Chapter 2046: New Race and a God’s Gift
[The Deep Ones are now considered as beings that are part of Pandemonium.]
[The nature of the Deep Ones will now start to change.]
[The Deep Ones can now be chosen as a race for all new players.]
[Players that want to change their race to the Deep Ones must gather at the appointed holy place of the God of Life Dagon called the Deep Spring.]
Another batch of notifications started to get received but all of them were world messages. The players were shocked that there was now another race they can choose when creating characters or even change to. The Deep Ones are beings that were created by the God of Life Dagon when he was a dark god before but now, they are considered beings of Pandemonium.
The changes on the Deep Ones could be evidently seen as Altum started to change his skin color. His muddled and dirty looking scales suddenly started to become more vibrant and no longer monotone. He can still switch to the murky color as it seems to have become a camouflage skill. The Deep Ones no longer has plain or murky colored scales or fins and became colorful.
"I mean... I actually thought that the Deep Ones were originally very colorful. It is said that beings that lurk in the depths are very colorful. I guess you could say that they have become true Deep Ones." Adrian muttered.
The arrival of the Deep Ones suddenly became a game changer to the players because there was no race that could dive into water. Even the Selvaggian Race have limited options for water dwellers and are often locked in deep sea divers. The Deep Ones are not like this because they are beings that naturally live in deep waters due to the Blessing of the Depths.
[Your territory, Avalon, has been appointed as a holy place by the God of Life Dagon.]
[He has created the Deep Spring in your territory as an additional reward for your exceptional abilities in aiding him.]
[All players that contributed to the God of Life Dagon's ascension will gain bonus stats that they can distribute.]
[You have gained 10 bonus stats that you can distribute freely.]
"Our benefactor and champion have arrived." High Priestess Deepa stated.
Adrian thanked the elders that they did not suddenly start destroying things, but he was met with a glare when he told them that. He also introduced himself to the High Priestess Deepa which rarely appeared as she was the one taking care of the God of Life Dagon inside the lake. Only a few warriors were commanded to roam about to check the area when the God of Life Dagon was still in the lake.
"This lake is called the Deep Spring. It is not a spring so why is it called that?" Old Man Pann asked.
"This lake is actually produced from a spring below that taken in the divine energy of our god. Although, the spring itself is not that potent anymore... it would still be able to heal minor injuries if people were to bathe in it. It can also heal fatigue that has accumulated in the body. The High Priestess Deepa stated.
"Oh! I should try it once then. I want to rest my old bones. Are animals also allowed?" Old Man Pann asked.
"It is allowed as long as they do not come close to the Sanctum of the Deep located at the bottom where the Deep Ones stay. As we are encroaching upon the territory of a Lord, we would like to ask your permission to live here. Only the Deep Spring was given as a present and not us which is why we are humbly asking to stay." High Priestess Deepa stated.
"I have no problem with that as you are Altum's people." Adrian stated as he accepted the stay of the Deep Ones in his territory.
"Thank you very much! We shall be good citizens of your territory." The High Priestess Deepa stated as she bowed to Adrian.
"That is not fair, guild master! You rejected me when I asked if the angels and Nephilim could move here!" Ark suddenly interjected.
"The angels have persecuted most of the residents here which is why I did not agree. Also, you already established a town so that is no longer a problem." Adrian stated.
"Now that you mention it, I need to return as there are things that need to be done as well. Remember that Dawn and Dusk Town is a part of your territory. So, please send us the delicious crops as well." Ark stated as he and others left for the small territory he is managing.
"Now then, am I correct to assume that people can change to a Deep One here?" Adrian asked. "Yes, Lord Equinox. They will need to complete the Ritual of the Deep to become one, but they can definitely do so." High Priestess Deepa stated.
"You all heard her! All those that want to become Deep Ones can do the Ritual of the Deep. Still, I believe that one must wait their turn. The Deep One Warriors can easily drown any unruly people." Adrian stated to all the players that were looking at them.