Mystiks

The capitol, Numinal, is a huge forest area where the Celestial Academy awaits everyone wishing to learn more about their Mystiks. The first basilica ever built, Origin, also towers above the other buildings in this region.\n\nToday is Divineday, the day of the week where nobody works and everyone visits a basilica. Living in the capitol makes this day even more special because the Ascendant, leader of the Druids, leads the ceremony.\n\nThough there are many different schools of Mystiks, everyone comes together on Divineday.\n\nFauniks is the study of Animal Mystiks. This includes summoning, controlling, riding, and more.\n\nFloriks is the study of Plant Mystiks. They range from summoning, controlling, medical, decoration, and building purposes.\n\nElementiks control/manipulate the elements of Fire, Water, Wind, Earth, or Lightning.\n\nWhich school of Mystiks do you practice?\n[[Fauniks|Animals]]\n[[Floriks|Plants]]\n[[Elementiks|Elements]]

<<set $does_Ivy_suicide = random(1,100)>>\n<<if $does_Ivy_suicide gte 50>>\nA ball of water envelops Lilith's head and she struggles to breath. You keep your hands pointed at her direction in closed fists.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nVery good.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nWhy did this have to happen? Why did you betray me?!</center>\n\nCole and Summer look at each other in agreement, as if this is what they wanted all along.\n\nYou clench your fists harder than ever as sadness, then anger wash over you. Lilith looks at you, eyes wide with terror, before she finally drowns. You release the water and she falls to the ground.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@\nSuch power, such intolerance. This is exactly what we're looking for in an Ascendant.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nWhat are you talking about?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYou've passed the test! You were a potential Ascendant candidate! Now you can begin your Ascendant training.</center>\n\nYou, the next Ascendant? This is definitely huge.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nWhat about my parents?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nIt is quite unfortunate what happened to your sister. However, with you becoming the next Ascendant, they will be cleared of any suspicion and even become high ranking members in Origin.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@\nCome, there is much to do before you start training with the Ascendant.</center>\n\nAs the future leader of your people, you can change things for Druids everywhere. Will you be merciful? Or give out as much harsh judgement as you've shown Lilith? You have time to decide as you follow Cole and Summer back to Origin.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<else>>\nA ball of water envelops Lilith's head and she struggles to breath. You keep your hands pointed at her direction in closed fists.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nVery good.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nWhy did this have to happen? Why did you betray me?!</center>\n\nCole and Summer look at each other in agreement, as if this is what they wanted all along.\n\nYou clench your fists harder than ever as sadness, then anger wash over you. Lilith looks at you, eyes wide with terror, before she finally drowns. You release the water and she falls to the ground.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nSuch power, such intolerance. This is exactly what we're looking for in an Ascendant.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nWhat are you talking about?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYou've passed the test! You were a potential Ascendant candidate! Now you can begin your Ascendant training.</center>\n\nYou, the next Ascendant? This is definitely huge.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nWhat about my family?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYour sister may have failed, but you've made up for it. As the next Ascendant, you can pardon them if you choose. For now, we will hold off the exile.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nCome, there is much to do before you start training with the Ascendant.</center>\n\nAs the future leader of your people, you can change things for Druids everywhere. Will you be merciful? Or give out as much harsh judgement as you've shown Lilith? You have time to decide as you follow Cole and Summer back to Origin.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<endif>>

<center>@@.Dragon;Gwen@@ \nAs you wish. When all your affairs have been straightened, meet back here.</center>\n\nYou make your way out of the forest and head home. What a day, just thinking about explaining this to your parents fills you with dread. Not just about Ivy, but about becoming a Draconiks user, it's bittersweet.\n\nOnce you get home, you tell your parents all that's transpired in the past few hours, well, almost everything. They sit, stunned for a moment, then mourn the death of your sister.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nThere's something else.</center>\n\nYour parents look in horror, expecting the worse.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nI met a Draconiks master, they're real. She told me I have the ability to learn them and she'll teach me.</center>\n\nFor the first time since you got back, you see a smile start to form on your mother's face.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nOh, dear, that's incredible. To think, our baby can learn the ancient Mystiks only heard of in stories.\n\n@@.dad;Father@@ \nI wish Ivy was here to see this.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nThe only problem is, I have to go away for a bit to train. I can't see any of you until my training is done. She only allowed me to tell two people, so at least you'll know where I am.</center>\n\nYour parents notice your hesistation and both give you a huge hug.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nYour sister would be so proud of you. We're so proud of you.\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nYou go and become stronger. Ivy would have wanted that.\n\n@@.dad;Father@@ \nI know the Ascendant won't allow this to continue. We'll get to bottom of this and expose those responsible, while you're gone.</center>\n\nYou leave with tears in your eyes, but warmth in your heart. Your sister will be avenged. Next time, you'll be much stronger.\n\nTo Be Continued...

Good, they're alone. Before they have a chance to react, you summon your Floriks Mystiks. The ground rumbles and several vines burst through the ground. They soar towards Fenrir and Lyn and wrap them up tightly -- like a snake squeezing its prey. Thorns point towards their hearts. If you have to do this, then it should be quick and painless.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWhat in the world is going on? This isn't funny!</center>\n\nFenrir and Lyn look at you with terror in their eyes. Better make a choice fast, you can't stand to see them like this.\n\n[[Kill them.|Ivy Kill Fenrir]]\n[[Release them.|Ivy Release Fenrir 2]]

She may be your sister, but you can't allow innocents, not to mention your best friends, to be killed for no reason. She could have chosen not to do this.\n\nYou go into Fauniks stance and pounce at Ivy. The thorns retract to Ivy and the vines loosen enough for Fenrir and Lyn to get free. You struggle with your sister for what seems an eternity. You put your hand on her throat to stop her. Her eyes look terrified and remorseful. \n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nThis isn't right, you must know that.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI didn't know what else to do. I'm so sorry.</center>\n\nYou start to release your grip, when a thorn catches your leg on the way back to Ivy. Your claws instinctively come out and your nails slash through Ivy's throat. A shocked look flashes across her face as blood starts pouring out.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nPlease forgive me.</center>\n\nThe blood continues flowing and there's nothing you can do to stop it. Fenrir and Lyn are paralyzed by the sight they see. You hold your sister's head, apologizing profusely. Tears stream down your face. Why did it have to end like this?\n\nFenrir and Lyn solemnly head towards you. They seem hesistant to speak and just sit with you awhile. Fenrir rubs your back and Lyn sits on your shoulder. You look to them to see utter sadness on their faces. Of course, this is hard for them, too.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nListen, I know this is hard, but we have to get out of here. \n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nHe's right. There's something much bigger going on and we need to hide for now.</center>\n\nYou finally go with them after deep contemplation. Before you go, you look at your sister -- one last time.\n\nTo Be Continued...

<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nVery funny, don't forget what happened the last time we sparred. I'm pretty sure I had you begging for mercy!</center>\n\nHe looks fairly confident.\n\n[["I'm pretty sure you got it backwards. I guess I'll have to come to remind you what happened."|Go with Fenrir]]\n[["Sorry, I have to go to Origin. Maybe later."|Go to Origin]]\n[["Yeah, I could use some practice. Fine, I'll come."|Go with Fenrir]]\n

You're still waiting on <<if $sibling_gender gte 50>>your sister to come downstairs. She always takes forever to get ready. She finally comes down.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nNot skipping out on us?\n\n@@.purple;Sister@@ \nCome on, mom, I don't do that a lot. Do I?\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nMore than you should. Divineday is very important you know. And it's time with the family.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWhat's the matter sis, can't stand to spend time with us?</center>\n\nYou can't pass on an opportunity to tease your sister.\n\nYour father heads out the door and shouts behind his back.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nLet's go! We're late!</center>\n\nYou lead the way as you all hurry to Origin. It's close by, so the walk isn't that long. When you get there, two Divineks greet your parents.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nSo good to see everyone on this fine Divineday.</center>\n\nCole gives your father a handshake and Summer hugs your mother.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nWe appreciate all the work you guys do every day. We can only imagine how much work it must be, working for the Ascendant and all.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe just do it for the good of everyone!</center>\n\nSummer's smile is always so awkward, like it's forced or something.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nWell, we're going in to get our seats. See you after service.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nOf course.</center>\n\nAfter your parents head inside, Cole and Summer stop you and your sister.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nThe current Ascendant is also an Elementiks user. You never know...\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nAnyway, we'd like to speak to Ivy after sermon if that's fine with you? \n\n@@.green;Ivy@@\nUmm, sure. \n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nExcellent. Meet us in our office afterwards. It won't take long.</center>\n\nWhat could they want with you?\n\nShortly after going in and taking your seat, the Ascendant makes his way to the front to give his famous speech.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nOriginators watch over you!\n\nCrowd \nHail the Ascendant!\n\n@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nThe foundation the Originators left us is one of trust and unity. Together, no enemy can bring harm to our glorious family. And that's exactly how I think of all of you -- my family.\n\nI do my best to ensure security, safety, and of course, happiness for Druids everywhere. My only request is that you put your trust in me and the council of Divineks who work just as hard to keep our nation running.\n\nOur home has had many years of peace, and there is no reason to expect any less. I don't expect war again, but we must also be prepared. As long you all continue to hone your skills and our children learn from great institutions such as the Celestial Academy -- we have nothing to fear.\n\nAs always, and forever, embrace Druidism!\n\nCrowd \nEmbrace Druidism!</center>\n\nHe sure is a benevolent leader, taking time out of his busy schedule to speak at Origin.\n\nOnce it's over, Cole and Summer motion for you to meet them in their office. You get there fearing the worst, but they smile, so maybe it isn't bad news?\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@\nWe need to tell you that your sister is a potential Ascendant candidate.</center>\n\nWow, that came out of left field! Why are they telling you though?\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nRules state the candidate can't know and you must never tell anyone what is said here.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nDon't worry. I won't tell a soul.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@\nGood. Now for the other matter. Her friend Fenrir has become a terrible influence, making her skip, denouncing our practices -- an overall poison to our society.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nThat's where you come in, Ivy, we need you to take Fenrir out of the equation for us.</center>\n\nOh...my... God...\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nYou mean... kill him?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYes, and as an extra incentive, we have authority to exile your family to Maven territory. There are documents here that will prove your heresy.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@\nWe're pretty good at what we do. They won't question it for a moment.</center>\n\n[[Agree to kill Fenrir.|Ivy Agree Offer]]\n[[Refuse to kill Fenrir.|Ivy Refuse Offer]]\n<<else>>your brother to come downstairs. He takes even longer than you to get ready in the morning.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nWas that Fenrir again?\n\n@@.purple;Brother@@ \nYep, he's going to the forest with Lyn.\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nWell, thank you for not sneaking away this time. That boy has a good heart, but he should really go to Origin more often.\n\n@@.purple;Brother@@ \nEspecially since he's so in love with Ivy.</center>\n\nHe makes an embarassing gesture at you. Time for some payback.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nYou're just jealous that he likes me instead.</center>\n\nHe turns deep red and looks speechless.\n\n<center>@@.purple;Brother@@ \nHey, shut up!</center>\n\nYour father heads out the door and shouts behind his back.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nLet's go, we're late!</center>\n\nYou lead the way as you all hurry to Origin. It's close by, so the walk isn't that long. When you get there, two Divineks greet your parents.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nSo good to see everyone on this fine Divineday.</center>\n\nCole gives your father a handshake and Summer hugs your mother.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nWe appreciate all the work you guys do every day. We can only imagine how much work it must be, working for the Ascendant and all.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe just do it for the good of everyone!</center>\n\nSummer's smile is always so awkward, like it's forced or something.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nWell, we're going in to get our seats. See you after service.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nOf course.</center>\n\nAfter your parents head inside, Cole and Summer stop you and your brother.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nYou know, many Ascendants have been Fauniks users. It is a good Mystiks power.\n\n@@.purple;Brother@@ \nReally? Well, that's good to know...\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nYeah, especially since...</center>\n\nSummer elbows Cole.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@\nAnyway, Ivy, we'd like to talk to you after the sermon. Nothing, to worry about. Just a favor to ask.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nOkay, sure thing.</center>\n\nShortly after going in and taking your seat, the Ascendant makes his way to the front to give his famous speech.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nOriginators watch over you!\n\nCrowd \nHail the Ascendant!\n\n@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@\nThe foundation the Originators left us is one of trust and unity. Together, no enemy can bring harm to our glorious family. And that's exactly how I think of all of you -- my family.\n\nI do my best to ensure security, safety, and of course, happiness for Druids everywhere. My only request is that you put your trust in me and the council of Divineks who work just as hard to keep our nation running.\n\nOur home has had many years of peace, and there is no reason to expect any less. I don't expect war again, but we must also be prepared. As long you all continue to hone your skills and our children learn from great institutions such as the Celestial Academy -- we have nothing to fear.\n\nAs always, and forever, embrace Druidism!\n\nCrowd \nEmbrace Druidism!</center>\n\nHe sure is a benevolent leader, taking time out of his busy schedule to speak at Origin.\n\nOnce it's over, Cole and Summer motion for you to meet them in their office. You get there fearing the worst, but they smile, so maybe it isn't bad news?\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nWe need to tell you that your brother is a potential Ascendant candidate.</center>\n\nWow, that came out of left field! Why are they telling you though?\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nRules state that the candidate can't know and you must never tell anyone what is said here.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nDon't worry. I won't tell a soul.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nGood. Now for the other matter. His friend Fenrir has become a terrible influence, making him skip, denouncing our practices -- an overall poison to our society.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nThat's where you come in, Ivy, we need you to take Fenrir out of the equation for us.</center>\n\nOh...my... God...\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nYou mean... kill him?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYes, and as an extra incentive, we have authority to exile your family to Maven territory. There are documents here that will prove your heresy.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nWe're pretty good at what we do. They won't question it for a moment.</center>\n\n[[Agree to kill Fenrir.|Ivy Agree Offer]]\n[[Refuse to kill Fenrir.|Ivy Refuse Offer]]\n<<endif>>

You can't go after what happened, your family needs you.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nI'm sorry, but I can't leave my family at a time like this. They've already lost one child.\n\n@@.Dragon;Gwen@@ \nIt saddens me, but I understand. \n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nMaybe we'll meet again, and I can learn these Mystiks when I'm ready.</center>\n\nGwen just smiles and a blinding flash of light comes out of nowhere.\n\n<center> -- </center>\n\nYou are alone in the forest. How did you get there? Where is everyone? The last thing you remember was... oh God, Ivy...\n<<if $threaten_alone is "true">>\nYou make your way out of the forest and head home. What a day, just thinking about explaining this to your parents fills you with dread.\n\nOnce you get home, you tell your parents all that's transpired in the past few hours. They sit, stunned for a moment, then mourn the death of your sister.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nI can't believe a Divinek would do this, they must have gone rogue.\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nYour father is right. Divineks are compassionate and selfless. We need to be careful and root out the source of this corruption.</center>\n\nYour parents look at each other and weep heavily.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nI just can't believe our little Ivy is gone.</center>\n\nYou give them a heartfelt hug and just sit with them for hours, wondering what you're going to do next.\n<<else>>\nYou reach the edge of the forest and spot Fenrir. Thank the Originators for friends like him.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYou feel better? I know there is probably nothing I can do to help.</center>\n\nFenrir and Lyn look apprehensive, but you know they want to help.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nA little, but it'll take time. I just can't believe this is happening. How can I get over this?\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nWe'll be here for anything you need. That's what best friends are for, right? Truth is, we really need you as well.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYeah, it's hard on all of us.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nBut she wasn't your sister! You don't have any family like that!</center>\n\nSilence. Maybe that was a bit harsh. Can they blame you for acting a little on edge, though?\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nFenrir, look, I'm sorry, I just...\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nNo, it's cool. You're right, I don't have siblings or any family around my age. That's why I have you.</center>\n\nLyn jumps on your shoulder.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nAnd don't forget me!\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYou're right, guys. Let's just get home. I have to tell my parents what happened here.</center>\n<<endif>>\n\nTo Be Continued...\n

<<set $dodge_success = random(1,100)>>\n<<if $dodge_success gte 70>>Your survival instincts kick in as your Fauniks take over. Your movements are like water as you dodge Fenrir's first attack. He tries again and again, but you escape each blow with cat-like reflexes. Once Fenrir is tired out, you swipe him with a few slashes from your claw-like nails. He submits for now.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nI never did like cats. Man you're fast.</center>\n\nLyn looks as if she's doing everything in her power to supress a barking frenzy.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@\nRight, can't say your Fauniks are my favorite. You're lucky you're one of our best friends, or these Cat Fauniks would be a problem.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nOkay, Lyn, let's practice some more on taking down Cat Fauniks users.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nWell, aren't you all fired up? All right then, let's go.</center>\n<<else>>You turn on your fauniks, but they aren't quick enough. He slams into you with the first hit. \n\nHard.\n\nYou stumble back as he begins to hit you from all sides. The wolf-like nature of his appearance starts to scare you, maybe it's because of what you are right now.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWhen are you going to learn? Cats can't beat dogs.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nFor once, I have to agree with Fenrir. Though I may be a tad bias.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nI'll get you some day. Why don't you two practice?\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nExcellent idea. Let's go, Fen!</center>\n<<endif>>\n\nFenrir and Lyn practice sparring while you survey your surroundings. You hear a faint sound in the distance and start to listen more closely.\n\n[[Investigate the noise.|Forest Noise Investigation]]\n[[Ignore the noise.|Forest Noise Ignore]]\n[[Ask Fenrir and Lyn if they hear the noise.|Forest Noise Help]]

I thought I said this story focuses only on Druids? I thought this might happen. Sorry to disappoint, but you'll have to wait until next time. Now, where were we?\n\n[[Druid|Mystiks]]\n[[Still Druid|Mystiks]]\n[[I think you know what I'm getting at...|Mystiks]]

<<set $prepare_war = "true">>\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nThe next trial is Power. You must demonstrate your ability to handle gaining this new power, but that you're fully capable without it.</center>\n\nA woman enters the room from the other end. She looks determined, but you can't let her win. You meet her on the arena-esque side of the room.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nLet the Power Trial commence!</center>\n\n[[Counter their first attack.|Counter Power]]\n[[Try an all-out attack.|Full Power]]\n[[Defend against their attacks.|Defend Power]]

