The throne-room doors open, and Kael returns from the forest rite in star-flecked black armor, his black sword at his side. The court turns toward him.
From the throne Kael hears the prayers of his devoted followers as dawn arrives in the mortal realm. Among them is one of his most devoted, Gretchen, who performs an act so perverted she immediately catches his attention.
Gretchen
This I do in your name, my Lord. Observe!
As Gretchen lies alone in the forest in the mortal realm, Rose and Mila attend Kael's court in Bliss below the banners, while the two priestesses stand near the throne. At the chamber’s edge, the gray-cloaked courier remains under watch with the remaining records.
Mila
The next dispute concerns sanctuary boundaries. Several villages claim the same shrine, and each asks whether your protection follows the stone, the covenant, or the people.
Rose
The ships of the armada are ready to go and the training of the Divine Marine Corps is underway.
The petitioners bow as one. Beyond them, the courier lowers her ivory records, and the court settles into attentive silence, awaiting Kael’s first judgment.
✓ Quest Accepted
Establish the scope of Kael’s protection
“Kael sits upon the black star specked throne and tells Mila that his protection is over all his followers, not just the shrine. If one group of women don't have their own shrine yet, then one is to be built.”
SUCCESS (Good Leadership, rolled +0)
Kael settles onto the black, star-specked throne. Mila stands below the steps with her reports, while Rose and the assembled petitioners turn toward him in attentive silence.
Kael Umal
Mila, my protection covers every follower, not merely those gathered around a shrine. Let no faithful soul stand beyond my care.
Mila
Then the covenant will be recorded across every sanctuary and village, my lord. No boundary of stone will limit your protection.
The assembled petitioners bow together, and the court’s uncertainty gives way to renewed confidence. Rose watches with calm approval beneath the seven-starred banners.
Kael Umal
If any group of women follows me without a shrine of their own, build one for them. Give them a place to gather, pray, and remain under my protection.
Mila
It will be done. I will identify every such group, secure suitable ground, and begin the first shrine before the next reports arrive.
Mila marks the order among her papers, and the petitioners depart carrying the judgment through the court. Across the mortal realm, messengers begin seeking the faithful and preparing new foundations in Kael’s name.
Quest Complete
Establish the scope of Kael’s protection