The New Path

The New Path concludes the penultimate chapter of the Chains of Domination campaign, "A New Path". A breadcrumb back to Korthia is next, then the final chapter will begin at Renown 58 with...

Objectives
Speak to Kalisthene to take part in the ceremony at the Seat of the Archon.
 * Speak to Kalisthene
 * Speak to Kleia to begin the ceremony

Description
The time has come.

Today, a new Paragon is made. And for the first time since Bastion's inception, he is the Paragon of a new temple, dedicated to Bastion's future of compassion.

A new Paragon, a new Sigil, and a new path for all kyrian.

This ceremony shall be bright indeed.

Rewards
You will receive:

Progress
Our path is clear, our future bright. We shall never forget this.

Completion
I am lost for words.

This honor is greater than I deserve. There is a long road ahead, but with the help of my fellow kyrian -- all kyrian -- we shall forge the Temple of Devotion into what each of us need.

The work has only begun.

Gossip

 * Eridia
 * My position as Hand of Purity is one of service. I guided aspirants through cleansing their past lives, letting go of the memories that clung to them.
 * That is in the past now.
 * I will posit that I understand the Forsworn more than ever. Lysonia's betrayal and descent into madness haunts me every day. My soulbind... I still see her when I turn, hear her voice calling my name.
 * In the past I might have cleansed this memory. Erased the burden from my mind. But Lysonia's presence is steeped in my most cherished memories. How could I forget her without losing a part of myself?
 * I could never choose to forget her. Though her memory pains me now, I must confront these feelings head on. I will work, as we all will, toward newfound strength


 * Voitha
 * I am truly humbled that you would freely give so much of your time and aid to us, Maw Walker. To see such dedication from a kyrian is expected, but a mortal? You honor us all.


 * Koa
 * Fly, Grubby, fly! Feel the wind between your... mandibles!


 * Kou
 * We taking care of Grubby until he has wings. Now we are getting him used to feeling of flight!


 * Tymon
 * Ah, the mortal of the hour! Were it not for you, we would still be aspirants.
 * I will never forget what you've done for us, Maw Walker. Thank you.


 * Phillios
 * Words cannot begin to describe the joy of being ascended at last. The kyrian are beginning to heal--and the Forsworn as well.
 * While some may not find their actions easy to forget, I think we all have it in our hearts to forgive.


 * Sika
 * Sika love work. Organizing, scheduling, tracking resources, keeping everything running good!
 * Friends say "Sika too busy", but Sika always say it's okay! Sika love it!
 * But now Sika understand. Friends send Sika to Revendreth, for party! Maldraxxi friend in Korthia says breaks important.
 * In past, maybe too controlling. Sika learning to delegate! Let friends help. Teach other stewards to be like Sika! Then we all take breaks. More to life than work!


 * Hipokos
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 * Mikanikos
 * Been working in Bastion for countless years. Have made countless improvements and innovations to protect Bastion and make everything run smoother! Alas, even the great Forgelite Prime can run out of ideas.
 * Korthia has been amazing! Meeting fellow craftspeople, collaborating together, working toward common goal. Constructed many incredible things, even healed gargoyles! Learned much, inspired to the brim.
 * I must keep collaborating! Hipokos is my new apprentice. With his experience in Maldraxxus and passion for the craft, he will create greatness... with my help of course.
 * Plus he is great listener. And I am great talker.


 * Bron
 * The Forgelite Prime holds great respect for you. I will endeavor to continue defending Bastion in your absence.


 * Kleia
 * I never imagined I would become so close to the Polemarch. Now look at us, look at him! It is an honor to watch my friend receive such an honor, and to work alongside him for eons to come.


 * Pelagos
 * Honestly, I am not sure how I became so closely involved in such momentous events. I am just an aspirant! I still struggle constantly with my cleansings and trials--I am nowhere near ascension.
 * I offered Kleia support long after her first soulbind ascended and she lost all contact with her. We grew closer, becoming soulbinds ourselves, able to face whatever challenge together! Who could have predicted what we would face, and the impact we'd leave?
 * It has been my greatest honor,.


