Liquid Souls: Dark Rising
Where I grew up there were two kinds of people… Those who could handle the Elixirs of the Gods and those who could not…
The elixirs were found by the elders many moons ago and became one of the main staples of our kingdom. They brought life back to those who seemed distant and sad. Warmth to those who were cold and shaking. Strength to those who seemed weak and unable… While not typically given to children, occasionally elixirs would be used to help them sleep when they were in pain or had high fevers... or misbehaving and their parents needed a break… They were used in celebrations to lift the human spirit just a little higher to the Gods… In funerals to keep us closer to the dead until we were ready to let go… and in rituals that called for sacrifice… as we must always offer our spirit to the Gods first before receiving any of their blessings… For upon consuming any elixir, one could feel their spirit briefly intertwine with the Gods’… scattered among the stars… The elders believed that these elixirs were medicine in moderation to the human body and with their help, created a civilization of hope and joy, spreading the message that the Gods were aiding us through these powerful liquids.
