Chosen of the flame
Hello true believers of Minds. It’s Animeman73 again, with another of Inessa Burnell’s #BASwordtember challenges.
Now for the Day 14 challenge the word/subject is: Molten. What I’ve got in store should be real interesting.
That said, let the fantasy goodness begin.
Kiri Vershan clambered up the trail towards the active mountain. The young red-haired woman wiped her brow.
Phew, even with my light armor on, it’s getting hot. Good thing I have plenty of water. And good thing it’s a day where the volcano smoke is flowing up.
It didn’t take long for Kiri to reach the edge of the volcano. She looked down into the cavernous lava-filled crater. Then she called out, “Oh Fire God Mathierus, your daughter has finally come home!"
At first there was nothing. She tried again, and nothing.
“No offense but your voice alone won’t do it sister.” A familiar someone called from behind her.
Kiri turned with a start. “Merrick, what are you doing here?’ she squawked in surprise and more than a touch of fear.
“Helping out my little sister,” The well-built black-haired warrior explained.
The young redhead extended a hand. It erupted into an aura of flame. “Brother, you need to leave here. This place is only for those with the power of the Fire Maidens. I…”
Whatever Kiri had been thinking froze when Merrick extended a free hand. That hand erupted into an aura of flame. Kiri stood stunned.
“But I…? But how…? How is this possible?” Was all she managed to get out.
The young man stepped up beside her and explained, “You’re not the only one who’s received the call sister.”
The man turned and called out, “Oh Fire God Mathierus, your son has come at last!"
A massive explosion rocked the volcano. From deep within the active volcano a towering figure of a humanoid covered in red hot lava emerged. Two fiery yellow eyes lit up as the creature stared on the two. ”At long last, my champions have come.” The God of Fire boomed.
Kiri looked surprised. “My Lord, I fear I am at a loss. I thought that you only wanted to revive the Fire Maidens.”
“I do Kiri Vershan, daughter of Gwenna Lian and Jorgan Vershan. But I also seek to bring balance, so I gifted your brother with your mother's gift. I mean to establish a new order, the Brotherhood of Fire.”
Merrick nodded in understanding. “Men and women working together for a cause bigger than themselves. Neither side of any less importance.”
"Indeed Merrick Vershan, in nature there must the balance. That is why I have summoned you two here, to help restore the balance.”
“I’ve read some tomes my mother saved from the Fire Maidens fortress. Great Fire God, how can we help restore balance to this world?" The warrior asked.
“To the point, this is a good thing. Listen well Kiri and Merrick, this is my decree. Know that the Warlock Gradshar had an offspring with the deceased Matron of the Fire Maidens.”
Kiri and Merrick’s faces paled. “Matron Jenissa and the Warlock Gradishar had a child milord? Ew, thinking about that makes me ill.” Kiri commented as she grimaced.
“It is far worse, for the daughter they conceived has terrible corruption powers. Only fire can stop her and her blight powers. So, I command you to go forth and bring together a group of trustworthy companions. Rid this land of the machinations of the Witch Anjelina.”
The god fired beams of flame at the ground near them. As the beans hit they transformed into a long sword and battle-axe.
“These are my gifts to you. These will aid you in battle, and allow you to summon my fellows and their weapons. You will need them for what comes."
Kiri nodded to Merrick. The two walked over and touched the weapons. To their surprise the handles were cool to the touch.
Kiri picked up the sword which glowed and emitted flame. “It’s like the blade is pure lava.” She observed of her sword.
“My battle axe is much the same way.” Merrick noted.
The two turned towards the God.
“You have trained long and hard, and I am pleased with how far you have both come. But know this path will not be easy. There will be setbacks and tragedies."
"Stay strong and remember the balance of a burning heart and a shining mind. Keep your friends and loved ones close even in the darkest of hours.”
The God sank back down into the volcano. “Go forth my warriors of flame. Protect our world from corruption.”
Kiri gave her molten sword some good swings and then sighed. “And so it begins,” she stated.