Athendra

The champions of the Divinity sat in the throne room in silence they each looking at the garden map of the known world before them before Remus Divinity stood to speak," Your excellency if I may propose a plan of action on these new world events that have occurred."

Waa looks up from his trance like thoughts, he staring at Remus as if he is instead looking through Remus and into his very soul he only saying," Speak Remus," before he rests his head on his crossed fingers and closes his eyes again to think.

"As we all know as of two nights ago a beam of light coming from somewhere in the sands of time pierced the sky and as our spies have informed us many of the guilds have mobilized forces to investigate this disturbance. The problem we face is the question of whether or not this strange occurrence is the work of a relic calling for a guild or if this is an oddity of nature which is where I propose we..."

"Be seated Remus i have prepared my verdict," states Waa before he uncurls from his throne and stands before his champions with an air of full control about him though he being half some of their ages. "Word will be sent to the guild lords that i request their presence in two days’ time, as for the beam of light i leave it to Romulus and his shadows of the sun to discover its origin and powers." As Waa returns to his throne the champions each stand from their thrones and bow before leaving. “Messenger! Send out the faeries with word of my invitation.”

As Romulus and his escort of five assassins neared the Gates of Heaven the horns sounded and the great gate was opened for them to enter Waa standing before them in the gate,” Romulus your aura has much anticipation so I ask, what have you done this time?”

Romulus walks within the gate before pulling from within his black cloak a set of shoulder armor plates with the marks known to be the symbol of the Unitate,”we may have had a small run in with the Unitate on the way but their ranks were scrambled and confused in the dessert so I doubt they know we were even there.”

“So you found it appropriate to kill those amongst them whom spotted you? Yet you leave parts of this one’s cloak behind that will trace them back to us.” States Waa as he lifts the cloak of one of the assassins, with his mind, there being a large tear in the cloak from it snagging onto something. “Next time Romulus I will advise you to cover your tracks so I do not have to do so later.” Waa turns and walks away to his tower Romulus following at his side as they speak in a low voice so no others may hear their conversation, “this beam of light is as we feared and the cause of a relic wanting to be taken by a guild?”

“Why do you ask questions, whilst just getting the answers from my memory as you please?”

“Because I would rather hear you say it so I know your memories on this event have not been tampered with. The relic we are facing Romulus is the fabled Pool of Memories, none of your men drank from it did they?”

“Only one my liege but he did not seem to be himself on our return.”

“Bring him to my tower in an hour’s time, until then I must ask you to go about one’s own affairs as I do the same.”

Yemen and Dune approached the Gates of Heaven slowly. They didn't want to have an arrow through their chest before they even got to the conference! When they were about a hundred feet out Yemen opened a bag at his side and a faerie flew towards the gate, stopping to sting Yemen with a mite amount of magic. Yemen smiled and watched it rise to the guards and tell them who they were. Soon they were upon the gates as they slowly opened in front of them. As Yemen and Dune rode in Yemen hissed to Dune "Remember your place boy." Once they were inside they were flocked by people who hadn't seen another clan in decades. Yemen opened one of the bags and pulled out a single golden coin. He stood on his horse, attracting all attention to him, and held the coin in the air with his right hand. Quickly a hush fell over the large crowd. Yemen muttered "множете се твоето потомство" and out of the sky hundreds of gold coins flew down into the crowd. Yemen sat down and put the once gold coin, now hunk of ash, back into the pocket it came from "We should be on our way" he wheezed and the guards started on the way to their rooms.

The great host had traveled for two days almost unceasing march. Even the horses were unfailing although they did not wield the fanatic dedication of their masters. Not a utterance had passed the lips of the marching company, only during the small dispersed rests were words spoken. Even commands did not spring, every warrior knowing what was required and expected. Their journey was finally at an end as they approached the tall glistening gates of Athendra. The Gates of Heaven, as they were known, extended tall and glistening. Roughly three-score paces from the towering structure of crystal Arina gestured, a small movement of a hand and her entire progression stiled, as efficient as a well oiled machine. Eyes narrowed, the Grand Master sneered at the glorious construction and urged her horse forward, aware of the guards watching her through magical and mundane means. She halted her charger before the great gates and waited, no attempt against her had been made as so she waited to be accepted through the accursed doors. Her thin lips curled as she considered the naming of the portal. It hackled her that they clung to absurd heresies such as the concept of 'heaven'. The city would no fit the description if such a place existed, no a grain of dust within or without the walls was offered to the Primordial Lords. She drew pleasure from the fact the self-righteous nonbelievers will be sundered when the Unitate brings its full power upon them to retrieve the relic the Divinity claims for it own.

Eventually a slit revealed itself down the great doors as they began to shift inwards. Another gesture in the air and the full might of the Unitate force behind her began to march again, the titan's shaking the ground with each ponderous step. By the time the host had joined their Grand Master the gates were wide enough to accommodate the full column. Steady in resolve the drew a tremendous sight to the arrays of warriors and guards within the walls. Though, unlike the fairies, these men seemed of strong resolve, surrounded by their fellows in the midst of their fortress. The column follow Arina's lead as she lead their entirety through the gates to the spires of the Divinity's castle. Forming a glorious alignment they waited behind their Grand Master to be dealt with by who deemed to represent the Divinity.

The Seer entered his room with Reena and Aesaphos.
“Not letting my bodyguards inside. I’ll remember this.” He grumbled as he paced up and down the room.
“So when does this meeting get underway exactly?” Asked Reena. The Seer shook his head, indicating he did not know. Reena flounced down on a chair with a sigh. Aesaphos stood in front of the door, dutifully guarding.

The rest of the unit had been forced back outside the city. Ivy was standing in front of the half-built makeshift shrine looking over at the Unitate host.
“Huh. Those are some big machines, hope a fight doesn’t break out before the shrine is finished.” She spoke aloud.