Chapter 141 Avatar of Harmony (19)
Eklésia Building, Burness II, Gaia Square
In the dimly lit basement of the royal palace, five empty chairs loomed in eerie silence, accompanied by a solitary black throne that appeared to swallow the shadows around it. This clandestine gathering was composed of the Grand Lords, enigmatic figures who wielded authority over the spectral realm and influenced the intricate spiritual politics of Gaia.
They did not commence with prayers, nor did they utter the hallowed names of spirits. Instead, their voices cut through the stillness:
"Control. Trust. Stabilizing the narrative."
At the head of the gathering, Lord Vellisar D'Ashem forcefully struck the sacred table, resonating a note of finality as he proclaimed:
"If we cannot control harmony... then we shall create a new harmony. From within the lab, from the chosen womb, from locked magic."
"Avatars are no longer mere messengers. Avatars... are symbols."
Project: Avatar Reconstructed
With the unwavering support of the Spiritual Alchemists and the muted Masters of the School of Atlantis, the nobles embarked on a mad experiment:
"To forge an entity that embodies the facade of divine selection, yet is programmed to respond unquestioningly to their commands."
Their methodical steps unfolded as follows: