[God Quest] Contingencies

yet my blood renders me a King

This quest had taken more time than Sah had intended. Between the start of Halo's new quest and factors beyond his control, the Wild Thunder had been restless as he fought to complete the rings as soon as possible. Secretly getting Luka's ring size had also been an added challenge. But the tasks were complete, and the rings were just as he had imagined.
Entering the shrine, Sah walked up to the altar. He placed his offering down, a glass sculpture once more. This time it was a star, blue and silver glass woven together to form its shape. After successfully creating an orb last time, the hybrid had challenged himself with a more complex shape. It had come out beautifully, even if he had cut his hand a few times on the prototypes.

Reaching into his bag, Sah retrieved a cloth bundle. Unwrapping it, he revealed the twin rings and placed them beside his offering. Dried blood coated them, turning the carved depictions of the wind a darker hue. Just as he had with Soleil, Sah had chosen the design in homage in Luka's childhood nickname. Little Breeze.

With everything ready, Sah kneeled and bowed his head to pray. "Safrin. I've completed my quest."

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Sah is turning in his quest received in Another step

1. Complete a thread finding or have made two whatever (stones, necklaces, rings, etc) to serve as the item
Arctic Breeze Created two rings.
2. Complete a thread bleeding on both items
[o][SE] What we do for love Smeared some blood on the surface of the rings.
3. Leave them out beneath the starlight
Stars above and hope below Stayed out with them all night under the stars. 

Sah

Starlight bloomed across the stone floor of the shrine, blooming like frost reversed—silver-gold light coalescing into petals that spread outward before they flared upward into form. Safrin stepped into being as if she had always been there, the shadows of her gown glimmering with blues and silvers to match the offering laid at her feet.

She did not speak immediately.

Instead, she moved forward in silence, her eyes—so often distant with divinity—now softened with a quiet, almost maternal pride. Her gaze fell upon the sculpture first, the woven glass of star and storm. A slow smile curved her lips. Then to the rings.

She knelt beside them, reaching down with a grace that turned the act reverent. Her fingers hovered above the dried blood, and with a flicker of energy like a breath drawn from the void of space, the crimson stains vanished. In their place, the twin bands shimmered. One hand splayed above the rings, and from her palm unfurled a single thread of starlight, split in two as it descended. The wind-carved rings pulsed faintly, absorbing the power without sound or flash, only a subtle shift—like breath caught before a storm.

"Should your daughter find herself in danger," Safrin said softly, her gaze lifting to meet Sah’s, "she can bring herself to you in an instant."

Her hand lingered for a moment longer, then she stood once more, the light around her dimming back to the still hush of the shrine. Then, without another word, Safrin vanished—leaving the rings aglow upon the altar.

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Sah has received: Little Breeze| Twin rings. When the button of one is pressed, it teleports the holder to the other ring regardless of distance. One use only.

yet my blood renders me a King

Sah watched Safrin inspect his offerings, warmth filling him when she seemed pleased with his work. It made the effort all the more worthwhile. He'd have to begin brainstorming his next offering as soon as he could. Safrin deserved only his best.

Witnessing the starry Goddess turn the mundane into something priceless would never cease to be awe-inspiring. A further reminder of her power and how lucky the Wild Thunder has to have somehow earned her favor. He still couldn't believe it some days. His life had changed beyond recognition since he first prayed to her. When Safrin was done with the rings, Sah smiled softly as gratitude pulsed through the Attuned bond. "Thank you, Safrin,"

As the Goddess left, Sah stood, head tilting back as he closed his eyes. The relief was almost overwhelming, and he had to take a moment to just breathe. He'd done it. Two amulets and a surprise gift from Sohalia; his plan was complete. Sah now had all the tools he needed to protect Soleil and Luka to the best of his abilities.

Retrieving the rings and gently re-wrapping them, he placed them in his bag. The Wild Thunder had to restrain himself enough not to sprint home. It was time for a family meeting. He hoped that the twins would find some comfort in his efforts.

-[FIN]

Sah