Author's Note: Sorry for the late release was making some last minute changes on my phone when it died. I didn't get home until 2 am but I'm trying to stay true to my word so here is chapter one hope you enjoy it.
Edited By: Paradox
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Chapter 1 - The Transference Cycle Begins
*ARAFEL*
[Asavaro's Temple, Entrance Pathway]
5th day of Set, 2105.
Within these walls resides a symbol, A pillar of strength and a natural observer, The Neutral Judge that has held the world in their hand. [Enai balt], the meaning of this title is “the lord of justice”. This lone individual forever changing, each addition giving up the position when they are properly replaced. It isn’t guaranteed that the successor will be the same gender, or even sometimes the same race. It is a position of power that has been passed along for thousands of years when one has collected the sigils of Lonsa (Power).
Presently a male voice can be heard speaking in a melodic tone.
“Fire and Brimstone, Heed my call, Burn and Devour my Adversary…. Nirans Blaze!”
[BANG!]
A loud crash shakes the room, as the volcanic spell impacts an invisible wall, there is an obvious momentary shimmer that shows the wall is weakening.
“GOD DAMNIT! I DON'T HAVE TIME FOR THIS!”
He yells in obvious anger and frustration. This individual shouting out his anger is the current [Enai balt], A human male by the name of Tyrion Meladex.
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Name: Tyrion Meladex Gender: Male Age: 32
Race: Human Class: Aegis Magus Subclass: Master Tactician
Sigil Affinity: Enai Tol (Lord of all) Sigil Marks: 2/35
TITLE(s): Beserker Of Tirault, Mad God, Almighty General, Terror of Alverta, Enai Balt
Stats:
Strength: 4000+10000 Defense: 3450+10000 Agility: 3256+10000 Dexterity: 2456+10000
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'It's almost been more than a week since Ajax and his group succeeded in trapping me here. The Dynast Council meeting should be today. I only have 5 more years before the sigils require I pass the position down or return their power and let them choose my successor, I'm running out of time. While in temple of Asavaro the first Enai Balt, I don't have an open mental link to contact Alexis, Ajax made sure to confront me in the one place my mental connection to Advisor is cut. Damn, how did he know I was coming here in the first place? No one should even know about this temple. A council member has to be working together with Ajax, that's the only way he would have been aware of my investigation. Andrew better watch his back, I have no idea what Ajax is planning but he better be ready to take his brother down. I have no idea what he plans to do with such vast quantities Tetrax, but I refuse to let him have his way.'
After checking the amount of Sigil marks he has left in his condition through his Crystex, Tyrion lets out a fustrated sigh.
"I only have enough marks left for two more spells, I'll have to combine the two and go for consecutive attacks. If this doesn't work, it will take at least 18 years with Azra's Shroud draining almost all my energy, before I regain enough power to charge a mark and try get out of here again."
He relaxes his greatly fatigued and injured body as he prepares to try again.
"Thunder and light, reigns supreme in power, striking down all that oppose it....... Lightning God's Lance!
[Boom!] [Boom!] [BZZZT!]
A series of shockwaves impact the barrier when the powerful spell hits.
"Oceanic squall crashing against the world, Ravenous winds accept this sacrifice......Oceanus Cyclone!"
Before the spell’s 5 hit chain is completely finished, Tyrion lets loose a combination attack in the hope this pushes the Shroud's barrier past its endurance.
[BZZZT! BOOM!-BZZT BOOM!]
The resulting impact of the two spells amplifying each other is tremendous. With the aquatic part amplifying the thunder's conductivity, while the whipping gales sped it up. A blinding light envelops the room and the spell reaches its climax.
*FLASH!*
After the spell has run its course, Tyrion is frustrated to see his last ditch effort was, unfortunately unable to break the barrier. After a few moments of watching the barrier slowly repair itself, he moves further into the temple. Correctly assuming he can not mentally contact the advisor, Tyrion realizes he is however able view what his advisor witnesses. Coming to a stop in the middle of temple’s main room, Tyrion sits down and slowly enters a state of mediation, It is by pure luck he discovers this loophole just as the meeting begins.
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ALVERTA KINGDOM, DYNAST COUNCIL
[Alexis V. Alverta] Dynast Advisor/ Enai Speaker
"As an alloy made up of two metallic ores, Tetrax is a natural resource native to Theta that is created when mana infused rain soaks into the ground and is added to the alloy. Our world runs and survives on this metal with daily use increasing everyday. Currently, there is an abnormal shortage of said resource. With the use of the skill echolocation all new tetrax veins have been discovered to deal with the increased usage, unfortunately it will take approximately 8 years to reach. Our current tetrax supply will last 5 years, during that time period we must find a way to secure more natural metals to keep up with the demand.”
Prime minister Talus Rivera replied, after being ordered to report the disturbing economic situation Theta currently faced, before the Dynast council.
“Before I begin just in case it’s history and use has been forgotten I took the liberty of creating a refresher.”
“After careful research and many debates with my peers, we recommend the dynast council use the Varo Tet rings, to forge a contract with the earth mining company Alrey, to allow Theta to meet its quota. ”
“That’s a suggestion I’ll have to disagree with prime minister”
I interrupted the suggestion posed to the council upon hearing Talus’ reply.
“Please enlighten me, why is that princess Alexis? What possible problem can you have with this proposal?”
Talus replied shaking his head with an amazed expression on his face.
