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As time continued, one season turned to the next, each with its own struggles and joys. The church of Clover did its best to support through the struggles and equally shared in the joy of the kingdom's citizens. Where the church recognised that every person and spirit had a purpose, it was the main four that were looked at as the beacons of strength, hope, joy and stability. These were the strong Salamander, the hopeful Undine, the stable Gnome and the joyful Sylph. The year before the churches believed giving each and every spirit a chance to shine on its own would be enough but to the church, it gave the wrong message as it could be construed as the church not standing as a single beacon thus weakening people's faith in its teachings.
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This year the four cardinals decided that they would continue what they had started last year, they would come together and make a single tree with the magic lent by the spirits they followed. This would show a united front, something that they wanted in the kingdom as a whole. All it took was a single person to tip the scales one way or another and without being united it was well understood that the kingdom was weakened and would be easy pickings for enemies from the ones that still lurked in the shadows awaiting the right time to pounce. The issue was they had no idea where to host this celebration as of course each saw their own church as the most fitting.
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In the end, cardinal Hazel Krane suggested it should be held in Kikka. The reason for this suggestion was Kikka had been hurt the worst in the most recent historical events and even now was still in so much pain. She argued that having the spirit tree within the city would help them see that even in the darkness they will never truly be alone and will always be watched over by the four great spirits. The others agreed and so preparations were made within Kikka.

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"Welcome one and all to the spirit tree ceremony. We decided that we wanted to continue the new tradition we started last year as it was something so special. Before us, you see merely a patch of dirt but please remember that the earth is sturdy and gives us the stability, and protection and provides what we need." As cardinal Krane spoke cardinal Wilhelm of the spring sect lifted his hand and created a fir tree that grew from the earth strong and stable, underneath the tree would be seen presents. "But without hope and being nurtured stability and protection can crumble" she continued as cardinal Voltia lifted his hand and it started to rain gently over the tree some of the waterdrops landed and made beautiful colorful baubles.
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"But durability and hope mean nothing if that is all we worry about, we must take time to remember our inner mischievous child that is ever so whimsical and filled with joy." she continued as she lifted her own hand and a gentle breeze moved through the branches, every now and then different kinds of wind chimes could be seen forming making a light ringing sounds almost sounding like the laughter of children. "But all of this would be for nought if we haven't the strength and conviction to stand against whatever strife come our way." cardinal Griphyn lifted his hand and flaming tinsel would wrap itself around the tree and a flaming star appeared at the top. "Only with these things supporting one another can we hope to continue and flourish into an unknown future and so we bid you all to not only lean on and celebrate with us but to do the same with each other" with his words complete she stepped back to allow people to put their own trinkets on the tree and mingle with each other and even with himself and others from the church.

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