Hearne was beginning to get rather suspicious of his growing fortune, after all, good things seemed to happen to him one after another, first, a group of elves showed up, From the stories his mother had told him about the Elves they were always mysterious, longlived beings with plans that spanned centuries upon centuries but the ones worshipping him now seemed little more than humans even though they were taller, likely stronger, faster and older than the average human. Then what great luck it is that countless curses ravaged their ancestral home, rendering it impossible to return to and putting them in his path. Then he began to answer his own questions, perhaps these elves under his great wing were younger than the elves his mother had told him about and perhaps the original god of the elves had done their best to exorcise these curses, and in the end, they lost so they made their home of their followers inaccessible to them so that they would not suffer and these Elves before him were the offspring of those original followers but that was the thing with luck they can always be explained away by coincidences and guesses but he would never truly know unless he asked but he cannot simply ask until he provided his followers home and so he put his thoughts behind him and turned to his followers.
"When you bathed in the waters of this river, I bestowed unto you the ability to change your form into an animal that reflects your deepest self, and I want you to remain in your animal for as long as it takes to find your new home." Hearne told the Elves to help them become more comfortable in their animal forms. The Elves followed their god's instructions, and it was clear that they had a special gift to quickly understand and use an ability that took his mother several attempts to master. He was not angry, just amazed at their fast progress though he kept it to himself as they did not need to know his true thoughts, and if he was going to share his true thoughts with someone, he would rather it be with a person that he trusted and the closest person other than his family was Jonathan Joestar and he had his family and speaking off he had not seen how they were doing for a long time but that would be done when the Elves had their home.
The ability to transform into an animal in an instant did not guarantee mastery of how each animal moved. Take birds, for example, soaring high above the clouds with their expansive wings, or the beasts of the land, gracefully navigating the earth on all fours. Even as Hearne observed their worshippers clumsily imitating the movements of these creatures, he couldn't help but smile. It was a reminder that even the most gifted individuals had much to learn and eventually master.
After a period of stumbling and fumbling in their unfamiliar new bodies, they gradually began to gain mastery over their newfound forms and soon after, they became divided into two groups based on their abilities: one group could transform into birds, with Orlaith as their leader, while the other group could shift into the beasts of the land, under the leadership of Ahearn. Both groups were guided by Hearne, who oversaw the entire cohort.
This part of the journey is a highly debated topic, known only by Hearne, Ahearn, and Orlaith. They remain tight-lipped about the actual events, What everyone agrees on, however, is that the Elves had to endure five trials before reaching their new home. In service of Hearne's goal, he stripped them of their five senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell and he also made it so that they could not transform into their native forms. They would only regain their senses and control of their bodies once they successfully passed the Five Trials. The absence of sight left them blind, the absence of hearing left them deaf. Their tongues had lost their taste. They moved cautiously because they had lost their sense of touch, while their nostrils had lost their scent. Only by overcoming these challenges would the Elves reclaim their senses, and ultimately, their rightful place in their new home.
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In the first trial, known as the Trial of Touch, the Elves were faced with the daunting task of identifying a variety of objects solely through the sense of touch. The trial required them to navigate through a dark and unfamiliar environment, relying entirely on their tactile perception. Ahearn's group, equipped with innate dexterity and sensitivity, managed to maneuver through the challenge with relative ease. However, Orlaith's group, accustomed to a form that heavily relies on sight like birds, found themselves at a significant disadvantage and struggled with the task. Despite the formidable obstacles, both groups persevered and ultimately triumphed over the trial.
After successfully completing the Trial of Touch and having their sense of touch gradually restored, the Elves eagerly prepared for the next challenge - the Trial of Hearing. As their tactile senses returned, those with exceptionally acute hearing would instinctively reach out and feel for the subtle vibrations in the ground, enabling them to discern the nature of the creature causing the tremors. Despite Ahearn's group initially having a distinct advantage due to their newfound abilities, Orlaith's group once again defied their inherent limitations and emerged triumphant from this trial.
After the Elves had their sense of touch and hearing restored, they eagerly took on the Trial of Smell. This challenge involved using their heightened senses to identify a mysterious creature. Ahearn's group once again proved their prowess by successfully completing the trial, while Orlaith's group found this challenge to be comparatively easier than the previous ones they had faced.
After three of their senses were restored, the Elves eagerly proceeded to the Trial of Taste, a challenging test where they had to rely on the four senses they had recently regained to identify and discern mysterious creatures and plants. Ahearn's group, known for their keen abilities, consistently found these challenges manageable, swiftly identifying the creatures and plants presented to them. Meanwhile, Orlaith's group, though facing greater difficulty, persevered and ultimately succeeded in passing this trial, showcasing their determination and resourcefulness.
With their sight, hearing, touch, and taste all restored, the elves faced one final trial: the Trial of Sight. Hearne, the god who had been guiding them, finally returned their sight. As their eyes beheld the new land that was now their home, they were filled with wonder and awe. The elves found themselves surrounded by an endless, breathtaking forest, and it moved them to tears. Overwhelmed by the beauty of their new home, they knelt before Hearne, offering their deepest respect. At that moment, they bestowed upon him a new name, spoken only within the Elven community. In their ancient language, they named him Tauron, signifying "Lord of Forests" in their hearts and minds.