“The lack of Nephilic influence in their genealogy. “Tarixi,” Aurelian said after Bahamut was finished, “what did you mean by them not being true Elysean? Are you referring to-?” I think the revelations of its truths might have dampened her spirit more than she will let on. She was excited about Sanctuary, Aurelian. My Sire and Tarixi were most aghast at the idea of it all. “I take it Bahamut did fill you in then?” YOU WERE A CONVENIENT TRAP, ONE HE NOW NO LONGER REQUIRES.” VERY LIKELY HE THOUGHT THAT AURELIAN-THE NEPHILIM-MIGHT ARRIVE IN THE LAST BASTION OF ELYSEA. “IT IS VERY LIKELY THAT SOLARIUS SAW NO NEED TO CONCERN HIMSELF WITH THE TASK OF WIPING YOU ALL OUT, NOT WHEN YOU SERVED A PURPOSE. Realising your entire life was a lie wasn’t exactly something people rationalised within minutes, or even days. It had taken Bael’tharax reinforcing his point to make them see reason, and even then it was difficult. Even after Aurelian had told her and Karsys about his ability to see divine tethers, they had been sceptical. “But what of Sanctuary? Are we… does this mean the gods have known everything…? All our efforts to prepare, to ready for the coming of the Nephilim, why let us live?” Zylara’s voice was strong despite the shock, fear, and blatant denial within it. Charlemagne was famous for his fervent catholicism.” Called them ‘pagan pretenders’.”Īurelian snorted. The man was many things, but a traitor? Never that. It is not unreasonable to think that the Mantle changed over time, and Charlemagne’s perception of it changed with it. “Echoes, no matter how well-preserved, do not fully encapsulate the totality of a Soulforce. “It is very likely that he simply doesn’t realise the change,” Tarixi said with a hint of pity tempering her equalled rage and disgust. It’s been part of the core of our culture, it… why wouldn’t Charlemagne have…?” That is the Mantle we have sworn for thousands of years. “No! We can’t be- I can’t be… it’s not possible… I…” “If you’re what you’re saying is true,” Aurelian said quietly, “then all of Sanctuary, the last bastion of Elysea, is… what? Godsworn?”
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