The immensity of the world can not be fully realized until an individual becomes one with it. Having been in such a state for over six hours, Lanthim was beginning to feel fatigued by this exercise. Sweat falling off his face as he continued to search for Syrelia.
{Syralia if you can hear me please respond. I have little time left.}
Reaching out telepathically, Lanthim had to stop using natural mana soon or he would begin to lose control. The chance of his sister hearing him was small unless she was open to listening.
'Please, Syrelia I will loose you if there is nothing now.' {Lanthim}
The void that made up all natural mana while to some would seem endless and empty. Was, in fact, full of colour and devastatingly bright. With all the different living things in the world, all manifest as one that is what Lanthim found himself swimming in now as he began to lose control.
Potential madness awaited him as the endless amounts of natural mana began to invade his being. That being the case he slowly began to let go of his connection with the natural mana.
{Brother is that you?}
Syrelia's voice echoed through his mind like a small breeze blowing through a garden. Attempting to establish control long enough so he could ascertain her whereabouts. Lanthim exerted his full powers driving the natural mana from his mind if only for a moment.
{Syrelia are you alright has anything happened to you?}
With many have deep concerns over her safety Lanthim inquired as to her well being without hesitation.
{I am fine brother, these men seem to have been sent from some woman. To retrieve me so I don't think I will come to any harm at least not at the present time.}
'A woman? It is possible, but I can't be sure if any of the True Magi. Continue to just do what they please or some other power is at play.' {Lanthim}
From what Syrelia had said the latter was more likely. The Forsaken as he had taken to calling the ones who had reincarnated him. Had little or no interest in what happened in the mortal realms or, at least, when someone endangered their carefully laid plans.
{Brother I am soon to be taken to the Drowlenth Valley. I know you don't have long goodbye.}
With these final words, Lanthim was pushed back to reality being forced from his position in the center of the room. Slamming against the wall behind him.
'Drowlenth, I see. That far west no one would think to look in that barren land. Grass as far as the eye can see and very little water for miles.' {Lanthim}
A land where nothing grew where if men ever went it was mostly to speedily reach the Corleraith Kingdom and then to the Torfelmanath Ocean. From there the was only one location left. The continent of Mortilrie which was home of the Haldrathin the only other second order race that resides in this world.
Standing Lanthim touched the wall he had crashed into repairing it as if nothing had happened.
'It will not be long till they reach the valley.' {Lanthim}
With his control over his different familiars, Lanthim made the proper adjustments so to have them in the area of the valley. He would not go himself his exhaustion was too great. If anything he would be able to open a portal to the location long enough to let a single person through.
Residence Second Tier Bathhouse
"I am still not used to the size of this bath house. Not a single noble in the empire has one of such size." [Leinea]
Having come in from the gardens, the five women enjoyed a bath together in one of the many bathhouses that Lanthim had prepared.
"I have come to except, the fact that our husband at least in the building of this residence will suffer no rival. Nor should he there are none that can come close to his greatness." [Mynrea]
"You are just trying to reassure yourself that you made the right decision. In the end he won't be ruled by you." [Litralia]
With a smile on her face, Litralia looked to both Mynrea and Leinea as they both seemed overwhelmed by Lanthim's control over everything.
"He was alway like this as a child. He would look down on those who looked down on him. His strength was feared by most, at least, those who knew what he was capable of." [Litralia]
Lanthim's almost divine hatred, for anything that made it so he could not operate. As he pleased was one of the defining attributes, that made up his character. Built upon by the weakness of him father and the continual actions of his grandmother and others.
"Even with that, his control over his emotions is what first caught my attention. When he came here to the forest. No matter how much he was beaten or starved he would give a hateful stare, that would make one wish they were dead. Then continue on like it all meant nothing, in the end, he surpassed me and took students on his own." [Jorentin]
The oldest of the five spoke calmly of her former pupil. For many years now she had walked in his great shadow. Feeling almost like a fading memory.
The enigma Mynrea had called Lanthim in the past. Now having lived with him for a short time the realization that he was a master of keeping his own secrets. Regardless of her being his wife she had no power to get anything out of him.
"We should leave such talk for another time. To think that Lanthim's birthday would be ruined by such an event." [Litralia]
'That is right Lanthim turns seventeen today.' {Lienea}
Having totally forgotten that fact Leinea bore an expression that caught the others eye.
"I would like to see this whole thing, with Syrelia's kidnapping done away with as quickly as possible. There are more important things that need to be seen to." [Litralia]
Still bearing the same smile Litralia looked to Leinea who seemed confused by what her mother-in-law meant. Jorentin on the other hand, as well as Mynrea both, nodding their heads knew what was being implied.
"I, ah sorry. I don't understand what you are implying mother please tell me." [Leinea]
"Leinea you are of age, and able to bear children. So it is only natural as your husband's first wife to raise the stature of your clan. By having as many children as you can as quickly as you can." [Mynrea]
The red colour that Leinea's face took was astounding to behold. Looking to her grandmother who smiled while holding back laughter at the girls reaction.
"What are we talking about in here that is causing such an uproar?" [Lanthim]
Having entered the bathhouse without anyone noticing. Lanthim stood directly behind Mynrea looking into the bath where the five women were bathing.
His sudden appearance alarmed all of them but none as badly as Leinea who was standing in the bath fully exposed. Whether her red face was one of embarrassment or anger no one could tell. The only factor was a very wet man standing fully clothed.
"While I will apologize for my sudden appearance. I have some business that could not wait." [Lanthim]
As he spoke the water in his clothing puddled on the floor where he stood. Being now perfectly dry he continued with his purpose.
"Isaetal I am sending you to retrieve Syrelia get dressed immediately." [Lanthim]
"Yes, my master at once." [Isaetal]
Getting out of the bath as fast as she could the fox moved with incredible grace and speed. Covering the distance from the bath to the changing rooms. Being a distance of over twenty yards in almost no time at all.
"For how well you control your emotions, Lanthim your inability to show civility to your wives is a great disappointment to me. You must put away childish things." [Jorentin]
Speaking harshly to her former pupil Leinea and mynrea both who seemed to have fallen under his pressure. Both felt a little less stressed by Jorentins words.
"Isaetal was here and I have little time in which to send her. Before we miss this chance to get my sister back. If my need for haste seems to also carry a hint of insensitivity I do humbly apologize for it." [Lanthim]
There was sincerity in his words and with them, Leinea's anxiety began to fade. While in many circumstances, Lanthim would genuinely show great love and emotion to herself and Mynrea. When something that seemed like a challenge to his authority appeared he would become distant and annoyed.
"I am ready master what would you have me do when I have obtained your sister?" [Isaetal]
Fully dressed the young demi-human bore what looked like a spear with a long blade in place of a spear head.
"Bring her to me, leave any other work to the templar that will be there to give you support." [Lanthim]
Opening a portal to the place he wanted her to go Lanthim nodded as Isaetal proceeded through.
"Remember Isaetal do not interfere when the time come." [Lanthim]
Letting the portal close Lanthim had intended there to be a great slaughter. The kidnapping of Syrelia would have resounding consequences.