The temple dedicated to old Gods towered in silent reverence as their worshipers paid homage to them. As usual most prayed to one of the five in hopes of achieving balance in their lives and thus teleos, while a few extremists prayed to a single God in hopes of furthering their own goals regardless of the cost.
And in the middle of the central chamber sat Takamaru, his palms resting on his inner thighs as he attempted to commune with the self-proclaimed Sixth God. Eyes closed and breath measured, the boy appeared to be as in tune with the spirits as even the most prestigious High Shaman, especially with the various tattoos adorning his torso and arms. However, to those who knew about the shamanistic hierarchy, the lack of certain tattoos in certain places suggested that he was nothing more than a mere novice.
Yet even looks can be deceiving, and as he meditated, a peculiar aura began to envelop him in shadow and silence.
"Divine Spirit!" he vocally addressed the Sixth. "I call upon you to make yourself known as the God of the Void!"
The aura engulfed him for a brief moment before dispersing into several dark wisps and a single, haunting message spoken by the Sixth:
"Praise the Void."
And in the middle of the central chamber sat Takamaru, his palms resting on his inner thighs as he attempted to commune with the self-proclaimed Sixth God. Eyes closed and breath measured, the boy appeared to be as in tune with the spirits as even the most prestigious High Shaman, especially with the various tattoos adorning his torso and arms. However, to those who knew about the shamanistic hierarchy, the lack of certain tattoos in certain places suggested that he was nothing more than a mere novice.
Yet even looks can be deceiving, and as he meditated, a peculiar aura began to envelop him in shadow and silence.
"Divine Spirit!" he vocally addressed the Sixth. "I call upon you to make yourself known as the God of the Void!"
The aura engulfed him for a brief moment before dispersing into several dark wisps and a single, haunting message spoken by the Sixth:
"Praise the Void."