up, Elisa starting to lightly scratch the back of her head. The broken pen was just placed in her pocket for now. It seemed as though the others were perfectly fine with killing and stuff for some entity that none of them had never seen before. That was kind of weird. ".. I don't really want to kill anyone.. so.. uh.. if I have to do any of that, then I think it'd just be best for me to leave.."

"I'm just Lady Hathor's squire- I wasn't ever told about any of this cult stuff."
She nods her head a few times. Just being in here made her feel pretty weird. She wanted to get out of here as quickly as she could, truth be told. ".. so, uh.. sorry for wasting your time, I guess.."
(Elisa Lockland)
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[16:32] Maia looked over at Elisa and smiled, nodding her head. "That is your choice Elisa. Please wait outside and I'll be with you shortly. You didn't waste anyone's time, you learned and them made a decision on what you learned. Please do not tell anyone what you learned here because that could put me in danger. It could put all of us in danger, mom too." She wouldn't fault Elisa for her own choices. Mother told her that Belial wished to bring true freedom to everyone, and it was part of freedom to make such a choice.
(Maia Crescentborn)
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[16:33] Sticking his tongue out of his mouth, Bhokol lightly touches the place where he felt a light prickling. Taking note of the red glow, he returns his tongue to its normal place inside of his mouth a he grins again.

"Ooh, this feels positively divine… I'm glad we're on the same page about the whole death thing, that's something this one would very much like to be a part of."

Cocking his head slightly to the left, the grin grows to inhuman proportions as the eyes blacken entirely for the briefest second. Then, just as suddenly as the horrific visage had appeared, it vanished alongside the occult aura, leaving behind a very plain looking Bhokol, satisfied with the choices he has made thus far.
(Bhokol)
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[16:40] Eniel gaze didn't leave Elisa's own, It was clear she had no intentions of joining and it was summed up in a much nicer way by Maia of why this was concerning. Still she did know too much already...but for now it was fine.

"As Maia has said before if you are to speak of this place or to come back here. I will personally hunt you down myself. To offer you to Belial. Listen well everyone. Liberation comes to those who suffer. Freedom is only attainable after one has realized what it means to suffer...with out this...suffering is just a mere privilege to those who have it." Eniel would raise his hand as he did the foul scent of corrupted magics lingered upon his hand. A growing force of Arcane magics that the Grimoire had shown him how to manipulate and with one swift motion the doors would be flung open by a telekinetic force as Eniel pointed towards the exit.

"Leave nowwhile you still have life. Enjoy the shackles of the world as you are but another slave to its wheel." his voice wasn't forceful more so offended that she even bothered to hike up here. It was irritating to him in many ways but he kept his anger to a minimum of what it could be...Of what Chaos knew and seen for himself of just how violent Eniel's outburst could manifest as.
(Eniel Daigal)
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[16:45] Eyes shift towards Maia as they spoke, humming for just a moment or two. She didn't intend on joining the cult, but she didn't really think there was any point in saying anything about this to anyone. That'd just get Maia in trouble- And Elisa would probably lose her life, ontop of that.

".. right. I wont say anything."
She mumbled, before starting to make her way out of the open doors. The girl really didn't want to stick around and find out what would happen if she stuck around.

Elisa just kind of stood out there, waiting for Maia as she was told to do.
(Elisa Lockland)
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[16:45] Eniel Daigal says, "I expect you to keep an eye on her Maia."
[16:45] Maia Crescentborn says, "I will, she's my best friend and I spend a lot of time with her."
[16:45] Eniel Daigal says, "I'm only allowing her to live because of you. "
[16:45] Maia Crescentborn says, "If she fails me, I'll sacrifice her myself."
[16:46] Eniel Daigal says, "Mh good For now your task is to study Belial. After the war has concluded I will begin writing transcripts of his messages from the Grimoire for all to study."
[16:47] Maia Crescentborn asks, "Alright! I plan on asking mom some questions about him when she wakes up, for now am I free to go?"
[16:47] Maia Crescentborn says, "Wait."
[16:47] Maia Crescentborn says, "For now, I'm free to go. That's more like it."
[16:47] Eniel Daigal says, "Connect to the moon and the red stars. Study their patterns and when Hathor is back we will begin a ritual with whoever is left behind after this war."
[16:47] Eniel Daigal says, "You're always free as long as you follow Belial."
[16:47] Eniel Daigal says, "Keh"
[16:47] Maia giggles a little bit. "What do you think fuels my cosmic abilities silly?"
(Maia Crescentborn)
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[16:47] Eniel Daigal says, "You need not ask."
[16:48] Maia bobbed her head a single time and then said "Bye! I'll see you around!" She then happily skipped, yes, skipped, out of the church.
(Maia Crescentborn)
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