While asleep that night Koraya journeyed to Nyx for the first time, she felt herself lifted out of her body and pulled up to the night sky by and unseen force. Slowly she came to rest atop a deep blue cloud, all around her small creatures like rabbits and squirrels jumped and bounded in their Nyx form, just bright green wisps darting to and fro.
Out of the darkness around her immerged the image of Nylea huge and awe inspiring, her greenish skin sparkled and her long flowing hair looked like vines cascading down her shoulders.
Her eyes where not that like mortal eyes with whites and darks, her eyes shone the purest light of godliness, sharp and blue.
Koraya was struck still and couldn't speak a word, she couldn't move, she couldn't even blink.
Suddenly Thassa began to speak her voice ringing through Koraya ears like a gong, but it was still soft in a way like the sound of wind through the trees.
You have chosen a hard path to walk my child, but you have been faithful to me and to the other Gods and we will guide you on your journey and help you to solve the unsolvable problems of mortals, but all else you must do on your own, for our favor will not be won easily there will be many ordeals ahead but each will give you a gift unmatched by any you can receive from another mortal.
"I will not fail you, nor shall I fail the other gods." Koraya stumbled out shaking uncontrollably.
Good then begin your journey and seek you rightful prize.
With that Koraya felt herself fade back down into her body her first journey to Nyx complete.
The next morning Koraya awoke with the vivid memory of her journey to Nyx but I strong feeling she should speak of it to few, it didn't seem right to go bragging to the all of Theros about her summons by the goddess Nylea.
Before the sun had risen vary high Koraya was waiting outside her house with her brother sister and mother all wishing her good luck.
First Mayula came forward and spoke in a soft tone a chant of protection and well being then she gave her daughter a farewell gift, a pair of light weight well lined sandals with small wings gilded onto the strap.
They're beautiful Koraya said to her mother taking hold of her in a loving hug.
Next Sarra came and presented her sister with a tiny clay whistle clasped to a leather bracelet. When you blow in it, it will give the burst of strength you need to get through any battle! Sarra told her sister excitedly, Koraya swept her up and spun her around and kissed her on the cheek then she went into a deep and languorous bow
Thank you sire I will keep this with me always she said in a tone of mockery.
Sarra took this with no ill will commanding her sister to rise so she could hug her once more.
Lastly Nicol came up; well I guess I will see you in a few months he said with a little dejection but hope in his eyes, but before you go I have something for you too,
He reached into his pocket and revealed a small amulet. The pendent was a small silver circle and In the center was blue stone that had a smoking image inside, it's a travelers amulet, it shows the traveler where they are heading so that you don't lose faith. That's Arkos right now but when you get there it will change to wherever you head next Nikol said with a bright smile.
This is the best gift anyone has ever given me thank you so much I will take good care of it! Koraya said hugging her brother so tightly he couldn't breath.