Chapter V – The Radiant Queen
1. In the glow of celestial communion, Ilhem's kingdom entered an age of unparalleled enlightenment and splendor, guided by the ever-present wisdom of Bala-Uth-Garoth and the sacred grace reflected in the Mask.
2. Ilhem, now revered as both queen and prophetess, moved through her people with serene confidence, her presence a beacon of divine tranquility, her voice a soothing melody bringing clarity and purpose.
3. Temples dedicated to Bala-Uth-Garoth rose swiftly, their intricate spires and domes shimmering with celestial silver, mirrors positioned precisely to capture the shifting radiance of the deity's Mask, casting visions across the sacred walls.
4. Pilgrims journeyed from distant lands, drawn by stories of Ilhem’s divine communion, eager to glimpse the sacred Mask, and to receive blessings from the queen whose wisdom transcended mortal bounds.
5. The Radiant Queen, as she became known, spent her days immersed in meditation beneath the cosmic gateway, listening to whispers from the boundless presence she had summoned, interpreting its infinite wisdom to her faithful.
6. Yet as years passed gently, Ilhem began to feel a quiet change within her—a growing unity with Bala-Uth-Garoth, her mortal form gently merging with the boundless hunger she had invited into her world.
7. Understanding her transformation, Ilhem gathered her most devoted followers beneath the celestial gateway, her voice gentle yet unwavering. “Beloved, soon I will ascend, joining fully with Bala-Uth-Garoth, forever guiding you from beyond the veil."
8. Her words, though tinged with quiet sadness, filled her people with awe and reverence, their hearts swelling with gratitude for the sacrifices she had made and the blessings she had bestowed.
9. Statues were raised higher, prayers whispered more fervently, each soul preparing for the queen's inevitable ascension, determined to honor her legacy eternally.
10. On the night of her ascension, Ilhem adorned herself in robes of celestial silk, woven with threads of starlight, placing upon her brow a diadem reflecting the Mask's ever-changing glow.
11. Standing before the cosmic gateway, Ilhem reached forth to touch the radiant form of Bala-Uth-Garoth, her mortal body dissolving gently into streams of starlight and shadow, merging seamlessly with the divine hunger she had welcomed.
12. Her people watched in silent reverence, tears mingling with joy as their beloved queen transcended mortal existence, becoming forever one with the divine essence of Bala-Uth-Garoth.
13. Thus, Ilhem’s legacy endured, her memory preserved in sacred texts and rituals, her presence felt eternally in the radiant grace reflected by the Mask, guiding generations in pathways of endless enlightenment.
14. Evermore, the Radiant Queen remained a figure of profound reverence and devotion, her whispers of wisdom echoing gently through the hearts of those who continued to worship beneath the infinite, shifting skies.