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Authors: M.J. Stevens
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this afternoon to check your progress.’
Elentia and the maids soon depart. I eat my prepared breakfast and change into another green dress provided for me. I think I’ve owned all of two dresses my entire life. I miss pants.
I sit at the table, staring at the mountain of work before me. There are so many books on topics I haven’t even heard of. I pick up one and open the first page.
‘The history of the Guardians dates back to the Laprion era… when the first islanders of the west made their way to the mainland and discovered the crystal conglomerate that would be later hollowed and constructed into the Guardians Tower…’ I stop reading and moan loudly. The writing in the book is way too small and went on to use big words that confuse me.
I flick through the books until I see one that is brightly coloured. It’s small with only few pages. The title is called, “The first Guardians ” … Wait, this is a children’s book! What, does she think I’m stupid or something?
I go to put the book down and then pull it back up. I slowly move my hands around it and open the cover.
A long, long time ago there was a brave warrior from the Island of Fields to the south. His small home was under attack from a large island to its west. The fighting started over who should be the first to claim the Centreland and be the new leader of Selestia. One day after a battle at sea, the warrior’s ship crashed onto the mainland. Seeking answers and wanting peace, he journeyed with his men across many lands. They walked for seven days before finally reaching a big crystal tower in the middle of nowhere… I stop reading for a moment to admire the artwork. The characters are cute and brightly coloured. I continue.
The man, tired and lost, was feeling scared. His people were becoming weak. They needed somewhere stable to rest. The man, all alone and desperate started to carve into the crystal tower. All of sudden, the fragile core collapsed and a light shined before him. He had unearthed a trapped deity who was waiting for The Pure One.
I turn the page gently.
The spirits of the other world saw his determination and decided that he was The Pure One they had been waiting for. He was the one who would lead Selestia and maintain peace. They then bestowed the man with great powers. The gift came on the condition that he and his family, for all time, must protect the peoples of Selestia. He accepted the great honour, and burden, and on that day became the very first Lord Guardian of Selestia.
I shut the book.
As ridiculous as it sounds, even adults true to the faith of Livolism believe that story. They believe that the spirits put a woman in a giant block of crystal, and the one person pure enough to set her free was the one they would intrust to be the mortal embodiment of their divine will.
It’s total crap. As a kid I read the books my mother gave me about Livolism. She made a special effort to get me the kiddie’s version with the Guardians being ‘magical’, kind of like this one. As a little girl I wanted to believe that wonderful sounding story. But deep down I knew no one was really magic, it’s all smoke and mirrors. At least that’s what Da used to tell me. He is the ultimate dream killer.
Since then Livolism, to me, has come to mean very little. It’s just another thing my parents used to fight about. Mother believed, Father didn’t and I somehow grew up wedged in the middle.
I turn my attention back to the five page question and answer sheet Elentia has given me. I push the pen across the paper and for a moment, I smile. It’s almost as if I’m at university, like I planned a year ago. Maybe this isn’t so terrible. Maybe.
CHAPTER Eleven
Two weeks fly by faster than I could’ve imagined. I’ve been filling my days mostly with study and the completion of exams administered by Elentia.
I’ve been given a little freedom - meaning I’m allowed to explore the Tower - but strictly no higher than level four.
Elentia and the maids soon depart. I eat my prepared breakfast and change into another green dress provided for me. I think I’ve owned all of two dresses my entire life. I miss pants.
I sit at the table, staring at the mountain of work before me. There are so many books on topics I haven’t even heard of. I pick up one and open the first page.
‘The history of the Guardians dates back to the Laprion era… when the first islanders of the west made their way to the mainland and discovered the crystal conglomerate that would be later hollowed and constructed into the Guardians Tower…’ I stop reading and moan loudly. The writing in the book is way too small and went on to use big words that confuse me.
I flick through the books until I see one that is brightly coloured. It’s small with only few pages. The title is called, “The first Guardians ” … Wait, this is a children’s book! What, does she think I’m stupid or something?
I go to put the book down and then pull it back up. I slowly move my hands around it and open the cover.
A long, long time ago there was a brave warrior from the Island of Fields to the south. His small home was under attack from a large island to its west. The fighting started over who should be the first to claim the Centreland and be the new leader of Selestia. One day after a battle at sea, the warrior’s ship crashed onto the mainland. Seeking answers and wanting peace, he journeyed with his men across many lands. They walked for seven days before finally reaching a big crystal tower in the middle of nowhere… I stop reading for a moment to admire the artwork. The characters are cute and brightly coloured. I continue.
The man, tired and lost, was feeling scared. His people were becoming weak. They needed somewhere stable to rest. The man, all alone and desperate started to carve into the crystal tower. All of sudden, the fragile core collapsed and a light shined before him. He had unearthed a trapped deity who was waiting for The Pure One.
I turn the page gently.
The spirits of the other world saw his determination and decided that he was The Pure One they had been waiting for. He was the one who would lead Selestia and maintain peace. They then bestowed the man with great powers. The gift came on the condition that he and his family, for all time, must protect the peoples of Selestia. He accepted the great honour, and burden, and on that day became the very first Lord Guardian of Selestia.
I shut the book.
As ridiculous as it sounds, even adults true to the faith of Livolism believe that story. They believe that the spirits put a woman in a giant block of crystal, and the one person pure enough to set her free was the one they would intrust to be the mortal embodiment of their divine will.
It’s total crap. As a kid I read the books my mother gave me about Livolism. She made a special effort to get me the kiddie’s version with the Guardians being ‘magical’, kind of like this one. As a little girl I wanted to believe that wonderful sounding story. But deep down I knew no one was really magic, it’s all smoke and mirrors. At least that’s what Da used to tell me. He is the ultimate dream killer.
Since then Livolism, to me, has come to mean very little. It’s just another thing my parents used to fight about. Mother believed, Father didn’t and I somehow grew up wedged in the middle.
I turn my attention back to the five page question and answer sheet Elentia has given me. I push the pen across the paper and for a moment, I smile. It’s almost as if I’m at university, like I planned a year ago. Maybe this isn’t so terrible. Maybe.
CHAPTER Eleven
Two weeks fly by faster than I could’ve imagined. I’ve been filling my days mostly with study and the completion of exams administered by Elentia.
I’ve been given a little freedom - meaning I’m allowed to explore the Tower - but strictly no higher than level four.
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