Koran's Trials

When Koran appeared at the Sacred City, he dismounted again and approached the guards. "I wish to enter, if it's not too much trouble." He seemed honest enough and it was true since he needed to get to Thyme so he could complete the trials.

The guards tip their heads at him and one asks quite politely, "Are you Koran, Prince of the Gods? If so we have orders from Thyme to let you in without a fight. But we'd need verification of your identity."

Koran reached to his right eye and pulled out the ruby for a moment before returning it to his eye. He then touched them both on the necks, sending them to sleep. "I'm afraid that'll have to be my credintials, gentlemen." he said before walking into the city.

More guards stand at the Golden Gate which block him from the White Mount but they take one look at him, studying carefully and shrug. "Prince Koran. The Goddess Thyme has ordered you are not to be harmed in any way. You are allowed to pass," they say, opening the doors into the sacred forest which leads to White Mount.

Koran proudly strode through the gates, holding his head high, and entered the forest. In the forest, he felt that familiar twinge in his heart and the swell of music filled his ears.