The Awakening is an event done once in every childs life. It's a special event once they become 12 years old .The priest will use the blessed stone to see the talents owned by the next generation.
If a child holds a great talent for magic they would be given the chance to study at the magic academy through a scholarship. While Those who have talent in swordsmanship will go to knights school or the adventurer school.
And so forth. Classes are determined at birth are similar to a persons innate talent. While certain class can be obtained through precise actions and achievements. Special classes and evolution need specific conditions and items to obtain.
Classes are starting points for development of an individuals skills and opportunity to become stronger. That's why the world are influenced by talent and status. Some nations determined a persons status by class alone. Whilst some prioritizes nobility and lineage first and foremost however those are mostly small insignificant nations nor forces.
Now a priest will come to our village, scouting for potential students and apprentices.
The priest who was assigned to the village was unable to fulfill his duties as such a different priest is sent to the village. The former priest is a priest of the Luminous Church.
Their faith Luminism belief that the true God has descended upon the land. Living amongst them in the world. Governing them and leading their people on the path to the light. Their Holy Nation is built on that believe as such the entire population is a devout believer of Luminism.
The Holy Kingdom is lead by the Holy Emperor as the spokesmen of their True God. Supported by The Saint of of War. The Saint of Peace and The Saint of Light.
Under them are the 4 Cardinals. 12 Holy Knights and the Holy army.
The Cardinals function as diplomats to spread word of their God to other nations while the 12 Holy nights serve as the Holy Nations Military Commanders.
The Luminous Church has roots on most human nations on the continent. However there is few of such believer in countries of other races.
With the arrival of the churches convoy . Guarded by knights and magicians alike . They present a strong demeanor towards eyes of the beholder.
The Symbol on the carriage, the swords represented Power. The Shield represent protection. The Staff represent Holy Magic. And the Sun represents dawn over the darkness.
The priest who replaced the Luminous priest. Came from the Church of Dawn. Or more commonly called the Protectors of Dawn which boasts to protect the people from creatures of the night.
And yes as the description phrases. Its main ideological goal is hunting vampires, were wolfs, Ghost, Wraiths and etc.
There are multiple fates/religions on this continent. They had been fighting for religious Supremacy over the lands.
However currently the Largest Religion on the continent is Luminism. The Luminous Church is close to the Dawn Church and the Holy Saints Church.
Since all three of them share similar faiths. They joined forces to create the Trinity Alliance. The biggest Holy force in the continent .
Opposing them is the Necro Faith, The Vanitas Church, And the Hiatus Church . These tree faiths are built upon the Truth of Immortality through darkness and nothingness.
They opposed the Light Churches believe that life is given through God and that light is the only way to reach true life. And to achieve immortality through the light and can only be given through the light of God.
The Void Churches made an Alliance called the Oblivion Legion. To oppose the Churches of Holy Light.
Whilst the two Great Juggernaut face each other head on in a huge clash of faith. The other faiths such as the Mother Earth faith, The Sea God Temple, The Sky Temple and the Sanctuary of Naha remains neutral in the conflict because these faiths believe in peace and existence through peace with nature.
On the other hand the Church of the Machine God and the God of Wisdom faiths . Believe in knowledge and technology. They believe the only way to prosper is through knowledge.
As such The Wisdom faith created the Rex Machina, Les Machina ,and Deus Ex machina forces built from the most advance technological marvel the world had ever seen .
Thousands of years ago the Machina forces were the greatest force the World has ever seen they controlled most of the continents technology and machines.
They were the biggest religion of the continent until the World decided that humanity has advanced beyond the natural boundaries of this world. This cannot stand, because this would upset the balance of power and prevent evolution of power.
As such the Voice of the World made a decree.
The sky shattered above them. The Angels descended upon this world. They flew from across the continent to the place where the Machina Forces are gathered and annihilated them without a single machine left standing.
All of them became dust. Soon after every 500 Years the Angels would descend upon this world to annihilate the most advance Civilization on the continent regardless of their forces, interventions and believes. They were all annihilated.
