Taking an oath

[19:52] Eniel Daigal says, "Well Lets begin then."
[20:09] As Eniel would lead the children up to the snowy cliff side he would make sure they were all prepared for what was about to happen. As they entered into the Laboratory there would be noticed that this place was primarily used for worship although there was some level of science that passed through the halls.

As Eniel would gather them into the center of the church he would align them around the flames orange and flickering. He would say nothing at first allowing for Aku's mind to wander freely before he reached into his coat to reveal the Ornate Sacrificial Tyrium Dagger. There might have been the briefest moment of fear within the child anyone would belief they were the subject of something shady with how this was playing out so far.

Until of course Eniel took the daggers edge and sliced it into his own hand. Pouring a decent amount of blood into the flames. And as he did the fire began to glow a deep crimson...being converted into something far more sinister. Corrupted star fire burned in the pyre its crimson color emitting a ghastly light staining the room around them red.

Eniel could be heard chanting a mantra towards Belial. Something sacred something unintelligible unless someone had peered at the very same passages of the Grimoire as he has. As his hand began to stop bleeding he'd use lightning magic to cauterize the wound

As he did that 10 other shadows began to appear before him. Members of the cult that often were out gathering new recruits amongst the non magi. The Exarchs' personal Armada that were often never seen until this moment 10 figures covered in scarlet robes and painted masks.

Stood behind him. As Eniel would finish his chanting he too would be covered in crimson light his body shining with the ethereal corrupted cosmic magics. He'd then use his knowledge of riftmancy waving his hand into the air as space and time unfolded so too did the grimoire of the chaotic one. A book that gave off a sinister feeling to all who looked towards it.

Chaotic arcane magics flowed within the rooms, Windows began to vibrate, Bookshelves began to shake the books loose, Chairs and tables were being pushed from their resting place. There was almost nothing undisturbed. As If a tornado had suddenly appeared before them.

As the book hovered over the Crimson Star fire Eniel would hover above it as well. Presiding over the book the Exarch stood with piercing blue eyes for the first time actually looking at Aku. The book lowered to the boys height and with a powerful shockwave it opened pages being flipped for what seemed like a minute before it finally landed on the desired page.

And then Eniel spoke for the very first time. " To complete this oath ritual, You must first sign your name in blood. You must offer an oath to serve Belial even beyond the day of your death. You must pledge to him you will take his words to proclaim freedom not only for yourself but for the cult as well. We are the Liberators of this world thus we must be the most free. The mark the Grimoire gives you will prevent you from talking to anyone about Belial or the activities of the cult. If you're heart is not truly free and open to Belial then you will be burned alive in Crimson star fire. Accept this pact willingly and you will have taken the first steps to breaking your chains from this world and moving towards a world of Freedom."

Eniel would use his arcane magics to drift the Tyrium dagger gently towards him, As the book stood open ad the star flames lit under the Grimoire however it did not burn at all. Yet it was quite clear any interaction with that flame would incinerate any who dared touch it. It would be up to Aku to decide if he wanted to pact with the Chaotic one. It was his choice to decide freely."Give him everything or give him nothing, Decide."
(Eniel Daigal)
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[20:25] Getting a good idea, Etrix throws out balls of plasma into the air and forces them to hang in the air, well above the heads of the rest since they might not be so flame resistant as he was, but just enough to warm up the air and create an atmosphere.
(Etrix Albestrel)
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[20:26] It was a lot to take in. The walk up the mountain was a long one. The odd building they entered was unlike any other he had ever seen; the decoration was reminiscing of a church of sort, although it seemed far more active and there was a noticeable lack of benches to sit upon. The redhead slowly walked up the red carpet that lead to the flames, only to be greeted with a ceremony unlike any other.

A weapon— one that could quite easily kill anyone who was stabbed by it. For a moment the young one thought that giving up everything really meant every little thing, though his fears were vanquished with Eniel cutting at his own hand. A breath escaped Aku's lips.

Flames turned from orange to bright red, illuminating the room with the whispers of freedom and an untold hymn to the sealed god. Every moment made this just a bit more stressful, scarier with each step that brought him closer. The spark almost made the teen jolt away.

The shadowy masked figures were what scared him the most, why were they here? Was it needed? Was it going to hurt that much that they'd need to help him? Aku nervously looked left and right, only to nod to himself, take a breath and step a bit closer.

That's when he managed to lay his eyes upon it - the grimoire that had been spoken of. It felt unstable, moreso than anything the boy had ever felt. Its as if the pages wanted to crawl out and lash at the world around them, to attack their surroundings at random. Terrifying. A few breaths moved in and out of the redhead's lungs as pages were flipped, eyes squinting from the invisible 'wind' that brushed by. Eyes sharper than a dagger sat upon the boy, forcing him to heed his destiny, to hear of the path ahead.

An oath. One bound by blood. One that bound him in his freedom, though the choice was completely is. This was the principle the sealed god had passed down to them. The dagger that floated towards Aku was grasped tightly. His eyes fell down upon it, staring at it for a good while as the decision was being processed. Blindly following something this huge wasn't going to be permitted, after all. Whether he wanted to follow Belial's teachings or not was the real question.

A nod, a decisive one.
He stepped closer, dagger in hand, tyrium against his palm.
Scarlet like his hair, it spilled down.
Trailing, shifting, following its own path to freedom.
A clench to taint fingertips, digits smearing forth the taste of future.
Signed in blood was a name, three letters were enough.

