In the realm known as the Kingdom of God, a subtle tremor passed through the land as beams of celestial light descended from the sky. They weren't physical but spiritual—etched with divine intent. They wove themselves into the dreams and souls of Keshav's chosen followers.
The Star Priests, previously primitive shamans guided only by instinct and superstition, awoke as if from a divine revelation. Knowledge pulsed behind their eyes—techniques, symbols, rituals. They now knew how to draw upon the celestial patterns, how to channel spiritual energy from stars they had only once worshipped in fear.
At the edge of the main tribal settlement, young warriors were gripped by another transformation. The Basic Combat Techniques pack had embedded itself deeply into their instincts. Movements once wild and inefficient became fluid, precise. They trained by mimicking the forms they had seen in their dreams—stances, strikes, footwork. The jungle echoed with their disciplined grunts and sharpened battle cries.
Meanwhile, the Martial Doctrine of the Beast Path awakened primal fury and control in select hunters. They began to cultivate physical strength in line with beast totems their tribes once worshipped. One began moving like a panther, another's strength mimicked that of an ox. These warriors grew swiftly, both in physical prowess and in confidence.
The tribal chief, once skeptical, knelt in reverence to a stone slab carved in tribute to the mysterious god who granted them this divine enlightenment.
> "We give praise to the unseen one, the Bringer of Power, the Shaper of Strength. May our spears carry your will."
Above them, unseen but ever-present, the System silently monitored their progress.
> [System Update: Believer Progress Report]
– Combat effectiveness: Increasing rapidly
– Faith Generation Rate: Rising
– Link Stability: 74% → 81%
– Clergy Expansion Potential: High
Keshav viewed the report with satisfaction. "Good," he murmured. "They're growing fast."
A thought struck him.
> "Should I name the tribal chief my High Priest?"
He looked over the details of his most devoted follower, a shaman-warrior hybrid who now led with wisdom and strength. That decision, he knew, could change everything.
Within the quiet chambers of his dorm, Keshav sat cross-legged before the glowing Terminal Interface. Streams of faith values, combat logs, and progress metrics danced across the screen, but his eyes were locked on one window:
> [Clergy Management]
Nominate High Priest?
Candidate: Taarak, Chief of Starshard Tribe
Faith Devotion: 98%
Influence over Believers: High
Combat Potential: Mid-tier Warrior Path
Leadership Score: 92
Keshav whispered, "You've earned this."
He tapped [Confirm Appointment].
The moment the designation was sealed, a pulse of divine authority descended into Paradoxon. The skies over the Starshard Tribe shimmered, stars gleamed unnaturally bright, and a wave of celestial energy engulfed their chieftain—Taarak.
The tribe fell silent as they watched Taarak, kneeling before the tribe's altar, rise slowly. Strange patterns etched themselves into his skin—glowing constellations that pulsed with soft light. His eyes, once fierce and primal, now shimmered with solemn intelligence.
> "From this day onward," Taarak spoke, his voice unusually clear, "I am the High Star Priest, chosen by the Voidwalker Sovereign to carry his will."
He raised his arms, and the other Star Priests instinctively bowed.
Suddenly, system notifications flared across Keshav's Terminal:
> [High Priest Appointed: Taarak]
– Faith Link Stability: 81% → 89%
– Divine Influence in World: Local → Regional
– Ritual Complexity Unlocked
– Clergy Hierarchy Feature Activated
– Passive Faith Generation Bonus: +8%
Keshav leaned back, a small smile on his face. "It's all coming together."
On the Terminal, a new button appeared:
> [Design Holy Order Rituals]
Below it, another flashed:
> [Expand Clergy: Temple Builders, Ritual Historians, Combat Monks (locked – require 2 more divine acts)]
Keshav's mind was alight with ideas. A faith-based empire was taking shape—brick by divine brick, and miracle by unstable miracle.
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After 1 month according to world created by keshav
The night sky over the Starshard Tribe was strangely vivid. The stars pulsed like living eyes, watching the earth below. At the center of the sacred plateau stood Taarak, adorned in robes woven from spirit-touched beast hide and dyed with luminescent minerals. Around him, a spiral of tribal symbols had been drawn in ash, blessed water, and crushed star crystals—gifts offered to the one they now called the Voidwalker Sovereign.
Dozens of shamans, warriors, and children knelt in silence. Not one dared to speak. Even the wind had quieted.
Taarak stepped forward, staff in hand, its head embedded with a pale, flickering gem—the Void Crystal, gifted by the System during the divine appointment.
He raised his hands and chanted, "From the infinite veil, we call upon the Walker of the Void. Let the stars judge our hearts. Let the silence carry our vows. Let the Sovereign speak."
The ritual began.
With each word, strands of chaotic energy gathered—thin and unstable, remnants of the wild techniques the System had seeded into their world. Taarak expertly manipulated them, guiding them into a rune-formed sphere. His body trembled slightly, but the newly awakened divine brand on his chest stabilized the energy flow.
Suddenly, a pillar of starlight descended. Not natural light, but one tinged with spatial distortion. All tribe members could see visions—of stars collapsing, of space bending, of a being cloaked in black fire, walking between galaxies.
Kneeling, Taarak declared:
"We offer our faith. Mold our souls. Grant us strength to enforce your will."
And the System responded.
> [Miracle Triggered via High Priest Ritual]
– Minor Miracle: Star-Blessed Physique (Tribal Wide Effect)
– +2 to strength, agility, and spiritual resilience
– Faith Surge: +260
– Believer Count: 97 → 124
– Faith Link Stability: 89% → 93%
– Paradoxon Authority: Slightly Increased
Cries of awe echoed. Warriors roared. Shamans wept. Even the children danced, feeling newfound strength in their limbs.
Taarak, however, simply stood still, eyes glowing. He felt the connection to his god deepen. He knew this was just the beginning. As the High Star Priest, he would lead this faith into an era of power—and war.