As Ray and Athena approach the void vault, Ray notices that the building is huge.
"Athena, this building is the void vault?" Asked Ray.
"Part of it is the void vault, see that smaller section of the building. That's the void vault. The rest of the building is your manor. We have to enter the manor to enter the vault." Said Athena.
As they walk up the stairs, Ray notices two statues of Zeus holding lightning bolts; he looks like he's throwing a javelin.
"What is this, Athena? I thought the gods weren't going to interfere with me?" Asked Ray.
"Zeus isn't interfering; this manor is his gift to you, " Athena said.
"His gift is this manor? Asked Ray.
"Not just the manor, but what is built into the manor. Let's go inside and I'll show you, Ray." Said Athena.
Ray pushes the double doors open. As he enters, the grand hall stuns him.
"Is this a Greek architect?" Asked Ray.
"It is, or should I say, a scaled-down replica of Zeus's palace on Mt. Olympus. With some added features." Said Athena.
As Ray and Athena walk into the grand hall, huge marble pillars surround them. In the middle of the grand hall is a fountain, with a sculpture of a five-headed dragon fighting Zeus and Poseidon.
"Athena, who or what is that dragon?" Asked Ray.
"That's Tiamat, the goddess of evil dragons and the ocean. She is an ancient Mesopotamian goddess. She battled Zeus and Poseidon for a whole year to control the oceans on Earth.
"I take it Zeus and Poseidon won that battle." Said Ray.
"No. I would say it was a draw." Said Athena.
"What? A draw?" Asked Ray.
"Yes, they battled for a year and decided it should end in a draw. The agreement was that Tiamat would retreat into the celestial realm, and Zeus and Poseidon would take control of the oceans. It said that Tiamat only agreed to retreat because Hades was about to join the Battle.
"Athena is the goddess Tiamat involved with the Greek gods' plans? Asked Ray.
That's hard to answer, Ray. I don't know for sure, but there is at least a 50/50 chance that she is. Said Athena.
"Well, that's outstanding odds that she is involved with the Greek gods. But I won't allow them to interfere with my ambitions and clan." Said Ray.
Athena nods her head. Ray continues to look around the hall. Furniture and statues are lined up against the walls. The furthest side of the hall has a staircase leading to a balcony and another set of doors. The left side has a doorway, and the right side has a doorway that leads to the void vault. Athena leads Ray to the void vault door. The door doesn't look like a vault door, but more like a teleportation gate door.
"Is this a teleportation gate?" Asked Ray.
"Yes, a gateway to the void vault." Said Athena.
Ray nods his head.
"You and I are the only ones who can enter the void vault." Said Athena.
"What happens if someone else tries to enter the void vault?" Asked Ray.
"They get automatically teleported out of the void realm and into the prison cells in the village." Said Athena.
"That's a great defensive measure. Make sure that our clan members know not to enter the void vault, " Ray said.
"Yes, Ray," Said Athena.
Ray and Athena stepped into the void vault gate. It went dark for an instant, then a light appeared before them. As the light enveloped them, a vast space appeared—the void vault.
"This place is enormous and empty." Said Ray.
"Well, you haven't stored anything in here yet, " Athena said.
"How does the void vault work?" Asked Ray.
"It is simple. You can place items in here when you enter the void vault, or you can open a pocket and place your items within the void vault or take them out. To open a pocket, all you have to do is imagine the pocket and open it with your hand." said Athena.
Ray recreates the potions and places them in the void vault. He has Athena place all of the seed pouches in the void vault. As the potions and pouches touch the void, the floor shelves appear. The potions are placed neatly on the shelves and labeled as a potion of lesser healing. The seed pouches are placed on shelves and labeled as warrior seed pouch, scout/hunter seed pouch, shaman seed pouch, and brewmaster pouch.
Ray opens a pocket and pulls out a potion of lesser healing. "The Void Vault is an amazing place. It's time we get going. I need to train and get stronger, " Ray says.
"Ray, before we leave the manor, I want to show you another thing." Said Athena.
"Ok, Athena." Said Ray.
Ray and Athena head back through the gate. Back in the manor, Athena leads Ray to the stairs leading to the balcony. They head up the staircase and enter the door above the stairs. They enter a large room. The floors are made of glass, and in the center is a single throne-like chair.
Athena points at the chair.
"Have a seat, Ray." Said Athena.
"Ok," Said Ray.
Ray sits in the chair. As Ray sits in the chair, the glass floor begins to light up, and moments later, the image of the world appears on the glass floor.
"What is this?" Asked Ray.
"This is the viewing room. You are looking at Azeroc, " Athena said.
"That's the planet of Azeroc?" Asked Ray.
"Yes, that's Azeroc. Concentrate on our village, Ray." Said Athena.
Ray thinks of the village. The view of the planet changes; it gets larger on the glass floor and zooms into the town.
"As long as you are sitting in that chair, you can view any location in this world. You can view caves, houses, castles, dungeons, under the ocean, you name it, Ray, and you can view it here in this room, " said Athena.
"This viewing room will make exploring a lot easier. Athena, am I the only one who can use this viewing room?" Asked Ray.
"Any of your subordinates can use it if you have permitted them. I could use this viewing room if you, Ray, permit it." Said Athena.
"Excellent, Athena. I permit you to use the viewing room. You will be my eyes from here. Are you able to leave the void realm, Athena?" Asked Ray.
"Thank you, Ray! I can not leave the void realm, Ray. I can only take a form here in the void realm. I'll always be able to talk to you, Ray, no matter where you may be." Said Athena.
"Excellent! Athena, from this day forward, you will be responsible for viewing the planet and informing me of any situation worldwide. You will be my eyes when I head out on campaigns and explorations, and you will ensure that we have seed pouches available for all my future subordinates and perform your existing duties." Said Ray.