With a sense of hope and reverence, they performed the ritual, placing Rachel's key at the center of the altar. As the High Priest spoke the ancient words of power, Artenen's soul was drawn out of the key, and a bright light shone from the altar.
When the light faded, a new body lay on the altar, ready to be given life. With a mixture of joy and trepidation, Rachel and the party poured the water, offered their blood, and placed the rubies on the body. Then, using the cloth, they carefully covered the body, completing the ritual.
As they stood back, the High Priest spoke the final words of the incantation, and a bolt of lightning shot down from the sky, striking the altar. There was a bright flash, and then, with a loud rumble, Artenen's new body came to life.
Rachel gasped in shock and joy as her beloved Artenen sat up, looking around in confusion. "Rachel," he said, his voice filled with wonder. "Is it really you?"
Tears of happiness streamed down Rachel's face as she threw herself into Artenen's arms. "Yes, it's me," she said, hugging him tightly. "Welcome back, my brother."
The party cheered and celebrated as Rachel and Artenen reunited, grateful to have been a part of such a miraculous event. And as they left the Showgaw Temple of Light, they knew that they had truly been blessed by the gods.