Chapter IV – The Feast of Ascension
1. With the sacred naming of Bala-Uth-Garoth, Ilhem’s kingdom flourished beneath the ever-shifting tapestry of celestial lights, guided by wisdom and grace beyond mortal comprehension.
2. As seasons passed gently beneath the celestial embrace, the followers of Ilhem prepared a grand feast—a holy communion to honor their queen and the divine being she had summoned.
3. Streets filled with joyous celebration, vibrant banners woven with threads of silver and gold dancing in the gentle winds. Offerings of exotic fruits, sacred wines, and fragrant incense adorned lavish tables in abundance.
4. At the heart of her capital, beneath a sky radiant with divine presence, Ilhem stood before her people, resplendent in robes woven from starlight and whispers, her crown reflecting celestial radiance.
5. Yet, as Bala-Uth-Garoth’s true form grew ever clearer, the faithful perceived it as overwhelming, divine beyond comprehension, its beauty fierce and terrifying in equal measure. Driven by profound reverence and respectful awe, the artisans among her people convened in secrecy.
6. Guided by visions gifted through celestial whispers, they forged a sacred Mask from starlit metals and crystal tears, intricately woven to reflect the shifting will and endless desires of Bala-Uth-Garoth.
7. Ilhem, understanding their intent, presented the Mask herself, offering it to the cosmic deity with gentle reverence. "This is crafted in humility and devotion," she spoke softly, "to reflect your infinite grace and to reveal the truth of your sacred desires."
8. Bala-Uth-Garoth accepted the Mask, and upon wearing it, celestial radiance surged forth, reshaping the divine presence into a form both majestic and comforting, changing fluidly to mirror the entity's infinite, evolving will.
9. Turning to her people once more, Ilhem proclaimed, "Beloved, today we feast not merely in celebration, but in sacred unity, honoring the infinite beauty and endless grace Bala-Uth-Garoth has revealed to us."
10. The gathered multitude lifted their goblets in joyful reverence, repeating her words, their hearts united in devotion. Ilhem stepped forward, taking the first sip from the chalice of sacred communion, initiating the blessed feast.
11. As her people partook, a profound warmth and radiant serenity infused them, their senses heightened, their souls touching the infinite grace flowing gently from Bala-Uth-Garoth.
12. Whispers flowed through the crowd, shared revelations and visions bonding hearts more deeply, each soul feeling profoundly connected, their mortal barriers gently dissolving into spiritual unity.
13. At the peak of celebration, Ilhem raised her voice in a gentle hymn, its melody ethereal and haunting, weaving seamlessly with the cosmic whispers resonating from beyond the gateway.
14. Her followers joined her in harmony, their voices forming a single song of reverent joy, echoing across lands and worlds, a sacred chorus declaring eternal gratitude and devotion.
15. Thus, the Feast of Ascension became tradition, celebrated faithfully through generations, each observance reaffirming the sacred unity forged by Ilhem’s devotion and Bala-Uth-Garoth’s boundless grace, ever remembered by the Mask's sacred light.