Story:Swan Song

Swan Song is set during the time of the Republic of the Omni taking the point of view of an old priest named Akhir.

Prologue
An old, aged Omni sat with his legs crossed in a quiet room with scented candles burning. The sounds of gushing water from two adjacent fountains helped him concentrate. Before Akhir stood the brass statue of a depiction of a strange, god-like figure. Meditating. Thinking. But he was interrupted, two young white robed Omni entered the room carrying datapads that contained thousands of pages of holy texts. Ushers, assistants to the priest. The slight creak of the door was just enough to get Akhir's attention.

"Master, are you ready for your next pilgrimage?" one of the young ushers asked.

"I've gone on many pilgrimages throughout my lifetime," Akhir said. "I've grown tired from all my travels throughout the galaxy, and my Easing draws near."

"But Master Akhir, each pilgrimage brings new knowledge and stories to our people! Please, there is one location that we wish for you to visit," the other usher said. "Your followers want you to make a pilgrimage to Novarckas. No one has ever been in the main chamber and actually seen the legendary Na'zrah itself."

"As I've said," Akhir explained. "I am too old now. Exploring Novarckas is for another generation.  There are many bright minds out there to see it for themselves."

"Please, Master!" they both begged. "No Omni in the universe is wiser than you are. We may find this new knowledge, but we will not know what to do with it!"

Akhir sat for a few moments pondering. Not long, he came to a conclusion. "Oh, alright. One last, final pilgrimage before I am Eased.  My swan song."

-more to come