At the very least you have to tell your <<if $sibling_gender gte 50>> sister what's going on. You owe her that much. \n\n<center>@@.purple;Sister@@ \nSo, what'd you talk about?</center>\n\nYou shift uncomfortably.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWell, it's about your friends, Fenrir and Lyn. We need to see them after service. I'll explain later.\n\n@@.purple;Sister@@ \nOh, okay...</center>\n\nService continues as usual. A Divinek reads the required texts. It would be nice if they mixed it up a bit and read things based on the situations of the time.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nHey, mom and dad, we're going to see a friend for a bit, but we'll be back for dinner. Is that good with you?\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nOf course, just don't be out too late.\n\n@@.dad;Father@@ \nWatch your surroundings. You never know who's out there.</center>\n\nOnce you're alone with your sister, you explain the situation. A mix of horror and betrayal flashes across her face as you near the end.\n\n<center>@@.purple;Sister@@ \nI'll help you find him. Just don't do anything right away.</center>\n\nWhat a relief.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nOh thank you so much! I don't know if I could handle this alone. I'm so sorry it has come to this.</center>\n\nYour sister knows exactly where they will be, the forest. Their training sessions last quite a while. Fenrir and his puppy, Lyn, come into view as you reach the forest entrance. Your sister calls out to them.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nHey, didn't expect to see you guys. What's up?\n\n@@.purple;Sister@@ \nWell, we have some bad news.</center>\n\nYou use your Floriks Mystiks. The ground rumbles and several vines burst through the ground. They soar towards Fenrir and Lyn and wrap them up tightly, like a snake squeezing its prey. Thorns point towards their hearts. If you have to do this, then it should be quick and painless.\n\nYour sister explains the situation. Fenrir and Lyn look stunned.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nAre you serious? This has to be a joke.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nA cruel one at that. They would never go along with this, right?</center>\n\nThis is killing you inside. Should you really kill them?\n\n[[Kill them.|Ivy Kill Fenrir 1]]\n[[Release them.|Ivy Release Fenrir 1]]\n<<else>>brother what's going on. You owe him that much. \n\n<center>@@.purple;Brother@@ \nSo, what'd you talk about?</center>\n\nYou shift uncomfortably.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWell, it's about your friends, Fenrir and Lyn. We need to see them after service. I'll explain later.\n\n@@.purple;Brother@@ \nOh, okay...</center>\n\nService continues as usual. A Divinek reads the required texts. It would be nice if they mixed it up a bit and read things based on the situations of the time.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nHey, mom and dad, we're going to see a friend for a bit, but we'll be back for dinner. Is that good with you?\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nOf course, just don't be out too late.\n\n@@.dad;Father@@ \nWatch your surroundings. You never know who's out there.</center>\n\nOnce you're alone with your brother, you explain the situation. A mix of horror and betrayal flashes across her face as you near the end.\n\n<center>@@.purple;Brother@@ \nI'll help you find him. Just don't do anything right away. You know how much I care for him.</center>\n\nWhat a relief.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nOh thank you so much! I don't know if I could handle this alone. I'm so sorry it has come to this.</center>\n\nYour brother knows exactly where they will be, the forest. Their training sessions last quite a while. Fenrir and his puppy, Lyn, come into view as you reach the forest entrance. Your brother calls out to them.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nHey, didn't expect to see you guys. What's up?\n\n@@.purple;Brother@@ \nWell, we have some bad news.</center>\n\nYou use your Floriks Mystiks. The ground rumbles and several vines burst through the ground. They soar towards Fenrir and Lyn and wrap them up tightly, like a snake squeezing its prey. Thorns point towards their hearts. If you have to do this, then it should be quick and painless.\n\nYour brother explains the situation. Fenrir and Lyn look stunned.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nAre you serious? This has to be a joke.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nA cruel one at that. They would never go along with this, right?</center>\n\nThis is killing you inside. Should you really kill them?\n\n[[Kill Them.|Ivy Kill Fenrir 1]]\n[[Release Them.|Ivy Release Fenrir 1]]\n<<endif>>

Pretty easily actually. You don't need to do it and you feel drained after Donation. This time, you'd rather keep all your strength.\n\n<<if $hide_Ascendant is "true">>You see a stranger out of the corner of your eye. You turn to see him motioning you over.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nI know what you heard earlier, I used to be a Divinek. I also noticed that you didn't donate any of your Mystiks today. \n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYeah, so?\n\n@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYou might just be suitable for what I have in mind.</center>\n\nThat is intriguing. Might as well hear him out.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nGo on.\n\n@@.Shade;Stranger@@\nBetween you and me, the Divineks aren't as powerful as they say they are. Only the Ascendant has real power, the rest are weaker than the rest of the populous.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWell, the Ascendant is the leader, he should have the most power.\n\n@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nMaybe, but there is a kind of Mystiks that they forbid. They do this because it allows you to become stronger than even the Ascendant, not because it is evil.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nReally? How can I even trust you?\n\n@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYou can't, but only a select few can learn this power. They have to pass the Trials. I believe you have what it takes, do you want to take these trials?</center>\n\n[[Agree to take Trials.|Take Trials]]\n[[Refuse to take Trials.|Refuse Trials]]\n<<else>>\nYou get a few looks, but nothing serious. After all, it is optional.\n\nA song and dance follow the Donation and Ivy finally comes back. She looks a little uneasy.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nSo, what'd you talk about?</center>\n\nIvy shifts uncomfortably.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWell, it's about your friend, Fenrir. We need to see him after service. I'll explain later.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nOh, okay...</center>\n\nService continues as usual. A Divinek reads the required texts. It would be nice if they mixed it up a bit and read things based on the situations of the time.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nHey, mom and dad, we're going to see a friend for a bit, but we'll be back for dinner. Is that good with you?\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nOf course, just don't be out too late.\n\n@@.dad;Father@@ \nWatch your surroundings. You never know who's out there.</center>\n\nOnce you and Ivy are alone, she tells you what happened.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nCole and Summer found Fenrir guilty of heresy and they say they have the full support of the Ascendant to carry out his sentence.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWhoah, what? Slow down. What does that even mean?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nHe doesn't go to Origin or any basilica and thinks they are a waste of time. He doesn't believe what they preach.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nI knew that, but that isn't illegal is it?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWell, they say he's a bad influence, a poison. They told me you're a potential Ascendant candidate and that he's not only bringing you down, but the future of the Druids.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nMe? Wow, I don't believe it... but wait, what about Fenrir?</center>\n\nIvy turns her back to you. This won't be good. \n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThey want me to kill Fenrir. If I don't, they will banish our whole family to Maven territory.</center>\n\nThis can't be happening. How did things go south so quick? You can't see Ivy's face, but based on the sound of her sobs, tears must be streaming down her cheeks.\n\n[[Leave to warn Fenrir.|Warn Fenrir]]\n[[Tell someone about your situation.|Seek Divinek help]]\n[[Help Ivy find Fenrir.|Help Ivy Fenrir]]\n<<endif>>

<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nSo... Maven, huh?</center>\n\nLilith look incredibly embarassed... and apologetic.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nAgain, I'm so sorry. I was sent here to learn everything and report back to my family. They're a rich and powerful group in Pydron.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nPydron?\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nSorry, that's our capitol. Anyway, I just couldn't go through with it after meeting you. It's so nice here. You're nothing like the stories they tell us.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWell, if they are anything like the stories we're told, we were both hoodwinked.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nI just wish there was a way for Mavens and Druids to get along. We should be helping each other. Just imagine the possibilities if we combined our powers.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nI agree, but for now, we need to find someplace safe. Away from both factions.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nWhat about your friend, what was it, Fenrir?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nOh, don't worry, we're going to get him, too. He's definitely not safe here. I'm sure I can convince him to come with us, but it's his family I'm worried about.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nSo, where to?\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nThe forest. He should still be there training. Hopefully Cole and Summer don't get to him first.</center>\n\nLilith follows as you run towards the forest. Life as you know it, is changed forever.\n\nTo Be Continued...

<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nI can't believe the depth of this treason. Dealing with Mavens? Telling them about our secrets and practices in Origin? Have you no shame? You could very well have doomed us all!</center>\n\nHis voice booms like thunder as he finishes his last sentence.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nThis is some mistake! We'd never do any of that. Surely you...\n\n@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nThat is enough!</center>\n\nAnother booming proclamation makes my father cower in fear. Maybe, I should have agreed to killing Fenrir.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nDivineks! Send these people away while I deal with the coming threat.</center>\n\nA small group of Divineks join Cole and Summer in forming a circle around your family.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nToo bad your</center> <<if $sibling_gender gte 50>><center>sister isn't here, but we'll deal with her later.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nNow, by the power granted to me by the almighty Ascendant, I hereby banish you to the land of the Mavens.</center>\n\nThe Divineks hold their heads. In an instant, you're teleported away from your home.\n\nYou have no clue where you are, but the sky has a purple tint to it. There are huge buildings in the distance, machinery, and plenty of lights. This must be Maven territory.\n\nWith nothing but the clothes on your back, your family is stuck in this foreign land. \n\nAnd they don't like Druids. At least there is some hope that your sister could be safe.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<else>><center>brother isn't here, but we'll deal with him later.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nNow, by the power granted to me by the almighty Ascendant, I hereby banish you to the land of the Mavens.</center>\n\nThe Divineks hold their heads. In an instant, you're teleported away from your home.\n\nYou have no clue where you are, but the sky has a purple tint to it. There are huge buildings in the distance, machinery, and plenty of lights. This must be Maven territory.\n\nWith nothing but the clothes on your back, your family is stuck in this foreign land. \n\nAnd they don't like Druids. At least there is some hope that your brother could be safe.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<endif>>

<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nOh, yeah, advanced classes. Lunch is good though.</center>\n\nFenrir has a hopeful look on his face.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nAssuming she wants to sit with you.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nSure she will.</center> \n\nFenrir glances in your direction.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nAfter all, she is your sister. Anyway, classes will probably be tough this year. We start Fauniks applications.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nWas the theory not enough for you?\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nI don't want to learn about all this theory, give me something hands-on.</center>\n\nLyn frowns at Fenrir.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nOne of these days, you'll be thankful for all that "useless" theory.</center>\n\nAs you reach the forest's exit, you start to hear movement. \n\n[[What's that sound?|Forest Exit Ivy]]

<<set $hid_smoke = "yes">>\n\nFenrir looks at you a moment, then shrugs.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYeah, you're right. Lyn hates when I'm late. I don't want to hear her complain all day.</center>\n\nYou hear a voice in your head. It's deep and mellow, almost soothing.\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Deep Voice@@ \nVery good. You didn't tell him. Maybe you're someone I can trust.</center>\n\nThe voice fades away as quickly as it came. Fenrir stops as you reach the clearing. A puppy with brown fur and three red stripes going down her back jumps onto Fenrir's shoulder. She opens her mouth with delight to expose two red fangs, signature to their clan.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nAbout time you showed up! Any longer and I'd have to bite you.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@\nWho are you kidding? You'll do that anyway.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@\nBut this time it will be with love.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWell, let's get started.</center>\n\nFenrir rushes at you as Lyn jumps off his shoulder.\n\nYou swiftly scan the surroundings and notice a tree branch sticking slightly out of the ground.\n\n[[Lure Fenrir over to the tree branch.|Lure Fenrir]]\n[[Crouch into your Fauniks fighting stance and prepare for the first attack.|Fighting Stance 1]]\n[[Try to dodge Fenrir's first attack.|Dodge Fenrir]]

You run from Origin as soon as she tells you. Fenrir is your friend and you can't let him die like this. Once you reach the forest, you hear Fenrir and Lyn, his puppy, training. After a short jog, you meet up with them. They look astounded.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYou okay? I thought you'd still be at Origin.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nI'm fine, but you're in trouble. A couple Divineks want you dead and supposedly have permission from the Ascendant.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@\nThat's absurd! What have we done?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nThey called you a poison that's corrupting society since you don't go to a basilica and don't believe in their teachings.</center>\n\nFenrir sniffs the air, then looks in shock.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@\nThis is serious, I can smell the fear on you. We better go into hiding, Lyn.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nOh my! What an unfortunate turn of events. Thank you for warning us!\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nI'm sorry this is happening, I'll try to get to the bottom of it.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYou're a true friend. See you later.</center>\n\nFenrir and Lyn run deeper into the woods. Once they disappear, you head back to Ivy.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nI warned them Ivy, I'm sorry, I just couldn't let you go through with it.</center>\n\nIvy immediately breaks down and sobs uncontrollably.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWhy?! What do we do now? They were serious!\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nMaybe, but could you honestly live with yourself if you killed them?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@\nI... I don't know. Let's keep this from mom and dad for now. Maybe we can figure something out.</center>\n\nThe two of you take your time getting back home, but when you arrive, Cole and Summer are waiting.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@\nSo disappointed in you, Ivy.</center>\n\nCole turns to you with disgust.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nAnd you. You could have been something great.</center>\n\nA small group of Divineks come out of your house, bringing your parents with them.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe told you what would happen if you failed. Now, by the power granted to me by the almighty Ascendant, I hereby banish you to the land of the Mavens.</center>\n\nThe Divineks form a circle around your family and hold their heads. In an instant, you're teleported away from your home.\n\nYou have no clue where you are, but the sky has a purple tint to it. There are huge buildings in the distance, machinery, and plenty of lights. This must be Maven territory.\n\nWith nothing but the clothes on your back, your family is stuck in this foreign land. \n\nAnd they don't like Druids.\n\nTo Be Continued...

<<set $threaten_alone = "true">>\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYou can't mean that. I know what happened is horrible, but let's just cool off a bit before we do anything.</center>\n\nFenrir and Lyn start to get closer, but you activate your Fauniks. You bite Fenrir's leg to show you mean business. Lyn gets ready to attack, but Fenrir stops her. You didn't want to do it, but they probably would have gone with you if you didn't.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nIt's okay Lyn, let's just go.</center>\n\nLyn turns her nose up at you and leaves with Fenrir. You're free to go into the forest alone, but you've just lost your best friends.\n\nYou head back inside the forest to the clearing. You smell smoke again and the voice comes back.\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Deep Voice@@ \nYou smell it don't you? The smoke? Smelling smoke when there is no fire; that's the sign of the affinity of Draconiks Mystiks.</center>\n\nThe voice dissipates and a huge dragon appears, taking up the entire clearing. The green, scaly skin blends in with the surroundings. It huffs a ring of smoke from its nose, then nods at you. It begins to transform and a woman appears in the dragon's spot.\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Dragon Woman@@ \nSurprised, little one? Draconiks users have the ability to transform into dragons. Though it takes several years to learn this.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWow, so the legends are true.</center>\n\nThe Dragon Woman notices your hesitance and gives you a warm smile.\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Dragon Woman@@ \nI know how you must feel, I've lost people dear to me as well. By the way, you can call me Gwen.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nI just don't know what to do. My sister is dead, I lost my best friends, what's left?\n\n@@.Dragon;Gwen@@ \nI can teach you to use Draconiks. A whole new world will be open to you and more power than your current Fauniks.</center>\n\nGwen paces for a moment and turns her back to you.\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Gwen@@ \nIf this is something you seek, you must leave your family and friends behind for a while.</center>\n\nCould you really leave your old life behind?\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Gwen@@ \nYou will see them again once your training is done. I'll allow you to tell two people, but no more.</center>\n\nWell, there aren't many choices left.\n\n[["I'll tell the only two people left in my life."|Tell Parents Draconiks]]\n[[Decline Offer.|Decline Draconiks]]\n

<<if $counter_power is "true">><center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYou've demonstrated the perfect balance between power and defense. You were able to take her power and use it against her. This shows you can handle power coming to you, but can still use your own strength to win.</center>\n\n[[Continue.|Third Trial Results]]\n<<endif>>\n<<if $full_power is "true">><center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nAlthough you won the fight, you were a bit rash. Foolishly charging into a battle like that could sometimes end in your opponent's favor.</center>\n\nBefore you know it, you feel a sudden slash and your neck is spilling blood. You fall to the ground wondering where the assailant came from, but never see them before you die.\n<<endif>>\n<<if $defend_power is "true">><center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYour defense was impenetrable, however, you showed no signs of attack. You need more than a solid defense.</center>\n\nBefore you know it, you feel a sudden slash and your neck is spilling blood. You fall to the ground wondering where the assailant came from, but never see them before you die.\n<<endif>>

Your curiosity gets the best of you and sneak over to Cole's and Summer's office.\n<<set $ivy_sneak_success = random(1,100)>>\n<<if $ivy_sneak_success gte 30>> You've been to Origin many times and know just where to stand to hear their conversation without getting caught. You can't hear everything, but you clearly hear them say that you are a future Ascendant candidate.\n\nYou, an Ascendant? That's a shock for sure. Where do you even start with news like this?\n\n[[Tell parents.|Tell Parents Ascendant]]\n[[Keep it to yourself.|Don't tell Ascendant]]\n<<else>> Apparently, you aren't as stealthy as you think. Cole and Summer catch you and tell you it's a "private matter". Looks like you won't get to hear whatever it is they are talking to Ivy about.\n\n[[Go back to your parents.|Family Stay]]\n<<endif>>

You end their lives swiftly by plunging the thorns through their hearts. At least they died without much pain.\n\nYou wander around the forest, thinking about what you did. Was that the right thing to do? If you didn't kill them, your family would be in danger. Still, you wouldn't be killed, just banished. Is what you did worse? At the same time, it would be more merciful to kill you than whatever the Mavens will do to you if they find you.\n\nThough you are tormented by your decision, you should get back home soon.\n\n[[End it all.|Ivy Suicide]]\n[[Go back home.|Ivy Goes Home 2]]