The only saving grace is that only one city is destroyed every time. So their nations won't fall that easily. However the Angels attack would increase if such a force like the Deus Ex Machina should rise again, since the biggest defeat the Angels faced was dealt by the Deus Ex Machina force.
Weapons and magic can kill the lower ranking angels however they couldn't even scratch higher ranking Angels. So each nation has their own Trump Cards when facing the higher ranking Angels.
Some made high concentrated magic. Others have champions who is the strongest warrior on that country. Some of the forces even seek protection from powerful individuals in exchange for tribute.
Now the major forces have occupied more and more lands to built and expand their cities. As such most of the lands belong to a nation or a powerful force under the protection of a powerful being like Dragons, Saints, Demon Lords and Heroes alike.
In this world Heroes are human individuals who have awaken a power that makes then transcend humanity. Unlike in stories of heroes slaying the monster and saving humanity. Here Heroes are those who have power beyond the limits of humanity.
Hero is a class that can be obtained by any individuals who has the ability to do so. However the title of hero can only be earned by receiving a Gods blessing (Holy affiliated Gods).
Some People are born with Gods blessings. Which is why when kids turn 12 they will have their day of awakening to find their class. The other reason is to find those with Powerful Classes and Blessings for the sake of their own benefits. Adding a talent into their ranks.
Today it's my day of awakening. Besides myself there is two other who will receive the Awakening ceremony. Out of the 6 kids from the village 4 of them had already received their awakening, including my sister a few years back.
One of them had the healing hands ability. A rare ability which enables it's user to cast Medium level healing magic without mana consumption. Meaning they could become a high healer.
She was given an opportunity to join the magic academy as well as the temple. To learn how to use her abilities and to train on the path to become a healer.
However she refused the offer stating that she would rather stay home with her family working in the fields and become a local healer. So the church reluctantly let her stay here. My mother gave her a tome filled with healing arts and sometimes trained her to be a healer.
Next is my sister she awakened with the warrior Class. She is classified as the berserker warrior. With this awakening she could become far stronger than the average warrior with training and she have the ability to heal herself by combat.
My sister had always been passionate about her swordsmanship and her awakening comes to no surprise. With her attitude towards combat I wouldn't be surprised if she was a destroyer class.
Destroyer class is a rare advanced version of the berserker class. The Berserker has mostly a straight path of class evolution. With the exception of Dominator class and Titan Class.
The priest brought forth the awakening crystal and calls upon the children to awaken.
Finally I am called forward to Awaken my class.
As I lay my hand upon the crystal. It glows, soon as my hand touched the crystal the light shines like the sun blinding every body in sight.
The crystal glows my titles appear in words of light.
Aether Lich Ares
Class :
Immortal Soldier, God of war, Unparalleled Warrior, Fallen Hero, Destro (Destroyer of Nations ), King of Killers, Judgement , Lord of the Hunt.
Turns out not just my memories from my previous life carry on to this world. But also my abilities and everything I've achieved turned into the very being of my existence. The building blocks of my personage in this world.
Immortal Soldier << Spirit Class >>
Unparalleled Warrior << Saint Class >>
Destro << Monarch Class >>
King of Killers << King Class >>
Fallen Hero << Spirit Class >>
Judgement << Saint Class >>
Lord of the Hunt << Lord Class >>
and lastly ....
God of War << Deus Class >>
I thought to myself.
(" I have to hide this fact, otherwise my peaceful life will be over and this will be bothersome.")
I used my domination powers on the crystal to change my awakening information.
Aether Lich Ares
Class : Magi Gunner , Warrior, Hunters bane
Magi Gunner << Legendary Class >>
Warrior << Common Class >>
Hunters Bane << Legendary Class >>
As the light glows dim. The priest regains his senses and proceed with the ceremony.
The priest gulped.
He tried to catch his breath.
then he announced the result with a nervous tone.
