Private Reflections of Faith

[Scipio Kaarz]

Scipio Kaarz: Magister Militum Dei of the Crusade

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Mirial... the Magister hadn't visited it in quite some time. It was a strange feeling...

He had spent so much time and effort to liberate his home, and yet when the time came, he had felt further from it than ever before. Perhaps it was a bi-product of his new station, or perhaps he had simply been distracted with his duties. Yet, her found some semblance of comfort walking the halls of the newly established temple to Ashla. He was, admittedly, not the most devout, but he certainly understood the power of symbols.

He hadn't really asked for it, nor was it placed upon him, but the Magister had recently felt the need to speak with someone of the faith. Was his resolve dwindling? Of course not, or at least, that's what he had told himself within recent weeks. Yet, he ached for a time away from the prying eyes of his office. Such moments on Mirial allowed for that, yet he still felt lost... perhaps in need of a certain sort of guidance. One that perhaps the Cardinal couldn't provide.

He sat in his office, swirling an entirely too strong drink in his hand as she entered... and without a single look, the words escaped his mouth.

"Welcome, Sister Mariana."

 

[Marcella Fiora]

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'Cherubic Hymm'​

She had been called away from the warm, loving paradise of Epica to the cold, desert covered planet of Mirial to step-in for a number of priestesses who had ventured north, to neighbouring planets for missionary work; for Mariana, she had two days left in

Mirial's newly opened Ashlan temple, a fascinating sight an intriguing experience nonetheless.

Approaching midday, Mariana had been working for a few hours already, offering spiritual guidance and leading one or two prayers to Ashla for the community as part of her daily routine. Finishing one of her prayer sessions, she was approached by the temple's illuminator and had been directed to the primary office with details of who she'd be meeting left out of the conversation.

After ascending a number of steps and meandering past a number of clergyfolk and a number of devout individuals, she finally reached the office to find it's doors open and a certain Mirialan sat at the desk. "Ah, Magister!" she spoke softly following the unexpected surprise before bowing her head slightly out of respect, feeling completely out of her depth.

"I see you've done your research," she smiled politely, approaching the chairs opposite the Magister, "what can I do for you?" Mariana questioned, noticing the drink in his hand, prompting a look of concern from the priestess as she attempted to hide the fact that this was a terrifying experience for her~ as a result of her wanting to stay under the proverbial radar.

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