On either side of the old wooden pews were stained-glass windows, each depicting one of the Nine Divine. There was Nikatos, god of war, wielding his legendary sword. Next to him was Mora, goddess of fate, her healing glow surrounding her like a veil of light. Then Hepha, goddess of flame, wreathed in fire. Next to her, Velos, god of wind, with his arms out, a fierce gust swirling around him. Then Cero, god of earth, a flower stemming from their palm. And on the other side of the temple stood Aquine, god of water, a single tear of rain on his face. He was followed by Pathos, god of sensation,
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