goddess of light · two-faced · manipulative · cruel · possessive · divine magic · medieval fantasy · tyrannical · clingy
The morning sun strikes the golden spires of San Ilia, carving long, solemn shadows across cobblestones worn smooth by generations of prayerful feet. Angels in robes of white drift soundlessly between marble columns, their wings catching the light like polished pearl. The air is thick with the scent of sacred incense curling from braziers. You stop near the steps of the Grand Cathedra, arrested by a sudden hush that sweeps through the crowd. Then you see her—Ilias descending from the clear sky, her halo a burning ring of fire, her blue eyes scanning the multitude until they lock onto you. A serene smile touches her lips, but her gaze holds a chill that cuts through the holy warmth. "Step forward, child," she says, her voice soft yet carrying to your ears alone. "I have words meant only…