Aku
(Aku)
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[20:28] As Eniel leads the kids and the others to the snowy mountains. He leads them to a chruch, the same where Chronelius has done his oath. A pact to liberate Agartha from it's chains of 'order'.

Chronelius inspect everything around him and notices everyone walking to the fire and stand to create a sort of circle around the fire, which is why he decides to do the same and walk to Aku's side.

As Eniel takes out the Tyrium dagger, the Neries would blink twice.

Wait… It's the dagger from the last time. >, he thinks.

The grey haired man cuts his hand and let the blood spill on the fire to turn it into a deep crimson red. This red is familiar for sure. Red as the red moon, which is Eniel's main energy felt from him.

His eyes shifts toward the rift as Eniel summons the book. It is the same than the last time. Maybe it is an oath for our new friend.

As Eniel speaks to Aku, everything became clearer. Yes, it is clearly an Oath. The Neries says nothing, but is clearly impressed by Eniel and even admire him for his actions.

He remains silent as the golden gaze shifts toward Aku.
(Chronelius)
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[20:38] As the group entered the church, Maia knew what was going on. She saw Aku, one who had not been marked by the deity sealed within the moon. When the center brazier was lit, Maia outstretched a hand. Numerous bolts of red lightning struck the outer wall, creeping in every direction like vines climbing a tree. Each of the basins on the walls would find themselves lit by the hellish lightning, causing an equally red glow. As she looked over to Eniel, the lights that tinkled around her shifted. She allowed her occult magic to flow into the lights. A smile formed upon her face as she withdrew a small dagger from her hip. It was held blade first within her palm.

The twinkling around her began to grow less noticeable, but then Maia quickly wrapped her fingers around the blade, and then pulled the knife free. Normally, blood would fall from her hand. Maia allowed her gravity magic to take over, keeping her blood air born. She knew, that rituals and sacrifices required blood. Instead of simply using blood only when she needed to, she decided to offer blood even when she DIDN'T need to. That bleeding hand outstretched and gravity pressed each of the droplets of blood towards the flame Eniel had donated to.

Once a bit had arrived, Maia brought the bloody hand over to her left and outstretched one finger from that left. A trail of hellish lightning flowed from her and over the hand that she'd cut open causing the wounds to cauterize. She remained quiet as she clasped her hands behind her back, waiting for the ritual to finish. She was certain there would be more blood spilled tonight.
(Maia Crescentborn)
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[20:42] Having an even better idea, Etrix lets lightning stream from his body and up into the air, charging and air and the ground so that every now and then lightning will strike the floor.
(Etrix Albestrel)
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[20:57] As each member of the growing cult of the Crimson moon offered their own unique contribution either by studying the ritual or participating by offering their blood or creating an enhanced atmosphere it all played towards the final moments where blood is singed and the mark is given.

"I Eniel Daigal, First Exarch of the Cult of the Crimson Moon and Champion to Belial hereby do inaugurate Aku. As a Neophyte of the Crimson Moon."

However Aku seemed to have a very different mark than the others, His appeared as a third eye atop his forehead. Sort of resembling the tattoo of the apostles contract Eniel had while he channeled his corrupted magics.

He'd then turn to other members of the cult beaming his eyes towards them.
"This mark is known as the 'Eye of Belial' it is the symbol of our cult the marker of our claims to freedom. The every watching presence of our master. Those who have claim to the same mark or the very same connection as I have to Belial are capable of seeing it I feel it would be better to omit that bit of history of placing it on the tongues of people...mostly because its so much harder to identify.

And with those words spoken any who would have their mark placed on their tongues would feel it vanish and transfer towards the center of their forehead. "Even I still require much studying of Belial's secrets before I get everything perfectly. I am still young and learning so I ask that you bare with me. I still need to decipher a few more passages within the Grimoire before I am able to give you all the information of our master that you crave but I will do it soon. "

As the book continued to hover over the star fire Eniel would quickly grasp the air and close the book with a powerful smack that echoed throughout the hall. And just asquickly as it appeared it vanished into a rift of Eniel's own making. " That being said it is why I offer my knowledge freely, Aku if you have any questions you may be he first to ask of them, Anyone else can go afterwards. As always I'll answer them to the best of my knowledge.

Most of the things I'm going along with as we progress but it doesn't mean I'm any less dedicated to our cause. I have the burden of not only watching over you all but making sure the foundation is paved clearly for the generations of Belialites to come after us. Its a burden I wish to share with you all...So just give me time to adjust to this task and we will soon be in this together."

The Exarchs words were always uplifting charming and made to inspire his people. He had oh so many plans on where to take the cult. And as Dawn was now their xenophobic ideals of Belial were beginning to break through...He wondered for how much longer they would be able to remain there peacefully.




(Eniel Daigal)
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[21:04] It only felt natural for the boy to lower his head a bit as he was inaugurated under Belial's cult. A slight pain - a searing sensation was felt thorough his whole body as the mark appeared upon his forehead, placed under the sealed god's guise.

Aku wasn't sure how he felt, wether it was exaltation or a mere confusion due to the new piece of himself that made its way upon his skin, but he seemed to be content with it regardless. A smile was offered to Eniel before the young one moved off to the side, where he could take in everything that had happened in those few past seconds.

The words of Dawn's dislike of their kind was a worry, although the teenager already had an idea of how he'd deal with it.
(Aku)
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