On the sixth day, Joshua rushes into the cracked Temple court, still wounded from the earlier shaking. Alarm bells echo through Jerusalem as dust trembles beneath hurried feet.
The armed believers of Christ arrive behind him in a tight formation, shields lowered and weapons sheathed. The Israelite townsman and curious Nazarenes remain far behind in Nazareth.
Hostile Israelites close around Joshua, hands reaching for his arms. The believers raise their shields into a guarded line, but no weapon leaves its sheath.
the Israelite priest
Arrest Joshua at once. He has brought division into the holy court, and his armed followers threaten the peace of Israel.
the armed believers of Christ
Stand back. We will not strike first, but we will not let you seize him without cause.
The surrounding Israelites tighten their ring, shouting over the bells. Several grip Joshua’s clothing while others shove against the believers’ shields, and the court teeters at the edge of fighting.
the Israelite priest
Joshua, submit to arrest now, or this court will witness bloodshed before the prophesied judgment arrives.
“I have the protection of Jesus Christ you will not arrest me on this day nor will there be bloodshed with the exception of one Israelite man who has wicked in his heart to kill me. When he attacks me he will be bound by heaven and thrown into the depths of hell. So the lord has spoken to me and so the lord has granted. I have spoken”
SUCCESS (Legendary Willpower, rolled +0)
Joshua
I have the protection of Jesus Christ. You will not arrest me today, and there will be no bloodshed, except for the wicked man who attacks me. He will be bound by heaven and cast into the depths of hell. The Lord has spoken, and the Lord has granted it. I have spoken.
Joshua’s declaration cuts through the bells and shouting. The hands gripping his clothing lose their force, and a sudden stillness settles over the cracked court.
the Israelite priest
Do not mistake your confidence for authority. Israel does not accept Jesus as Lord, and the court will not yield to your threat.
One Israelite man breaks from the ring with a raised arm, his face twisted by murderous intent. Before he reaches Joshua, an unseen force locks his limbs rigid.
The man is lifted from the paving without a wound or struggle. He hangs bound in the air, then vanishes downward in a thunderous rent of darkness, cast beyond the world of the living.
the armed believers of Christ
Jesus Christ has guarded Joshua. Lower your hands, Israelites, and do not bring further judgment upon yourselves.
The remaining Israelites release Joshua and stumble back. The priest stands untouched amid the silence, while the believers keep their shields lowered and the court remains free of bloodshed.
✓ Quest Accepted
Prophesy Israel’s judgment
“Listen oh isreal for your judgment is quick and true. On the morning of the seventh day I will sound a trumpet give. To me from heaven and the philistines will charge their army into your kingdom. The temple will be destroyed 1/3 of your men will be killed, 1/3 of your women will be enslaved and 2/3 of your livestock will perish by the sword. The devil will lead the attack of the philistines by possessing the king of philistie. After isreal is raided and enslaved gods heavenly warrior will charge his army against the devil and will prevail. Then and only then will Israel’s eyes be opened. The judgment shall not start until gods heavenly warrior sounds the trumpet of judgment.”
SUCCESS (Legendary Willpower, rolled -3)
Joshua
Listen, Israel. Your judgment is swift and true. On the morning of the seventh day, heaven will sound a trumpet, and the Philistines will charge into your kingdom.
Joshua
The Temple will be destroyed. A third of your men will die, a third of your women will be enslaved, and two-thirds of your livestock will perish by the sword.
Joshua’s warning rolls across the cracked court. His voice turns raw beneath the strain, and the believers watch the Israelites recoil as though the judgment already darkens the sky.
Joshua
The devil will lead the Philistines by possessing their king. After Israel is raided and enslaved, God’s heavenly warrior will charge against the devil and prevail.
Joshua
Then, and only then, will Israel’s eyes be opened. The judgment shall not begin until God’s heavenly warrior sounds the trumpet of judgment.
A deep trumpet note answers from above, vast enough to tremble through the Temple stones. It fades quickly, leaving dust drifting from the damaged walls and every face turned skyward.
the Israelite priest
We hear your prophecy, Joshua, but we still worship El Shaddai, the God of our fathers. We will not call Jesus Lord because you threaten us.
Quest Complete
Prophesy Israel’s judgment
“And so it shall be. Ohh isreal you have now sealed your judgment for god has hardened your hearts and blinded your eyes for your disobedience. “OH JESUS I CALL APON YOUR NAME GRANT ME THE TRUMPET OF JUDGMENT BEFORE THEYRE EYES””
SUCCESS (Legendary Willpower, rolled +0)
Joshua
And so it shall be. Israel, you have sealed your judgment, for God has hardened your hearts and blinded your eyes through your disobedience.
Joshua
O Jesus, I call upon your name. Grant me the trumpet of judgment before their eyes.
Joshua’s prayer rises through the cracked court. The dust hangs motionless, then a fierce golden light gathers above the Temple Mount, visible to every Israelite and believer.
A trumpet appears within the radiance, immense and bright as hammered sunlit bronze. It descends into Joshua’s outstretched hands while the stones shudder beneath the holy court.
the Israelite priest
No earthly hand made that instrument. Yet we will not call Jesus Lord. We worship El Shaddai, whatever sign stands before us.
the armed believers of Christ
The trumpet has been granted in Jesus Christ’s name. Israel has heard the warning, and judgment now stands openly before them.
The trumpet’s surface burns without heat, marked by no craftsman’s seam. Above the court, the sky darkens around its radiance, and every Israelite sees the judgment instrument in Joshua’s grasp.
The true believer receives what they asked for.
+ New Item Acquired
Trumpet of Judgment