The Land of the Ancient Vyrajian Gods. Book 7. Hidden Danger and a New Beginning

By Elena Kryuchkova and Olga Kryuchkova

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Legate Philip of Orlean arrived in Hammaburg a few days later. All the way, he was troubled by the words of the High Bishop to investigate the causes of the death of young Eva and, along with this, possibly the misbehavior of the Meister of the Order of the Golden Cross.
What worried Orlean most was not the fact that the new spiritual leader had entrusted him with such a task. But the fact that none other than the Landkomtur of the same Order, Eric von Linsburg, reported to the Meister.
As soon as the Legate heard about this, vague suspicions immediately appeared in his head that this whole story was by no means as simple as the Landkomtur presented it, probably ‘thickening the colors’. Perhaps he himself wanted to obtain the status of the Meister... Or, he wanted revenge for the death of Eva...
But whether this is so or not, Philip had yet to find out.
As soon as he arrived in Hammaburg, his arrival was immediately reported to the Meister.
Friedrich, who had been waiting for the Legate for some time, immediately hurried to meet him.
“Greetings, Meister Hogerfest,” Orlean bowed. “I am Philip of Orlean, Legate of the High Bishop.”
“Good afternoon, master Orlean,” the Meister bowed politely in response. “Let me ask you what brings you to Hammaburg?”
“I am here on behalf of the High Bishop Leo of Luxembourg, in order to conduct an investigation in order to find out the causes of the death of Lady Eva Voltingen,” replied Legate, deliberately omitting unnecessary details...
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...With relief, she saw a young girl with buckets also came to fetch water. Ladomira immediately recognized Mirina, daughter of the Desyatnik Gorislav, one of those who helped to put the temple of Lada in order.
Mirina recently turned fifteen. Even in the temple, Ladomira drew attention to the young girl, for she reminded the woman of herself. Mirina also felt sympathy for Ladomira and saw her as a senior mentor, whom she could turn for advice.
“Glory to Jarilo, Ladomira...” the girl said timidly.
“Glory...” answered the woman, removing her hand from the handle of the knife.
The girl approached the lake in order to take water. Ladomira noticed that Mirina was greatly depressed.
“Mirina, did something happen to you? Are your father and mother healthy?” asked Ladomira.
The girl hesitated a little, but then shyly replied:
“It's hard for me...”
“Has someone offended you?” Ladomira was worried. “Some of the local men, against your will wished your beauty?”
“No...” Mirina shook her head. “Will your husband Rozneg allow someone to do this?”
Mirina fell silent, bent down to the buckets full of water to hang them on the carrying pole. Ladomira closely watched her movements. Now the girl was about to lift the carrying pole on her shoulder and then... The bucket slipped off the carrying pole, fell to the ground, sprinkling the grass with cold lake water.
And then Mirina could not resist and burst into tears.
“Father desires, so that I marry the Desyatnik...” she admitted with difficulty. “That Desyatnik’s name is Luchezar,” the young beauty continued to sob. “He is ten years older than me! And I don't like him at all! I love Peresvet! I can't live without him! But the father does not want to hear about him!”
Ladomira, struck by the girl's sincere words, was confused. Then, pulling herself together, she approached her and hugged her.
“I heard about Luchezar from my husband... He is the experienced Desyatnik, the good man... He is wise by life experience, reliable... No wonder your father chose him... Luchezar will become a good husband for you...”
“Well!” Mirina burst into sobs again, already beginning to calm down. “And you say the same! I do not like him! I do not like! Don't you yourself know how it happens? The soul flies like a bird to Peresvet!”

• Language: English
• Publisher: Elena Kryuchkova
• Release date: Nov 3, 2021
• ISBN: 9781005403102

Elena Kryuchkova

Elena Kryuchkova started her creative path in 2012. She writes in different genres, such as: esotericism, fantasy, Slavic fantasy, sci-fi, dystopia, post-apocalyptic and others. Has several graphic works. A number of her novels were co-authored with Olga Kryuchkova.She is inspired by various fantasy and science fiction.Loves cats and draws.