“Need I remind you, that in matters of the dynast council I am it’s advisor? My position as Princess of the Alverta Kingdom is irrelevant in this discussion. It puzzles me why you haven’t suggested we trade with this company you selected, instead of depending on the Varo Tet’s”
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With her response it becomes apparent, Talus never acknowledged that solution at all before the council. This leads to murmurs and disbelief as the other 3 members of the council begin to express outrage.
"Trading with one of earth's mining companies over a period of time runs the risk of exposure. They routinely perform audits, checking company histories and locations. An investigation of our history is not an acceptable outcome. On the other hand, utilizing the rings will allow the contractual magic to deny them the ability to perform such an inquiry. Does this explanation alleviate your concerns Dynast Advisor? Or has the suspiciously absent, Enai balt expressed a concern and solution to our problem as he promised to do a month ago?”
Talus replied with a glare his eyes never moving from my face. With his answer and the damaging question he inquired of me, I lose any leverage I had to interrogate him on his intentions.
‘DAMN!... just when I finally had him, Talus movements have been suspicious of late, but every time I get close to finding out why something happens. Tyrion where are you? Can you hear me? I’ve been having the feeling something disastrous is going to happen soon. Please come back quickly, I need you, Alverta needs you….. our child needs you.’
“Presently, I am unable to contact the Enai balt, bu-”
Before I am able to continue speaking, Talus interrupts cutting me off with his final statement the proverbial hammer drops.
“You aren’t able to contact him? Isn’t that strange our great protector unaccounted for and you don’t see it not important enough to let this known? I see no reason then to continue this farce, I have presented the only available solution to us at this moment. Unless you know of another way, I humbly request the Dynast Royals of the Council come to a decision”
“AGREED” Unanimous agreement is given by the 3 Dynast Council members, 1 male and two female. The male being my father Dynast King Andrew V. Alverta, while the two females were Dynast Queens Harmony Tirault and Valeria Nicrest.
“WE HAVE HEARD ENOUGH, with the situation as it stands and the Enai Balt unaccounted for, the Dynast Council approves usage of the Varo Tet.”
Dynast King Andrew declares after receiving the respective Dynast Queens votes.
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[Tyrion]
“ Lucky son of a... she was so close, Talus has to be involved, the way he introduced my name to the argument was no coincidence. Looks like this earth company Alrey, is at the heart of the matter, guess I’ll watch and check its history myself while I’m stuck here. Who know’s I might find a new toy to play with while stuck here.
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1 HOUR LATER
In a private meeting room located somewhere in the Alvertan kingdom, an important Crystex conversation takes place. {Crystex - a diversitile device created through refined tetrax along with a combination of light and void magic. It has the optional method of visual communication between users created with light magic. Another function is through the use of void magic, it can act as a portable inventory or act as a status plate for the authorized individual.}
The image of a man’s head appears before Talus, from a metallic orb made of refined Tetrax.
???: Have events progressed the way we envisioned?
Talus: Yes, Lord Ajax with minimal problems permission has been granted.
Ajax: Problems?
Talus: Princess Alexis Alverta has become a problem, her persistent line of questioning almost changed the outcome. If it wasn’t for Tyrion’s absence, it would have been impossible for us to proceed.
Ajax: Tyrion…. that bastard is an eternal pain, even with the surprise of an ambush we were barely able to trap him in that temple. We were all greatly injured in that battle, himself included that should buy us a few years at least with Azra’s Shroud draining him. While he is injured we have time, keep the plan moving along, Alexis will not be a problem for much longer.
Talus: As you wish, My lord.
Ajax: How goes contact with board at Alrey? have they been successful disposing of their owners yet?
Talus: No my lord, legal issues are holding them back, until they secure legal authority to take over we must be cautious.
Ajax: USELESS! this is what happens when working with incompetent fools… No matter, the deadline is 3 years from now. This is the only time I am actually grateful, Tyrion is still alive. As long as the sigils of lonsa, have not been released back to their respective Temples our world’s time is drastically slowed down. Every year that passes here equals 6 years on earth, that's 18 years in earth time make sure they have completed their task by then. DO NOT FAIL ME TALUS OR THERE WILL CONSEQUENCES!
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An oppressive silence enters the room as the visual of Ajax’s head leaves the room. Talus stares at the crystex in pure terror as his mind recalls events that include Ajax’s consequences. Shaking himself out of his nightmare he quickly reactivates his crystex messaging his only other contact. After making contact with Takeru Fielding, he immediately begins to speak.
Talus: I don’t care how you do it, but your distribution of metal will not change when we officially meet to restock Theta’s supply. Lord Ajax has expressed his displeasure at the delays, despite his end of the deal being fulfilled. You have been given the deadline of 18 years in that time period you must deals with all your internal problems and keep information about our dealings unknown. If you ever forget the consequences, remember the Geass Lord Ajax gave you.
{Geass: A killing spell that activates when a set of rules have been disobeyed, it forces the individual to involuntarily kill himself.}
Takeru: I humbly thank Lord Ajax for his generosity, the delivery of that suitcase of tetrax has given me everything he promised it would. I have not forgotten my pledge and it will be taken care of. A long term plan has already been set in motion, 18 years is more than enough time. As for your other concern the distribution of the metal will not be impacted whatsoever, I have prepared all the necessary documents so there will be no problems.
Talus: See to it that it is so and heed my words, my master is unforgiving, do not fail him again.
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[Takeru Fielding]
‘I need to get rid of Tyler and Sam very soon or my life won’t be worth shit. I’m not afraid of Talus but his master scares the shit outta me. No one in their right mind would want to piss off a psycho who tortures captives by dragging them on the floor by their intestines. Gregory and Donovan better do their jobs or we are all dead’
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