Antithesis [Salvation vs Aphros]

[Shelpies]

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D U A L I T Y

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Athelios was of a duality, one that pursued both the light and the dark.
What greater way to exhibit the will of Athelios than that of a duality? Both light and dark, speaking in perfect tandem and unison.

This was the new generation of Aphros, their will that spoke in response to Salvation's march towards their lands.

First spoke that of the light, an eye blazing akin to that of a lion's ferocious glare -- voice unfaltering despite the rancorous footfalls of marching soldiers towards their beloved soil.

"Know that I bear my blade with a heavy heart and a heavy soul, but no longer will I remain still while those around me are slain and held captive one by one. There is no right. There is no wrong. You wish to see my hands bloodied and my blade sullied with the blood of those that I love -- including you in Salvation."

"So be it."

"I will be thy arbiter,"
"The mercy that Athelios will grant."
"I will cut you down and bear the weight of my sins if I must, to protect those behind me."

In tandem do the two stand amidst a myriad of warriors lined up at the ready to meet with the approaching threat which sought to erase that of the *foul* arts upon Meranthe; those which would set their targets upon the City of Duality itself. Following the message from a warrior of the Light, do words come from that of the Dark in perfect sequence of balance.

"Salvation."

"The name is ironic considering you all seem blind to the true plagues across Meranthe; nothing more than zealots marching towards innocents aiming to bring a 'change' of sorts. Aphros is the City of Duality, you may crusade upon those who practice 'foul arts' but what will you say about the others who might be caught within the crossfire?"

"Not even one such as myself, one who the taint of occult clings to would be so blind in an act. Just as we've demonstrated our strength at the Grand Bout, we'll happily showcase it yet again to any who seek to trample upon the name of Athelios."

"Come."

"I will be thy arbiter,"
"The sanction that Athelios will grant."
"Under the watchful eye of Athelios, I shall lay waste to the heretics that seek to enforce their judgement upon Aphros."