"Aether Lich Ares"
" Your class is Magi Gunner, Warrior and Hunters bane!!!"
As the priest announce my classes. The entire crowd went silent.
Turns out the class I put in ( Magi Gunner ). Is a rare class tree branching from marksmen and sorcerer. Its so rare that there has only been rumours of this class and no actual person managed to obtain it.
Because becoming a sorcerer alone will take a full life time. And being a marksmen meant that one must possess a keen eye and an intent to kill. A rare quality not everyone can possess especially magicians.
Also the class Hunters Bane is a rare triple class. Meaning its evolution class has kept 2 of its sub class skills. Such as Blood Hunter , Aegis Bane, Hunters Prayer, Wolf Monger, and etc.
Mine is a special case on its own. My Hunters Bane class is at the Legendary category. The highest level of Hunters Bane class ever recorded was at the Mythical category.
The Mythical category kept 1 sub class evolution. The Legendary category kept 2 sub class and etc. However most of the people who had been recorded to have higher class of Hunters Bane had no Sub class Evolution Traits since they Evolved to such class from common or even rare rank meaning its not an innate talent.
Only Innate talent class has the Special trait not the ones who evolved from a lower class. As for my case I have the sub evolution class of Blood Hunter and Hunters Prayer. ( In the Hunters Bane class) However my Lord of the hunt class has a complete set of sub class ( not limited to 2 sub class )
Classes are divided and graded by a certain category starting from the lowest to highest is
Common
Uncommon
Rare
Superior
Mythical
Legendary
Lord
Saint
King
Monarch
Emperor
Spirit
Transcended
Deity
Deus
Supreme
After the ceremony finished. The priest went to share his findings with the church by using a communication orb. It stated that the kingdom has rare talent that appeared in a small village at the outskirts of the Armed Nation of Lind.
The Priest visited my father later that day. He offered him a large sum of money, land, and favors to let me join the Dawn Church as Holy Knight candidate. They boast that they would be able to nurture my talents to its fullest.
While their having their meeting I decided to intervene in their talks. I walked up to my father. And asked to decide for myself, stating that this involves my future and my life. Father agreed to my decision to chose my own path.
The priest stated.
" Aether Lich Ares. "
" You have an immeasurable talent, one that the world had never seen! "
" If you join The Dawn Church , I'm sure we would help you train your talents to their full potential. "
" You would become the greatest Holy Knight the Dawn Church had ever seen! "
I answered.
" Thank you for the intriguing offer, However I have to decline your generous offer. "
My refusal shocked the Priest.
" But why ?"
" You have great talents, your future achievements will be limitless !"
" Why would you waste this once in a life time opportunity ?"
I answered.
" I refuse, because I believe that my path should be decided by my own, not guided by fate but shaped by my own hands. "
" Also this isn't a one in a life time opportunity."
" I'm sure there are many great forces that will make better offers for less."
" And finally I don't believe in bowing down to someone elses will !"
My statement shocked everyone listening on my conversation with the priest. The priest was outraged by my statement.
" How dare you say that !"
" Becoming a Holy knight is the greatest honor a brat like you can get !"
" How dare you disrespect the Church !"
"How dare you refuse my offer you brat, how dare you !"
" How dare a snot nosed brat like you disrespect me !"
" I am the priest of the Dawn Church ."
" A tiny kid like you should be honored I even considered asking you to join the Dawn Church !"
" You should be groveling on the ground and begging me to take you to the Dawn Church !"
" Since your parents couldn't even teach you proper manners, I will put you to your place beneath me !"
I put my foot down onto the ground. My killing intent went bursting out. My killing intent make the whole village tremble in fear. The Horses went insane. The birds fly away as quick as it can. The knights stuck into the dirt under the pressure.
" Priest, I suggest you watch your tone, when you speak in somebody elses home. "
" This is not a place where you can just throw a fit and think you can just walk away from here unharmed."
" Get on your knees and apologize !!!"
