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Post by kagemaru656 on May 7, 2016 22:31:18 GMT
Zach opens the hall to see doezens of Pews set up in rows. There is only one or two people in here, including 2 Martial artists, based on the garbs. At the opposite end of this area to the door is the alter, the light shining through the window creating an effect of flame-like-light upon and around it. There is no sermon currently being give, so anyone already here is merely quietly praying. Zach walks in and takes in the serene vibes of the church. And it certainly does create that feeling, but that doesn't seem quite right.
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Post by FelixSparks on May 7, 2016 22:36:34 GMT
Zach steps inside, a bit awed at what he's seeing. He moves towards the altar slowly, his mind straying to the feeling of serenity. It was a marvelous place, for sure, but was it really just the architecture giving off this feeling? He slipped into a pew near the front, closing his eyes and focusing on the sensation.
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Post by kagemaru656 on May 7, 2016 22:40:05 GMT
The feeling was there, washing away at his inner fire. And that was it! There's the problem! The church to the god of fire, who symbolises ferocity, intensity. Even when it symbolises the good that comes form these, it's not meant to be... serene. This church does not give the feeling he expected from Heatran at all.
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Post by FelixSparks on May 7, 2016 22:46:51 GMT
Zach's eyes snapped open, a look of worry on his face. Why was a Temple of Heatran trying to erode his internal flame? Perhaps someone here would know... He approached someone who wasn't praying slowly, clearing his throat to announce himself.
"Excuse me... I hate to be a bother, but I'm a bit confused. This is a temple of Heatran, is it not? It feels so... serene. It wasn't what I was expecting at all..."
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Post by kagemaru656 on May 7, 2016 23:00:57 GMT
The closest person was sitting in the front pew, and was dressed in a religious garb. He looks up at you, his eyes searching your face. "Young man... it has been a long time since anyone came here and truly noticed the lack of Heatran's presence. You are a true believer aren't you?" He stands up. "I am the priest here, and I have something to show you." He starts to lead you toward a door behind the alter.
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Post by FelixSparks on May 8, 2016 0:52:22 GMT
Zach nodded slowly, a bit wary. Heatran's presence wasn't here? Why? Wasn't this one of his main temples? Zach couldn't shake the feeling that he was about to get in over his head as he followed, locking eyes with Celeste, and grinning. He could handle himself, of course. Probably. He had his knife and his Eevee, he could at least cause enough of a commotion to draw attention. "It's just a feeling I got... How long has it been?"
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Post by haybalebarn on May 8, 2016 0:58:29 GMT
Celeste sees Zach lock eyes with her and grin, and a sinking feeling starts to grow in the pit of her stomach. He was going to do something stupid, wasn't he. Well, not without her! She jogs over and pulls her earbuds fully out, not wanting to offend the priest nearby, stopping her music. "What's up?"
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Post by FelixSparks on May 8, 2016 1:02:41 GMT
"Religion stuff. Seems I noticed something rather rare... Priest is gonna show me something. Wanna come with?" He whispers to her, a hand on his hip next to his knife. It calmed him in these kinds of situations.
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Post by haybalebarn on May 8, 2016 2:57:25 GMT
Celeste nods, seeming a bit skeptical about this, and a bit nervous about him touching his knife. "Sure..."
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Post by kagemaru656 on May 8, 2016 8:19:14 GMT
The priest led them out through some rooms with spare priest gowns and other churchly items and out a back door into a garden. Or more of a grove than a garden, it was quite frankly overgrown. He leads you along a stone path to a smaller stone building. On the outside it is unassuming, but as he opens the door, a feeling of heat washes out. He beckons you inside. This building is a single room, with the a hexagonal floor tile and the walls, ceiling and one twisting central pillar all having the appearance of being made of currently melting molten red rock. It isn't actually too hot to enter, it just carries a feeling of intensity. So much intensity. The room itself is arranged in something of a plus shape, ahead of you, beyond the pillar is a statue of Heatran. It's face is solid and grey but the rest has that same molten appearance, and stepping around the pillar only the head can be made otu easily against the back wall. In the right side of the plus is another statue, this one purely molten, so it is hard to make out what it is. It appears to have 4 legs, some kind of animal? The left part of the plus has a final statue, there is a stone sword, and a big one at that, with the blade touching the ground and the handle being grasped by a molten hand, connected to an entire molten humanoid. with this melted effect it is hard to tell if this is actually a human or a humanshape Pokémon.
