Finding a flame (FULL)

[20:37] Lilith would enter the temple of Ryujin, aweing at the wonderful lights, fire, and the gran design. When she does feel like she doesn't know what to do, like her mind is scrambled, she was told that meditating by staring into the fire would help.

"Sorry Revan... I think trying this might help me a bit... It'll be quick"

Kneeling down in from of Ryujin's altar, she would draw into the air, creating a candle and drawing a fire on top of it. When she was finished, it would burst into a flame, and she would concentrate on the energy, the steady consumption of fire.

She hadn't planned on coming to the temple, yet she felt as if she owed Ryujin a visit because of her dragon blood. Yet, she wouldn't regret it, feeling a little calm in the presence of the heat. Her dull eyes would now focus on the fire ahead of her.
(Lilith Allison)
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[20:52] Following Lilly, it seemed they would find themselves in Myllenoris, checking the vacant housing, and eventually heading to the north they would find a temple adorned in dragon statues.

..Fireblood?

He'd wonder, watching Lilly closely as they walk deep into the halls, eventually coming face to face with one most immaculate, the father of Garljing. Revan would find himself awestruck as Lilly would duck down, lighting a candle as she began to pray.

".. I didn't take you as.. A fireblood.." Though he should have, given her hidden draconic nature. "Take all the time you need." He would say with a warm smile, as she would meditate, Revan would make an offering, approaching the statue that had a bowl placed before it.

Undoing the bandages around his hand, he would reach for a scalpel, dragging the edge across his palm and letting it fill the bowl before him, as he would take a seat and also begin to meditate.
(Revan Task)
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[21:07] Lilith would look into the fire, her eyes in a trace, watching as it would flicker, glow, and burn the air around it. It... Was simple. Had a single meaning, had a single purpose. The fire had to survive, and it did that by consuming the air around it. If it didn't then it would flicker out, the light would fade away.

As her mind would start to slowly drift away from her other thoughts, new questions would start to pop up in her head. Is emulating the fire burning in the candle the right path? How to be that beacon of hope, that light in the darkness, you had to consume something, that you had to fuel the light?

What is my fuel... What is my drive? Why do I do what I do? What is my goal?

Staring into the fire, she would see herself staring back. Yet, the figure staring back would be draconic in nature, a Lilith that has fully accepted her draconic blood and let it take over. Yet, she wouldn't look at this form with disgust or fear. She would look at it with awe.

Is this the path I'm on? Will I really accept my draconic heritage?

She would then start to feel heat surround her. Air magic being unable to dissipate it. Yet, it wasn't uncomfortable, it was... Comforting. Looking at Ryujin, she would start to feel a respect and awe that she never felt before. She really didn't understand the reason why the Fireblood would do these rituals and such, but after taking the time to meditate by staring into the fire she would finally understand.

Fire... Is a beacon of hope, a light that dispels darkness and guides those who are lost. I will be that fire... To guide those who lose their path
(Lilith Allison)
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[21:37] Ryujin, lord of the Spirit Realm, father of Garljing, and the divine spirit that created of life. Revan practiced certain breathing techniques from his father, as he believed it stoked the spirit, raising it to new heights just like the original dragon that breathed life into Eternia.

Oh great creator, and greatest of all the Spirits, I humbly offer you my blood.. This liquid life.. As an offering..

What was he praying for? What did he wish for? The son of the Elder Fireblooded was truly only here because he was lead by the woman he loved. He had received a single lesson, more so on the history of the church, from his father some years ago.

Every spirit was a flame, and it was our duty to stoke them with our passions, to keep it burning strong with our resolve, to never let it dim or become cinders with their will power.

These were the lessons imparted to him by his father, and Revan took all of them to heart. He was steadfast in his desires, knowing the sacrifice it took, the price the flames asked for to achieve that which he desired.

However, what was it he desired in this moment? He would think to the drakan behind him, the one who hid her wings, who was ashamed to wear her horns with pride. He had seen her strength, the fire that burned within her. Everyday he witnessed how her spirit warmed the hearts of others, stoking their passions and letting their own flames rise.

Though something was weakening her fire, her smile had grown cold with whatever weighed on her mind. Perhaps it was doubt, perhaps it was a lack of confidence. All the bandaged teen knew was that he wanted to help her reignite it, to turn her soul into the raging inferno he knew it could be. Revan wanted to return the favor to her, to help her soul grow as much as she had helped him.

So that you might help one of your daughters.. One who has lost her way.. Show her the path she must follow..Help me turn her soul into.. The most immaculate pyre.. So that I may join her in the glorious glow of our spirits.
(Revan Task)

[11:46] Lilith would feel... Refreshed. Her past worries burnt away and used to fuel the fire inside of her. The meditation would ignite a new passion, a new goal. She needed fuel, what would continue the drive she has now?

I need to learn more... I need to understand what it means to be that guiding light

She would feel a new passion ignite inside of her. A new will, a new goal, and a new future. It would flare her interested in the Fireblood, and their religion. By learning more about the Fireblood, she may be able to reach that awe inspiring form that she saw flicker in the flame/

I guess being a Drakanite isn't all that bad huh...

She would feel herself calming down, her breathing would slow. When she once thought of her half shift form as ugly, and intimidating, she would now instead think of it as a conduit to light her passion even brighter. Although it would still take time for her to get used to her Drakanite form.

