Sword and Magic and Taxi

The threat Wadsworth mentioned is real. He still remembers the heroic appearance of Hazel rising into the sky and leading the charge of the Shielded Angels; he still remembers that the pyramid was torn down into debris all over the ground, and before that, its shield was difficult to penetrate even the tree giants; he still remembers the raindrops. How did they collapse and break under the divine power of the structure parts that fell down like this?

I still remember that I was looking up at the sky, and I was secretly glad: I was on Iomedae's side, I was not discovered to be a time traveler, and I was not attacked.

Why did things become troublesome? Zhao Mai didn't understand why things had changed. He only knew that he had encountered a problem, and the best solution was to retreat immediately. He walked slowly on the green grass, stepping on the smooth stone slabs, and came under the Enlightenment Tree.

I am an outsider, you should know it, enlightenment tree. Zhao Mai hooked his fingers, and the small flower pot flew down from the branch and fell gently into his hand. Xiaohua, this is your home. Do you think those gods will expel me like Wadsworth said?

I don't know, but that possibility does exist. Xiaohua's body appeared, her face was depressed, as if all her strength had been drained. The local gods must first protect the local creatures. The Enlightenment Tree said that they always give priority to external threats.

The Enlightenment Tree has not left this world, but you are different. I want to know your opinion.

I...I don't want you to take risks. I will be with you. This is my opinion. Xiaohua said: Only the gods can resist the power of gods. If you are still Maia, if you still have divine power, I will I can feel a little more at ease. But...actually, I don’t need to tell you, you know the difference between having divine power and not.

That's the truth... Zhao Mai sat down, and Xiao Hua sat in his arms, watching him look up at the branches and leaves of the enlightenment tree, but his eyes penetrated the crown of the tree and stared directly at the night sky. The black sky and the stars shining like diamonds are just like the scenery of the crossing passage. Maybe the entire Golarion has been running in the crossing passage and is a time traveler like himself, maybe...

Golarion is your home. If you leave now, wouldn't you be homeless if you followed me? And Golarion is so big, there are many interesting things to do and so many beautiful scenery to see. I don’t want to feel like I’m stowaway every time. I’m an outsider, coming with the rules of other worlds, which does have an impact on this world, but these are possibilities rather than certain facts.” Zhao Mai seemed to be talking to Xiaohua, and also seemed to be talking to himself. It's like an invasive species suddenly entering an isolated island, which is likely to cause the entire ecological balance to be destroyed. It is understandable when the enemy hunts invasive species. But not all alien species are destructive, otherwise the natural environment would have been destroyed long ago. It has become a pool of stagnant water with no change or development.”

The gods of Golarion want to maintain their own security, but is this security exclusive or inclusive? Zhao Mai calmed down and thought carefully to see if there was any possibility of solving the problem. However, anyone who breaks in without warning is always treated as a robber and beaten directly. Wait...when did I become a robber who broke in without warning?

I gave the money! The gold coins of destiny are the toll! Although it was handed over to the Alliance of the Ring, I remember that Ilúvatar of Arda also received the money! Ilúvatar himself admitted that he used The power of the destiny gold coin creates a parallel world to wrap up and protect the original world, so can Golarion be an exception? Although two gold coins are small, I should be considered to have entered legally!

Xiaohua blinked and seemed to have turned a corner.

I didn't steal, rob, whore, or do anything bad. I also helped Iomedae's paladins. I joined the Departed Walker community and learned and practiced the Druid ideas here. I can't find half of it. Are you a local? Zhao Mai looked at Xiao Hua and the food reserves, and said with a smile: Coupled with the relationship between you two, I can be counted as half a local!

Dogs don't have to count, I am enough! Xiaohua replied with a smile.

Well, that's okay. Then the problem now is clearer. The essence is actually how to act as my power increases so as not to be expelled. It's like no one listens to my original words or only a few words. I am willing to listen. Now when I speak, thousands of people listen. Quantitative change has approached qualitative change, and qualitative change represents a change in rules. Xiaohua, do you think if I pray to the gods and find a thigh to hold on to first, can I Can’t you solve this problem?”

I don't know. I have no knowledge in this area. The big tree said it didn't know either. And it asked, as a druid, whose lap are you going to hug?

I'm not familiar with it either... Zhao Mai thought for a while and smiled: You can ask Hall, he seems to be very clear about religion and gods.

So the spiritual expert among the druids was pulled up from the sleeping mat by Zhao Mai. What gods are suitable for Druid belief? Zhao Mai's question was so straightforward and utilitarian that Hall was shocked. He yawned halfway and almost choked himself to death on the remaining half.

Ahem...I don't seem to hear clearly...Is your chosen faith based on picking mushrooms in the forest? There is no faith suitable for druids. Only the faith that suits your own heart and spirit is called faith!

You have to be selective about mushrooms, beautiful ones, ugly ones, edible ones and poisonous ones. Zhao Mai chuckled and said: Well, let me put it another way. I can't go to every temple of the gods, no. Perhaps all teachings must be learned and practiced. As a druid to another druid, do you think it is better for me to start with that god?

Gozilai is your first choice. He controls the power of nature, the ocean and the weather. He can understand your prayers and will give you appropriate guidance. Hall is a boaster, but fortunately he has not belittled it. Others: If you pursue self-cultivation and tempering, then you can pray to Iroli, just like many monks. However, Iroli's rules are very strict, and I guess you may not be able to stand it. Erastil is an animal and plant The protector of Druids, the god of agriculture and trade, would be more suitable for a druid than the righteous warrior Iomedae. Or you can choose Desna, the god of dreams, stars, and travel, and many elven druids worship her. There are very few druids who would choose Pharasma, the tomb goddess who combines life, fate, and death. It’s really very few.”

Then how can I pray to them so that they can hear my voice?

Just talk to them in your mind, but do you want to hold a ceremony? Hall was stunned for a moment: I know how people with faith carry out the rituals of their respective gods, but I really don't know about gods without specific goals. What the prayer service looks like.”

Then just tell me what the common features of the rituals are.

Respect the gods, speak nicely, and add some tributes? Hall quickly waved his hands and said to Zhao Mai in a panic: Stop asking, I will get confused if you continue to ask. This answer is almost blaspheming the majesty of God. .”

I won't ask anymore, thank you! Go back to sleep quickly! Zhao Mai patted Hall's shoulder and said grandly.