Picture Perfect
04-14-2018, 01:54 PM
His ears pricked forward in interest as Serene spoke a bit about the spirits she believed in. What really captured his interest, though, was the mention that she could speak to them. In his family it was said that God spoke directly to the leaders of the Abraxas. Others in his (rather extensive) family were gifted with some level of clairvoyance, but none, as far as he was aware, could speak to higher beings except the Emperors. If Serene was telling the truth - and her delivery had struck him as honest - then she possessed a gift most Abraxas, as blessed as they were, were not given. He wanted to know more about her gift. Such an ability could serve the Empire well. How pleased would his father be if he came home and discovered that Malleus had added a mortal oracle to their ranks? Each moment spent with this petite, beautiful woman was a moment Malleus became further intrigued. It was as if the Fallen God himself had ordained this moment for their benefit. "That is an impressive ability. Your spirits must think highly of you to give you such a gift," he said softly. She asked him how the Abraxas spread the name of their God, and Malleus was happy to answer. "Both and more," he said with a gentle laugh. "We have rituals and celebrations, and we spread His name through conversations like this one. But more importantly, our God demands a sacrifice. We spread his name in battle. Each victory is proof of his superiority. Those we defeat, no matter how strong they are, no matter how great they think their gods are, must admit the God of the Abraxas is greater." |