Taking another deep breath, she would blow out the fire with her wind magic. Looking up to Ryujin and bowing. Thanking him for his guidance. Because now, Lilith would be interested in meeting Garljing, and asking for advice and guidance from the great dragon himself.

"Thank you Ryujin… For clearing my mind and showing me the way."


(Lilith Allison)
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[12:49] He made an offering of blood, a request for guidance for the girl that meditated behind him. The room would grow even hotter than the sauna it already was, but Revan would endure the heat. He recalled Thalis telling him of the Dragon's challenge, to endure it's magic-potent breath and rise from it still standing tall.

This was not a dragon's fiery breath, but Revan would take it as a trial, a beginning to something new he would pursue. His father had begun an education of the Fireblooded doctrine, it was something that resonated with the son quite deeply.

Where the bandaged Task sought guidance of the spirits, he would look to his mentor, Thalis, who educated him on the twin wolves would only create confusion and conflict within him. However, the dragons were something that made sense to him.

Power.. Greed.. It's what breeds understanding between the Dragons and Mortals.. Taking what you want.. No matter the sacrifice.

Revan would feel the air around him begin to stir, and he would practice his breathing. Closing his eyes, he would attune himself to the mana in the room, wondering what spirits might show themselves.

His own aura would begin to flare, an azure flame surrounding him, it was his fiery will made manifest. He wanted to help Lilly grow, this was his resolve, what would push him. At one point, he only care for his own perfection, that he was all he needed to grow. However, it was Lilly that showed him what he was missing, that he could not pursue his goals alone.

He could feel the presence of some powerful mana behind him, the flame before Lilly having an ethereal quality to it, and her own spirit suddenly glowing. Had she done something, or had his offering made a difference?

As she rose and thanked the Divine spirit, Revan would smile warmly, opening his eyes. "Yes.. Thank you, Father of Dragons."


(Revan Task)
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[13:00] Lilith would look to Revan, smiling happily and walking over towards him. She would tap his shoulder as he would say his last prayers to Ryujin. Perhaps he was also looking for guidance from Ryujin, she would only smile.

"So... I didn't know you were a religious one? When did you learn about the Fireblood?"

She would tilt her head, curious if he knows much more then he's letting on. Was Revan actually a religious person himself? Maybe he could help her learn more about that full dragon form she saw in the blazing fire.

"I... Only know about the Fireblood because my mother thought it would be best to educate me on Drakanite culture... So it was pretty surprising for me to start praying all of a sudden"
(Lilith Allison)
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[13:13] Feeling the tap on his shoulder, he would rise from his cross legged position, taking much more labor as he rested a hand on his mithril knee to help push himself up.

"I.. Could say the same to you.." He would respond with a smile. "My.. Father raised me as one.. Though.. He made it seem more like.. A philosophy.. He didn't tell me of Garljing, or the church until.. Four years ago?"

Tilting his head, he wondered if it had really been that long, then he would nod, affirming it. "I.. Was surprised to find a church here in Myllenoris.. I only knew of the one my Father guides in Theria.. He is.. The Elder Fireblooded there."

Revan would share yet another facet of the many things that made the man who created him. Dun Task, Prince of Clowns, the Elder Fireblooded, and master Artificer. What couldn't he do? It was no wonder that the bandaged Task held his father in such a high regard, or that he pushed himself to tryand match his father's greatness.

"I.. Also.. Didn't expect you to be a follower either.. I.. I was curious when I saw your claws.. I just.. Never knew how to ask.. I suppose it shouldn't be.. That shocking." He would take her hands into his, rubbing his thumb across the back in a comforting manner.

"I.. Am happy to know now.. Though.. And.. I would like to.. Worship with you.. if.. This is something that interests you."
(Revan Task)
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[13:29] Lilith would listen to Revan closely, nodding her head as he would talk about how his Father was the Elder of the Fireblood. What was it Dun Task couldn't do? It was amazing how much he was able to do during his life. Yet, the information would give her hope, because that meant she had a chance to learn more about Ryujin and Garljing.

"Elder Fireblood huh? Your dad never ceases to amaze me..."

She would put her finger to her lips, thinking deeply about whether or not she should as Dun Task about Garljing and the Fireblood. It would certainly be in her list of options.

"Well... I didn't really have time to think about the Fireblood with all the demons and mimics roaming around..."

She would scratch her head, smiling a little awkwardly. Was it weird for her to try praying to Ryujin?

"Well... I don't mind meditating upon the fire every so often~ It really does help clear my mind"
(Lilith Allison)
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[13:44] His smile would only grow, hearing Lilly remark in awe about his father. It made Revan happy that she understood how much respect he held for his father, and why he chose to aspire to be like him.

"Yes.. My father is.. Rather Exceptional.. I've been meaning to ask him.. For more lessons.. I have.. Played around with the idea of following in his footsteps.. and becoming an Elder Fireblood myself."

They really did have a lot on their plates, between the hunting of demons, witches, and mimics, the guild and adventures they wanted to go on, and even now, pursuing their religion. Yet Revan didn't mind the full plate, it gave him plenty to pursue, and he was happy to do it all with Lilly by his side.

"I.. Agree.. it is rather nice.."

It was then the footsteps would be heard within the temple, turning his gaze to the man who had entered.

"Oh.. have you come to pay your respects? We were just finishing." He would say, wrapping his bloodied hand.
(Revan Task)