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Stag's Chosen: A True Legend is Born Rangers far and near quickly gathered with others as word spread. The blanket of fog was as thick as ever in the sacred burial grounds, but something was different. Curious about a strange presence, Adonna, Lasiah, Mesa, Danalon, Halanthis and Froggor searched through the twisted branches and gnarled roots. It wasn't long before they came upon a glorious sight. Indeed, before them was the wondrous Spiritual Stag. Sinjin, Thain, Telymon, and Twiggie were already trying to communicate with it. Lasiah gently stroked the Stag, some were petting it, while others stood back and simply admired it's beauty. Sinjin even tried sign language, but to no avail. The Stag pawed the ground and snorted. As it straightened, its antlers towered over them. The Stag was surveying the group. Suddenly, in a low melodic tone, the Stag spoke: "I have come from the ages. From the portal across time and space. From the inner depths of the great forests. I have come to seek out the Rangers. Our paths and our blood are entwined. From the depths of time, across eons... The Ranger and the Stag have known a sacred bond. It is fate that unites each Ranger with their chosen destiny. And it is each Stag who willingly sacrifices his life, that fate may hold true, and destiny be filled. With reverence, and respect, we greet each new arrival. There is one among you of whom I must speak. The fates called him into the portal, a place no Ranger has ever traveled. In his time among us, he learned much of our ways. He has gained an even deeper respect for what we are about and for the place of the true Ranger in this land. In honour of our respect for him, and for the Guild of Rangers... He is now named Stag's Chosen... and he is ready to return to you." The Spiritual Stag turned to look at Lasiah, and continued speaking "He has spoken of a young wizard of surpassing beauty. Whose love and care, and companionship, he has treasured. You have my thanks for supporting him in this journey. For this is a journey he must make alone." The Spiritual Stag then shimmered and slowly faded from view. A shimmering portal slowly opened in the glade before them. In trotted the Spiritual Stag from the east and then... Stag's Chosen Arcangelo, Harmonious Ranger appeared before them! "Hello, Hello Rangers...," said Arcangelo. "I am glad to be back..." |