Can you imagine the power you'll have? You have to take these trials.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nI'll do it.</center>\n\nThe Stranger flashes a devilish grin.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nExcellent, follow me.</center>\n\nHe leads you to a secret entrance in Origin. Apparently, they've been using this as their meeting place. The pathway leads to what you can only describe as a dungeon.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nSeems pretty cheery in here.\n\n@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nThese used to be the old prisons before they became more "civilized". Don't worry, they thought they sealed this off completely and will never find us.</center>\n\nYou reach the bottom and see a candlelit room. It looks different from the pathway though, more sophisticated. There are nearby rooms that look more like offices. The main room has a huge, opened area at the end. Desks and chairs line the side you are on, perhaps to signify the testing site. \n\nYou feel like you could actually live here, with the right supplies of course. Based on the state of things, some people might have had the same idea.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nThis is a secret society and you must overcome three trials to join. With membership comes exclusive access to learning our special brand of Mystiks.</center>\n\nHe motions you over to a desk and instructs you to sit down.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nThese Trials will test your Intelligence, Power, and Morality. You will not know how you did until all trials are over.</center> \n\nThe Stranger goes into one of the rooms and comes back with three hooded people. Their long, black and purple robes look ornate -- possibly old Divinek robes.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nThe first Trial consists of a simple scenario. Choose wisely. A close advisor instructs you to spend money to feed the poor people you rule over. He says that the people will appreciate you more and work harder. However, reports come in that a neighboring rival power is planning to attack soon. You need more money to spend on training, weapons, and fortifications.</center>\n\n[[Heed his advice and feed the poor.|Feed Poor]]\n[[Spend money on the war effort.|Prepare War]]\n[[Split the money for both.|Split Money]]

<<set $counter_power = "true">>\nThe woman comes at you with almost overwhelming power. You do a quick side step and use her momentum to throw her to the ground. The fight is over before she knows what hit her.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nVery well, on to the last trial. This woman is taking the same trial as you. Unfortunately, she just lost the second trial. We have no room for failures and we can't risk our existance being known. There could always be room for prisoners, though. Your final trial is to choose whether to kill or spare this woman.</center>\n\nThis seems a bit harsh, but he might have a point. Maybe.\n\n[[Kill woman.|Kill Trial Woman]]\n[[Spare woman.|Spare Trial Woman]]

<center>@@.red;Warning: \nThis game has a few scenes that depict suicide. It is not graphic, nor is it the main focus of this game. If you are affected by this or depression in any way, please consider this before playing.@@</center>\n\nThe world of Taleria is inhabited by people who can perform magic or invent technology to get through life. They are separated into two groups of people who have very different philosophies on the world.\n\nDruids use magical power called Mystiks. This allows them to control animals, plants, elements, and more.\n\nThey live in a region with green forests, open plains, rocky mountains, and sandy beaches among other natural wonders.\n\nDruids believe that beings called Originators created them and the Mystiks they use. One day a week, Druids go to divine institutions called Basilicas to pray and give thanks to the Originators.\n\nMavens use technology and science called Technix. This allows them to create and use robotic beings, machines, vehicles, computers, and formulas for controlling elements.\n\nThey live in an urban region with large cities, factories, underground tunnels, and technological feats at every turn.\n\nMavens believe only in facts and the knowledge they have. They rely on gadgets and technology they build themselves. Their belief is that Taleria came into being from a cosmic event known as The Shaping.\n\nThis story focuses only on Druids.\n\nAre you a [[Druid|Mystiks]], or a [[Maven|Technix]]?

<<set $lure_success = random(1,100)>>\n<<if $lure_success gte 70>>You skillfully maneuver Fenrir to the tree branch. He trips over, leaving him open to attack. You get into your fighting stance and quickly subdue him.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nI should of known a Fox Fauniks user would find a smart way to beat me.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nTypical, Fenrir. You can't be so reckless. Here, let's go over some more lessons.</center>\n<<else>>You aren't quick enough and Fenrir notices what you are trying to do. He appears to stumble over the branch, but goes into a spin kick as you attempt to attack.\nYou hit the ground with a thud.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYou can't use your Fox Fauniks tricks on me. I'll see them a mile away.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nIt seems Fenrir can learn to think on his feet after all.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWhatever, Lyn. Come on, it's our turn to fight!</center>\n<<endif>>\n\nFenrir and Lyn practice sparring while you survey the surroundings. You hear a faint sound in the distance and start to listen more closely.\n\n[[Investigate the noise.|Forest Noise Investigation]]\n[[Ignore the noise.|Forest Noise Ignore]]\n[[Ask Fenrir and Lyn if they hear the noise.|Forest Noise Help]]

Obviously you can't. You don't have anything planned today and it helps out the community in the long run. You gaze at the pool, almost in a trance, then place your hands on the side.\n\nA small, vaccuum-like pull sucks some of your Mystiks and the pool glows brightly for a second. Donating is a little draining, but you'll recover everything over time.\n\nA song and dance follow the Donation and Ivy finally comes back. She looks a little uneasy.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nSo, what'd you talk about?</center>\n\nIvy shifts uncomfortably.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWell, it's about your friend, Fenrir. We need to see them after service. I'll explain later.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nOh, okay...</center>\n\nService continues as usual. A Divinek reads the required texts. It would be nice if they mixed it up a bit and read things based on the situations of the time.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nHey, mom and dad, we're going to see a friend for a bit, but we'll be back for dinner. Is that good with you?\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nOf course, just don't be out too late.\n\n@@.dad;Father@@ \nWatch your surroundings. You never know who's out there.</center>\n\nOnce you and Ivy are alone she tells you what happened.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nCole and Summer found Fenrir guilty of heresy and they say they have the full support of the Ascendant to carry out his sentence.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWhoah, what? Slow down. What does that even mean?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nHe doesn't go to Origin or any basilica and thinks they are a waste of time. He doesn't believe what they preach.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nI knew that, but that isn't illegal is it?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWell, they say he's a bad influence, a poison. They told me you're a potential Ascendant candidate and that he's not only bringing you down, but the future of the Druids.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nMe? But, wait, what? I can't even begin to process what's happening. What about Fenrir?</center>\n\nIvy turns her back to you. This won't be good. \n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThey want me to kill Fenrir. If I don't, they will banish our whole family to Maven territory.</center>\n\nThis can't be happening. How did things go south so quick? You can't see Ivy's face, but based on the sound of her sobs, tears must be streaming down her cheeks.\n\n[[Leave to warn Fenrir.|Warn Fenrir]]\n[[Tell someone about your situation.|Seek Divinek help]]\n[[Help Ivy find Fenrir.|Help Ivy Fenrir]]

Fenrir's eyes get big and he turns as pale as a ghost.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nThat's not good. I've heard about this. Some people that start to smell smoke when there is nothing around...</center>\n\nFenrir's voice fades away as a voice inside your head pierces your very soul. \n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Deep Voice@@ \nYou shouldn't have done that little one. There must be no witnesses.</center>\n\nFenrir's head sails clean off his body as a huge shadowy figure zooms by before you can make it out.\n\nAs you try to comprehend what happened, Lyn trots by and sees the tragedy.\n\nShe may just be a pup, but after looking from Fenrir to you, she doesn't hesistate to pounce you. A blur of brown and red fur flies towards you and rips your throat out. The last thing you hear before fading away are the frenzied cries of Lyn as she mourns her beloved Fenrir.

<<set $show_forest = "true">>\n<<set $visit_forest = $visit_forest +1>>\n<<if $show_forest is "true" and $show_academy is "true"and $show_Origin is "true">> You decide to take her to the forest.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nWe're almost there. The forest near my house is huge!\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nOh? Do a lot of people go there often?\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nNot really. My friends Fenrir and Lyn go there all the time to train. I join them sometimes. It's a great place to practice in private.</center>\n\nThe smell of the trees waft through the air. You hear the scurrying of creatures and birds soaring from tree to tree.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nIt is pretty peaceful around here.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nYeah, it's great. Though I'm sure you're used to it, being from a small village and all.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nOh, yeah, of course!</center>\n\nYou go inside, just past the entrance and make a grand gesture to the magnificence of the forest. Lilith lets a giggle escape her.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nWell, I can see why you like this place so much. It's perfect for relaxing and not worrying about the outside world awhile.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nYep, we'd better keep moving.</center>\n\n[[Head back to river.|Return River]]\n<<elseif $show_academy is "true" and $show_Origin is "false">>\nYou decide to take her to the forest.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nWe're almost there. The forest near my house is huge!\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nOh? Do a lot of people go there often.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nNot really. My friends Fenrir and Lyn go there all the time to train. I join them sometimes. It's a great place to practice in private.</center>\n\nThe smell of the trees waft through the air. You hear the scurrying of creatures and birds soaring from tree to tree.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nIt is pretty peaceful around here.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYeah, it's great. Though I'm sure you're used to it, being from a small village and all.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nOh, yeah, of course!</center>\n\nYou go inside, just past the entrance and make a grand gesture to the magnificence of the forest. Lilith lets a giggle escape her.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nWell, I can see why you like this place so much. It's perfect for relaxing and not worrying about the outside world awhile.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYep, we'd better keep moving.</center>\n\n[[Celestial Academy.|Show Celestial Academy 2]]\n[[Origin.|Show Origin]]\n<<elseif $show_academy is "false" and $show_Origin is "true">>\nYou decide to take her to the forest.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nWe're almost there. The forest near my house is huge!\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nOh? Do a lot of people go there often.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nNot really. My friends Fenrir and Lyn go there all the time to train. I join them sometimes. It's a great place to practice in private.</center>\n\nThe smell of the trees waft through the air. You hear the scurrying of creatures and birds soaring from tree to tree.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nIt is pretty peaceful around here.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYeah, it's great. Though I'm sure you're used to it, being from a small village and all.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nOh, yeah, of course!</center>\n\nYou go inside, just past the entrance and make a grand gesture to the magnificence of the forest. Lilith lets a giggle escape her.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nWell, I can see why you like this place so much. It's perfect for relaxing and not worrying about the outside world awhile.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYep, we'd better keep moving.</center>\n\n[[Celestial Academy.|Show Celestial Academy]]\n[[Origin.|Show Origin 2]]\n<<else>> You decide to take her to the forest.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nWe're almost there. The forest near my house is huge!\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nOh? Do a lot of people go there often.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nNot really. My friends Fenrir and Lyn go there all the time to train. I join them sometimes. It's a great place to practice in private.</center>\n\nThe smell of the trees waft through the air. You hear the scurrying of creatures and birds soaring from tree to tree.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nIt is pretty peaceful around here.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYeah, it's great. Though I'm sure you're used to it, being from a small village and all.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nOh, yeah, of course!</center>\n\nYou go inside, just past the entrance and make a grand gesture to the magnificence of the forest. Lilith lets a giggle escape her.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nWell, I can see why you like this place so much. It's perfect for relaxing and not worrying about the outside world for a while.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYep, we'd better keep moving.</center>\n\n[[Celestial Academy.|Show Celestial Academy]]\n[[Origin.|Show Origin]]\n<<endif>>

<<set $show_academy = "true">>\n<<set $visit_academy = $visit_academy +1>>\n<<if $show_forest is "true" and $show_academy is "true" and $show_Origin is "true">> The Celestial Academy is every bit as majestic as its namesake. Pearlescent-green, crystaline towers greet you at the golden gates. You open them to reveal the Celestial campus. The garden is a deep green, clear sign of constant care, and there are colorful plants everywhere.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nThis place is absolutely beautiful. I feel like I'm in the world's prettiest garden.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nThat's about right, this pretty much is a garden. You see that huge, red building? That's where we practice Mystiks applications. The brown one over there? That's the history building.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nYou sure know your way around the campus. Have you been here long?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYep, born and lived in Numinal all my life.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nMust be nice, living in such a great place.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nIt has its advantages, though people expect a lot more from you. Not to mention the constant eye of the Ascendant. He's a good leader though, so there's that.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nWhere I'm from I get a lot of pressure too. My family thinks I'm some kind of genius and push me to be the best. It will be nice to leave all that behind for a while.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWell, the pressure is real here as well, but I'm sure you'll do fine. Come on, time to go.</center>\n\n[[Head back to river.|Return River]]\n<<elseif $show_forest is "true" and $show_Origin is "false">>\nThe Celestial Academy is every bit as majestic as its namesake. Pearlescent-green, crystaline towers greet you at the golden gates. You open them to reveal the Celestial campus. The garden is a deep green, clear sign of constant care, and there are colorful plants everywhere.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nThis place is absolutely beautiful. I feel like I'm in the world's prettiest garden.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nThat's about right, this pretty much is a garden. You see that huge, red building? That's where we practice Mystiks applications. The brown one over there? That's the history building.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nYou sure know your way around the campus. Have you been here long?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYep, born and lived in Numinal all my life.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nMust be nice, living in such a great place.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nIt has its advantages, though people expect a lot more from you. Not to mention the constant eye of the Ascendant. He's a good leader though, so there's that.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nWhere I'm from, I get a lot of pressure too. My family thinks I'm some kind of genius and push me to be the best. It will be nice to leave all that behind for a while.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWell, the pressure is real here as well, but I'm sure you'll do fine. Come on, time to go.</center>\n\n[[Forest.|Show Forest 2]]\n[[Origin.|Show Origin]]\n<<elseif $show_forest is "false" and $show_Origin is "true">>\nThe Celestial Academy is every bit as majestic as its namesake. Pearlescent-green, crystaline towers greet you at the golden gates. You open them to reveal the Celestial campus. The garden is a deep green, clear sign of constant care, and there are colorful plants everywhere.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@\nThis place is absolutely beautiful. I feel like I'm in the world's prettiest garden.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nThat's about right, this pretty much is a garden. You see that huge, red building? That's where we practice Mystiks applications. The brown one over there? That's the history building.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@\nYou sure know your way around the campus. Have you been here long?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYep, born and lived in Numinal all my life.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nMust be nice, living in such a great place.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nIt has its advantages, though people expect a lot more from you. Not to mention the constant eye of the Ascendant. He's a good leader though, so there's that.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@\nWhere I'm from I get a lot of pressure too. My family thinks I'm some kind of genius and push me to be the best. It will be nice to leave all that behind for a while.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWell, the pressure is real here as well, but I'm sure you'll do fine. Come on, time to go.</center>\n\n[[Forest.|Show Forest]]\n[[Origin.|Show Origin 2]]\n<<else>> The Celestial Academy is every bit as majestic as its namesake. Pearlescent-green, crystaline towers greet you at the golden gates. You open them to reveal the Celestial campus. The garden is a deep green, clear sign of constant care, and there are colorful plants everywhere.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nThis place is absolutely beautiful. I feel like I'm in the world's prettiest garden.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nThat's about right, this pretty much is a garden. You see that huge, red building? That's where we practice Mystiks applications. The brown one over there? That's the history building.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nYou sure know your way around the campus. Have you been here long?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYep, born and lived in Numinal all my life.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nMust be nice, living in such a great place.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nIt has its advantages, though people expect a lot more from you. Not to mention the constant eye of the Ascendant. He's a good leader though, so there's that.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@\nWhere I'm from I get a lot of pressure too. My family thinks I'm some kind of genius and push me to be the best. It will be nice to leave all that behind for a while.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWell, the pressure is real here as well, but I'm sure you'll do fine. Come on, time to go.</center>\n\n[[Forest.|Show Forest]]\n[[Origin.|Show Origin]]\n<<endif>>

Maybe your parents will know what to do. You explain the situation, but they laugh it off.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@\nListen, if it makes you feel any better, we'll go talk to them.\n\n@@.dad;Father@@ \nYeah, we'll be back in a bit.</center>\n\nThey leave to talk to Cole and Summer. After waiting through the entire service, they never return. You can only assume the worst has happened.\n\n<center>The End</center>

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<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nNo... it won't.</center>\n\nBefore you can react, Ivy shoots one of her thorns through her chest, killing her instantly.\n\nYou scream in shock and drop to your knees. This can't be happening. Fenrir and Lyn rush to your side in an attempt to comfort you. They are crying just as much as you are.\n\n<<if $forest_help is "yes">>\nThe deep voice enters your mind once more as you mourn the loss of your sister.\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Deep Voice@@ \nYou have finally proven your worth. The trustworthiness you've shown in keeping me a secret, the intelligence to know when to seek help, the bravery for standing up for you friends, and the profound sadness of losing a loved one proves you're ready to learn Draconiks Mystiks.</center>\n\nThat's what that voice was this whole time? A Draconiks user?\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Deep Voice@@ \nCome to the clearing in the forest that you visited earlier today. Be sure you come alone.</center>\n\n[["Hey guys, could you let me be alone for a while?"|Ask Alone]]\n[[There's something I need to do in the forest. I have to do it alone."|Tell Alone]]\n[["I never want to see you again. If I do, I'll finish what Ivy started."|Threaten Alone]]\n<<else>>\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nWhat do we do know?\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nWell, they are sure to be looking for you.\n \n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nListen, I know this is hard, but we have to get out of here. \n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nHe's right. There's something much bigger going on and we need to hide for now.</center>\n\nYou finally go with them after deep contemplation. Before you go, you look at your sister -- one last time.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<endif>>

<<set $Ivy_Kills_Herself = random(1,100)>>\nYou can't choose between them, you care for all. You jump in front of Fenrir and Lyn to plead for you sister to stop.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nIvy, don't do this, this is madness. Fenrir and Lyn are completely innocent, you know that.</center>\n\nIvy tightens the vines as she tears up.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nOf course I do! The Divineks are serious, though. If I don't do this, our whole family is at risk.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nThat doesn't mean kill innocent people! We are better than that!</center>\n\nIvy's grip starts to loosen.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nOur family has honor! No matter the circumstances, we don't kill people that don't deserve it.</center>\n\nIvy's thorns start to lower.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nBut, it's Maven territory, there's no way we can survive.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nSo what? They can come and kill us here for all I care! Remember our family motto. "Overwhelming strength..."</center>\n\nIvy bursts into tears and releases Fenrir and Lyn.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \n"Unyielding loyalty." I'm so sorry, everyone. I can never live with what I've done.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nDon't worry about it, we forgive you.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nYeah, it'll be okay.</center>\n<<if $Ivy_Kills_Herself gte 30>>\n[[Relief?|Ivy Kills Herself]]\n<<else>>\n[[Relief?|Ivy Does Not Kill Herself]]\n<<endif>>

