Chapter 2168: Arrival of the Faekin
"It seems the first round of children are now arriving." Epsilon stated as the Shrine of the Fae suddenly released numerous orbs of light that scattered in the area of flowers.
All of the released lights looked like orbs and each of them infused into the flowers and small trees scattered around the Shrine of the Fae. The number of glowing mystic flowers and mystic trees increased every minute as more and more new players and even existing players changed to the Faekin race. The new Faekin players became real flowers and small saplings that are in the process of budding as they are still in the Town of Genesis undergoing training and choosing their playstyle.
The flowers that bloomed or the saplings that matured immediately are the players that changed their race into Faekin. They are the ones that have already been playing the game already and are done with the tutorial which is why they are immediately turned into Faekin. All the existing players that changed are awakened as they were turned into the Faekin species that they chose.
Some of the players that were quick are the ones that manifested in the real dimension and managed to see that Adrian and the other NPCs were there to see them. Some that were late are awakened into another dimension that is a subspace of the Island Epsilon. Since not all players that changed their race would be able to fit inside just one island in a territory that is not yet a kingdom.
"They all look so cute!" Peridot stated as she saw the Faekin players as small, cute beings.
All of the Faekin players are shocked to see themselves as small and cute. They did not possess the body that they have earlier when they customized it. This was not the form that they saw when they agreed to change into a Faekin. They all look like children and the reason for that is explained by the guardian of the island that also has the role of guiding the newly born Faekin.
"Greetings, new Faekin. I am the guardian of this island and the Shrine of the Fae, Epsilon. You may be wondering why you have this form, but the reason is simple. The Fairy species are in this form until they reach maturity in magic which is easily doable by reaching the threshold strength. The Forest Guardian species will gain maturity when their main body which is a tree has grown sturdy." Epsilon stated.
Epsilon explained but there is also a system message that all players received. They were told that their adult form will be unlocked at level 20. For the Fairy species, they would just go back to their normal human size as they have the current height of not exceeding one foot. The Forest Guardian species, which are the Dryad and Leshy, will unlock their real forms and humanoid form which is not the child like form that they have now. The Forest Guardian species players look like they are five years old.
The forms that the players have are not detrimental as they do not even have any debuffs. All the new players are currently level 10 which meant that they just need to do some quests to become level 20. Also, they have the experience buff for players that changed their race which is having all the experience they lost be recovered by a month-long quest in game. In fact, some of the players actually did not want to change to their real form as they are in training wheels mode and have powerful buffs.
[Faekin that have yet to mature are powerful forces of nature which is why they are looked upon by others until they can wield their powers.]
Even though Elder Danaya gave her permission, the elven elders and the guild members of Pantheon did not jump immediately. All of them looked at the one that could make the decision for them and that is none other than Adrian. The piercing gazes of the curios people made Adrian feel tingles in his skin as if they are goosebumps.
"Those that are not busy with anything important can go. Make sure to not explore in the dangerous areas of Alfheim as they also share that realm with the Elementals." Adrian stated as he made sure that the NPCs that wanted to explore will not go outside the confines of the world tree on that side.
"You are worrying too much as Alfheim is safe as along as they are in the area blessed by the world tree. She can pull them from danger as long as they asked for her help." Elder Danaya
stated.
As soon as they got their permission from the territory lord and guild leader, the NPCs along with the guild members darted towards the portal. The NPCs that gathered were all elven elders and all of them made a break towards the gate. It was then select elven elders were frozen in place as if time stopped for them.
"Sorry about this. Some of you are needed to stay according to Yewdrassil and some of the gods of life and death." Adrian stated as he was the one that stopped them.
"Tch! I did not think that the god or goddess would see that I am escaping my duties." The elven elders that were prevented to go to Alfheim all thought the same.
"Just finish your duties and go after the first batch has returned. Please relay that they can only spend two days in Alfheim before they go back." Adrian told Epsilon as it seems to have a connection to Alfheim as well.
"As my lord, commands." Epsilon stated as she marked all the elven elders that passed through the gate. The mark will activate after two days and immediately send them back to
Avalon.
"Thank you, Epsilon. Those that want to change their race to Faekin can also do so now. You can activate the Grafts there. If you just want the item, then please offer it to the shrine at the middle." Adrian stated as he and the elders seem to have to talk about some things.