Siri's Mass Soldier Awakening

Lore & Background

The significance of this event lies in its demonstration of Siri's growth from a naive princess to a wielder of divine power. By animating the dead, she does not restore their souls or personalities; rather, they become vessels for her will, similar to how statues are animated by Vezon but composed of flesh. This moment solidifies her status as a potential Avatar, capable of channeling enough Investiture to alter the course of war instantly.

Reader's Guide

The event begins when Vezon launches his coup, using his power to turn soldiers into stone statues and kill many others in the process. Siri arrives at the palace with her sister Vivenna and their allies, discovering the devastation wrought by the enemy forces. Realizing she holds enough BioChromatic Breath to rival a god, Siri decides to use the fallen bodies as a resource rather than leaving them behind. She pours vast amounts of Investiture into the corpses, awakening them simultaneously in a wave of golden light that shocks both allies and enemies. The awakened soldier army engages Vezon's statue forces, creating a chaotic battle where flesh fights stone until Vezon is ultimately defeated.

Did You Know?

• Siri was not technically Returned at this time, yet wielded power exceeding many Returned due to her Breath count.
• The awakened soldiers lacked independent thought and acted solely on Siri's mental commands during the battle.
• This event mirrors Vezon's statue creation but uses organic material instead of stone, highlighting the versatility of Awakening magic.