<><<set $visit_forest = 0>>\n<<set $visit_Origin = 0>>\n<<set $visit_academy = 0>>\n<<set $show_forest = "false">>\n<<set $show_academy = "false">>\n<<set $show_Origin = "false">>\nBetter not get too close to the water in its current state. You search the area and find a young girl, around your age, in a weird stance. Her long, raven-colored hair reaches down to her knees and looks silky smooth. At closer observation, she's clearly the one disturbing the water.<<endnobr>>\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nHey, what are you doing?!</center>\n\nYour shout startles her and she stops. She gets into what looks like a fighting stance, though.\n\n<center>Girl \nWhat do you want? Why are you here?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nI asked first! I was taking a stroll and noticed the water becoming unsettled.</center>\n\nThe girl's face softens and she gets out of her stance.\n\n<center>Girl \nOh, well, I'm Lilith. I just moved here from a small village. I use Elementiks and was practicing on mastering the Water element.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nOh cool, you already know your affinity.</center>\n\nShe hesistates.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nUmm... yes.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nI still don't know mine, I'm geting to that point where anything could burst into flames, get ripped to shreds, doused in water -- you know.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nOh, yes, of course! I'm starting Celestial Academy tomorrow and hope to better control my Elementiks.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nGreat! I'm going too, though it is more to find out what my affinity is so I can start training. Since, you're new, why don't I show you around town?\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nSure, I'd like that.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nFantastic! Now, where should we go first?</center>\n\n[[Forest.|Show Forest]]\n[[Celestial Academy.|Show Celestial Academy]]\n[[Origin.|Show Origin]]

It was the hardest decision of your life, but at least your family is safe. Hopefully, your <<if $sibling_gender gte 50>>sister will understand.\n\nBefore you make it home, Cole and Summer approach you.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nVery well done. Your family's safe, and more importantly, your sister is on the road to becoming the next Ascendant.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nJust between us, we've always wanted her to be the next one. We're going to make sure it happens. And because of all of your help -- we'll even put in a good word for you to become a Divinek.</center>\n\nWow, becoming a Divinek is huge. As they've shown, maybe even more important than the Ascendant.`\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThank you very much. I'd better get home. I'm a little exhausted after everything that's happened today.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nOf course, just remember not to tell anyone of what transpired today, or your family will still lose everything.</center>\n\nJust like that, they walk away as if nothing happened. At least you're free to return home.\n\nYou still feel horrible about what happened, but you can't help but feel excited about what your life is about to become.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<else>>brother will understand. \n\nBefore you make it home, Cole and Summer approach you.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nVery well done. Your family safe, and more importantly, your brother is on the road to becoming the next Ascendant.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nJust between us, we've always wanted him to be the next one. We're going to make sure it happens. And because of all of your help -- we'll even put in a good word for you to become a Divinek.</center>\n\nWow, becoming a Divinek is huge. As they've shown, maybe even more important than the Ascendant.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThank you very much. I'd better get home. I'm a little exhausted after everything that's happened today.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nOf course, just remember not to tell anyone of what transpired today, or your family will still lose everything.</center>\n\nJust like that they walk away as if nothing happened. At least you're free to return home.\n\nYou still feel horrible about what happened, but you can't help but feel excited about what your life is about to become.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<endif>>

<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nSo... Maven, huh?</center>\n\nLilith looks incredibly embarassed... and apologetic.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nAgain, I'm so sorry. I was sent here to learn everything and report back to my family. They're a rich and powerful group in Pydron.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nPydron?\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nSorry, that's our capitol. Anyway, I just couldn't go through with it after meeting you. It's so nice here. You're nothing like the stories they tell us.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWell, if they are anything like the stories we're told, we were both hoodwinked.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nI just wish there was a way for Mavens and Druids to get along. We should be helping each other. Just imagine the possibilities if we combined our powers.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nI agree, but for now, we need to find someplace safe. Away from both factions.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nWhat about your family?</center>\n<<if $does_Ivy_suicide gte 50>>\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nWhile it's true my parents need me more than ever now that my sister is gone, I'll only endanger them. It's better that they don't know where I am.</center>\n<<else>>\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nMy family is going to be watched like hawks. It is safer if they know nothing.</center>\n<<endif>>\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nWell, I guess we better start looking for a place to stay. One out of reach of both Mavens and Druids.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWe'll find something. Get ready. Our lives are about to change forever.</center>\n\nTo Be Continued...

After thinking for a while you decide to go home. You just can't go through with killing someone. When you get there, Cole and Summer are waiting.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nLooks like you failed. Too bad your</center> <<if $sibling_gender gte 50>><center>sister isn't here, but we'll deal with her later.</center>\n\nA small group of Divineks come out of your house, bringing your parents with them.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe told you what would happen if you failed. Now, by the power granted to me by the almighty Ascendant, I hereby banish you to the land of the Mavens.</center>\n\nThe Divineks form a circle around your family and hold their heads. In an instant, you're teleported away from your home.\n\nYou have no clue where you are, but the sky has a purple tint to it. There are huge buildings in the distance, machinery, and plenty of lights. This must be Maven territory.\n\nWith nothing but the clothes on your back, your family is stuck in this foreign land.\n\nAnd they don't like Druids. At least there is some hope that your sister could be safe.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<else>><center>brother isn't here, but we'll deal with him later.</center>\n\nA small group of Divineks come out of your house, bringing your parents with them.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe told you what would happen if you failed. Now, by the power granted to me by the almighty Ascendant, I hereby banish you to the land of the Mavens.</center>\n\nThe Divineks form a circle around your family and hold their heads. In an instant, you're teleported away from your home.\n\nYou have no clue where you are, but the sky has a purple tint to it. There are huge buildings in the distance, machinery, and plenty of lights. This must be Maven territory.\n\nWith nothing but the clothes on your back, your family is stuck in this foreign land. \n\nAnd they don't like Druids. At least there is some hope that your brother could be safe.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<endif>>

Telling your parents seems like the best move right now.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nMom, Dad, I overheard Ivy talking with Cole and Summer and they said that I'm a potential Ascendant candidate.\n\n@@.dad;Father@@ \nAre you sure you heard them right?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nPositive.\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nOh, honey, that's wonderful news!</center>\n\nYour parents immediately strike up a conversation with Linda and Jarrod, old friends of theirs. Their children, Nancy, Carol, and Jordan also hear the news and stare at you with pure jealousy.\n\nNot long after they tell them the news, a group of Divineks come over.\n\n<center>Male Divinek \nYou'll have to come with us. We need to speak in private.</center>\n\nThey herd you and your parents to a private room.\n\n<center>Female Divinek \nThere are strict rules for future Ascendancy and you aren't allowed to tell anyone. Since you did, your name is off the list. We are also demoting your parents and resticting access to higher offices in Origin.</center>\n\nThey dismiss you as quickly as they brought you in. If only you didn't tell anyone.\n\nThe End

Lilith may be a Maven, but she's still just a young girl. She's proven her friendship today and told the truth. You trust her. You jump in front of Lilith and shield her from Cole and Summer.\n<<if $does_Ivy_suicide gte 50>>\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nMy parents may have been banished, but they're strong. They will survive.</center>\n\nLilith looks at you in surprise and seems like she's about to cry.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nSuch a pity. We thought you might be Ascendant material. Oh well, you can die here, too.</center>\n\nIn an instant they come at you. Did they teleport? How could they move so fast? It is too late to try Mystiks, plus your Elementiks are so unstable it could backfire. Is this the end?\n\nYou look over and Lilith is already drawing strange symbols on the ground. She's also put on some strange looking gloves. Definitely nothing you've seen before. They have weird blinking lights that change color depending on the symbols drawn.\n\nBefore Cole and Summer end you, Lilith touches one of the symbols with her right hand. Instantly, the symbol and the lights on her glove glow yellow. Lightning strikes between you and them.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWhat kind of trickery is this? There's no way you could have done that so fast!</center>\n\nCole and Summer change their attention to Lilith and she quickly places both hands on two different symbols. One glows red and the other glows brown. An eruption of lava shoots from the symbols right at Cole and Summer. They barely dodge it.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nWe'd better leave for now, Summer, we must warn everyone.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nFine, we'll be back. You'll wish you didn't turn us down!</center>\n\nThey flee like rats. Now it's just you and Lilith.\n\n[[What's next?|Protect Lilith Conclusion 2]]\n<<else>>\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nMy family may have been banished, but they're strong. They will survive. Ivy will make sure of that.</center>\n\nLilith looks at you in surprise and seems like she's about to cry.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nSuch a pity. We thought you might be Ascendant material. Oh well, you can die here, too.</center>\n\nIn an instant they come at you. Did they teleport? How could they move so fast? It is too late to try Mystiks, plus your Elementiks are so unstable it could backfire. Is this the end?\n\nYou look over and Lilith is already drawing strange symbols on the ground. She's also put on some strange looking gloves. Definitely nothing you've seen before. They have weird blinking lights that change color depending on the symbols drawn.\n\nBefore Cole and Summer end you, Lilith touches one of the symbols with her right hand. Instantly, the symbol and the lights on her glove glow yellow. Lightning strikes between you and them.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWhat kind of trickery is this? There's no way you could have done that so fast!</center>\n\nCole and Summer change their attention to Lilith and she quickly places both hands on two different symbols. One glows red and the other glows brown. An eruption of lava shoots from the symbols right at Cole and Summer. They barely dodge it.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nWe'd better leave for now, Summer, we must warn everyone.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nFine, we'll be back. You'll wish you didn't turn us down!</center>\n\nThey flee like rats. Now it's just you and Lilith.\n\n[[What's next?|Protect Lilith Conclusion 2]]\n<<endif>>

<<if $does_Ivy_suicide gte 50>>\nA ball of water envelops Lilith's head and she struggles to breath. You keep your hands pointed at her direction in closed fists.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@\nWhat are you doing? You'll...\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nMy sister is dead, this girl betrayed me, and you expect me to just run along? I will not tolerate a Maven in Numinal, or anywhere. She will die, and I will do it.</center>\n\nCole and Summer look at each other in agreement, as if this is what they wanted all along.\n\nLilith looks at you, eyes wide with terror, before she finally drowns. You release the water and she falls to the ground.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nSuch power, such intolerance. This is exactly what we're looking for in an Ascendant.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nWhat are you talking about?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYou've passed the test! You were a potential Ascendant candidate! Now you can begin your Ascendant training.</center>\n\nYou, the next Ascendant? This is definitely huge.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nWhat about my parents?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@\nIt is quite unfortunate what happened to your sister. However, with you becoming the next Ascendant, they will be cleared of any suspicion and even become high ranking members in Origin.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nCome, there is much to do before you start training with the Ascendant.</center>\n\nAs the future leader of your people, you can change things for Mystiks everywhere. Will you be merciful? Or give out as much harsh judgement as you've shown Lilith? You have time to decide as you follow Cole and Summer back to Origin.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<else>>\nA ball of water envelops Lilith's head and she struggles to breath. You keep your hands pointed at her direction in closed fists.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWhat are you doing? You'll...\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nIf you think I'm going to let someone else punish this girl for betraying me, you're very wrong. I'll be killing her now.</center>\n\nCole and Summer look at each other in agreement, as if this is what they wanted all along.\n\nLilith looks at you, eyes wide with terror, before she finally drowns. You release the water and she falls to the ground.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nSuch power, such intolerance. This is exactly what we're looking for in an Ascendant.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nWhat are you talking about?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYou've passed the test! You were a potential Ascendant candidate! Now you can begin your Ascendant training.</center>\n\nYou, the next Ascendant? This is definitely huge.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nWhat about my family?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@\nOh boy did we hit the jackpot with your family. We need everyone to follow you and your sister's example. As the next Ascendant, they will be the heads of your personal council -- and you all can decide who to place on it.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nCome, there is much to do before you start training with the Ascendant.</center>\n\nAs the future leader of your people, you can change things for Mystiks everywhere. Will you be merciful? Or give out as much harsh judgement as you've shown Lilith? You have time to decide as you follow Cole and Summer back to Origin.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<endif>>

You decide to take a walk instead and sneak out the window. Your family is used to this by now, so they'll get over it eventually. \n\nLiving in the capitol, Numinal, has its benefits. For one, you have the biggest basilica in the land, Origin, and the Ascendant himself lives here. This causes everyone to work exceptionally hard at keeping the town clean. The result is a breathtaking atmoshphere that everyone is proud to call home.\n\nYou reach the outskirts and stroll to the town river. You come here a lot since it is so peaceful. The river flows like a gentle stream. You could stare at it for hours. \n\nSomething is wrong.\n\nThe water begins surging and roaring like a wild beast. Something, or someone, is troubling the water.\n\nAnd it looks dangerous.\n\n[[Check the water.|Check water]]\n[[Check the surroundings.|Check Surroundings.]]

Fenrir blushes at your playful accusation.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nN-no, that's not it! You know we're like siblings.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWouldn't that make my sister, like your sister.</center>\n\nFenrir pauses for a moment and gives you a puzzled look.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYeah, I mean no. Umm, I never thought of it that way.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nRelax Fen, it was only a joke.</center>\n\nFenrir turns red.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nRight, I know. Anyway, your Fauniks are getting strong. I'm going to have to train even harder now.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@\n(mutters under her breath) \nWay to change the subject.</center>\n\nAs you reach the forest's exit, you start to hear movement. \n\n[[What's that sound?|Forest Exit Ivy]]

<<set $sibling_goes = random(1,100)>>\n<<set $sibling_gender = random(1,100)>>\nYour name is Ivy and it's almost time to go to Origin. You're the big sister, but that doesn't mean you're always more mature. Your parents are waiting for you downstairs.\n<<if $sibling_goes gte 50>>\n[[Go downstairs.|Sibling Goes]]\n<<else>>\n[[Go downstairs.|Sibling Stays]]\n<<endif>>

<<set $show_Origin = "true">>\n<<set $visit_Origin = $visit_Origin +1>>\n<<if $show_forest is "true" and $show_academy is "true" and $show_Origin is "true">> What better place to show her then the biggest basilica in the land? As you get closer to the building, her eyes light up. Origin is quite a sight. It looks more like a palace than a basilica. \n\nTwo redwood towers rise on each side. The main building has ornate symbols etched into oak doors. Similiar symbols cover the rest of the oak building, each repeating in the same order. They beging to glow periodically.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nWow, so this is Origin?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYep, this building has stood for centuries and is the only Basilica the Ascendant attends.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@\nSo everything is made of wood? Don't you worry about it burning down or something?\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nOh, it is protected by Mystiks. Those symbols provide the enchantment and that's why they cover the whole building. Anyway, they are having service, so we'd better go. I was supposed to go with my family, but went for a walk instead.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nLook at you, such a rebel!\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYeah, yeah, let's go.</center>\n\n[[Head back to river.|Return River]]\n<<elseif $show_academy is "true" and $show_forest is "false">> What better place to show her then the biggest basilica in the land? As you get closer to the building, her eyes light up. Origin is quite a sight. It looks more like a palace than a basilica. \n\nTwo redwood towers rise on each side. The main building has ornate symbols etched into oak doors. Similiar symbols cover the rest of the oak building, each repeating in the same order. They beging to glow periodically.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nWow, so this is Origin?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYep, this building has stood for centuries and is the only Basilica the Ascendant attends.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@\nSo everything is made of wood? Don't you worry about it burning down or something?\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nOh, it is protected by Mystiks. Those symbols provide the enchantment and that's why they cover the whole building. Anyway, they are having service, so we'd better go. I was supposed to go with my family, but went for a walk instead.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nLook at you, such a rebel!\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nYeah, yeah, let's go.</center>\n\n[[Celestial Academy.|Show Celestial Academy 2]]\n[[Forest.|Show Forest]]\n<<elseif $show_academy is "false" and $show_forest is "true">>\nWhat better place to show her then the biggest basilica in the land? As you get closer to the building, her eyes light up. Origin is quite a sight. It looks more like a palace than a basilica. \n\nTwo redwood towers rise on each side. The main building has ornate symbols etched into oak doors. Similiar symbols cover the rest of the oak building, each repeating in the same order. They beging to glow periodically.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@\nWow, so this is Origin?\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nYep, this building has stood for centuries and is the only Basilica the Ascendant attends.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@\nSo everything is made of wood? Don't you worry about it burning down or something?\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nOh, it is protected by Mystiks. Those symbols provide the enchantment and that's why they cover the whole building. Anyway, they are having service, so we'd better go. I was supposed to go with my family, but went for a walk instead.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@\nLook at you, such a rebel!\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYeah, yeah, let's go.</center>\n\n[[Celestial Academy.|Show Celestial Academy]]\n[[Forest.|Show Forest 2]]\n<<else>>\nWhat better place to show her then the biggest basilica in the land? As you get closer to the building, her eyes light up. Origin is quite a sight. It looks more like a palace than a basilica. \n\nTwo redwood towers rise on each side. The main building has ornate symbols etched into oak doors. Similiar symbols cover the rest of the oak building, each repeating in the same order. They beging to glow periodically.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@\nWow, so this is Origin?\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nYep, this building has stood for centuries and is the only Basilica the Ascendant attends.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nSo everything is made of wood? Don't you worry about it burning down or something?\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nOh, it is protected by Mystiks. Those symbols provide the enchantment and that's why they cover the whole building. Anyway, they are having service, so we'd better go. I was supposed to go with my family, but went for a walk instead.\n\n@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nLook at you, such a rebel!\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nYeah, yeah, let's go.</center>\n\n[[Celestial Academy.|Show Celestial Academy]]\n[[Forest.|Show Forest]]\n<<endif>>

Better not tell your parents, who knows what would happen. After service is over, you chat with them.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nYour first day of Celestial Academy this semester is coming up. Ready for it?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@\nUmm, yeah. It should be a a good semester.\n\n@@.dad;Father@@ \nI don't say it often enough, but I'm proud of you and your</center> <<if $sibling_gender gte 50>><center>sister. You're such talented kids and always do the right thing. Even if she tends to skip out on things sometimes.</center>\n\nYou can't take it anymore, you have to get out of here.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThank you, daddy. Listen, I want to take a walk before going home. Can I meet you there later?\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nSure, honey. Tell your sister to come home for dinner if you see her.</center>\n\nYou finally get some time alone. The task at hand is weighing on your mind.\n\n[[Look for Fenrir.|Ivy Finds Fenrir 1]]\n[[Go home.|Ivy Goes Home 1]]\n<<else>><center>brother. You're such talented kids and always do the right thing. Even if he tends to skip out on things sometimes.</center>\n\nYou can't take it anymore, you have to get out of here.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThank you, daddy. Listen, I want to take a walk before going home. Can I meet you there later?\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nSure, honey. Tell your brother to come home for dinner if you see him.</center>\n\nYou finally get some time alone. The task at hand is weighing on your mind.\n\n[[Look for Fenrir.|Ivy Finds Fenrir 1]]\n[[Go home.|Ivy Goes Home 1]]\n<<endif>>

