The Beginning?

"You're a strange one, Mr. Orben. Please, ask your questions, I will do my best to answer them." She spoke as she stared ahead, driving the two horses that were pulling the carriage forward. I adjusted myself to get more comfortable, these robes were surprisingly soft. "So, what exactly happened back there? The battle was already over when I got there." She looked at me with almost sorrowful eyes. "That was an ambush before Solaris decided to wage war with Vitalis. Tell me, Mason Holian, do you realize what you're getting into?" Suddenly the world was nothing but a void as Mason was left standing before Eryn Flete. His eyes were wide and he stumbled back, falling looking up at her. "W-what? Who are you? I thought I was reborn."

"Not yet human. Now that I have you, there is much you must know. I am Eryn Flete and you have been given another chance at life despite what some may prefer. I am the charter of souls, I have moved many souls throughout existence, some much like yourself used as playthings by some of the gods." Mason was now breathing hard, "I don't understand, what do you want with me and why me?" Eryn kneeled to look him level in the eyes. "I want you to end it all but for you to do that, you must know everything. As for why you? Because you see the truth in all things."

She looked into Mason's eyes her eyes now piercing before facing forward again. "There are many gods in this world, the sisters you met are but two. They are quite young, for gods, they are like rebellious teens as your kind would put it. Other gods put up with them simply because they are amusing and put on exciting shows. The toys they play with do not belong to them yet they are allowed to do so simply because the others enjoy it. Solaris and Vitalis however are ancient beings, they and their siblings were the first among the children of Kreation."

Mason felt an unexplainable chill as the name was said. "Solaris seeks the destruction of life. Most gods however care little for mortals, they enjoy watching them suffer. Vitalis despite creating and preserving it in all forms is no exception, he cares not for mortals, only that life continues. He took a special interest in the sisters because of their 'improvements' on many of his creations yet did not care when those creations began suffering. When the war came, Vitalis was not the target, he had made sure of it. Solaris had gone to war with the sisters without even knowing they were simply his brother's pawns. Vitalis has been directing everything from the beginning from the shadows because he knew he was not strong enough to face his brother. Many gods took sides in the war but few knew the real war. You like many others have been recruited into this war by the sisters. This war however must end, the gods must relinquish their power to the mortals. They should no longer be influenced by beings who have no care for them."

Mason had calmed down but was still left with a look of worry, "So why tell me these things? What am I supposed to do about it?" Eryn looked at Mason again, her face sad, her voice trembling slightly, "I have seen much in this world of lies, I know the truth and so does your soul. You can see past it all, the lies of society as you put it. This world must come to an end, you must bring about this end. The gods must die and new ones must take their place. Existence needs a reset, one without past prejudice or tradition, one that is truly new." Mason was left speechless, "I-i-i'm only a human, I can't do anything like that. Besides, wouldn't that include both of us?" Eryn stared blankly for a few moments, "No... only myself in the end. You would carry on after this world, recreate it. Now, I must leave you but not without aid, you have my favor. I will see you in the end, Priest of Souls and Host of Gods."

With that, suddenly I was left sitting on the carriage with the reins in my hands as the horse carried on. Oh gods, what have I gotten myself into...