Masquerade

Feast! A Festivity from Gods!

What is this?
An odd unfamiliar place.
The sunlight shimmers down,
blinding you with its strong flame.
As your eyes adjust to the light,
you are surrounded by noises.
A town, it seems?
Have you been here before?

Humans.
They're all around you, rushing
towards a statue of sorts.
Loud gasping, whispering, talking,
and yapping is heard from all across,
all connecting to the spot in the middle.
The statue of a celestial being.

But really,
what is this place?

A town lead by a rocky road,
small houses surrounding its borders with few fences for domestic animals.
A statue stands majestically
in the middle of town,
as a symbol, of sorts.

You have never been here before.
It looks historical, almost.

Ah, can you hear me now?

Hm?
You look around, searching for
the origin of this voice.
It seems nobody else heard it, yet.

Can you not?
Playing an ignorant will get you nowhere.

Surely, you must be hallucinating.
This all must be a wild dream, can't it?

A strange historical village,
and a voice from above.

Or in your head.

...You aren't yet sure.

"You are?"

My...
A bit curious, aren't we?

My name is of no importance.
It would not serve a purpose anyway, now, would it?

Besides that..
Welcome, I am sure the
citizens will love to have you around.

"The townsfolk?.."

"Wait, why am I here? HOW am I here?"

Now, don't be so impatient.
Patience is key, hm?

You'll find out eventually.
The purpose of your visit, to how
you were transfered here..

All will be answered with time,
don't you worry.

Moving on,
why not see what's got all the
residents' attention?

As the voice goes silent once again, forwards you move towards the large group of townsfolk. With an exhausted sigh, you wonder about all these events.
Circling the holy statue,
whispers are heard from inside the group. As you push your way through,
getting a few ugly glances on the way,
an exquisite board with ribbons
reads a notice as follows:

>

May the Gods' blessings reach upon us once more, on this day or night!
Calling from above Celestia, The Gods have once again mercifully looked down at us mortal servants, blessing us with a gift like none before!
Thou shall only those with pure hearts enter, the Festivities of the Gods' Generosity begun.

With our every day prayers,
the Gods' have taken into consideration our love and rewarded one of us with immortality and prosperity, like never before!
In this celestial trial, only ones with crystal hearts and good minds shall survive. Those without pure intentions shall wither and fall into ruin, forever serving the Gods' as jesters of foolishness.

Those who dare enter, may the Gods see into your soul and mind, and judge you accordingly to how you deserve!

<

Stunned, you take in the information you have been given. Gods? Immortality?

Where are you, truly?
What is this place?

Ah, finally.
Have you finished toying around like a child? I am oh so glad.

Your journey shall be wonderful!
Recognised by many, I am sure!

I can see, I truly can, how wonderful
the stories of our immortal
pure hearted hero will be.

Now, wander off..

You don't want to make us upset, do you?