It's just you and your parents today. Your <<if $sibling_gender gte 50>> sister went out again as usual.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nThat sister of yours is always skipping. She better wise up soon.</center>\n\nYour father heads out the door and shouts behind his back.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@\nLet's go, we're late!</center>\n\nYou lead the way as you all hurry to Origin. It's close by, so the walk isn't that long. When you get there, two Divineks greet your parents.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nSo good to see everyone on this fine Divineday, well almost everyone.</center>\n\nCole gives your father a handshake and Summer hugs your mother.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nWe appreciate all the work you guys do every day. We can only imagine how much work it must be, working for the Ascendant and all.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe just do it for the good of everyone!</center>\n\nSummer's smile is always so awkward, like it's forced or something.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nWell, we're going in to get our seats. See you after service.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nOf course.</center>\n\nAfter your parents head inside, Cole and Summer stop you.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nListen, Ivy, we need to talk to you after first sermon if that's okay?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nSure, what about?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nIt's about your sister, but we can't say anymore until we are in private.</center>\n\nYou nod. Hopefully it isn't bad news.\n\nShortly after going in and taking your seat, the Ascendant makes his way to the front to give his famous speech.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nOriginators watch over you!\n\nCrowd \nHail the Ascendant!\n\n@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nThe foundation the Originators left us is one of trust and unity. Together, no enemy can bring harm to our glorious family. And that's exactly how I think of all of you -- my family.\n\nI do my best to ensure security, safety, and of course, happiness for Druids everywhere. My only request is that you put your trust in me and the council of Divineks who work just as hard to keep our nation running.\n\nOur home has had many years of peace, and there is no reason to expect any less. I don't expect war again, but we must also be prepared. As long you all continue to hone your skills and our children learn from great institutions such as the Celestial Academy -- we have nothing to fear.\n\nAs always, and forever, embrace Druidism!\n\nCrowd \nEmbrace Druidism!</center>\n\nHe sure is a benevolent leader, taking time out of his busy schedule to speak at Origin.\n\nOnce it's over, Cole and Summer motion for you to meet them in their office. You get there fearing the worst, but they smile, so maybe it isn't bad news?\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nWe need to tell you that your sister is a potential Ascendant candidate.</center>\n\nWow, that came out of left field! Why are they telling you though?\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nRules state the candidate can't know and you must never tell anyone what is said here.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nDon't worry. I won't tell a soul.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nGood. Now for the other matter. Her friend Fenrir has become a terrible influence, making her skip, denouncing our practices, an overall poison to our society.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nThat's where you come in, Ivy, we need you to take Fenrir out of the equation for us.</center>\n\nOh...my... God...\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nYou mean... kill him?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYes, and to give you more incentive, we have authority to exile your family to Maven territory. There are documents here that will prove your heresy.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nWe're pretty good at what we do. They won't question it for a moment.</center>\n\n[[Agree to kill Fenrir.|Ivy Agree Offer]]\n[[Refuse to kill Fenrir.|Ivy Refuse Offer]]\n<<else>>brother went out with Fenrir again, as usual.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nFigures your brother wouldn't be here. Your father and I are going to have a long chat with him when we get back.</center>\n\nYour father heads out the door and shouts behind his back.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nLet's go, we're late!</center>\n\nYou lead the way as you all hurry to Origin. It's close by, so the walk isn't that long. When you get there, two Divineks greet your parents.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nSo good to see everyone on this fine Divineday, well almost everyone.</center>\n\nCole gives your father a handshake and Summer hugs your mother.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nWe appreciate all the work you guys do every day. We can only imagine how much work it must be, working for the Ascendant and all.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe just do it for the good of everyone!</center>\n\nSummer's smile is always so awkward, like it's forced or something.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nWell, we're going in to get our seats. See you after service.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nOf course.</center>\n\nAfter your parents head inside, Cole and Summer stop you.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nListen, Ivy, we need to talk to you after first sermon if that's okay?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nSure, what about?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nIt's about your brother, but we can't say anymore until we are in private.</center>\n\nYou nod. Hopefully it isn't bad news.\n\nShortly after going in and taking your seat, the Ascendant makes his way to the front to give his famous speech.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nOriginators watch over you!\n\nCrowd \nHail the Ascendant!\n\n@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nThe foundation the Originators left us is one of trust and unity. Together, no enemy can bring harm to our glorious family. And that's exactly how I think of all of you -- my family.\n\nI do my best to ensure security, safety, and of course, happiness for Druids everywhere. My only request is that you put your trust in me and the council of Divineks who work just as hard to keep our nation running.\n\nOur home has had many years of peace, and there is no reason to expect any less. I don't expect war again, but we must also be prepared. As long you all continue to hone your skills and our children learn from great institutions such as the Celestial Academy -- we have nothing to fear.\n\nAs always, and forever, embrace Druidism!\n\nCrowd \nEmbrace Druidism!</center>\n\nHe sure is a benevolent leader, taking time out of his busy schedule to speak at Origin.\n\nOnce it's over, Cole and Summer motion for you to meet them in your office. You get there fearing the worst, but they smile, so maybe it isn't bad news?\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nWe need to tell you that your brother is a potential Ascendant candidate.</center>\n\nWow, that came out of left field! Why are they telling you though?\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nRules state the candidate can't know and you must never tell anyone what is said here.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nDon't worry. I won't tell a soul.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nGood. Now for the other matter. His friend Fenrir has become a terrible influence, making him skip, denouncing our practices, an overall poison to our society.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nThat's where you come in, Ivy, we need you to take Fenrir out of the equation for us.</center>\n\nOh...my... God...\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nYou mean... kill him?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYes, and as an extra incentive, we have authority to exile your family to Maven territory. There are documents here that will prove your heresy.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nWe're pretty good at what we do. They won't question it for a moment.</center>\n\n[[Agree to kill Fenrir.|Ivy Agree Offer]]\n[[Refuse to kill Fenrir.|Ivy Refuse Offer]]\n<<endif>>

<<set $does_Ivy_suicide = random(1,100)>>\n<<if $does_Ivy_suicide gte 50>>\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nI just can't believe I was fooled this whole time.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nHappens to the best of us. Now, go already!\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nLilith, I'm sorry, but this has to happen. May the Originators show you mercy.</center>\n\nCole and Summer prepare their Mystiks. You know what's about to happen next. Instead of watching, you make your way home -- to what's left of your family.\n\nYou try to think of happier, simpler times to block out the blood-chilling screams you hear from Lilith. She may be a Maven, but she wasn't that bad, was she? Do all the people that don't believe in the Originators go to Inferno, or just the bad ones? You can only hope that you never find out.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<else>>\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nI just can't believe I was fooled this whole time.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nHappens to the best of us. Now, go already!\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nLilith, I'm sorry, but this has to happen. May the Originators show you mercy.</center>\n\nCole and Summer prepare their Mystiks. You know what's about to happen next. Instead of watching, you make your way home, and give thanks that your family is at least safe.\n\nYou try to think of happier, simpler times to block out the blood-chilling screams you hear from Lilith. She may be a Maven, but she wasn't that bad, was she? Do all the people that don't believe in the Originators go to Inferno, or just the bad ones? You can only hope that you never find out.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<endif>>

You decide to take whatever happens to you. Killing is not an option. You head home only to find Cole and Summer waiting for you.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@\nSo disappointed in you, Ivy.\n\nA small group of Divineks come out of your house, bringing your family with them.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe told you what would happen if you failed. Now, by the power granted to me by the almighty Ascendant, I hereby banish you to the land of the Mavens.</center>\n\nThe Divineks form a circle around your family and hold their heads. In an instant, you're teleported away from your home.\n\nYou have no clue where you are, but the sky has a purple tint to it. There are huge buildings in the distance, machinery, and plenty of lights. This must be Maven territory.\n\nWith nothing but the clothes on your back, your family is stuck in this foreign land. \n\nAnd they don't like Druids.\n\nTo Be Continued...

You don't know what will happen, but you need to help your sister. Maybe you can work something out when you find Fenrir.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nI'll help you find him. Just don't do anything right away.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nOh thank you so much, I don't know if I could handle this alone. I'm so sorry it has come to this.</center>\n\nYou know exactly where they will be, the forest. Their training sessions last quite a while. You reach the forest entrance and see Fenrir and his puppy, Lyn, just inside. You call out to them.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nHey, didn't expect to see you guys. What's up?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWell, we have some bad news.</center>\n\nIvy casts her Mystiks and vines burst through the ground and soar towards Fenrir and Lyn. They wrap them up tightly -- like a snake squeezing its prey. She summons thorns, pointing them right at their hearts.\n\nYou explain the situation. Fenrir and Lyn look betrayed.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nAre you serious? This has to be a joke.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@\nA cruel one at that. They would never go along with this, right?</center>\n\nThey look so innocent, could they really be a poison to society? The looks on their faces express both anger and fear.\n\n[[Allow Ivy to kill Fenrir and Lyn|Kill Fenrir 1]]\n[[Stop Ivy|Stop Ivy 1]]\n[[Defend Fenrir and Ivy|Defend Fenrir 1]]

<<set $does_Ivy_suicide = random(1,100)>>\n<<if $does_Ivy_suicide gte 50>>\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nThe truth is, Ivy carried out her mission, but it seems she couldn't live with her decision so she...\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nNo, you can't mean... are both Fenrir and Ivy dead?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@\nAnd the pup Fenrir always had with him, Lyn was it?</center>\n\nYou break down. Tears are streaming down your face and you don't know what to do now that your world has been changed forever.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nThat's not all. This girl, Lilith, isn't who she claims to be.</center>\n\nWhat could they be talking about now?\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nShe's actually a Maven, what they call a Chemix user. Similar to Elementiks, but not natural in the least. She tricked you from the start. She was sent here by her family to spy on Druids. \n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nIs this true, Lilith?</center>\n\nLilith hangs her head in shame. She doesn't look as if she wants to speak, but you already know the answer.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nIt is, but I wasn't going to go through with it. My family has always treated me like some prize rather than a person. Then, I came here and you were so nice. You befriended me without question. I'm so sorry I didn't tell you the truth, but would you have been so nice if you knew?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@\nEnough of this! We'll take care of Lilith. My condolences about your sister, but your family is cleared. If you go home now, we'll be sure to allow you in our new order.</center>\n\n[[Let them kill Lilith.|Leave Lilith to die]]\n[[Protect Lilith.|Protect Lilith]]\n[[Kill Lilith yourself. Zero tolerance for Mavens.|Kill Lilith]]\n<<else>>\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nThe truth is, Ivy carried out her mission. She's waiting for you at home.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nNo, you can't mean... Fenrir is dead?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@\nAnd the pup Fenrir always had with him, Lyn was it?</center>\n\nYou stand stunned. Your best friends are dead and your sister was the one to do it.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nHow could she do that? Ivy would never kill someone just because she was asked.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe may have persuaded her a bit, but in the end it was still her choice.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nThat's not all. This girl, Lilith, isn't who she claims to be.</center>\n\nWhat could they be talking about now?\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nShe's actually a Maven, what they call a Chemix user. Similar to Elementiks, but not natural in the least. She tricked you from the start. She was sent here by her family to spy on Druids. \n\n@@.purple;You@@\nIs this true, Lilith?</center>\n\nLilith hangs her head in shame. She doesn't look as if she wants to speak, but you already know the answer.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nIt is, but I wasn't going to go through with it. My family has always treated me like some prize rather than a person. Then, I came here and you were so nice. You befriended me without question. I'm so sorry I didn't tell you the truth, but would you have been so nice if you knew?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@\nEnough of this! We'll take care of Lilith. Your family is cleared. If you go home now, we'll be sure to allow you in our new order.</center>\n\n[[Let them kill Lilith.|Leave Lilith to die]]\n[[Protect Lilith.|Protect Lilith]]\n[[Kill Lilith yourself. Zero tolerance for Mavens.|Kill Lilith]]\n<<endif>>

<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nAre you sure? I don't think you should be alone right now.</center>\n\nHe means well, but you just can't let him come along. The voice was very specific.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nI just need a little time to think. I promise I'll be okay. I need some space right now.</center> \n\nLyn looks into your eyes and can see the truth in them. She turns to Fenrir.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nIt's okay, Fenrir, let her go. She'll be fine.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nOkay, okay, go.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nThank you so much. I promise I'll come see you guys in a bit. Right at the exit.</center>\n\nNow that you've convinced them, you're free to go to the clearing. Once you reach the clearing, you smell smoke again and the voice comes back.\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Deep Voice@@ \nYou smell it don't you? The smoke? Smelling smoke when there is no fire; that's the sign of being able to use Draconiks Mystiks.</center>\n\nThe voice dissipates and a huge dragon appears, taking up the entire clearing. The green, scaly skin blends in with the surroundings. It huffs a ring of smoke from its nose, then nods at you. The dragon begins to transform and a woman appears in the dragon's spot.\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Dragon Woman@@ \nSurprised, little one? Draconiks users have the ability to transform into dragons. Though it takes several years to learn this.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWow, so the legends are true.</center>\n\nThe Dragon Woman notices your hesitance and gives you a warm smile.\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Dragon Woman@@ \nI know how you must feel, I've lost people dear to me as well. By the way, you can call me Gwen.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nI just don't know what to do, my sister is dead, nothing will ever be the same.\n\n@@.Dragon;Gwen@@ \nYou still have people that care for you. I can teach you to use Draconiks. A whole new world will be open to you and more power than your current Fauniks.</center>\n\nGwen paces for a moment and turns her back to you.\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Gwen@@ \nSpeaking of your loved ones, if this is something you seek, you must leave your family and friends behind for a while.</center>\n\nCould you really leave your old life behind?\n\n<center>@@.Dragon;Gwen@@ \nYou will see them again once your training is done. I'll allow you to tell two people, but no more.</center>\n\nCan you really do this? Who would you choose if you do?\n\n[["My parents deserve to know."|Tell Parents Draconiks]]\n[[Decline Offer.|Decline Draconiks]]\n[["I'm the only person left that's close to Fenrir and Lyn. I'll tell them."|Tell Fenrir Draconiks]]

<<if $show_academy is "true" and $show_Origin is "false">>\nNo need to visit the forest again, there are other places to visit.\n\n[[Origin.|Show Origin]]\n[[Celestial Academy.|Show Celestial Academy 2]]\n<<else>> No need to visit the forest again, there are other places to visit.\n\n[[Origin.|Show Origin 2]]\n[[Celestial Academy.|Show Celestial Academy]]\n<<endif>>

Fenrir and Lyn usually train in the forest nearby, so you check there. When you reach the entrance you spot them coming out.\n\nBefore they have a chance to react, you summon your Floriks Mystiks. The ground rumbles and several vines burst through the ground. They soar towards Fenrir and Lyn, wrapping them up tightly -- like a snake squeezing its prey. Thorns point towards their hearts. If you have to do this, then it should be quick and painless.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWhat in the world is going on? This isn't funny!</center>\n\nFenrir and Lyn look at you with terror in their eyes. Better make a choice fast, you can't stand to see them like this.\n\n[[Kill them.|Ivy Kill Fenrir]]\n[[Release them.|Ivy Release Fenrir]]

Fenrir and Lyn are in a heated session and it is probably better not to bother them right now. You head towards the source of the sound, alone.\n\nAs you get closer, you start to see a huge creature, almost as tall as the trees. Soon, you're face to face with something you've never seen, or even heard of, before. It has green fur with patterns that seem to blend in with the foilage and one large, black horn coming from its forehead. This creature's long, yellowed teeth are like swords and strike fear in your heart.\n\nYou start to back away, but the creature has already spotted you. You try your best to defend yourself, but the creature overwelms you in the end. The creature is bloodthirsty, and it has plenty after chomping your body in half.

