Chapter 5

The Elfian Gemlet

Amnophia and Colson stood in front of the target to practice. Colson said, “Now if you are able to do any one of the legendary vows of arrows of destruction, you will be an Elfian Gemlet.”

“But what will I have to do.” asked Amnophia.

“For now, try purple steed.”

“But isn’t that a little high, such that no living elf can do it, one of the real hard things even among the legendary vows of arrows.”

“Yes, but I have used that arrow in times of need and in present times, you will need it.”

“Against what?”

“Against spectral beings, that has horded once here, and will return in the future.”

“So I have to concentrate till I get a purple tipped arrow.”

“It is not like the usual times Amnophia.” said Colson. “You have only three chances, if you lose, you remain a guard, if you are able to produce the result, you will get into the next step.”

Amnophia concentrated, this time the arrow tip turned directly green, she concentrated more and more, the brightness began to increase until the arrow left the bow. It did not even scratch the big boulder, the target.

“Great Amnophia, but not enough, do not concentrate your energy much, but do that to near nothingness, then absorb the energy from the arrow tip, at that time provide with full might, then only the higher arrow of destruction can be created.”

Amnophia tried to reverse her concentration powers, when she felt energy rushing through her fingers concentrated back towards the arrow; she was covered with a purple glow from the ground making a circle around her, the purple circle contradicted to the arrow resulting the whole arrow being made of purple light. It was released at the precise time with precise movement, the purple arrow streak flew towards the target of the boulder shaped into a monster, the target exploded resulting in a expanse of energy spreading through the environment.

Colson said, “Now it’s time.”

Colson and Amnophia entered the place through the trees; the trees seemed to bend so that they may move. At the end awaited an elf lady Betristy. She welcomed them with a warm smile.

“So, she passed.” said Betristy.

“Yes.” said Colson.

“Betristy said, “Listen Amnophia, one who could be an Elfian Gemlet, this is a gem that is at the center of this tree, there are many like this gems at different Elfian trees, also with different beings. The gem stays here and we keep a stone, a gem-stone which gives us power from the gem over distance when necessary. The gem is only taken in war, wielded by the main Gemlet surrounded by other Gemlet, it is worn during ceremonies.”

“So I am supposed to learn how to use the gem-stone. So Colson will teach me.” said Amnophia.

“You are mistaken, no one will or can teach you to use the gem-stone or the gem, you have to learn it on your own. Tomorrow you will be leaving this establishment and go in search of the gem-stone, if you are destined you may get a gem-stone. That will decide your position.”

“But how am I going to know where to find it.”

“You can’t find it, from henceforth you will live among other races, you will be travelling on your own, if time is right and you are destined, the gem or the gem-stone will come to you.” said Betristy.

“Here have this bangle.” said Colson giving it to Amnophia. “Your bow and arrows are sealed in this so you just have to think to get it and it will come to your grasp. So that you may not be seen as an elf, wearing this, you can change your shape to any human, orc, goblin or any being and if it comes necessary you can just think of going to a place and you will reach there, the bangle has apparition power. You may not need them in human territory as they may have you around but always be bewared.”

“Sometimes the elves in the journey may find a new gem rather than a gem-stone; if it happens you will be much powerful and experience independence like Colson, but you will be a Gemster. After their death the Gem disappears or returns to another place in another form. You are supposed to be our ninth Gemster, you have to go now.”

“Where do you say I go.” asked Amnophia.

“I suggest going to humans will increase your knowledge. If you are destined you will get it in any place, so off you may go.” said Colson.

Betristy said, “As the wielder of the main gem, the main wielder among them, with regard to independent Colson, I grant you right to leave. Now wear your bracelet and think where to go.”

Amnophia wore her bracelet. The bangle took the bow and arrows she had to the inside of the extra-dimensionally hidden space. Her dress changed into an ordinary traveler elf of the color of brown. She now had the idea where to go, she said touching her bracelet.

“Take me to the next human settlement outside Reverill forest.”

She disappeared on the spot.

A spark of light came into the area outside Reverill forest, Amnophia apparated into the specified area.

She decided to take a round walk around there.

“Anti-apparition charms” she thought.