Virtues Manifest, Volume II
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Title: Virtues Manifest, Volume II
Author: Keeshi
The last empty throne sat awash in a spray of gray light. Unlike the others however the light engulfing this chair seemed to emanate from the stone floor itself. The light faded and into existence blinked a man garbed in a pale gray tunic and trousers. His clothes seemed poorly made, and the tears and rips gave proof that they had spent many a day in service to one person or another.
The features of the man's face were non-descript, though any who viewed him would swear they had seen the man somewhere before. In his hands he clutched a leather bound tome, it's cover cracked and discolored from years of use.
Finally they had all arrived. The physical manifestation of the virtues: Honesty, Compassion, Valor, Justice, Sacrifice, Spirituality, and Humility (respectively). All sat within the chamber, ready to mold the realm in which their words were supposed to be cherished. Ages had past since their last gathering, and all could feel the tension mounting within the room.
The warm voice of Honesty sprang out, "Friends, we all know why we have assembled. Tis as the prophecy hath said, the time has come for the Awakening."
"Have all portions of the legend come to pass?" Humility asked weakly.
"Unfortunately all which was spoken of hath come to pass. British is about infrequently, the citizens shed each others blood without reason, and the realm is falling to the shadows." Honor's booming voice resounded through out the room.
"Are there any within the realm even worthy to carry our message? Have any of ye begun the search for the Sages or for the Oracles for that matter?" Spirituality voice whispered from deep within his robes.
"The quest for Sages shall be an undertaking to be sure. There are so few who would gladly give up their personal quests to spread our laws back into the realm which hath forgotten them." The words of Sacrifice where tinged with sadness.
"I think ye may be wrong, there are many who will gladly flock to our banners, and bring righteousness back unto the realm." Valor's voice spoke to all their hearts; many doubted if the words had even been audible.
"And what of those who shall fall while trying to spread our message? What shall be done for them? The powers of darkness grow with each day, it seems almost a folly to ask mortals to do our work." Compassion pleaded to with the group.
"Nay my friend, I agree that some may die, but our word must come from them, tis the way of things." Justice's melodic voice floated about the chamber. "Ye my friend, seek out the Oracles, then each of us shall choose our own champion." She stated flatly facing the manifestation of Spirituality.
Once again Honesty's voice engulfed the chamber. "It is settled then, let us put our plans in action. The Awakening begins now!"