Kerial returned to speak with Phoen, a month of so later. She stated
that the Alovyan Amazons who had sided with her, and thought like her,
could not guard Kishnar. They had to remain in the Alovyan to secure the
secrecy of their intent. It was at this, that she asked Mookie and Phoen
to guard Kishnar, watch over it. She could not guard it the entire time
and wished atleast another to do so.
Agreeing, Phoen was led to the location. Nestled deep within the
Heartlands of Aetherius, a massive tree had been hallowed out in years
past by the women to create a home for their studies. Showing Phoen the
way into the tree, she then left shortly after, saying she had to find
something she had left with the Alovyans and would return shortly.
Two months went by without word from Kerial and the suspense grew. Would
she return?
Suddenly, bursting through the forests, Kerial came to Phoen and urged
her to visit 'the friend', a nickname dubbed for Kishnar. Kerial was
bleeding, and with urgency, Phoen along with Mookie quickly made their
way to Kishnar.
Kerial arrived behind them and her voice was strained. She asked Phoen
to accept the responsibility of the Kishnar. Her eyes were wild and her
wounds were severe. She said she had no time to explain, and asked Phoen
to accept it. Mookie was insistent on trying to heal Kerial, but
Kerial's urgency would not allow it.
Phoen hesitated, wondering what this meant, but Kerial repeated again,
asking Phoen to accept the responsibility of the Kishnar. Finally, she
agreed...
As Phoen accepted this, Kishnar's blade glowed with a white light. The
sight quickly became blinding to those present and the light changed
hues to a soft blue. As it subsided, Kerial had been reborn in body, her
wounds healed and her body preserved. Phoen too, had experienced a
change.
No one was quite sure what had happened, only that rest was desperately
needed, Phoen and Kerial both went to rest, and Mookie returned to her
grove. Each left to consider what had occured.
When Phoen was more rested and able to think upon the recent events, she
sought out Kerial and they spoke at great length. The belief revolving
around the theory that Phoen had been transformed somehow into an
Amazon. In particular, she had become an Ilaferi, one of the ancient
tribes of the Amazon nation. This tribe was dedicated to the
preservation of the Worldweaver.
It was then decided that Kerial would stay as a guide to the ways of the
Ilaferi, teaching those who need taught. Phoen would accept the mantle
of Narwa'inya, creating the tribe of old and leading it into a new age.
What will become of the Ilaferi in the modern times?
Will their turbulent off-set from the Alovyans cause rivalry between the
tribes?
Will the Wardens seek to find and take the reformed Worldweaver?
The questions will remain, for this scribe has no answers.
Penned by my hand on the 5th of Letum, in the year 437 AD.