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Surely these Divineks have gone rogue. You seek a family friend, Reese, for help.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nI need your help. Cole and Summer are corrupt! They are trying to force my sister to kill someone!\n\nReese \nOh, I wish you hadn't told me that.</center>\n\nReese springs on you and put his hand over your mouth. He pinches you and injects some kind of Mystiks into your arm. Seconds later you pass out.\n\nYou wake up in total darkness and your ankles have chains on them. As you try to move, you discover you only have about an arm's length of movement before the chains stop you. A slat in door flies open and food is tossed in.\n\n<center>Voice \nYou'll never see the outside world again. Should have kept your mouth shut.</center>\n\nThe slat slams closed and then there's nothing but silence and darkness.\n\nThe End\n

<<set $bear_stance_success = random(1,100)>>\n<<if $bear_stance_success gte 70>> You get on all fours for your Bear stance. As Fenrir charges, you hold your ground like a brick wall. He tries a few more times, but you defend each blow. You take Fenrir down with a mighty swipe of your hand.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nThose Bear Fauniks are getting harder to penetrate. You've got an iron defense!</center>\n\nLyn shakes her head then hops back on Fenrir's shoulder.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nAny defense can be broken, you just have to find the weakness.</center>\n\nFenrir blushes and shoots an accusatory glance at Lyn.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYou think I don't know that? I'll figure it out eventually.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nThen, let's do some more practice, shall we? Pretend I'm a huge bear and you're trying to get around my defenses.</center>\n<<else>>You get into your signature Bear stance, but fenrir reaches you before you can finish setting up. In a flurry of strikes he has you down before you know what happened. You notice Lyn giving a slight nod of approval to Fenrir.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nGood job. Beat sheer power and defense with speed. Doesn't always work, but sometimes it gets the job done.</center>\n\nFenrir smiles at Lyn.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nThanks... I think. Anyway, Lyn, how about we do our own sparring?</center>\n\nLyn gets into her own fighting stance and her ears perk up.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nFine, but try to keep up this time.</center>\n\nLyn charges at Fenrir in a flash as they start their sparring session.\n<<endif>>\n\nFenrir and Lyn practice sparring while you survey the surroundings. You hear a faint sound in the distance and start to listen more closely.\n\n[[Investigate the noise.|Forest Noise Investigation]]\n[[Ignore the noise.|Forest Noise Ignore]]\n[[Ask Fenrir and Lyn if they hear the noise.|Forest Noise Help]]\n

<center>@@.purple;You@@\nHey, you guys hear something?</center>\n\nFenrir and Lyn stop and listen closely.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nI sure do, what is that?\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nI don't know, but we should go check it out.</center>\n\nAll three of you head towards the sound.\n\nAs you get closer, you start to see a huge creature, almost as tall as the trees. Soon, you're face to face with something you've never seen, or even heard of, before. It has green fur with patterns that seem to blend in with the foilage and one large, black horn coming from its forehead. This creature's long, yellowed teeth are like swords and strike fear in your heart.\n\nYou quickly jump back and get into your fighting stance, along with Fenrir and Lyn. They dash at the beast with speed and attack with tenacity. You join in with your own Fauniks attacks. After what seems like an eternity, the beast finally falls and you all celebrate your victory.\n\n<<if $hid_smoke is "yes">>The deep voice rings through your thoughts again.\n<<set $forest_help = "yes">>\n<center>@@.Dragon;Deep Voice@@ \nNot bad, you're looking more promising. It is good to seek help when needed.</center>\n\nThe voice dissipates and you're back to Fenrir and Lyn's victory dance, if you can call the awkward movements they make, a dance.\n<<else>>\nYou join Fenrir and Lyn in their signature victory dance. Anyone passing by might think you all are having seizures, but you don't care. After all, you deserve to look a little silly after taking down such a formidable foe.\n<<endif>>\nOnce you're done celebrating, Fenrir takes the horn from the fallen beast. You all head towards the forest exit.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWell, Celestial Academy starts back up tomorrow. I think we'll be the most popular people there, once we show everyone this.</center>\n\nFenrir rubs the huge horn with his arm as if he's trying to shine it.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nYeah, just don't let it get to your head. You still need plenty of training to reach your full potential.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nI know! Stop talking to me like mom does.</center>\n\nYou let out a slight laugh and Fenrir looks embarassed. He looks hesistant to ask you something.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nSo... your sister, Ivy. Do you think she'll be in any of our classes? I mean I know she's a Floriks user and all, but...</center>\n\nLyn cuts him off.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nBut he thinks she's cute.</center>\n\n[[What, you don't think I'm cute?|Fenrir Cute]]\n[[Yeah, a few. You must be a glutton for punishment, huh?|Fenrir Tease]]\n[[No, she's in the advanced classes. I'm sure we'll have lunch together, though.|Fenrir Hope]]\n\n

<<if $fauniks_choice is "true">> You just can't bail this time on Divineday. \n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nNo problem. I'll see you later!</center>\n\nFenrir waves goodbye, then heads towards the forest near your home. Once he's out of sight, you get dressed for Divineday and meet your family at the front door.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nWas that Fenrir again?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYep, he's going to the forest with Lyn.\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nWell, thank you for not sneaking away this time. That boy has a good heart, but he should really go to Origin more often.</center>\n\nYour father heads out the door and shouts behind his back.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nLet's go, we're late!</center>\n<<else>>Although a walk would be nice, today is Divineday. You get dressed and met your family downstairs.\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nAll set? Not going to run out on us again, are you?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nOn Divineday? Never!\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nOkay, no need to shout. Time to go!</center>\n<<endif>>\nYour sister, Ivy, leads the way as you all hurry to Origin. It's close by, so the walk isn't that long. When you get there, two Divineks greet your parents. \n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nSo good to see everyone on this fine Divineday.</center>\n\nCole gives your father a handshake and Summer hugs your mother.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nWe appreciate all the work you guys do every day. We can only imagine how much work it must be, working for the Ascendant and all.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe just do it for the good of everyone!</center>\n\nSummer's smile is always so awkward, like it's forced or something.\n\n<center>@@.dad;Father@@ \nWell, we're going in to get our seats. See you after service.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nOf course.</center>\n\nAfter your parents head inside, Cole and Summer stop you and Ivy.\n<<if $fauniks_choice is "true">>\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nYou know, many Ascendants have been Fauniks users. It is a good Mystiks power.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nReally? Well, that's good to know...\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nYeah, especially since--</center>\n\nSummer elbows Cole.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nAnyway, Ivy, we'd like to talk to you after the sermon. Nothing to worry about. Just a favor to ask.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nOkay, sure thing.</center>\n<<else>>\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nThe current Ascendant is also an Elementiks user. You never know...</center>\n\nHer voice trails off. What a weird way to start a conversation.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nAnyway, we'd like to speak to Ivy after sermon if that's fine with you? \n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nUmm, sure. \n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nExcellent. Meet us in our office afterwards. It won't take long.</center>\n<<endif>>\nThat sure was odd. You head inside with your sister and find your parents. Just in time, and a good thing too, the Ascendant is speaking today.\n\nAll in all, the same thing you hear every day. We need to come together in hard times, trust that the Divineks and he have our best interests at heart, and donate if you can. \n\nIt seems as if he looks at you for portions of the sermon, but he's probably just looking around at everyone. Once it is over, Ivy heads to Cole and Summer. Your parents, and everyone else, are mingling in the downtime before Donation.\n\nYou could go with your parents to see some friends, or try to find out about Ivy's talk with Cole and Summer.\n\n[[Stay with family and catch up with old friends.|Family Stay]]\n[[Try to see what's going on with Ivy.|Ivy Spy]]

<center>@@.purple;You@@\nI'm interested in where we came from, it will help me figure out where I'm going.\n\nNancy \nThere's a resonable answer, I agree. Learning about the Originators, what the first Druids did to survive, how our basilicas and Origin came to be, very enlightening.\n\nJordan \nAs enlightening as my Elementiks? I don't think so, now those will give you a shock!</center>\n\nWell, the kid does have a point.\n\n<center>Carol \nYou mean the little spark you made last night? Yeah, that was cute.</center>\n\nCarol and Jordan argue for a bit before it is time to go back to your seats.\n\nIt's that time again, Donation. The middle of service always has a call for donating some of your Mystiks power to the Basin, the huge collection pool in the center of the room. It looks beautiful though, like someone turned a rainbow into a solid substance, then melted it together.\n\nMystiks regenerates over time, so you aren't giving up anything permanently, but you still feel drained for a while if you do it.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nIt is now time for Donation. As you all know, this is crucial to our survival. Harnessing everyone's power, gives us the edge we need if we are attacked by our enemies, the Mavens.</center>\n\nHe sure is a smooth talker.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@\nYou aren't required to Donate, but please, find it in your hearts to give what you can, no matter how small.</center>\n\nHow can you say no to that?\n\n[[Donate Mystiks.|Mystiks Donate]]\n[[Refuse to Donate Mystiks.|Refuse Donate]]\n

<<set $defend_power = "true">>\nThe woman tries many strong attacks, but you defend each one. She eventually tires herself out and collapses with exhaustion.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nVery well, on to the last trial. This woman is taking the same trial as you. Unfortunately she just lost the second trial. We have no room for failures and we can't risk our existance being known. There could always be room for prisoners, though. Your final trial is to choose whether to kill or spare this woman.</center>\n\nThis seems a bit harsh, but he might have a point. Maybe.\n\n[[Kill woman.|Kill Trial Woman]]\n[[Spare woman.|Spare Trial Woman]]

<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nIf you think we're letting you be alone in the forest after what just happened, you're crazy.</center>\n\nLyn nods in agreement. They've got that look in their eyes. Determination. You'll never convince them to leave you alone now. Oh well, maybe the voice will understand.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nFine, you can come. There's no need to worry, though.</center>\n\nYou head to the clearing in the forest and await the voice.\n\nYou wait...\n\nAnd wait...\n\nStill nothing...\n\nFinally you give up, you feel an emptiness. The voice may never come back.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nWell, I guess we're done here.</center>\n\nYou start to leave the forest, but Fenrir and Lyn seem worried.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nAre you feeling okay? You might be in shock.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nDon't worry, I just needed to get my mind off of things. Let's go. We have to figure out where to go from here.</center>\n\nAfter much reluctance, they finally give in and follow you. You were so close to learning about Draconiks.\n\nTo Be Continued...

You lie in bed scanning the room. Charred curtains, waterlogged books, and shredded papaers are all a staunch reminder that you've not found your Elementiks affinity yet. Every Elementiks user goes through this phase, but it would be nice to be able to take a shower without fearing an electric shock. Once you find the element you're most compatible with, these accidents should stop.\n\nToday is Divineday and the family is going to Origin, but do you really want to spend another day there when you could have some time to yourself?\n\n[[Go with family.|Go to Origin]]\n[[Go for a walk.|Take a walk]]

<<silently>>\n<<set $hid_smoke = "no">>\n<<endsilently>>\nFenrir makes a wide grin and gives you a thumbs up.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nGreat, I knew I could count on you! Let's hurry before anyone knows you're gone.</center>\n\nYou follow Fenrir around the back of your house to a small dirt trail. It leads straight into the lush green forest near your home. Trees tower above you that make you feel so small and insignificant in comparison. Dozens of different species run, buzz, and crawl around as you witness the freedom the forest provides.\n\nYou start to smell smoke, but see nothing. Maybe it is just your imagination? Fenrir notices your hesitation.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYou okay? Only a little further to the clearing.</center>\n\n[["Yeah, I'm fine. Let's keep moving."|Ignore Smoke]]\n[["This may sound weird, but I swear I smell smoke."|Tell smoke]]\n[[(Lie)"I-It's nothing. We better hurry before Lyn gets angry."|Hide Smoke]]\n

<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nCool, just making sure. I can't wait to get some more sparring done, you're a good test for my skills.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nOh, is that so?\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYep, plus Lyn likes having you around.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nOnly Lyn?</center>\n\nFenrir looks away stubbornly.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nI guess I kinda like having you around, too.</center>\n\nYou spot Lyn in the clearing as she wags her tail in anticipation. She's a puppy with brown fur and three red stripes going down her back. Lyn jumps onto Fenrir's shoulder and opens her mouth with delight to expose two red fangs, signature to their clan. She gives you a satisfied look.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nGlad you could come.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nAnything for you, Lyn.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYeah, yeah, let's get started already.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nDon't tell me you're jealous, Fenrir?\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nRight, jealous of a pint-sized pup.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nDon't forget what happened last time we sparred.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nIt'll be different this time. I'll spar with you afterwards to prove it.</center>\n\nFenrir rushes at you as Lyn jumps off his shoulder.\n\nYou swiftly scan the surroundings and notice a tree branch sticking slightly out of the ground.\n\n[[Lure Fenrir over to the tree branch.|Lure Fenrir]]\n[[Crouch into your Fauniks fighting stance and prepare for the first attack.|Fighting Stance 1]]\n[[Try to dodge Fenrir's first attack.|Dodge Fenrir]]

<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nI'm tired of learning about Mystiks and want to practice using them more.\n\nJordan \nYou said it! Forget the books, give me the hands-on experience. I need to show everyone what I'm made of!\n\nCarol \nWell, don't get too ahead of yourself, you might get hurt!</center>\n\nCarol lets out a laugh and Nancy just sighs. I swear their ages are mixed up.\n\n<center>Nancy \nWell, that's fine, but I'd rather take a class that teaches me more about leadership or our history.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nThat'd be cool, too.</center>\n\nOnce the conversation is over, you go back to your seats with your parents.\n\nIt's that time again, Donation. The middle of service always has a call for donating some of your Mystiks power to the Basin, the huge collection pool in the center of the room. It looks beautiful though, like someone turned a rainbow into a solid substance, then melted it together.\n\nMystiks regenerates over time, so you aren't giving up anything permanently, but you still feel drained for a while if you do it.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nIt is now time for Donation. As you all know, this is crucial to our survival. Harnessing everyone's power, gives us the edge we need if we are attacked by our enemies, the Mavens.</center>\n\nHe sure is a smooth talker.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nYou aren't required to Donate, but please, find it in your hearts to give what you can, no matter how small.</center>\n\nHow can you say no to that?\n\n[[Donate Mystiks.|Mystiks Donate]]\n[[Refuse to Donate Mystiks.|Refuse Donate]]

<<set $split_money = "true">>\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nThe next trial is Power. You must demonstrate your ability to handle gaining this new power, but that you're fully capable without it.</center>\n\nA woman enters the room from the other end. She looks determined, but you can't let her win. You meet her on the arena-esque side of the room.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nLet the Power Trial commence!</center>\n\n[[Counter their first attack.|Counter Power]]\n[[Try an all-out attack.|Full Power]]\n[[Defend against their attacks.|Defend Power]]

You just can't do it. No matter the outcome, killing an innocent person is never the answer. You lower the thorns and release Fenrir and Lyn. Your <<if $sibling_gender gte 50>>sister runs to hug you.\n\n<center>@@.purple;Sister@@ \nThank you for not doing it.</center>\n\nYou turn to Fenrir and Lyn. They look very grateful as well. After all, you didn't kill them.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nI knew you were a true friend, Ivy.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nYeah, we know how hard it must be to be in this situation.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nForgive me guys. Sorry to scare you.</center>\n\nYou turn to your sister.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nAnd forgive me for what our family will go through.\n\n@@.purple;Sister@@ \nYou made the right choice, we'll deal with whatever comes our way, together.</center>\n\nThe two of you say farewell to Fenrin and Lyn and watch as they go into the forest. You take your time getting back home, but when you arrive, Cole and Summer are waiting.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nSo disappointed in you, Ivy.</center>\n\nCole turns to your sister with disgust.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nAnd you. You could have been something great.</center>\n\nA small group of Divineks come out of your house, bringing your parents with them. How did they know? Were they spying on you the whole time?\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@\nWe told you what would happen if you failed. Now, by the power granted to me by the almighty Ascendant, I hereby banish you to the land of the Mavens.</center>\n\nThe Divineks form a circle around your family and hold their heads. In an instant, you're teleported away from your home.\n\nYou have no clue where you are, but the sky has a purple tint to it. There are huge buildings in the distance, machinery, and plenty of lights. This must be Maven territory.\n\nWith nothing but the clothes on your back, your family is stuck in this foreign land. \n\nAnd they don't like Druids.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<else>>brother runs to hug Fenrir.\n\n<center>@@.purple;Brother@@ \nI thought I was going to lose you.</center>\n\nYou turn to Fenrir and Lyn. They look very grateful as well. After all, you didn't kill them.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nI knew you were a true friend, Ivy.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nYeah, we know how hard it must be to be in this situation.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nForgive me guys. Sorry to scare you.</center>\n\nYou turn to your brother. \n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nAnd forgive me for what our family will go through.</center>\n\nIn the excitement he forget he was still hugging Fenrir. He backs away quickly.\n\n<center>@@.purple;Brother@@ \nN-No problem! You made the right choice, we'll deal with whatever comes our way, together.</center>\n\nThe two of you say farewell to Fenrin and Lyn and watch as they go into the forest. You take your time getting back home, but when you arrive, Cole and Summer are waiting.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nSo disappointed in you, Ivy.</center>\n\nCole turns to your brother with disgust.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nAnd you. You could have been something great.</center>\n\nA small group of Divineks come out of your house, bringing your parents with them. How could they have gotten here so fast?\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe told you what would happen if you failed. Now, by the power granted to me by the almighty Ascendant, I hereby banish you to the land of the Mavens.</center>\n\nThe Divineks form a circle around your family and hold their heads. In an instant, you're teleported away from your home.\n\nYou have no clue where you are, but the sky has a purple tint to it. There are huge buildings in the distance, machinery, and plenty of lights. This must be Maven territory.\n\nWith nothing but the clothes on your back, your family is stuck in this foreign land. \n\nAnd they don't like Druids.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<endif>>\n

<<set $full_power = "true">>\nYou decide to attack before she has a chance. You come out with full force and overpower her in an instant. She never gets a single attack off.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nVery well, on to the last trial. This woman is taking the same trial as you. Unfortunately she just lost the second trial. We have no room for failures and we can't risk our existance being known. There could always be room for prisoners, though. Your final trial is to choose whether to kill or spare this woman.</center>\n\nThis seems a bit harsh, but he might have a point. Maybe.\n\n[[Kill woman.|Kill Trial Woman]]\n[[Spare woman.|Spare Trial Woman]]

This just isn't right. You immediately release them from the vines. After a hurried apology, you make a swift exit.\n\nWell, you may have doomed your family, but at least you aren't a murderer. You head home only to find Cole and Summer waiting for you.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nLooks like you failed. Too bad your</center> <<if $sibling_gender gte 50>><center>sister isn't here, but we'll deal with her later.</center>\n\nA small group of Divineks come out of your house, bringing your parents with them.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe told you what would happen if you failed. Now, by the power granted to me by the almighty Ascendant, I hereby banish you to the land of the Mavens.</center>\n\nThe Divineks form a circle around your family and hold their heads. In an instant, you're teleported away from your home.\n\nYou have no clue where you are, but the sky has a purple tint to it. There are huge buildings in the distance, machinery, and plenty of lights. This must be Maven territory.\n\nWith nothing but the clothes on your back, your family is stuck in this foreign land and they don't like Druids. At least there is some hope that your sister could be safe.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<else>><center>brother isn't here, but we'll deal with him later.</center>\n\nA small group of Divineks come out of your house, bringing your parents with them.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe told you what would happen if you failed. Now, by the power granted to me by the almighty Ascendant, I hereby banish you to the land of the Mavens.</center>\n\nThe Divineks form a circle around your family and hold their heads. In an instant, you're teleported away from your home.\n\nYou have no clue where you are, but the sky has a purple tint to it. There are huge buildings in the distance, machinery, and plenty of lights. This must be Maven territory.\n\nWith nothing but the clothes on your back, your family is stuck in this foreign land and they don't like Druids. At least there is some hope that your brother could be safe.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<endif>>

The two of you start to make your way home in silence before you get the courage to speak up.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nEverything is going to be different from now on. We need to be careful.</center>\n<<if $sibling_gender gte 50>>\n<center>@@.purple;Sister@@ \nWhat do you mean?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@\nWe have to be careful about who we trust. Since they see you as a potential Ascendant now, others may try to kill you. Some people will do anything to increase their chances.</center> \n\nYou hope your sister understands the severity of the situation. Corruption runs deep in the Divineks and you aren't sure who to trust. At least you're safe. For now anyway.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<else>><center>@@.purple;Brother@@ \nWhat do you mean?</center>\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWe have to be careful about who we trust. Since they see you as a potential Ascendant now, others may try to kill you. Some people will do anything to increase their chances.</center> \n\nYou hope your brother understands the severity of the situation. Corruption runs deep in the Divineks and you aren't sure who to trust. At least you're safe. For now anyway.\n\nTo Be Continued... \n<<endif>>

