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[Muddling the timelines a bit to include Aithniel being sent away.]
They approached. Many offered him their greetings, and though the God tried to return them respectfully, his body remained tense. Every second that ticked away was another moment given to this Kaos. The thought sent hot fire licking across his spine, and although he tried to reign in his fury, the fire that breathed below the surface of his skin was insatiable. Although not all of the herd had arrived, enough of them had that he felt as though he could begin.
"I do not have long, so please listen without interruption. You all know the horror that this Kaos has brought to our lands. You've seen his trickery and his lies first hand. No longer shall we underestimate him. In that respect, I have sent Aithiniel away." He paused, his eyes reassuringly revolving around those who had assembled. "I have sent her into the Rift, to gather what information she can about this Kaos. Perhaps by learning about where he came from and the evils that the Riftian gods perpetrated before they arrived here, we will better know our enemy. I realize that she had only just raised herself to the position of Sultana, and for yet another change in leadership, I apologize. "
The God's molten gaze turned to Volterra. "In her place, Volterra will lead the Dragon's Throat." It was not a request. "Though he is newer to our sands, he has proven himself a dedicated extension of our family and a protector of our home." The fiery deity allowed a small smile to trace his lips, as he nodded towards their newest Sultan. "It will be up to Volterra who he names to rule at his stead, though given the instability we have seen lately, I urge you to make your choice sooner rather than later."
Addressing the herd as a whole again, the God took a breath, and exhaled it slowly. "We are the Dragon's Throat. We have survived a thousand suns and will not let this thing take our home, or further desecrate Helovia. Stick together, train, spy, learn what you can."
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