Headmistress Friedham sat in her office, alongside Guide Luria and some faculty members. They were all preparing for the Soul Calling, a spell that would reveal the three chosen ones who would give up their lives for the Faedell System. Friedham explained to everyone that they should pay extra attention to when the spell takes effect, as the Calling will affect only those pure of heart but strong of mind. There are only three chosen ones. Everyone should be alert for when they appear, as they will be called towards some specific zones on the Academy. And once they are revealed, they should be brought back here to Friedham's office.
The faculty members nodded, looking serious. They knew that the stakes were high, and that the fate of the Faedell System was in their hands. They had to be careful, and they had to act quickly.
Friedham took a deep breath, and then she began the incantation. The room filled with a soft, pulsing light, and the air grew thick with magic. Friedham closed her eyes, focusing all of her energy on the spell.
Suddenly, she saw a vision. It was a woman, with long blonde, flowing hair and piercing gray eyes. She was standing in front of a large tree, just like the one that Aurora had seen in her vision. But this time, there was something different. The woman was holding a small child, wrapped in a black blanket.
Friedham felt a sense of shock wash over her. She knew who the woman was, but she didn’t know who the child was.
It wasn’t Aurora.
Suddenly, the vision disappeared, leaving Friedham alone in the darkness.
She opened her eyes, feeling a sense of urgency building inside of her. She knew that time was running out, and that they had to find the chosen ones before it was too late.
She looked at the faculty members, her expression serious.
"We have to find them," she said. "We have to bring them back here, before it's too late."
The faculty members nodded, and they quickly set out to search the Academy. They knew that the stakes were high, and that they had to act quickly.
As they searched, Friedham felt a sense of unease wash over her. She knew that the Faedell Taking was a difficult decision, and that it would have a profound impact on the Faedell System. But she also knew that it was necessary, and that the sacrifice of the chosen ones would not be in vain.
Aurora felt a strange pull that she couldn't ignore. It was like a voice calling out to her, one that she had never heard before. She excused herself from her practice with Ilja and started walking towards the small walkway that surrounded a corner of the Academy. The corridor was old-looking, musty, and humid, and very dimly lit. There were barely any windows, and the only light came through small cracks on the walls. As she walked further down the corridor, the pull grew stronger, and she started to feel a sense of unease.
Ilja called out to her, but she didn't respond. She was too focused on the strange feeling she was experiencing. The pull was getting stronger and stronger, and she felt like she was being drawn towards something important.
Suddenly, she saw a door. It was old and made of wood, and it looked like it hadn't been opened in years. But despite its age, it was glowing with a soft, pulsing light.
Aurora felt a sense of curiosity wash over her, and she walked towards the door. As she got closer, the pull grew stronger, and she felt like she was being drawn towards the light.
She reached out and touched the door, and as soon as her fingers touched the wood, she felt a surge of energy flow through her.
Aurora suddenly found herself in a different place. She was standing in front of a large tree, and she could feel the energy emanating from it. As she looked around, she saw two other people standing next to her. They both looked familiar, but she couldn't quite place them. A boy and a girl. Suddenly, she heard a voice. It was Headmistress Friedham.
Headmistress Friedham was calling out to the three of them, explaining the importance of the Faedell Taking and how their sacrifice would save millions of innocent lives. Aurora started panicking, as she didn’t know what was going on, or what this sacrifice was about. She tried to escape the forest, but the door disappeared. The voice of Friedham started growing stronger and louder, almost like a shout.
As Aurora continues to panic, she screams out and ruptures the whole forest. She conjures a bright burst of light that comes out of her, specifically from her pendant. The light is blinding, and everything goes bright white. The light slowly fades, and Aurora finds herself standing in a different place. She looks around, disoriented, and sees that she is inside a large room. The room is filled with books and strange objects, and she can feel the energy emanating from them. She turns around and sees Headmistress Friedham standing in front of her.
"Aurora," Friedham says, her voice gentle. "Are you okay?"
Aurora nods, feeling a sense of relief wash over her.
"What happened?" she says, her voice quiet.
Friedham explains that Aurora had activated a powerful spell, one that had ruptured the forest and transported her to the Academy's inner sanctum. She tells Aurora that she is safe now. Aurora looks down at her pendant, which is still glowing with a soft, pulsing light. She realizes that it must be the source of her power, and that she needs to learn more about it.
Friedham sees the pendant and smiles.
"That's a very special pendant," she says. "It's been passed down through your family for generations. It's a symbol of your majka, and of your connection to the moon and the night."
Aurora looks at the pendant and nods. She had always known that there was something special about it, but she never imagined that it was connected to such powerful majka.
Friedham takes Aurora's hand and leads her to a nearby chair.
As Guide Luria and Guide Apprentice Aliana entered the room, Aurora couldn't help but feel a sense of relief. She wasn't alone in this, and maybe they could help her figure out what was going on. Ygriv and Tulipa looked just as bewildered as she was, but they seemed to be handling it better than she was.
Friedham welcomed them and explained the situation. She told them about the Faedell Taking and the importance of their sacrifice. Ygriv and Tulipa listened intently, their expressions serious. Aurora, on the other hand, felt a sense of panic rising within her. She couldn't fathom the idea of sacrificing three innocent lives for the greater good.
