Risible Adventures of Rita Arthurs

Chapter 7 ~ Submerging Sapphire

  Back in Glenton, Rita was surprised to find that Ellancelot was in fact the head of the Ruby Tribe and that she was impressed how Rita has dealt with the critical situations which they faced such as dealing with the dragon and stopping the Order's plans with the mines meaning that she has passed Ruby's trial. What bothered Rita was that although they did rid the mines of the Order, it was highly likely that they already had plenty of jewels to spare for the Ritual. Of course since Ellancelot already knew of the dangers which the Order was capable of, she made it her responsibility to make sure the Council of Glenton was also aware of what was to come hence having the Sapphire tribe being in charge of locating the Order's next target and destroying it before they could get their hands on it and since Rita still hasn't completed their trial, she was also appointed to help out.

Elegance, keeping face and manners was something that no Sapphirean was known to lack. The royal blue of their gem was the reason why they liked to dress elegantly and look their best at all times. The Sapphire tribe mainly consisted of scholars and magicians – something that intrigued Rita since she always admired the art of magic. Of course Rita was not at all surprised when Sapphire's part of Glenton was full of fairytale-like houses and creatures. The blue could be seen just about everywhere and all the residents wore either a blue dress or a blue suit. There were a lot of book stores and libraries and the only thing Rita could think of at the time was Pff...Bookworms... as she walked towards the Grand Library. The Grand Library of course confirmed its name once you were inside it. Everywhere you looked, you would find many books facing you; you probably never would have found as many books in the entire of Glenton let alone Bournemouthshire. After walking for quite some time, Rita has finally reached the library's centre where a familiar figure was waiting.

"So you have finally arrived" the familiar voice which Rita has heard before belonged to none other than the smiling girl with red hair and a beautiful and elegant blue dress who was standing in front of her, "I see you are alive and well."

"Y-you! From that time in the dream!" Rita pointed at the girl who merely laughed it off.

"Yes yes, it is I, Marketa Bluet whom you have met briefly not long ago in your delusions..." Marketa paused, "You were quite near death, I would say..."

Rita gulped. She did not expect to find out just how close she was to never waking up and just how deadly the Order can be.

"But never mind that now!" Marketa tried to change the subject after seeing Rita's reaction, "We have a greater task ahead of us!"

Marketa walked over elegantly to a table which had a map of Bournemouthshire on top. She motioned for Rita to come and join her as she looked over the map.

"I have heard that the Order are planning to perform some sort of a Ritual" Marketa started to explain the current situation, "After a lot of research, I have found that the only one which resembles that by the description I was provided was the one which the so called God of Power and War would answer. To be honest, that is not surprising since that is precisely the God which the Order worships."

Marketa paused to make sure that Rita understood everything she had said.

"If I may ask..." Rita tried to word her feedback carefully since she wanted to sound quite mature and responsible in front of Marketa who spoke with such knowledge, "What is the deal with all these Gods and Goddesses? Why not have a single one to worship?"

"Ah... You are wondering of the faiths which the people follow..." Marketa nodded showing that she knew what troubled Rita, "I can explain to you the theory of the faiths briefly, if you would like to."