 * I am so incredibly proud of my soulbind, soaring through the ranks to aid Adrestes in ushering in a new era for the kyrian. If anybody embodies devotion to a cause, it is her.
 * For now I will help where needed. I will be one of the first to devote myself to this new temple, to become an acolyte of Devotion. Perhaps, along with Nikolon, I can help facilitate conversation between the Forsworn and kyrian so that we can fully unite together.
 * I feel as though my story is far from over, and I look forward to wherever my path guides me.


 * Uther
 * When I arrived in Bastion, all I could think of was what had been done to me. I let bitterness, pain, and vengeance consume me, and I did the unforgivable. I see now how wrong I was, and I wish my actions could be undone. Alas, I must live with the consequences of my actions. Worse than that, Arthas must live with them as well.
 * I do not know if I can ever forgive myself for that.
 * But the kyrian are forgiving, and the Forsworn are willing to put their differences aside. The rift between them is on the mend, and this newfound unity will bring a new era. You started me down the path of healing as well, and I must follow it to its end, however painful it might be.
 * You helped me find the Light again, and for that I am forever grateful.


 * Disciple Nikolon
 * I remember you there when I fell, Maw Walker.
 * It is not your fault, nor Uther's fault, nor even Eridia's fault. In fact, it was not my fault, either.
 * One path cannot suffice for eternity. Too often do beings act in specific ways because it is tradition--or how it has always been done--instead of investigating the reason why their predecessors started functioning this way to begin with.
 * I acted how I thought was just. Imagine my horror as I saw the truth, witnessed my fellows twisted into Mawsworn. You helped me save everybody we could, but when we arrived here it seemed nothing had yet changed.
 * Thank you for all you, and your friends, have done. The work is hardly over, but I will help all I can as a disciple of Devotion.


 * Aspirant Thales
 * Maw Walker, I thank you. If it hadn't been for you, I might never have made it out of Maldraxxus.
 * I have suffered, it is true, but I have not given up. That was in part because of your example. You would not leave any of us behind, and your steadfast determination fueled my own.
 * Although he cannot say it, I know Hipokos feels the same way. We've bonded, he and I. I suspect he will continue to be my eyes, and I will be his voice.


 * Polemarch Kalisthene
 * I devoted myself to overseeing and advising aspirants long, long ago. I was not the only one at first... but as the drought persisted, my peers were needed elsewhere until I was the only one left.
 * My orders were to keep the aspirants training, to bide our time until the drought passed. I was not to tell them that every single soul was sent straight to the Maw, that the Shadowlands had broken down. I told them what I could... but I was alone and had to keep myself calm.
 * For my hard work to be first recognized via my inclusion of the Path of Ascension, and now again as the new Polemarch of Bastion... I recognize no higher honor.
 * Thank you, Maw Walker. And I am sorry we got off on the wrong foot.


 * Apolon
 * As aspirants, Artemede and I quickly formed a bond akin to siblings. It was clear destiny brought us together as soulbinds, always stronger when working together.
 * But in my times apart from my sister, Kynthia had captured my heart. We snuck off to watch the anima flow together, spending tender moments in each other's company.
 * When she disappeared from us, I feared the worst. Artemede reminded me to have faith in Kynthia and her strength. When I found her during our Maldraxxus mission, we sprinted to embrace before fighting side by side.


 * Artemede
 * I must thank you for everything you've done for the kyrian. Without your heroic efforts, Clora may never have ascended. She is proving herself to be an invaluable disciple, and much of that has to do with you. You have been a shining example not just for Clora, but all kyrian.
 * On that note... I expect to see you in the arena again soon!


 * Arios Riftbearer
 * Wisdom is not simply knowing the right thing to do in every situation. It is a tool you use, yes, but it is also something you share, and something you take in kind.
 * Not only have you shown wisdom in your actions, Maw Walker, but you've shared your wisdom with so many--and Bastion has blossomed because of it.
 * I hope you have learned from us in turn, and I hope that you let Bastion's lessons guide you in the future.


 * Stanikos
 * 
 * I... th-thank you. You do good. You are my hero.