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Post by FelixSparks on May 8, 2016 13:29:25 GMT
Yes... this was it! This was the Heatran he was expecting! He looked over the statues, his eyes lingering on the blade. "Why is it only in here? And what do these statues mean?"
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Post by kagemaru656 on May 8, 2016 13:35:07 GMT
He looks at the statues a moment, before speaking "You have heard of the story of how Heatran became our saviour, yes? How Heatran fought Regigigas, who had grown tired of humans and was trying to wipe us out. Well there is a small part of that tale that is often forgotten. You see, it is believed that gods may not fight gods. That instead they may only battle through champions. These statues show Heatran's two champions, that were sent to strike Regigigas down. A warrior, gifted a sword that could face gods, and his Pokémon, another gift said to have been spawned from Heatran. It was these two that actually faced the threat."
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Post by FelixSparks on May 8, 2016 13:42:43 GMT
Zach nodded. He was familiar with most of the story... he wasn't aware that Gods were forbidden from fighting each other. This place felt so... powerful. He liked it. "I see... so this is the real temple? What resides in the big church?"
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Post by kagemaru656 on May 8, 2016 13:46:42 GMT
He sighs. "In truth that is the church to all gods. The city demanded it be built, blocking the way to Heatran's shrine. I was a priest since before that cathedral, but I fear this place will be forgotten by newer priests."
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Post by FelixSparks on May 8, 2016 14:12:54 GMT
Zach nodded, bowing deeply to the statue of Heatran and making a small religious sign. "You have my thanks for showing me this. I will do my best to make him proud." He stands, a look of fiery determination in his eyes.
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Post by haybalebarn on May 8, 2016 18:27:41 GMT
Celeste cautiously follows Zach, recalling Trip for the time being. She did want the excitable little Shinx to cause a scene, after all. When they enter the small outbuilding, she blinks in surprise at the molten statues and tilts her head in curiosity. How was this effect made? It certainly wasn't natural. They must have hidden lights inside, maybe some pipes as well to create the heat effect. It was a very well done to create the feeling of something mystical, she was impressed. She listened to the priest's story with mild interest. Heatran? Regigigas? She had heard the names a few times in passing, but that was about it. Zach seemed to believe it all, though, judging by the way he was bowing in front of the statue to... what was his name again, Heatfam? Or was that one Regigasgigi... Whatever. She patiently waited for him to be done, a bit unnerved by the entire place.
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Post by FelixSparks on May 8, 2016 18:35:21 GMT
Zach straightened, grinning as his hand found Frisk's ball. He nodded to the priest, and turned to Celeste.
"You're a trainer. Let's go pick a double battle."
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Post by haybalebarn on May 8, 2016 18:40:39 GMT
She raises a brow, and a small smirk forms on her face. "I like the sound of that. We'll find one on our way back, then!"
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Post by kagemaru656 on May 8, 2016 18:46:05 GMT
The pair walk back along the way they came. They come back alongside the quad and notice Eddy playing frisbee with a girl in a tracksuit. You also notice Pokéballs on their belts now.
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Post by FelixSparks on May 8, 2016 19:25:01 GMT
Zach grins, walking up to the pair. "Eddy, right? I was wondering if you would like to have a pokemon battle! Me and my friend against you and yours?" He pulled out Frisk's pokeball, rolling it in his hand lightly.
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