Orders Given, Destiny Embraced

The echoes of Zion's declaration still lingered in the stone halls of the Great Temple as the people of Zantrayel set into motion. No longer bound by scattered tribal instinct, the nation now surged forward with clarity, purpose, and structure. The moment marked the beginning of not just construction or reform—but transformation.

The newly blessed land responded. The wind was crisper. The rivers ran more smoothly. The ground itself seemed eager to support the weight of this rising country.

The Rise of the Five Generals

Zion summoned the Five Priestesses—those who had stood beside him in battle, faith, and trial.

"This country will not stand on spirit alone. We need order, defense, strength. You will lead not only the divine rites—but the five arms of our military. You will be my generals."

Each priestess stepped forward, both honored and solemn. Their duties as spiritual leaders would remain—but now they would command armies, each embodying a core strength of Zantrayel.

General Ayola, Priestess of Papa Legba

The Gatekeeper Legion

Fastest response force. Scouts, spies, and rune-riders. Masters of movement and border security.

Ayola would handle communication networks and quickstrike defense.

General Ayomi, Priestess of Baron Samedi

The Obsidian Watch

Elite night force. Silent, precise, and unshakable.

Masters of death's silence, their aura unnerves enemies. Used in high-risk missions and defense of sacred zones.

General Sael, Priestess of Erzulie Freda

The Roseguard

Defensive and healing-focused. Tasked with protecting civilians and infrastructure.

Their battlemages use charms, protective wards, and illusions to defend people without bloodshed.

General Thalia, Priestess of Ogou Feray

The Iron Flame Division

Heavy weapons, siege tools, frontline melee.

Their war chant could shake the very bones of enemies. Trained with both steel and fire-sigils.

General Elis, Priestess of Maman Brigitte

The Pale Flame Sentinels

Masters of psychological warfare, ghost arts, and ancestral magic.

Specialized in homeland defense, they also maintain order within Zantrayel.

Together, they would form The Pentacle Command, the supreme martial body of Zantrayel.

The Seven: Pillars of Reconstruction

While the generals built the nation's strength, Zion's seven sworn companions—his inner circle of bonded brothers—focused on rebuilding and strengthening Nouvo Lakay, the capital, and laying down the foundation of national development.

Each was given a domain:

Kael – Urban design and housing.

Tomo – Engineering and water systems.

Riku – Education infrastructure and school planning.

 Olan – Agricultural reform and food systems.

 Bren – Trade, ports, and internal commerce.

 Jalen – Public safety, peacekeeping, and civil law.

Zaire – Cultural preservation, art, and history.

They worked tirelessly, organizing workforce teams, meeting with elders, and listening to the needs of each district. Their bond with Zion and their experience in war earned them the people's trust, and their passion turned Nouvo Lakay into a city humming with renewal.

Action Across the Land

All across Zantrayel, change was felt.

Stone was cut, bricks fired, and timber hauled from sacred groves with permission of the Lwa.

Temples became fortresses, not of fear, but of community strength.

River barges were constructed, using Earth methods taught by Zion, blessed by Ayola's legion.

Children learned letters and numbers, seated on temple floors as elders and young scholars taught by torchlight.

Even the skies seemed to shimmer with unseen eyes—watching, protecting.

As Zion stood on the southern walls of Nouvo Lakay, watching new outposts rise in the distance, Ayomi approached him quietly.

"We were once scattered. Now we are aligned," she said.

"You've given us a vision… but visions invite enemies."

Zion nodded, his eyes heavy with both purpose and worry.

"Then let them come. Zantrayel will be ready."