Lumian climbed down from the tree branch doing some stretches to prevent muscle stiffness in the m decided to use the nearby river to wash up before heading off.
First, undoing the straps on the sandals to glide his feet out of them befrabbing his belt and unbug it to take remove the oversized robe. ly pg his clothes and equipment to the side yet nearby to ensure his safety in unforeseen circumstances where he he ons quickly.
Carefully pg his barefoot into the water streaming in a pleasant current he quickly pulled it back out as the river water was ice cold, freezing his toes under extreme ditions. Despite the Goosebumps developing on his skin, he gritted his teeth before biting his lips as he practically rushed into the water before he could ge his mind.
Sploosh
Water spshed about dripping all over his bare skin falling bato the river. After soaking for a det period of time, he grabbed hold of a spare cloth to dry himself off whilst removing yers of sweat and grime before climbing onto the bank of the river back to where his clothes and equipment was. Thank god there was water here, I would have no idea how I would deal with the smell and feel of dirt and grime all over myself. Lumian thought to himself as he got dressed and packed everything as he tinued heading South.
Along the journey he practiced using the knife as a throwing kargetiain parts of trees and brao see if he cut them down or embed them into the scratchy bark. Lumian believed this will e in handy as a skill if he et a prey that runs off or if he o use a somewhat ranged on.
Through practice, Lumian only mao get a det target in about four tries out of ten which isn't that good but better than nothihinks to himself.
Rustle...Rustle
Slowing down, Lumian trates his hearing only to perceive the rustling sounds of small animals moving around irees and grass. Trying to decrease the amount of sound he makes, Lumian carefully treads forward before notig a herd of rabbits nibbling on pnts nearby, perking up their heads every now and then to keep alert. Calming himself down, he grips the edge of the bde before throwing at a nearby bunny shanking it near its neck.
Squeak
The outcry of the rabbit before its passing caused the ret of its members to flee in fright not allowing Lumian to grab a hold of any more. After doing so he prepares for a quick lunch meal by washing, skinning and cooking the rabbit meat. The meat has a gamey fvour that permeates his senses as he eats the slightly overcooked meal.
After washing his hands in the river, Lumian tinues his journey further South before entering a rge clearing with nothing but pnt life teeming the reaches of the forest. There seemed to be an eerie silehat even the wind does not blow leading to a slight stagnation in the air allowing for any movements to be heard if made by Lumian.
Grabbing a hold on his knife and pulling it slightly out of the sheath, Lumian bends down slightly to prepare to move in case any danger approaches. Advang carefully, Lumian reaches to middle of the clearing where there appears to be nothing out of the ordinary.
RUMBLE
The sound of rumbling rings out as the ground fissures and cracks where a stone like structure starts t forth rising to a height of approximately fifty feet into the air. The temple looked pristine white like marble with Greek style thian ns whilst the fa?ade on the gable reveals sculptures of history that Lumian is currently incapable of uanding not knowing the history of this world. Walking up the marble steps, Lumiaers the temple where he sees a stoablet to the side with carved words written in the unknown nguage that he somehow read.
It says the following;
Shed blood oh ior of......bee Albus's successor for only those of Mortem bloodline may ehe trials to gain power that triumphs death itself otherwise, failure and trespassers shall only meet the embrace of death.
Hm, it should be fin for me right? Lumian furrows his brow as he thinks back to the prophecy that the previous note left behind said about being a successor and to head to the trials here while unwittingly thinking of what the deity whht him here said that his body must go under adva and ge. Did, Did they predict this would happen? Shit! taking advantage of me, fihen, I'll be your eai for now just wait till I reach you and see what happens!
Turning his gaze to the middle of the room, a shadowy sphere was floating and pulsing like a heartbeat in the widened space yet was silent as if there was nothing there. Lumian walked up to the shadowy substance-like gate before pg his hand upon it feeling it slowly sink in not feeling anything other than an ashy texture. Pulling his hand back, Lumian scrutihem making sure nothing was wrong or mispced before heading straight into the darkness where his eyesight lost the vibrancy of the world.
The st thing Lumian sees before his woes dark is the appearance of purple fmes dang in an out of sight inte letters that reads as;
TRIAL ENG ..................................... TRIAL OF THE MIND
GOOD LUCK APPRENTIEANCER
"What the!?"