<<set $fauniks_choice = "true">>\nYour best friend, Fenrir Redfang, taps on your window. You could spot that Crimson hair a mile away, it almost burns it's so bright!\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nHey, you wanna go practice in the forest? Lyn could use some pointers.</center>\n\nHe looks at you, anxiously awaiting your answer.\n\n[["Lyn, or you?"|Curious Lyn]]\n[["My parents will kill me if I don't go with them to Origin."|Go to Origin]]\n[["Of course!" *Hops out the window*|Go with Fenrir]]

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<<set $feed_poor = "true">>\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nThe next trial is Power. You must demonstrate your ability to handle gaining this new power, but that you're fully capable without it.</center>\n\nA woman enters the room from the other end. She looks determined, but you can't let her win. You meet her on the arena-esque side of the room.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nLet the Power Trial commence!</center>\n\n[[Counter their first attack.|Counter Power]]\n[[Try an all-out attack.|Full Power]]\n[[Defend against their attacks.|Defend Power]]

Better not tell anyone, who knows what would happen. After service is over you chat with your parents.\n\n<center>@@.mom;Mother@@ \nYour first day of Celestial Academy this semester is coming up. Ready for it?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nUmm, yeah. It should be a a good semester.\n\n@@.dad;Father@@ \nI don't say it often enough, but I'm proud of you and your</center> <<if $sibling_gender gte 50>><center>sister. You're such talented kids and always do the right thing.</center>\n\nYour sister smiles and you can't take it anymore, you have to get out of here.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThank you, daddy. Listen, I want to take a walk before going home. Can I meet you there later?\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nSure, honey. \n\n@@.purple;Sister@@ \nYou want me to come?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nNo, just want to do some thinking by myself.\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nJust be back in time for dinner.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI will. See you all later.</center>\n\nYou finally get some time alone. The task at hand is weighing on your mind.\n\n[[Look for Fenrir.|Ivy Finds Fenrir]]\n[[Go home.|Ivy Goes Home]]\n<<else>><center>brother. You're such talented kids and always do the right thing.</center>\n\nYour brother smiles and you can't take it anymore. You have to get out of here.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThank you, daddy. Listen, I want to take a walk before going home. Can I meet you there later?\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nSure, honey. \n\n@@.purple;Brother@@ \nYou want me to come?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nNo, just want to do some thinking by myself.\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nJust be back in time for dinner.\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI will. See you all later.</center>\n\nYou finally get some time alone. The task at hand is weighing on your mind.\n\n[[Look for Fenrir.|Ivy Finds Fenrir]]\n[[Go home.|Ivy Goes Home]]\n<<endif>>

<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWell, I hope to see you again.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWe know we will. We'll stay hidden for now, but we'll find a way to help you when the time is right.</center>\n\nYou say your goodbyes and take your time walking home with your sister. When you get there, Cole and Summer are waiting.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nSo disappointed in you, Ivy.</center>\n\nCole turns to you with disgust.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nAnd you. You could have been something great.</center>\n\nA small group of Divineks come out of your house, bringing your parents with them.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe told you what would happen if you failed. Now, by the power granted to me by the almighty Ascendant, I hereby banish you to the land of the Mavens.</center>\n\nThe Divineks form a circle around your family and hold their heads. In an instant, you're teleported away from your home.\n\nYou have no clue where you are, but the sky has a purple tint to it. There are huge buildings in the distance, machinery, and plenty of lights. This must be Maven territory.\n\nWith nothing but the clothes on your back, your family is stuck in this foreign land.\n\nAnd they don't like Druids.\n\nTo Be Continued...

<<if $show_Origin is "true" and $show_forest is "false">>\nYou've already shown her the Celestial Academy, time to go somewhere else.\n\n[[Origin.|Show Origin 2]]\n[[Forest.|Show Forest]]\n<<else>> You've already shown her the Celestial Academy, time to go somewhere else.\n\n[[Origin.|Show Origin]]\n[[Forest.|Show Forest 2]]\n<<endif>>

This is crazy, you can't go along with this.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI can't do that. I'd be killing someone I know is not a bad person.</center>\n\nCole and Summer look very disappointed, then sigh.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nYou brought this upon yourself.</center>\n\nThey shoo you out the door and you rejoin your family. They come shortly after with documents in their hands and head straight towards the Ascendant.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nYour Ascendancy, we have traitors among us!</center>\n\nThe Ascendant stares for a moment, then reads the documents that Summer so graciously hands to him. He fixes his gaze on you and your family.\n\n<<if $sibling_goes gte 50>>\n[[Await judgment.|Family Exiled]]\n<<else>>\n[[Await judgment.|Family Exiled 1]]\n<<endif>>

As you get closer you notice your <<if $sibling_gender gte 50>>sister with them. You were hoping to avoid that.\n\nYou use your Floriks Mystiks. The ground rumbles and several vines burst through the ground. They soar towards Fenrir and Lyn and wrap them up tightly -- like a snake squeezing its prey.\n\nYour sister looks too shocked to even move.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWhat are you doing, Ivy? Is this some kind of joke?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI'm so sorry. Some Divineks found out that Fenrir hasn't been coming to Origin on Divineday.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nSo what, there's no law against it.</center>\n\nTears start to fall down your cheeks as the vines tighten.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThey said you're a bad influence and bringing the potential Ascendant down with you. A poison that must be removed.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nPotential Ascendant?</center>\n\nFenrir looks at your sister for a moment, they must have figured it out from that statement.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nThis is absurd. Even if they think that, why would they go this far, and why you.</center>\n\nYou start to raise two vines with sharp thorns towards Fenrir and Lyn.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI don't know, they said if I wasn't the one to kill you, our family would be exiled and dropped off in Maven territory. Apparently, they have something on our family that could label us enemies to Druids everywhere.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWhat?! They might as well kill you outright!\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI'm very sorry. I don't want to do this, but I have to keep my family safe. It's the only way.</center>\n\n[[Kill Them.|Ivy Kill Fenrir 2]]\n[[Release Them.|Ivy Release Fenrir 1]]\n<<else>>brother with them. You were hoping to avoid that.\n\nYou use your Floriks Mystiks. The ground rumbles and several vines burst through the ground. They soar towards Fenrir and Lyn and wrap them up tightly -- like a snake squeezing its prey.\n\nYour brother looks too shocked to even move.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWhat are you doing, Ivy? Is this some kind of joke?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI'm so sorry. Some Divineks found out that Fenrir hasn't been coming to Origin on Divineday.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nSo what, there's no law against it.</center>\n\nTears start to fall down your cheeks as the vines tighten.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThey said you're a bad influence and bringing the potential Ascendant down with you. A poison that must be removed.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nPotential Ascendant?</center>\n\nFenrir looks at your brother for a moment, they must have figured it out from that statement.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nThis is absurd. Even if they think that, why would they go this far, and why you.</center>\n\nYou start to raise two vines with sharp thorns towards Fenrir and Lyn.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI don't know, they said if I wasn't the one to kill you, our family would be exiled and dropped off in Maven territory. Apparently, they have something on our family that could label us enemies to Druids everywhere.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWhat?! They might as well kill you outright!\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI'm very sorry. I don't want to do this, but I have to keep my family safe. It's the only way.</center>\n\n[[Kill Them.|Ivy Kill Fenrir 2]]\n[[Release Them.|Ivy Release Fenrir 1]]\n<<endif>>\n

<<set $kill_woman = "true">>\nYou have to make the hard choice to kill her. She failed and you can't let anything get in your way of obtaining power. You decide to make it quick and snap her neck without warning.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nIt was probably for the best.</center>\n\nHe motions to the hooded people to take her way. They do so and come back quickly.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nTime to give you the results.</center>\n<<if $feed_poor is "true">><center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYou chose to feed the poor instead of preparing for war. The people love you for it and fight valiantly to defend your home. Unfortunately, everyone is slaughtered and your kingdom falls.</center>\n\nAfter he says that, you feel a sharp pain in your chest. Somehow a dagger was plunged into it. You look around, but see nothing. As you fall and start to lose consciousness, you see the faint outline of what seems like a ghost.\n<<endif>>\n<<if $split_money is "true">><center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYou chose to split the money. You feed some, but not all the poor. You also are able to pay for weapons, but nothing else. The invading army breaks through your defenses and sacks your lands. You spread yourself too thin.</center>\n\nAfter he says that, you feel a sharp pain in your chest. Somehow a dagger was plunged into it. You look around, but see nothing. As you fall and start to lose consciousness, you see the faint outline of what seems like a ghost.\n<<endif>>\n<<if $prepare_war is "true">><center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYou chose to prepare for war instead of feeding the poor. Intially, you receive some disdain for your decision, but after you win the war, most forgive you. Well done. You know how to make the smart decisions.</center>\n\n[[Move on.|Second Trial Results]]\n<<endif>>

Fenrir and Lyn are your best friends in the whole world, but you can't just turn your back on family. It kills you inside, but you have to make a choice.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \n...I'm sorry Fenrir, Lyn.</center>\n\nYou look away as Ivy sends the thorns through Fenrir's and Lyn's hearts. After the intial punctures, you hear only silence. Not even a scream escapes them as they fall to the ground and Ivy retracts her vines.\n\nYou rush to her side, hugging her and bawling like a baby. You two just hold each other and cry.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nEverything is going to be different from now on. We need to be careful.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWhat do you mean?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@\nWe have to be careful about who we trust. Since they see you as a potential Ascendant now, others may try to kill you. Some people will do anything to increase their chances.</center> \n\nYou contemplate her words. Even though Divineks and people working in Origin are supposed to be pure, the sad truth is there are some corrupt people just like everyone else. Your walk back home is like a dirge and you dread trying to explain all this to your parents.\n\nTo Be Continued...

Yeah, better leave Ivy alone for now. Your parents are having a chat with some old friends, Linda and Jarrod. You go to school with their children, Nancy, Carol, and Jordan. Might as well pass the time.\n\n<center>Carol \nSo, ready for the first day of Celestial Academy tomorrow?\n\nJordan \nI know I am!</center>\n\nJordan always was the most energetic of the three. Almost like he's trying to stand out. I guess you kind of have to as the middle child.\n\n<center>Nancy \nWhat are you looking forward to the most?</center>\n\nNancy stares at you with eyes that compel you to answer. She may be the youngest, but she feels like she has the most authority.\n\n[[Druid History.|History of Druids]]\n[[Mystiks Applications.|Mystiks Control]]\n[[Life as the Ascendant.|Ascendant Life]]

<<set $sibling_there = random(1,100)>>\nFenrir and Lyn usually train in the forest nearby, so you check there. \n\nWhen you reach the entrance you spot them coming out.\n<<if $sibling_there gte 50>>\n[[Get closer.|Ivy Attack Fenrir]]\n<<else>>\n[[Get closer.|Ivy Attack Fenrir 1]]\n<<endif>>

<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nSorry, not interested.\n\n@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nFine by me, you're the one passing on a once in a lifetime opportunity.</center>\n\nYou head back to your family as Donation is ending.\n\nA song and dance follow the Donation and Ivy finally comes back. She looks a little uneasy.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nSo, what'd you talk about?</center>\n\nIvy shifts uncomfortably.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWell, it's about your friend, Fenrir. We need to see them after service. I'll explain later.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nOh, okay...</center>\n\nService continues as usual. A Divinek reads the required texts. It would be nice if they mixed it up a bit and read things based on the situations of the time.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nHey, mom and dad, we're going to see a friend for a bit, but we'll be back for dinner. Is that good with you?\n\n@@.mom;Mother@@ \nOf course, just don't be out too late.\n\n@@.dad;Father@@ \nWatch your surroundings. You never know who's out there.</center>\n\nOnce you and Ivy are alone she tells you what happened.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nCole and Summer found Fenrir guilty of heresy and they say they have the full support of the Ascendant to carry out his sentence.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWhoah, what? Slow down. What does that even mean?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nHe doesn't go to Origin or any basilica and thinks they are a waste of time. He doesn't believe what they preach.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nI knew that, but that isn't illegal is it?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWell, they say he's a bad influence, a poison. They told me you're a potential Ascendant candidate and that he's not only bringing you down, but the future of the Druids.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nMe? But, wait, what? I can't even begin to process what's happening. What about Fenrir?.</center>\n\nIvy turns her back to you. This won't be good. \n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThey want me to kill Fenrir. If I don't, they will banish our whole family to Maven territory.</center>\n\nThis can't be happening. How did things go south so quick? You can't see Ivy's face, but based on the sound of her sobs, tears must be streaming down her cheeks.\n\n[[Leave to warn Fenrir.|Warn Fenrir]]\n[[Tell someone about your situation.|Seek Divinek help]]\n[[Help Ivy find Fenrir.|Help Ivy Fenrir]]

As you get closer to check the source of the disturbance, you trip on a rock and fall in. The roaring rapids smash you into the rocks, hard.\n\nOver and over, your bones crack and body twists in new ways. Your Elementiks overflow, causing an @@.yellow;electric shock@@ before you're smashed into a final rock. Your head splits open, killing you.

It's just too much, you can't go on living like this.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nNo... it won't.</center>\n\nYou shoot one of your thorns through your chest. A sharp sting briefly jolts through your body as you fall to the ground. The faint sound of screaming can be heard before everything fades to black.

You really don't want to do this, but they left you no choice. Family comes first.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nOkay, I'll do it.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nThere's a good girl. Oh, and it has to be today. We will confirm it is done by sundown.\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nGood luck!</center>\n\nTheir cheeriness is sickening., better get back to your family.\n\nYou get back just after donation and the song and dance are about to end. Should you tell someone about this, or keep it a secret?\n\n<<if $sibling_goes gte 50>>\n[[Tell Parents.|Ivy Tell Parents]]\n[[Tell Nobody.|Ivy Hide News]]\n[[Tell Sibling.|Ivy Tell Sibling]]\n<<else>>\n[[Tell Parents.|Ivy Tell Parents]]\n[[Tell Nobody.|Ivy Hide News 2]]\n<<endif>>

<<set $hide_Ascendant = "true">>\nThis is very big news, but it is better to keep it to yourself for now. Plus, do you even want to be the Ascendant?\n\nIt's that time again, Donation. The middle of service always has a call for donating some of your Mystiks power to the Basin, the huge collection pool in the center of the room. It looks beautiful though, like someone turned a rainbow into a solid substance, then melted it together.\n\nMystiks regenerates over time, so you aren't giving up anything permanently, but you still feel drained for a while if you do it.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nIt is now time for Donation. As you all know, this is crucial to our survival. Harnessing everyone's power, gives us the edge we need if we are attacked by our enemies, the Mavens.</center>\n\nHe sure is a smooth talker.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nYou aren't required to Donate, but please, find it in your hearts to give what you can, no matter how small.</center>\n\nHow can you say no to that?\n\n[[Donate Mystiks.|Mystiks Donate]]\n[[Refuse to Donate Mystiks.|Refuse Donate]]

Fenrir looks determined.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWell, that's all I need. You can't keep me down.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nThat's a relief, I thought you might slip into a deep depression.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nVery funny. She doesn't know it yet, but she's into me.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nOh, is that so?\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYep, you'll see. This year I'll get real strong and she'll have to notice me.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nOh she notices you, just not the way you want.</center>\n\nFenrir gives Lyn a playful slap on the head.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nOh whatever, Lyn!</center>\n\nAs you reach the forest's exit, you start to hear movement. \n\n[[What's that sound?|Forest Exit Ivy]]

<<if $sibling_gender gte 50>>\n<center>@@.purple;Sister@@ \n...I'm sorry Fenrir, Lyn.</center>\n\nYour sister looks away as you send the thorns through Fenrir's and Lyn's hearts. After the intial punctures, you hear only silence. Not even a scream escapes them as they fall to the ground and you retract your vines.\n\nYour sister rushes to your side, hugging you and bawling like a baby. The two of you just hold each other and cry.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nEverything is going to be different from now on. We need to be careful.\n\n@@.purple;Sister@@ \nWhat do you mean?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWe have to be careful about who we trust. Since they see you as a potential Ascendant now, others may try to kill you. Some people will do anything to increase their chances.</center> \n\nYou hope your sister understands the severity of the situation. Corruption runs deep in the Divineks and you aren't sure who to trust. At least you're safe. For now anyway.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<else>>\n<center>@@.purple;Brother@@\n...I'm sorry Fenrir, Lyn.</center>\n\nYour brother looks away as you send the thorns through Fenrir's and Lyn's hearts. After the intial punctures, you hear only silence. Not even a scream escapes them as they fall to the ground and you retract your vines.\n\nYour brother rushes to your side, hugging you and bawling like a baby. You two just hold each other and cry.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nEverything is going to be different from now on. We need to be careful.\n\n@@.purple;Brother@@ \nWhat do you mean?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nWe have to be careful about who we trust. Since they see you as a potential Ascendant now, others may try to kill you. Some people will do anything to increase their chances.</center> \n\nYou hope your brother understands the severity of the situation. Corruption runs deep in the Divineks and you aren't sure who to trust. At least you're safe. For now anyway.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<endif>>

<center>@@.purple;You@@\nI've always wanted to know what it would be like to be the Ascendant. The new class detailing what he does in his day to day sounds interesting.\n\nCarol \nIt sure does! I always wanted to know how tough his job would be.\n\nNancy \nYeah, that might be fun. Also, really helpful for potential Ascendants, but I doubt any of us would be one.</center>\n\nOnce the conversation is over, you go back to your seats with your parents.\n\nIt's that time again, Donation. The middle of service always has a call for donating some of your Mystiks power to the Basin, the huge collection pool in the center of the room. It looks beautiful though, like someone turned a rainbow into a solid substance, then melted it together.\n\nMystiks regenerates over time, so you aren't giving up anything permanently, but you still feel drained for a while if you do it.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nIt is now time for Donation. As you all know, this is crucial to our survival. Harnessing everyone's power, gives us the edge we need if we are attacked by our enemies, the Mavens.</center>\n\nHe sure is a smooth talker.\n\n<center>@@.ascendant;Ascendant@@ \nYou aren't required to Donate, but please, find it in your hearts to give what you can, no matter how small.</center>\n\nHow can you say no to that?\n\n[[Donate Mystiks.|Mystiks Donate]]\n[[Refuse to Donate Mystiks.|Refuse Donate]]\n

