I'm sorry, I ... have completely forgotten who Althea is. Maybe I should go back and re-read it.

Moving on, this chapter seemed somewhat surreal to me. I might just be a bit out of it, though. I think the emotion was well portrayed; I'm a hopeless sap, after all, and get drawn in by that kind of stuff.

I found some of the dialogue a little confusing, but as I said I'm probably a bit out of it, so it might not be your fault. Don't worry about it too much.

Aw...I don't know if I hadn't said this before but...Ethan is so sweet! I would LOVE to have a guy like him around...*sighs* Oh, and I'm REALLY sorry for reviewing so late...forgive me? *Cheeky smile*

P.S We-ell, about the penname thing...I do know that I change it too frequently, but c'mon, it's fun changing your identity once in a while

Woo...I like this chapter too. The descriptions are all very vivid, especially the part about the ceremonial. The poem is fantastic. Did you write it yourself? If you did, great job. Was Althea that close to Samantha? It was never mentioned that they even knew each other, so the ending part "But Althea is gone now" is a little irrelevant. Her actions at the end are quite extreme too. There must be a more valid reason for her wanting to die. I would've thought Ethan would be the one doing that. Why is she suddenly so distant from Ethan?

Other than the last part, I think that this is a very good chapter, so keep it up and update soon.

Wow! where is this going? I need to know, and I will definately put this on my favs. I got shivers when you described the gods at the pillars. I hardly ever get shivers when I read. Usually music gives me shivers. Just thinking about the discriptive verbs you used for each element makes me shiver. whew! You can thank that annoying Panzuriel for leading me into this tale of yours. Ah, stories are like drugs to me!

I really like your introduction. Usually I find them dry and difficult to pay attention to, however, you have made this quite intriguing

good intro, very interesting world. you definately show the reader you know what your world is like. a little too much information is given in an info dump manner. while its o.k to tell the reader information straight up, maybe its better to work some of those facts in a more subtle manner. but very goodness.

Dee da dee, dee da dee, I have returned to review, university is crazy... lalalala.

Yeah. Moving along... :P

I love the description of the sword, it's excellent. I can picture the weapon in my mind, can almost hold it. Nice colourful description.

Good work here. I especially liked the curse bit. It's not often that I encounter curse magic in my fantasy readings, so it was a nice change.

Lol, this was a great chapter. I don't get the ending though. How is Aidan and Amy connected to Ethan and Samantha?

So, the two disappeared founders of the Gathering are lovers ... and reemerging? I can't think of any other reason you'd have a passage that short about them, unless they were about to be reintroduced.

I like the gods of Kethadros. It's really cool the way they're always in communion with the essedarians.

Anyway, the story doesn't not make sense, this chapter was actually pretty clear. I didn't understand the reason for putting in line breaks when there'd no change in perspective, but it's not that important. The important thing is that the plot is moving along, and that the writing is good.

Aah ... I waas waiting so long for an update on this story, I'd almost given up all hope. Now I check FP, and there are two new chapters! Yay!

Hm ... your take on the gods is original, just like everything else in this story. One of the things that's so great about your writing, is it's not all just re-hashed fantasy that's been done a thousand times before. Everything is fresh, original, and different. This is what good writing is made of.

I'd like very much to see where this is going. You should update more often; it's hard to get engrossed in the story when the gaps between updates are so large.

Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry I didn't review sooner! A thousand apologies! But anyway, nice chapter...I always thought about what it was like talking to God...hehehe...if I could, I would be rich by now! HAHAHHAHAHAHAH! Money...$$

Harr.

Lord Duffikus the Devourer:

Well, well, well. Interesting little thing you've got here, I'll grant you that.

Let's start off with the plot. While I suppose I can understand Amy's decision in the prologue (although it seemed a bit awkward, especially at how you made it seem like she distrusted Aidan in the first half) I don't really understand Jake. "Hey, I come in, I see my friend talking to this guy whom I've never seen before, and I bail out with them from the only home I've ever known to do who knows what the gods know where." A tad far-fetched, in my opinion, but this is supposed to be fantasy, I guess...

Heh. You seem to have a very good idea of how magic works in your world, which reminds my creator that he'll have to expound on how magic works on Arkon other than a cursory "Magic works through channeleing ambient ether through a focus into the forms you desire." Good imagination, now WRITE IT DOWN IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY. I cannot stress this enough, it helps prevent contradictions later on as your world grows, and your mind can't keep track of all the little details. Even better, turn them into stories.

Ugh. You write so much better than my Creator. The words have a feel to them, instead of the slapstick humour that freak has to tack onto his stories to make people laugh so they don't feel bored when he advances the plot. Then the "We are the chosen ones by the gods to do good" storyline is a tad overused on Fictionpress. Nevertheless, you have made it quite interesting, and for doing that out of what would have originally been a bore, my Creator applauds you.

Excellent work at handling interpersonal relationships. You've reached a level my Creator could never hope to achieve...that's why he works more with situations.

Now let's see. No obvious spelling or grammatical errors, a wide variety of sentence openers...Grah. You, Smosthedog, have now reserved a spot in the sweatshop on the Demonic Planes where we put fantastic authors who incidentally never finish their works. Keep writing, or you'll occupy your reservation there...

Ok, long wait ...I almost forgot the plot. Anyway, a little progression between Samantha and Ethan in this chapter and the lesson seemed interesting. The ability to sense Ethan's presence might perhaps suggest that she is warming up to him? The gods sounded a little creepy. Overall, good chapter. Update soon.

Oh. My. God. YOU UPDATED! You're ALIVE! Hey, great chapter! But what were those things speaking in her head?? I was kinda confused by that part, but overall, this chapter's fab.

Hello again,

Sorry I haven't reviewed in a bit, been busy. Anyway, I'll review as I go.

Lol, I'm done, and didn't find anything. So kudos to you!

Aidan's a mysterious character. :) I wonder if he has any ulterior motives for recruiting Amy and Jake.

Good chapter!