Thread: Ascension to the Heavens|Descent into Hell(Corsair and Xana)

Clara acknowledged the waiting crowds with nods and tentative waves, still not used to this role Verrier had her play. Among the crowd she noticed her aunt Helga, hair silvered since the last time she had seen her. Distracted by the recognition, she almost didnt notice the girl who had offered her flowers. A gracious Thank you, was all she could muster in the moment watching with amusement as the child played on Verriers tail. It lasted a moment, before Verrier had the crowd disperse, and transformed into his human form. Pushing aside the primal attraction this appearance elicited in her, she held onto the resentment she had carried since her last visit. So these humans worship you, instead of the Gods, and that is casting off the yokes of slavery? she challenged, far removed from the optimistic, nave young girl should was when she first sought out Verrier. Moonlight bathed the harbor in silver, with golden torches serving as a beacon to the center of festivities. Gathered upon the docks were already scores of people, all human, mostly sailors, waiting with a general air of curiosity and uncertainty. The group of Paladins took their place in the crowd, towards the back, finding the best place to observe from. In the streets, white robed beings moved in procession, creating a half circle along the water line. Perhaps three dozen of them in all, mostly humans, over half to be sure, but also demons-spawn and demons among their numbers. The olive skinned woman who first spoke to them when they arrived broke from the group, taking her place in the middle of the semi-circle. We gather under the purifying light of the moon to cleanse our sins. We cast off the rags which concealed our vices so that we may sanctify ourselves in the eyes of Heaven, and be reborn into glorious deliverance from covetous desire and discontent. True happiness, true pleasure is found in service, in service to others, in service to something greater than ourselves. In dedicating myself to the service of other, may I someday be welcomed back into paradise, serving the Gods. As she finished her speech, she disrobed, her soft, slender body illuminated by the moonlight. She walked into the river, wading in without hesitation until she was waist deep, and dipped her head and upper body under the water. Coming up with a splash, excess water rolled down her skin in thin streams. Dripping from the curve of her perky breasts, nipples erect under the chill of night air on moist skin, With a smile laced with invitation and elation, she held out her arms, Who among you will seek out salvation and paradise with me? Who will be baptized first? There was nervous laughter among the gathered onlookers, unsure what to think of the display. There was no denying how enticing the offer was, even if nobody was yet completely sure what was being offered. What was being asked. But after a moment a young man emerged from the crowd, hooting and hollering from his group of friends encouraging him to claim a piece of paradise for himself. Two white robed acolytes helped him undress, his excitement in the matter clearly jutting upwards as he moved towards the river. The preacher scooped water into her joined palms as he drew closer, letting it fall over him once he was close enough. Those same hands cupped his face, pulling him into a kiss it didnt seem as if he had any intention of resisting. More vocal encouragement came from the crowd, as he grabbed a handful of her pert ass, followed by howls and whistles as her wrapped a leg around his waist. Two more women in white robs came forward now, letting their robes drop to the floor to reveal two succubi, their curvy bodies flaunted before the increasingly rambunctious crowd. Another man, burly, and dark skinned came forward to receive their affections, each demon taking a turn to kiss and caress him. It soon became clear that each robed figure was a gorgeous specimen, whether human demon or some combined pedigree of the two. Gorgeous and enthusiastic to welcome new members into the fold, by welcoming between their inner folds if necessary. It didnt take long for an absolutely hedonistic orgy to break out, few of the witnesses save the paladins unsure about joining in.