The group sat in silence for a few moments, each lost in thought. Friedham broke the silence, her voice calm but firm.
"We need to find a way to stop the war," she said. "And the Faedell Taking may be our only option."
"But you can’t just ask us to sacrifice ourselves," Aurora said, her voice shaking. "There has to be another way."
Friedham looked at Aurora sympathetically, understanding her concerns.
"I know this is a difficult decision," she said. "But sometimes, sacrifices must be made for the greater good."Aurora looked down at her pendant, feeling a sense of frustration wash over her. She knew that she had a special connection to the moon and the night, but she didn't know how to use it to help in this situation.
As Aurora sat there, lost in thought, she suddenly felt a strange sensation in her pendant. It was like a voice calling out to her, one that she had never heard before. She closed her eyes and focused all of her energy on the pendant, trying to make sense of the feeling.
As she opened her eyes, she realized that she had a new purpose in life. She knew that she had to use her powers to help save the Faedell System, and that she had to do everything in her power to stop the war. With a newfound sense of determination, she stood up and looked at Friedham.
"I'll do it," she said, her voice strong and resolute. "I'll be one of the chosen ones."
“Bullshit.” said Tulipa. “You can’t make me kill myself for the greater good, I’m fifteen!” she continued. “How does this even works?”
Tulipa's outburst caught everyone off guard. Friedham looked at her sympathetically, understanding her concerns.
Friedham then went on to explain the Faedell Taking ritual in detail to all of them. “The Bridge, the connection from this place to the Gardgana Din'Esta, required three individuals to open it. Once opened, they would be able to speak with the Supreme Forces, Faereth and Dellmere, and exchange their souls for one wish. However, the wish must be born from selflessness and contribute to the greater good of all kins. This wish could be anything, but it must be a wish that benefits others and not just the individual. It is important to note that only one of the three individuals who open The Bridge will be chosen to give up their life, but we do not know who the unlucky one will be. This is because the spell itself chooses who will be the chosen one, and we cannot take part in the spell's odds or criteria.” she said.
Tulipa listened intently, her expression serious. She understood the gravity of the situation, but she couldn't fathom the idea of sacrificing herself for the greater good.
"But what about my family?" she said, her voice shaking. "What will happen to them if I'm gone?"
Friedham looked at her sympathetically, understanding her concerns.
"Your family will be taken care of," she said. "We will make sure that they have everything they need, and that they are safe from harm."
Tulipa looked at Friedham skeptically, but she knew that there was no other option. She had to do her part to save the Faedell System, even if it meant sacrificing herself.
"Okay," she said, her voice quiet. "I'll do it."
Aurora looked at Tulipa, feeling a sense of admiration wash over her. She knew that it was a difficult decision, but she also knew that it was the right thing to do.
"Thank you," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "We'll get through this together."
Friedham nodded, looking serious.
"Good," she said. "We have a lot of work to do."
Aurora and Ygriv were both overwhelmed with emotions as they thought about the possibility of sacrificing themselves for the greater good. They had always known that being a Majkakin meant that they had a responsibility to protect the Faedell System, but they never imagined that they would have to make such a sacrifice.
Aurora was thinking about her family, especially her aunt Marina. She had always been there for her, and she couldn't imagine leaving her behind. She felt guilty for putting her aunt through the pain of losing her mother, Muna, and now she was being asked to leave her as well. But she knew that she couldn't let her guilt get in the way of doing what was right. She had to be strong for her family and for the Faedell System.
Ygriv was thinking about his parents and his younger sister. He had always been the responsible one in the family, always doing what he could to help out. He couldn't imagine leaving them behind and the thought of them having to go on without him was unbearable. But he knew that he couldn't let his fear get in the way of his duty. He had to be brave for his family and for the Faedell System.
As they sat there in silence, trying to come to terms with their fate, they were joined by Tulipa. She was scared and unsure, but she knew that she had to do her part to help save the Faedell System.
Aurora and Ygriv knew that they couldn't let Tulipa face this alone. They had to be there for her, to support her and to do everything that they could to make sure that the Faedell Taking was a success. They knew that they were in this together and that they had to rely on each other to get through this.
As they sat there, Friedham reminded them of the importance of their sacrifice. She told them that their sacrifice would save millions of innocent lives, and that it was a necessary sacrifice to make. She assured them that they would not be forgotten and that their names would go down in history as heroes who gave their lives to protect their kin.
Aurora, Ygriv, and Tulipa sat there in silence, lost in thought. They knew that they had a difficult decision to make, but they also knew that they had to do what was right. They had to be selfless and put the needs of others before their own.
After much discussion, they agreed to take part in the Faedell Taking. They knew that it was a difficult decision, but they also knew that it was the right thing to do. They would do everything in their power to stop the war and to protect their kin, even if it meant sacrificing themselves.
The fate of the Faedell System rested on their shoulders, and they had to be strong for each other and for their families. They had to have faith that their sacrifice would not be in vain and that their wish would be granted. With heavy hearts and a sense of duty, they agreed to be part of the ritual, hoping that their sacrifice would save the Faedell System from destruction.
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