My killing intent condenses at the priest pushing him down to the ground. The thick Killing aura is similar to a gravity field bearing down upon who ever enters it. It forced the arrogant priest to bow down into the ground under absolute power.
The priest thought to himself.
("What is this oppressive aura ?")
("I can't even look up.")
("The aura is pushing me down into the ground, even with my holy magic and holy artifacts, I couldn't resist it !")
("How can this small child emit such a powerful oppressive aura ?")
("Even the Saint of War's aura is no match for this kids aura !")
(" Impossible !")
I continued our conversation.
" Where is your arrogant tone now priest."
" What's the matter aren't you going to show me my place."
" Where's all those big talks now priest !"
The Priest face went pale. He is engulfed in fear, frustration and anger. All these emotion filled his mind. Unable to move speak or even breath, all he could do is stay down and listen to what I have to say.
" You are nothing but an insect !"
" You think just because your a priest you can do whatever you want and not fear repercussions !"
" This is my home, the place where i reside with my family. "
" My precious home ."
" This is not a place where you an insect has any power nor worth."
" So I suggest you go check yourself !"
the priest replies in distress. He shouted
" I'm sorry."
" Be honest, what are you ?"
" I am simply a bug, not worth mentioning infront of you."
" I don't even deserve to be in your presence !"
" Then get lost !!"
" Never return here !"
" Should you return here in the future to seek vengeance."
" I will massacre you and every single person who tries to bring harm to me nor my family."
" I will make sure you suffer for all eternity."
" Understood !"
the priest trembles in fear, mustering up what ever courage he had and answered me .
" Yes I understand , I will leave ."
The priest crawled out of the room into the front porch and crawled into his carriage. Then the trembling knights mount their horses and rode away from the village whilst having chills riding down their spines.
Afterwards they immediately rode full gallop back to the Dawn Church. Once the priest returned to the church he cursed in anger at me. the priest is furious at my actions. he spouted lies to the other priest and Cardinals about what transgressed in his trip to the village.
He claimed that the village disrespected the church and needs to be brought holy justice upon them and so forth. He tried his best to persuade the other Church members to retaliate against the village for his own personal grudge.
After the priest left i receded my killing intent back into my personage. Then walked towards my family standing at the other end of the room .
My parents were shocked at the events that transpired before them. But mostly they are worried about the Dawn Churches retaliation.
Luna ( Mother):" Alright Aether you don't have to worry about the Churches retaliation, I will send a letter to one of my old friends to resolve this situation."
Lux ( Father) :" Alright, but just in case I will send a letter to the Kingdom reporting this situation as well, while asking for aid as well."
" Mom, Dad aren't you going to ask me anything , about what I did just now or about what I'm hiding ?"
Luna :" Regardless of what you've done, you will always be my dearest child, I would never let someone harm a single hair of yours."
Lux :" Son, everybody had their own secrets, just remember that as long as your heart is in the right place, your family will always support you."
" And besides if you hadn't done that, I would've beaten up that priest for disrespecting my family."
Aether :" Okay thanks, your the best Mom , Dad ."
Aether :" Sister , Lisa are you afraid of me now ?"
Elise (sister) :" Afraid ? Why should I be afraid?"
" Your so powerful, you shook the earth!"
" Its so awesome !"
" Hey can you teach me that ?"
Aether :" Sure when you grow up sis."
Elise :" Boooooo , I want to learn it now !"
Her face pouted because I told her to wait . She is rearing to go. To get stronger, Our parents just laughed at her childishness.
Then Lisa walked up to me and asked me a question.
Lisa :" Are you still the same Aether I grew up with , the Aether I Knew all my life ?"
Aether :" Yes, I am Lisa, I won't change who I am even if you wanted to."
After listening to my answer Lisa leapt towards me. Embracing me with her warm comforting hug.
Lisa :" I'm glad your okay Aether."
Aether:"Thanks Lisa."
Mother and Father later that day sent a letter to their old friends to asking them for their help to resolve the situation.