A hero is born
‘Where am I? Who am I? What is this light?’
The heroine’s thoughts are jumbled. She finally opens her eyes and she’s immediately blinded by the bright light in front of her. Is this the first time she’s opened her eyes? For her, it feels as though it is.
She blinks, trying to adjust her eyes to the blinding light. “Hello?” She calls out, hoping that someone would respond.
“FoxFace. I am your goddess, Refrex. Go forth and do deeds worthy of my name.” A voice like silk fills her ears. FoxFace? Is that her name? And, Refrex, her goddess? She is just so confused.
She blinks again, trying to catch a glimpse of the woman that spoke to her. Instead, she finds herself surrounded by hooded figures, with one holding out his hand for her. Reluctantly, she grabs it and the man helps her stand up. She’s wobbly on her feet like a toddler. As she stands up, the others begin to disperse.
“Young heroine.” The one that helped her stand said in a shaky voice. “Your path awaits you. There is greatness in your future.”
“Who are you?” FoxFace asks. “I am a priest here. This is the temple of GodVille.” The man answers.
“GodVille, huh? Priest, someone spoke to me. A woman who claims to be my goddess. She calls herself Refrex.” The man nods in understanding.
“Your goddess will guide you on your journey. You must do great deeds in her honor. Pray to her and praise her. Fight for her and you will be rewarded.”
FoxFace nods. “I undetstand.” She raises her fist to the air and shouts, “For Refrex!!”
“SHHHH!! You are in a temple.” The man chastises and FoxFace bows her head in embarassment. The man then takes out a leather book from his robe and hands it to the heroine. “This is a diary. You will need it on your journey.” FoxFace takes it with a bow and immediately writes the event that just took place.
Once finished, she walked out the temple and gazed down the world awaiting her arrival. There are monsters, challenges and temptations. The path laid before her is rugged and tough but she must endure and fight on.
For glory.
For gold.
For Refrex!