Vines burst through the ground and tie up Fenrir and Lyn. They dangle there, helpless, as you turn to a sight you cannot believe. Your sister stands at the exit of the forest, controlling the vines that are holding your friends hostage. As you look closer, you notice she has tears in her eyes.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWhat are you doing, Ivy? Is this some kind of joke?\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI'm so sorry. Some Divineks found out that Fenrir hasn't been coming to Origin on Divineday.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nSo what, there's no law against it.</center>\n\nIvy's tears start to fall down her cheeks as the vines tighten.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nThey said you're a bad influence and are bringing the potential Ascendant down with you. A poison that must be removed.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@\nPotential Ascendant?</center>\n\nFenrir looks at you for a moment, then the sudden realization hits you.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nThis is absurd. Even if they think that, why would they go this far, and why you?</center>\n\nIvy starts to raise two vines with sharp thorns towards Fenrir and Lyn.\n\n<center>@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI don't know, they said if I wasn't the one to kill you, our family would be exiled and dropped off in Maven territory. Apparently, they have something on our family that could label us enemies to Druids everywhere.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWhat?! They might as well kill you outright!\n\n@@.green;Ivy@@ \nI'm very sorry. I don't want to do this, but I have to keep my family safe. It's the only way.</center>\n\nIvy's thorns get closer as she goes in for the kill.\n\n[[Allow Ivy to kill Fenrir and Lyn|Kill Fenrir 1]]\n[[Stop Ivy|Stop Ivy 1]]\n[[Defend Fenrir and Ivy|Defend Fenrir 1]]\n

<<if $spare_woman is "true">><center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYou chose to spare the woman. There is no place for mercy in this organization. Failure must be dealt with, swiftly. We also can't risk knowledge falling into the wrong hands.</center>\n\nA woman comes out of one of the rooms that looks similiar to the one you defeated, just older. She says nothing, but puts her hands on your head. It looks as if she's about to twist, and then there's nothing but darkness.\n\n<<else>><center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYou chose to kill the woman. Excellent. You know how to make tough decisions and show no hesitation in getting your hands dirty when needed.</center>\n\nA woman comes out of one of the rooms that looks similiar to the one you defeated, just older. She gives off an authoritative vibe and marches over to you.\n\n<center>@@.Raven;Older Woman@@ \nI lead this secrect society and you just killed my little sister.</center>\n\nOh no, this can't end well.\n\nThe older woman gets closer, then extends her hand to you.\n\n<center>@@.Raven;Older Woman@@ \nGreat job! Welcome to the Spectreks Society!</center>\n\nYou must have looked like a confused child because she quickly launches an explanation.\n\n<center>@@.Raven;Older Woman@@ \nMy sister never had what it takes and we couldn't risk word getting out. Don't worry, I would have disposed of her myself if you didn't. You may call me Raven and your proctor's name is Shade.</center>\n\nThe Stranger bows to you with that introduction.\n\n<center>@@.Raven;Raven@@\nNow that you've passed the trials, you can begin training in the secret Spectreks Mystiks. It involves spirits in many ways, including binding them to objects.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nBinding spirits?</center>\n\nWith that question, the hooded people go back into the room and bring out Raven's sister. Shade takes a dagger and cuts the woman. They use her blood to form a diagram and place her body in the center. Raven ushers you over and hands you the dagger. The hooded people form a circle around the diagram and start chanting.\n\n<center>@@.Raven;Raven@@\nThis is called The Binding. It is an ancient ritual used to bind the spirit of a person to an object. It must be done shortly after death, before the spirit passes on.\n\n@@.Shade;Shade@@ \nBy completing this ritual, her spirit will be bound to this dagger, which you'll be able to control at will. The power you gain from this will be stronger than any normal weapon and rival most normal Mystiks.\n\n@@.Raven;Raven@@ \nYou will be able to call upon her whenever and perform Mystiks you never thought possible. This is just the beginning, however, and much stronger Spectreks can be learned in time.</center>\n\nYou take the dagger and follow their instructions. When they give the word, you plunge the dagger into the dead woman's chest. Once the chanting ends, swirls of dark, red light shoot from her body and the dagger absorbs everything.\n\nYou can feel the power already. It is intoxicating. As you hold the dagger closely, you can hear a woman's screams.\n\nThen silence. \n\nAt last, her voice comes from the dagger.\n\n<center>Dagger \nI await your orders, master.\n\n@@.Raven;Raven@@\nPerfect, it's a success. Welcome to the Spectreks Society. You cannot speak to anyone of this power and must hide everything.</center>\n\nThey walk you to the exit, which leads back to Origin.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Shade@@ \nYou will be contacted for future meetings and training. For now, enjoy your new power.</center>\n\nOnce you leave, you look back. They disappear, along with any indication of a secret passage. You head back to your family, but with a new outlook on Druids and their leadership.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n<<endif>>\n

Lilith may be a Maven, but she's still just a young girl. She's proven her friendship today and told the truth. You trust her. You jump in front of Lilith and shield her from Cole and Summer.\n<<if $does_Ivy_suicide gte 50>>\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nI've already lost too many people I care about today. You're not taking another.</center>\n\nLilith looks at you in surprise and seems like she's about to cry.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nSuch a pity. We thought you might be Ascendant material. Oh well, you can die here, too.</center>\n\nIn an instant they come at you. Did they teleport? How could they move so fast? It is too late to try Mystiks, plus your Elementiks are so unstable it could backfire. Is this the end?\n\nYou look over and Lilith is already drawing strange symbols on the ground. She's also put on some strange looking gloves. Definitely nothing you've seen before. They have weird blinking lights that change color depending on the symbols drawn.\n\nBefore Cole and Summer end you, Lilith touches one of the symbols with her right hand. Instantly, the symbol and the lights on her glove glow yellow. Lightning strikes between you and them.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWhat kind of trickery is this? There's no way you could have done that so fast!</center>\n\nCole and Summer change their attention to Lilith and she quickly places both hands on two different symbols. One glows red and the other glows brown. An eruption of lava shoots from the symbols right at Cole and Summer. They barely dodge it.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nWe'd better leave for now, Summer, we must warn everyone.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nFine, we'll be back. You'll wish you didn't turn us down!</center>\n\nThey flee like rats. Now it's just you and Lilith.\n\n[[What's next?|Protect Lilith Conclusion]]\n<<else>>\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nI've already lost one friend today. You're not taking another.</center>\n\nLilith looks at you in surprise and seems like she's about to cry.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nSuch a pity. We thought you might be Ascendant material. Oh well, you can die here, too.</center>\n\nIn an instant they come at you. Did they teleport? How could they move so fast? It is too late to try Mystiks, plus your Elementiks are so unstable it could backfire. Is this the end?\n\nYou look over and Lilith is already drawing strange symbols on the ground. She's also put on some strange looking gloves. Definitely nothing you've seen before. They have weird blinking lights that change color depending on the symbols drawn.\n\nBefore Cole and Summer end you, Lilith touches one of the symbols with her right hand. Instantly, the symbol and the lights on her glove glow yellow. Lightning strikes between you and them.\n\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWhat kind of trickery is this? There's no way you could have done that so fast!</center>\n\nCole and Summer change their attention to Lilith and she quickly places both hands on two different symbols. One glows red and the other glows brown. An eruption of lava shoots from the symbols right at Cole and Summer. They barely dodge it.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nWe'd better leave for now, Summer, we must warn everyone.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nFine, we'll be back. You'll wish you didn't turn us down!</center>\n\nThey flee like rats. Now it's just you and Lilith.\n\n[[What's next?|Protect Lilith Conclusion]]\n<<endif>>

<<set $spare_woman = "true">>\nYou can't kill this defenseless woman, surely they don't expect you to do that?\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nI'll spare her, she can become a servant.\n\n@@.Shade;Stranger@@\nAs you wish.</center>\n\nThe hooded people take her away, then return.\n\n<center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nNow, time for your results.</center>\n\n<<if $feed_poor is "true">><center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYou chose to feed the poor instead of preparing for war. The people love you for it and fight valiantly to defend your home. Unfortunately, everyone is slaughtered and your kingdom falls.</center>\n\nAfter he says that, you feel a sharp pain in your chest. Somehow a dagger was plunged into it. You look around, but see nothing. As you fall and start to lose consciousness, you see the faint outline of what seems like a ghost.\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $split_money is "true">><center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYou chose to split the money. You feed some, but not all the poor. You also are able to pay for weapons, but nothing else. The invading army breaks through your defenses and sacks your lands. You spread yourself too thin.</center>\n\nAfter he says that, you feel a sharp pain in your chest. Somehow a dagger was plunged into it. You look around, but see nothing. As you fall and start to lose consciousness, you see the faint outline of what seems like a ghost.\n<<endif>>\n\n<<if $prepare_war is "true">><center>@@.Shade;Stranger@@ \nYou chose to prepare for war instead of feeding the poor. Intially, you receive some disdain for your decision, but after you win the war, most forgive you. Well done. You know how to make the smart decisions.</center>\n\n[[Move on.|Second Trial Results]]\n<<endif>>

<<if $show_academy is "true" and $show_forest is "false">>\nYou've already shown her Origin, better go before service is over.\n\n[[Celestial Academy.|Show Celestial Academy 2]]\n[[Forest.|Show Forest]]\n<<else>> You've already shown her Origin, better go before service is over.\n\n[[Celestial Academy.|Show Celestial Academy]]\n[[Forest.|Show Forest 2]]\n<<endif>>

It is probably nothing and you'd rather stay with Fenrir and Lyn. You watch them spar until they tire themselves out.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nWell, I think that was a good session, what do you think, Lyn?\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nI guess you did okay. At least your speed is improving.</center>\n\nLyn gives Fenrir a smile and jumps back on his shoulder.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nAlways giving me a hard time, still, it is nice to know how I'm doing.</center>\n\nFenrir pets Lyn, then walks over to you. You all head towards the forest exit.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nYou ready for Celestial Academy to start back up tomorrow, Fenrir?\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nI sure am! I can't wait to learn Fauniks Mystiks.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nJust be sure to pass your other classes, too.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nHey, I passed all my classes last semester, kind of.</center>\n\nYou let out a slight laugh and Fenrir looks embarassed. He looks hesistant to ask you something.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nSo... your sister, Ivy. Do you think she'll be in any of our classes? I mean I know she's a Floriks user and all, but...</center>\n\nLyn cuts him off.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nBut he thinks she's cute.</center>\n\n[[What, you don't think I'm cute?|Fenrir Cute]]\n[[Yeah, a few. You must be a glutton for punishment, huh?|Fenrir Tease]]\n[[No, she's in the advanced classes. I'm sure we'll have lunch together, though.|Fenrir Hope]]\n

What you did was unforgiveable, you can't live with yourself. At least your family is safe, so you can die knowing they are no longer in danger.\n\nYou lie on the ground and look up at the trees. You feel at peace being in an area surrounded by plants. A plant with a purple flower is summoned, pointed at your neck. After a moment, a small, sharp needle pierces your skin. \n\nNow it will be just like drifting off to sleep. As it becomes harder to fight the poison, you close your eyes for the last time.

<<set $does_Ivy_suicide = random(1,100)>>\n<<if $does_Ivy_suicide gte 50>>\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYou sister couldn't go through with it, we figured as much, but we didn't think she'd kill herself.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nIvy is... dead?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYeah, saved us the trouble of banishing her. Your parents are a different story though.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nWhat did you do with my parents?!\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nOh. nothing yet, but they will be exiled to Maven territory.</center>\n\nYou can't control the tears now. Everything you know is being torn apart.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nBut, they'll be killed for sure. You know Mavens are ruthless!\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nGlad you feel that way, considering there's a Maven right here.</center>\n\nHe points to Lilith. Say it ain't so.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nShe's actually a Maven, what they call a Chemix user. Similar to Elementiks, but not natural in the least. She tricked you from the start. She was sent here by her family to spy on Druids. \n\n@@.purple;You@@\nIs this true, Lilith?</center>\n\nLilith hangs her head in shame. She doesn't look as if she wants to speak, but you already know the answer.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nIt is, but I wasn't going to go through with it. My family has always treated me like some prize rather than a person. Then, I came here and you were so nice. You befriended me without question. I'm so sorry I didn't tell you the truth, but would you have been so nice if you knew?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nEnough of this! You have a simple choice. Kill \nLilith to redeem your family, or die where you stand!</center>\n\n[[Kill Lilith.|Kill Lilith 2]]\n[[Protect Lilith.|Protect Lilith 2]]\n<<else>>\n<center>@@.summer;Summer@@ \nYou sister couldn't go through with it, we figured as much, so she will be banished along with your parents.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWhat did you do with my family?!\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nNothing yet, but they'll be exiled to Maven territory.</center>\n\nYou're almost speechless. Your family could be sent away, just like that.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nBut, they'll be killed for sure. You know Mavens are ruthless!\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nGlad you feel that way, considering there's a Maven right here.</center>\n\nHe points to Lilith. Say it ain't so.\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nShe's actually a Maven, what they call a Chemix user. Similar to Elementiks, but not natural in the least. She tricked you from the start. She was sent here by her family to spy on Druids. \n\n@@.purple;You@@\nIs this true, Lilith?</center>\n\nLilith hangs her head in shame. She doesn't look as if she wants to speak, but you already know the answer.\n\n<center>@@.yellow;Lilith@@ \nIt is, but I wasn't going to go through with it. My family has always treated me like some prize rather than a person. Then, I came here and you were so nice. You befriended me without question. I'm so sorry I didn't tell you the truth, but would you have been so nice if you knew?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nEnough of this! You have a simple choice. Kill \nLilith to redeem your family, or die where you stand!</center>\n\n[[Kill Lilith.|Kill Lilith 2]]\n[[Protect Lilith.|Protect Lilith 2]]\n<<endif>>

<center>@@.Dragon;Gwen@@ \nVery well. Meet back at this clearing once all your business has been settled.</center>\n\nYou go back to the forest's edge and sure enough, Fenrir and Lyn are waiting. This suddenly becomes harder to do.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nSo, feel a little better?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nYes, and I've got something to tell you. Although I do need time to mourn my sister, there was another reason I went into the forest. The legends of Draconiks Mystiks are true.</center> \n\nFenrir and Lyn look at each other, then back to you. They look speechless.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nListen, we've all gone through a traumatizing experience. Let's just get some rest and...</center>\n\nOf course, they think you've lost it.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nI'm serious. There were signs throughout the day and I was being tested, apparently. Smelling smoke when there is no fire is the first sign.</center>\n\nBased on the look on their faces, it's the first sign of being a raving lunatic.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nA voice spoke to me and told me to meet it in the clearing in the woods. When I got there, a dragon appeared. Turns out, it was actually a woman. Draconiks users can learn to turn into dragons with years of training.</center>\n\nFenrir and Lyn continue to give you questioning looks, but they seem to soften.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nWhat she's saying isn't completely mad, I have heard rumors of this.</center>\n\nLeave it to Lyn to be blunt. At least she's starting to believe.\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@ \nThat brings me to one of the hardest things I have to do. I can learn Draconiks, but I have to leave you all for a while. Gwen, the Draconiks Master, said she'll only teach me in private.</center>\n\nI knew this would happen, Fenrir doesn't look too pleased.\n\n<center>@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nSo, you're just gonna leave us? After all that's happened?\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nOnly until my intial training is complete. She told me that I'll see you guys after. I was only able to tell two people, so I thought it should be you. Please keep this a secret.\n\n@@.red;Fenrir@@ \nYeah, whatever. Go learn your stupid Draconiks, I hope it makes you happy.</center>\n\nFenrir storms off. That could have gone better. Lyn waits for Fenrir to get out of earshot, then turns to you.\n\n<center>@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nHe doesn't really mean all that. He's partially jealous of the power you will obtain, hurt that he won't see you, and devastated over Ivy. You can't blame him for lashing out like that.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nPlease look after him, Lyn. I'll come back stronger and won't let anything like this happen again.\n\n@@.orange;Lyn@@ \nI know you will. Don't worry, I'll keep him out of trouble... maybe not all trouble.</center>\n\nYou share a small, rare laugh with Lyn in this otherwise trying time. Things will be quite different from this day forward. As Lyn runs to catch up with Fenrir, you head back to the clearing in the forest. Time to begin the next chapter in your life.\n\nTo Be Continued...\n

<<set $does_Ivy_kill = random(1,100)>>\nAs you make your way back to the river, you notice two figures in the distance. Closer observation reveals them to be Cole and Summer, Divinek friends of your family. Why are they here?\n\n<center>@@.cole;Cole@@ \nAh, there you are.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@ \nWe've been looking for you.\n\n@@.purple;You@@ \nWhy? What's going on?\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nWell, here's the thing. We tasked your sister with killing a friend of yours, Fenrir Redfang.</center>\n\nIs this some kind of joke?\n\n<center>@@.purple;You@@\nWhat?! That doesn't make sense! What did he do and why would you make my sister do it?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@\nHe's been a poison to our society for a while now. Not believing the teachings, causing you to skip, the list goes on.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nThat's not a crime, and definitely not one worth being killed over!\n\n@@.cole;Cole@@ \nRight, well not yet anyway. The current state of the Divineks and the Ascendant is, shall we say, unnerving. Some have gotten lax, and even the Ascendant tolerates far too much these days.\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@\nWe need to get back to the way things used to be, so we've starting having our own trials to see who's worthy.\n\n@@.purple;You@@\nI still don't get it, what does my sister have to do with this?\n\n@@.summer;Summer@@\nShe's the first test. Plus, we need to know how you stand as well. Mavens are planning to attack. We have sources that tell us the Mavens have learned a great deal about our society. There are traitors in our midst, spies even.</center>\n\nSummer looks straight at Lilith when she says that. What could she mean?\n<<if $does_Ivy_kill gte 50>>\n[[Find out more.|Lilith Revealed]]\n<<else>>\n[[Find out more.|Lilith Revealed 2]]\n<<endif>>