I awoke to the bright beaming light of the sun beating down apon my face.
Many questions still in my head, "Where am I? What happened to me? Could I
be in the promise land?" As I stood up and noticed my surroundings,
beautiful white granite walkways surround a well kept garden of
miscellaneous flowers and plants. In the center of it all stood a cathedral
made of all white marble. I began to walk cautiously towards the building
when suddenly a soft voice echos in my head, "Aleavial, I have been waiting
for your arrival." I respond quickly under my breath "How.. Do you know...
Who are you... Where am I?" I feel a sharp pain and fall to my knees,
tears streaming down my face. The voice returns this time speaking clearly
as if it was right next to me "Do not fear Aleavial, you are now in good
hands, you are the chosen one." As I open my eyes, I see an elven man with
long platinum hair, pale flawless skin, dressed in an all white robe, with a
symbol of a Phoenix flying into the Sun on the back. The elven man uttered
a quick prayer, and I suddenly felt much better, as I arose he offer his
hand in greeting and said "Welcome to the sacred temple of Lord Soluminus
brother."
The Oath of the Phoenix
As I grew up in the Temple, my responsibilities came and went. From
cleaning the altar rooms, to leading the gatherings in speech. I became the
youngest clergy to ever step foot in the Temple. One clear night, I lay in
my chamber gazing at the moon and stars, when I was startled by a knock on
the door. I quickly stood up and answered the door, but no one was there, I
looked down the lavish halls and noticed a cloaked figure walking away, I
asked "Brother is that you?" With no response I follow the figure into the
courtyard, where many more cloaked figures stand. The one I had been
following, uncloaked his hood, the High Priest stood before me. He speak
softly to me, "Aleavial you have completed all the tasks set before you, it
is now time for you to become a full member in the Order of the Phoenix,
Lord Soluminus chosen few." He turns towards those gathered as a path
clears leading to the center of the courtyard infront of the fountain. I
follow him, the path closing behind me. As I arrive to the center, the High
Priest speaks again "Kneel Aleavial." I drop to my knees swiftly, the
granite cold on my bare knees. He speaks loud so that everyone may hear,
"Aleavial has shown great courage and discipline and utmost respect to his
elders, and now he will join us in our sacred quest to protect all those of
the Light from the hands of evil." He steps infront of me, leaning down and
tilting my head up. "Repeat after me." He says firmly. "I Aleavial, was
been chosen to be the right hand of the Phoenix and so I will take the Oath
of the Phoenix into my blood and soul. From this day on I shall protect the
innocent, heal those who need to be healed, and kill those who need to be
killed for that is the Phoenix's way. For those who need help I shall give
it to them, for those who are cast aside I will give them a friend, for
those who slay or taint the innocent shall be dealt with accordingly, for
this is my own oath. Until the day I die I shall be guided by the Phoenix
for it will show me the path not only to defeat the many challenges ahead on
my road but will always remind me what is right and what is wrong. For that
is the Oath of the Phoenix." As I spoke the words, in the dark night, a
bright light appeared above my head, and lowered itself onto me and
disappeared. I fall into a deep sleep. When I wake up I am back in my
chamber as if nothing had happened.
Description:
Standing six feet from the ground, this elven man looks very lithe. He has long platinum hair that flows down to the middle of his back. He has some muscle on his body but not to much. His almond shaped eyes are crystal blue. He has no facial hair or any other marks on his face. He stands with a firm posture and alertness. He has a tattoo of a phoenix flying into the sun on his right bicep, it is very detailed and very well taken care of.
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