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The Land of the Ancient Vyrajian Gods Book 7. Hidden Danger

and a New Beginning

Elena Kryuchkova, Olga Kryuchkova

The Land of the Ancient Vyrajian Gods. Book 7. Hidden Danger and a New Beginning

Written By Elena Kryuchkova, Olga Kryuchkova

Copyright © 2021 Elena Kryuchkova, Olga Kryuchkova

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Cover Design © 2021 Elena Kryuchkova

Olga Kryuchkova

Elena Kryuchkova

The Land of the Ancient Vyrajian Gods

Book 7. Hidden Danger and a New Beginning

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Book 7. Hidden Danger and a New Beginning

This story is fiction and fantasy. And any similarity to real people or events are coincidental.

This story is completely fiction.

Chapter 1

You are a blue sky, where the Ancestors came from, look at the earthly race, embrace us with your gaze, for the brave Grandchildren of Dazhbog are now standing here! We see how a wondrous bird flies to us and foreshadows the good news that the Slavic clan was born again, for the convenient time has come and the prophesied has come true! Throw open your wings, Mother Sva, envelop our clan with your veil, so that the power of all gods fills the people, and we create life with our own hands! Let us tread on your path to Heaven, for there is real life, and here is joy and knowledge of the Yav world! The heart is filled with love, and the spirit grows stronger! We honor you Mother of the Slavic clans, our gifts to you today! Glory to Mother Sva!

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Many refugees from the lands devastated by the Saxons rushed to the Pomeranians under the hand of Knyaz Cheslav. Among them was the Priestess Vsemysla.

She once lived in a small village, from her youth she served with her friends in the temple of Lada. Then the friends got married, and Vsemysla decided to devote her life to the great goddess of love.

She spent many years in the temple, praying, connecting loving hearts. But, alas, she herself did not know love. In the village, people said: the bridegroom of Vsemysla married her friend. She could not forgive the betrayal of her lover and went to the forest temple to the goddess. Only to her alone Vsemysla confided her secrets. But soon they were gone — only one day prayers, the decoration of the temple, ceremonies, weddings. Vsemysla devoted her life to this — all without a trace.

The Priestess lived to a old age, buried all her relatives. She married the children and grandchildren of her former lover and friend. She lived longer than them... In the village people were gossiping: Vsemysla received from Lada as a gift eternal life for faithful service. Many believed.

The girls came to the Priestess in the dugout that near the temple, shared their innermost secrets, confided everything to the Priestess, like their own mother. She listened to them patiently, gave advice deliberately. She tried not to offend anyone with a harsh word...

Vsemysla was taught to read and write, had parchment scrolls written by the divine runes by Veles himself. The old Priestess did not remember: how they got to her, it seems, still belonged to her great-grandfather. He served the cult of Veles.

Young girls often gathered in the evenings in the Vsemysla dugout. She lit splinters, unrolled the parchment, and read:

"Temples of Lada were in all Slavic cities. They were graceful, richly decorated with beautiful wooden carvings. In each Temple there were images of Great Lada, decorated with plates of gold and silver. Gems shimmered in the goddess's eye sockets.

At the entrance to the Temple, the sign of Lada was visible: a circle with a triangle in the middle, where the acute angle is directed downward, and the base of the triangle is directed upward. The circle represents Prav, and the triangle represents it heart.

Only one statue of Lada is made of celestial metal, Vyraj gold. She stands beside Radogosh on Alatyr Mountain. And Svarog created it in honor of the love for his wife. Radogosh is surrounded on all sides by impenetrable forests and swamps. And only the Slavs, led by the Volhvs, can reach the sacred city.

Many enemies tried to reach Alatyr Mountain in order to see firsthand the statue of the goddess, and then take possession of it, dismember and melt it into coins, dishes and jewelry.

The sanctuary of Lada on Alatyr Mountain consists of several buildings, all of which were richly decorated with gilded wooden carvings. The shine of silver roofs is visible for many miles. The gate leading to the temple is decorated with precious carnelians.

The image of Great Lada made of Vyraj gold stood on a stone pedestal at the altar under the vault of the Temple. With her left hand, the goddess supported little Lel. The goddess' clothing created of