Bahamut had revealed the secrets of the crystal to Noctis upon his awakening
" Life is connected , one to another... If you trace the root of all life , there exists one source. The crystal reside at the centers of planets and are the source of all life; all life is born from them, and souls return to them upon death. As the memories of living beings accumulate inside the crystals, the planets grow. The Astrals are guardian spirits created by the crystal to protect it , worshiped as gods by the people of Eos. Only a summoner or oracle has the gift to talk to them. "
Bahamut gave Noctis a body allowing himself to separate his soul from the crystal and ring , to continue his bloodline as the leader of Lucis... until his time is up he will have to return. However the Ring of the Lucii will bind the souls of past rulers to the world of Eos.
Somnus Lucis Caelum serves as the ring's gatekeeper. Somnus appears steadfast, determined and loyal to the Crystal's cause , but strict with those who seek the power of the Ring of the Lucii without being of the royal bloodline.
Ephraim Lucis Caelum , the heir of the true king... He often wondered what it meant. Born and raised at a time of turmoil and disarray after the war and the Starscourge. As many places were destroyed. He begins training alongside the newly reformed Kingsglaves and Crownsguard consisting of his father's closest friends and allys.
To his allies he is told to have a very brave and courageous persona. Ephraim is revered by his comrades as a brave leader, as well as someone who is renowned for his battle prowess, gift for strategy, and unwavering determination. He is shown to have a very straight-to-the-point attitude, and dislikes wasting time on anything that strays from whatever goal is at hand.
There are times he struggled with his calling... And this was definitely one of them thinking to himself that his name came with a lot of baggage. While his sister Eirika took on much like her mother. A noble and dutiful woman who talks about her hopes and dreams and acts on her own initiative. She is always cordial and polite to those around her, but is also a political strategist who puts her duties and the well-being of her people above her own needs.
Sitting in a train headed for Tenebrae like Lucis the ounce lush, green, mountainous area had been burned in the war. A few years had past and some of the greenery had returned Fenestala Manor the home of the Tenebraen royal family a ruin and partly rebuilt currently taken over by House Solidor. As for House solidor themselves.. They had found ways to create a crystal they called it Manufacted nethicite. This crystal can draw upon the elemental energy of Eos and release it as energy used in elemancy.
Ephraim wonders what is being asked of him and his calling.
" To bring the light to those who need it... You are not bearing this burden alone unlike your father who only had us. Then in the end learning that he has to give up his life to save our world , you still have your parents and us.
Your grandfather ounce said this to me. One cannot lead by standing still. A king pushes onward always accepting the consequences and never looking back. and asked me to watch over his son not just as a protector but stand by him as a friend and brother. His words stayed with me. It also gave me strength to rebuild what was lost to carry on after his passing. I was also blind at the time and yet I continued to serve him and stood by Noctis as well as keeping his memory alive.
You may also wonder about why i have my vision back that is also a blessing of the crystal. "
Ephraim sets down at the Royal City of Rabanastre located at Pagla. He keeps a low profile while on imperial turf and uses the Ragnarok. A brilliant glaive that the amplifies the power of kings given to him prior to departure.
Eirika in the meantime heads for Altissia to warn them of a looming threat as well as to enlist their help using the salvaged royal vessel. Gladiolus takes the ship's wheel as she speaks after an awkward silence between them... Eirika learns over time that Gladiolus is actually quite cheerful or blunt when it comes to humor contrasting with his gruff appearance.
" my father how was he like , and why are you my shield for this.. and i seen in the journals that was written in regards to our ancestral power that someone if someone of non royal blood are to use the ring of the lucii or astral ring they will be killed or burned alive... How come someone in House Scientia is using it "
" really , she is your aunt her real name is Serah Lucis Caelum. Her power is the same as the oracle , and you also have this power as well as you be the next in line after her. As for your father. There was a time I did not like him that much , and Noct just wanted to protect you. "
" you are the king's shield and now my father have you watching me "
" That is true back when we were younger , we did not get along all that much until that one incident that allowed us to become friends. My sister Eris had gotten lost on the palace grounds. She was found by Noct who brought her back and took the blame for her going missing. "
" I see , will you show me something of swordplay I feel I may need it down the road. "
The rest of the way was made in silence , her last words reminding him of Serah's initiative to take up a sword , her weapon of choice a rapier. Gladiolus then begins training her before dinner.
