The sky may have returned but that didn’t spell the end of the issues for the empire. Pirate attacks, displaced people, rezzers having to work overtime, homes destroyed and people’s sanity tested. The Empire was recovering still and the Archmage had still yet to be found. Even with her clever use of magic she was unable to figure out where she was and her previous trick of sending out a massive message spell to those within the empire and letting that anchor style spell lead a few more prominent figures to her, it still wasn’t enough. There was, of course, a perfectly valid reason for this. Miyuka was far beyond the borders of the empire, even further away than she realized. At least she was alive.
Things had been quiet from Miyuka after that initial attempt at contact. Days went by without so much as a word from her, but just as spontaneous as the adorable archmage could be, a huge revelation came in a most odd but impressive manner. Anyone in possession of a phoenix stone of a reasonable size (most if not all nobles), those studying the larger pieces and pillars (more than likely those within the towers as well as the ones at the portals), as well as those studying the landbridge that appeared out of nowhere in Valencia would be able to receive not just a message but be able to see a projection of Miyuka
The adorable Archmage certainly lived up to the rumors of being a creature of vanity. Despite being lost who-knows-where, that projection of her was still looking quite good. As usual she was dressed in an outlandish outfit, this one sporting overly long sleeves that hid her hands from view, exposed shoulders, and no kind of actual footwear. Yuka’s hair which was usually in those spirals she loved so much was looking a bit more wild but still well kept, and she had what appeared to be shells within her hair to decorate it. What was different about her for those that were unaware of her other forms was how she had dragon horns jutting from her forehead as well as a long thick dragon tail. She definitely resembled a Wingless drak-sen.
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https://i.imgur.com/oGglbq5.pngMore important than her looks, however, was what she had to say. For those with smaller phoenix stones the image would just be that, a magical projection of the woman that moved about but was silent. Those at the towers of magic, who had much larger stones/pillars, or were at the land bridge in Valencia would be able to actually hear Miyuka in all her sing-songy sounding voice that was almost always lovely to the ears. She wasn’t known as the Ktechlahan (teck-la-han) Song Maiden for no reason, after all.
“I must make this quick…very taxing. Still not entirely sure where I am…locals call it Maradia…I have tricked them into thinking I’m a curious Elder dragon…” the strain upon her began to show despite how much she was trying to keep it cool and look as if this show of magic wasn’t some extraordinary feat. Miyuka continues, “The bridge…I think the bridge is key…not sure what it’s made of-further study…needed…can’t maintain-”
And just like that the message came to an end with it looking as if Miyuka was passing out before the magical projection was gone. This message would be sent at the same exact time which was incredibly late at night/early in the morning for most denizens of the empire.
[u](Saturday the 1st of October, shooting for 4 PM Central Time.)
