312 Tenrou (2/2)

The cold and callous truth is that, Tenrou's existence is forbidden, meaning that he should've never survived, born or even lived up to adulthood.

Raven witnessed the strictness and narrow-mindedness of the Elven and Dwarven tribes. They stuck to their old way all the way to the dot. This goes specially well with those of Royal Blood since they are considered to be the hope of their tribes.

It is a known fact that Royal Bloods must persevere to maintain the purity of their bloodline. Even going as far as delving into incestuous relationships just to follow this rule. This is a very common scenario in these tribes. Nevertheless, this also binds them since their fates are basically sealed from the moment they were born.

If, and only if, a Royal Blood wants to marry outside of their family. They have to gain the approval of their own councils. Only by passing the approval would they be allowed to marry their partners, even then their children would face a harsh life. All of this, just to marry out of the family.

Marrying someone from a different race, specially the 'enemy' race, that's forbidden. In the premise of this happening, both of the tribes will not hesitate to join hands and execute the 'devil' spawn.

This is why even though Raven never had the opportunity to meet Tenrou, he had nothing but awe and respect towards him for making it this far since he knows that his life was never easy.

”But enough about me. I'm sure no one cares about the story of a dying man.” Tenrou laughed, ”What's more important is what I'm about to give you.”

And just like a cue, the ritual circle transformed and revealed a spiral staircase leading down. He then saw Tenrou moving down so he followed him. After a short way down, they then arrived an altar.

The altar was made out of ivory. The surface is filled with Elven Runic Carvings, there are also some Dwarven Totems erected on the altar and on the center, there is a blood vial and an old book.

”This is it.” Tenrou said, his voice filled with emotions. ”My life's work.”

He then faced Raven as if he could see him. ”According to Elven History, the Elves are created by the Father Tree. They said that he was so tall and mighty that his branches could be found in all realms. In a way, this implies that he connects all worlds and that his branches could be used to travel between worlds.”

”Elves used this tale to justify their talent towards perceiving Space. Some records even said that their Spatial Talents are the gift of Father Tree to their kind.”

Tenrou paused and sighed. ”On the other hand, the Dwarves worshipped the Earth. Calling it the 'Original Nature'. They said that without the Earth, nothing will exist. According to them, it was the Earth that gave birth to all creations - that we were all once came from mud, heated by fire and alive because the air breathed life onto us.”

”They said that the very first Dwarf is the Earth's favorite because as soon as he was born, he created Time itself.” Tenrou paused once more and sighed, as if it was difficult for him to tell this story. ”Thus, the dwarves used this tale to justify their talent towards Time Manipulation.”

Tenrou looked up and said: ”The tales may be different but you have to agree that in a sense, they are similar right?”

”I never understood why these two races considered each other as enemies, when in their cores they were the same. Fact of the matter is, none of the legends were the truth anyway. It's not the tree nor the land that came first. I don't personally know what is but I'm certain that it's neither of those.”

”Either way, knowing this won't help the tribes nor me in any way. If anything, they would execute me on the spot when they hear me talking about this. Well, it's not like they weren't doing so during the last centuries or so. But that's not why I told you this.”

Tenrou looked at Raven once more and said: ”Space for the Elves and Time from the Dwarves. They might treat me as an abomination but it doesn't change the fact that I have both talents in me.”

”And to prove my existence, I am bestowing you the chance to have them as well.”