Role

Chapter 5

Peering out the nearby window, Delizakhan found a brief respite of
satisfaction in her current standing. She had met Lord Rillan- in all his
glory, which, to Deliza's surprise, the life-size statue *In all its beauty*
could never have prepared her for the real thing.

Rillan was dreams made flesh. Requiring you to stand a bit more straight in
his presence. Speak a bit clearer, concisely, considering every word as if
they could be your last because, well, they could be. It was within that
moment that she realized she could only hope to be as domineering as her Lord.
She devoted herself to becoming as much of a reflection of her lord as a
mortal could obtain and with the power he had granted her. She knew she could
do it well. Even though she realized most battles could be won with wit and
patience, long before, she had to call upon her power.

The acrid taste of disappointment had regularly appeared at the back of her
throat with the mention of the High Priest. They seemed like more of an
imperial folk tale since neither she nor the two Elites could not remember the
last time they had seen him. In her case? Never.

This was good however, plotting and scheming were always easier without the
direct eye of leadership, which made it much easier to sow doubt and discord
amongst the people. Tenet six immediately came to mind.

DIVIDE TO RULE

She had made it routine to recite her tenets before bed, searing them into the
recesses of her subconscious. So that even if her flesh acted impulsively, her
mind would always be steeled with resolve to act by the tenets necessary to
attain true Darkness and Order.

Becoming of the people was an even more manageable feat. The Provincial
Magistrate Celdremik had already offered to fund her campaign for the throne,
believing one of her stature was a far better fit. This also allowed Deliza to
weave her own wishes for Lord Rillan's image in the spire by gaining the ear
of the elite who make it run.

Working alongside the Herald and becoming *friends* with Winya was important
as another means of showing that she was not just of the people but also
understood the importance and bounty that is culture and societal gathering.

Now, it was a game of patience, tenacity, and resolve as she waited for the
proper opportunities to continue to grow both in Lord Rillan's image and
create a name all her own.

Delizakhan Violetta, Empress of Thera, tempestuous conductor of Darkness and
Order.

The mere thought was enough to cause her power to surge and dance with
delight.