Rank 2

My mother didn't have to help me with this next part because it was painless. I first used my soul to use natures language to connect to the network.

Then I incanted some kind of mantra. It was a babble of words but the important part was that I said it in a sort of rhythm. This rhythm being similar to the one I heard when gaining my affinities.

This is called being one with nature. At some point my essence began to synchronize with nature because of the mantra I was saying.

I am slightly half conscious now and have lost sense with my surrounding and only see me essence now.

I see my clump of playdo essence began to shape into a longer structure.

It looked like an ash tree seed. I slowly started to see mana filtering into my soul in a painless manner. Mother Nature herself is connecting to me granting my essence nutrients to grow.

The seed turned into a seedling then stopped growing. I likely need to rank up to see the seedling grow again.

I opened my eyes to look around only to see my mother and father looking at me.

It was night time now. I can tell based on the hole in the mountain being dark.

"It's time for dinner Loki," my mother said.

"Mhmmm", I responded nodding and got up.

My little family walked out the courtyard and into our dinning hall soon after.

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After dinner I headed to my study. There were certain things that were confusing me about my mother.

How much did she know about me? Did she expect my results on trial day? She also gave me this Blue necklace. What was that voice? What was her last blessing?

As I walked in I first walked to the balcony and set two chairs with Alfreds help. I then sat down. Alfred then used his branches to pour me some cold tea.

S.L.A.D. Statistics.

I figure its about time I see the changes in my body.

[Scanning Current Body Condition]

Name: Loki Frost Hammer

Species: Human (Vanir-Jotunn-Aesir descendent)

Titles: Titan Prince, Devious Hand

Age: 5

Class: Tiny Druid/Blade Warrior

Rating: 5.04

Soul level: 2

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Health 96/74

Mana: 16.4/16.4

Strength: 0.64

Constitution: 0.96

Dexterity: 0.55

Intelligence: 1.64

Wisdom: 1.25

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Status: Recovering from pain

Elemental Affinity: Nature, Lightning, Ice,

Two Unknown Affinities.

Blessings: Unknown Goddess (S.L.A.D.)

Skills:

Earth Sciences, Ambidextrous, Widuz-Language, Multi thought, Memory Sharing

Druid skills:

Nature's Language, Warmth, Static Field, Lightning bolt, Cold Breeze, Mend, Contract, Sense Life

Alchemy:

Purify, Combine, Separate, Disinfect, Heat, Freeze, Magnify, Current

Potions:

Minor Healing potion, Healing poultice, Strong Opiods, Freezing Brew, Fire Proof Beer, Dissolving Potion, Soap, Antibiotics,

Warrior Skills:

Blade Practitioner (Sword, Axe, Claw)

Spear Apprentice, Dagger Quick draw, Knife

throwing

Contracts:

Muninn the Three Eyed Raven

[Statistics Complete]

There is some substantial changes here. it looks like the stats are now reflecting my bloodlines properly, and I now have a health bar basically.

I also hit rank 2 with my soul and body officially. The soul part has increased my intelligence and wisdom. sadly my body is still lagging behind due to me still being so young. On the Brightside it looks like the stats is reflecting some changes in my skill.

Apparently my skill with bladed or slicing weapons have merged into blade practitioner. I think it has to do with my increase in intelligence slightly changing how I think. Maybe if a practice more piercing weapons ill get piercing practitioner?

As I am looking at my stats I hear a nock on my door. at this point Alfred opens the door for me. My mother walks in and sits next to me. Alfred pours her some of my iced tea.

We sat there in silence for a moment.

"So what did you want to ask me about my child?" she broke the silence.

I looked at her and then sighed. barraging her with questions is no way to go. I ask one of the more important ones first.

I take out the necklace from my necklace and ask, "what is this necklace?"

"its name is Brisingamen. its an heirloom passed down from Freya herself." my mother said coyly.

So Freya's signature necklace, a little bit small for a giant if you ask me.

[Giants could shift sizes]

That's convenient.

"Does it have any special abilities?" I asked trying not to be obvious.

"you know you could just ask me what you want to ask. I figured my smart little boy would be confused", my mother said smiling.

I pouted and said, "I am not little!"

"Yes my child, you are a man now by the law of the tribes, but to me you will always be my child". my mother said touching the side of my arm.

[I am crying, no your crying. There's tears in my eyes]

Please don't interrupt the moment.

"Okay mother, then did you know I did not have Valor so you gave me this necklace?" I went blunt and straight to the point.

My mother smiled and looked over the horizon. "Yes and no. my blessing gives me inklings of the course of possible events. I knew that without my help you would not have passed the trial. As for the necklace, it has one ability. It has the ability to bring out potential or latent abilities of a person early in times of crisis. Whatever was inside you to pass the trial was all your own power. All I did was be the catalyst so that you could succeed."

I guess it's true what they say, behind every great man there is always a great woman.

[for once I actually agree with you]

Are you referring to yourself now.

[This Goddess deserves some appreciation every now and again. I am a woman.]

... okay thank you for bringing me here

[...that was much easier than I thought]

Hey! I am not so prideful not to realize you set me up with a beautiful family and a perfect albeit dangerous life. I just don't show it often.

[why not]

I wouldn't want you going soft on me.

[oh so now the shoes on the other foot?]

Ignoring her I look at my mom. There is hardly a breeze in the mountain, but I can see her hair drifting slightly. "Thank you mom".

"Of course sweetie, now is there anything else you want to ask me." She said while looking at the city across the crevasse.

"Yes its about your blessing. what------

she put a finger to my mouth.

"some things cannot be said aloud, just know that when the time comes, you will know what it is," my mother said with a cryptic smile.

Another mystery I guess.

[Look at the brightside, you got some answers to some questions. you may not have Valor but you certainly have something else]

Yea I guess having my glass half full rather than half empty in this situation would make me feel better.

"My father and I were thinking of gifting you something," she said bringing me out of my conversation.

"We realize you will now be walking around the inner city because of your forgemaster. We've decided to order you an enchanted mask and cloak that will hide your presence. To everyone else you would be a dwarf forgemaster apprentice. This way you can actually go out with your friends."

It looks like their more excited about my deal with the generals than I am.

[I wonder what they would say about the mead]

I have no clue but I'm gonna milk it. Here comes my dream of opening a clinic and lab.