Beyond the shadows of doubt11/6/2022 ![]() ![]() Of course, the plan required someone to procure the concept of Ifrita for Azem. I could see what Azem was planning: transform the volcano's aether into Ifrita, draw her away, and then destroy her elsewhere. A manifestation of concentrated fire aether. ![]() Generally, I found his ardent admiration for the rest of the Council endearing─if embarrassing─but at that moment, I was rather preoccupied with the implications of his suggestion. ![]() “It truly is incredible,” the youth said with quiet fervency, the determined line of his lips curving into a grin. "You have heard of Ifrita, yes? The fire spirit?" I felt my brow furrowing, and fought to suppress a scowl that threatened to pull my forehead down over my eyes. "Well.Azem went there, and is resolved to stop the eruption." While it was true that the Convocation intended to discuss the matter, the conclusion would be no less inevitable. The islanders would do the same, and those who deemed it prudent had likely already begun to move elsewhere. As in many such cases, our role was merely to acknowledge the fact. But that was simply the way of the world. The island had one village upon it, and a wealth of fertile farmland─all of which would soon be lost. "I know that we are due for some pyrotechnics."Īccording to reports circulated among the Convocation, there had been unusual aetherial activity on an isolated volcanic isle─which is to say, an eruption was forthcoming. "Do you know of the volcano we’ll be discussing at the next session?" When at last he spoke, it was (as ever) in earnest. I fixed him with an inquiring look as he recovered his breath. His red mask marked him out as one of the Convocation of Fourteen. The voice belonged, as I knew it would, to a white-robed youth of small stature, who was hastening across the hall. I could hardly pretend not to have heard (alas), and thus turned to face my pursuer. My name rang out in the Capitol, the caller's voice resounding around the foyer. ![]()
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