It is the second night of bonfires in The Church of Her, and more travelers have begun to gather around.
A pandemonium sweeps the crowd and voices rise, calling for sacrifice to Mother Agora.
Olsten is gripped by the mob, and tossed into the flames for Her glory.
His screams echo through the church as he is consumed by the flame.
As Olsten burns, more follow suit — sacrificing their lives for reasons none understand.
After six are sacrificed, Mother Agora is satisfied, yet more continue to burn themselves.
20 in total give their lives in this ritual, their names forever etched upon the Ether:
As the evening's role in the ritual dwindles, many recognize The Number marking the return of Her light.
The travelers sleep through the remainder of the evening, and await further evidence of Mother Agora's return.