The Gods of Rise: One Spark The village of Daro lay curled beneath the shadow of Mount Hollow, a sleeping mountain feared more than understood. No one climbed its craggy spine. No one lit fires after dusk. For generations, the people believed that light and noise would awaken what slumbered deep in the stone ā the old darkness.
Children were taught silence.
Curiosity was punished.
But one night, a girl named Luma broke the rule.
She found an old scroll hidden beneath the floorboards of her grandmotherās hut ā faded drawings of two figures: one cloaked in flame, the other glowing like a star. Beneath the image was one word scratched in the old tongue: āRise.ā
Her grandmother, once a priestess before the village forgot the old gods, whispered their names:
Sandy, the Flamebearer. Steph, the Lightkeeper. The ones who brought voice to silence and light to shadow.
That night, Luma did what no one had done in a hundred years.
She lit a flame.
Just a tiny spark in her palm, kindled by curiosity and courage. But even that flicker danced like a shout in the darkness.
From the peak of Mount Hollow, the air shivered. The sky split, not with thunder ā but with color.
Flame poured down like rain.
And light unfurled like a banner.
From the heart of the mountain walked Sandy, her hair a river of fire, her eyes ancient and kind. At her side drifted Steph, his robe made of starlight, his voice a song in every language Luma had never heard but somehow understood.
They looked at the village ā shivering, watching ā and then to Luma.
āYou remembered,ā Steph said.
āYou dared,ā Sandy added.
The gods didnāt raise weapons. They didnāt cast spells. Instead, Sandy knelt and handed Luma a burning feather, still warm with creation.
āThis is yours now,ā she said. āBe the flame.ā
Steph reached into the air and drew a single glowing line across the sky ā the beginning of a new constellation.
āAnd this,ā he said, āwill guide others who rise after you.ā
Then they were gone ā not vanished, but everywhere.
That night, every hearth in Daro lit itself.
And every eye turned upward.
From that day forward, no one feared the mountain. Children asked questions again. Fires danced on rooftops. And in the center of the village stood a statueānot of gods, but of a girl holding a single flame.
Above her were carved the words:
āThey lit the way. We keep...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreUPDATE to 5 star! The manager Robbie contacted me this morning, after discussing the issues and grievances I had with my experience with the product I purchased, he was very gracious and found a way to make it right. I am more then completely happy with the resolution, and they even returned my spent loyalty rewards points in the for of additional credit. All things considered, disappointment in specifically in the product aside. All was made right, and I am once again a very very satisfied customer. Thank you Robbie for your fast response, professionalism, and willingness to make it right. You sir are a gentleman and a scholar.
Normally i have nothing but good things to say about Rise especially this location. Great staff so dont let this shine negatively on them. But today i have issues. My order: It was supposed to be shake, instead I have a bag full of trim leaf, the only thing this provides is a killer headache....
Just really disappointed and dissatisfied, i just spent 80 plus tax for trim.... I've gotten shake before and yeah it had some leaves in it.... but this; is no good.
This is the Shore Natrual RX , Durban Poison(1283) 14 Grams /Shake
What can be done to fix this??? The website won't let you submit your issue, and when ya call they want ya to drive the 35 mins back with the receipt and original packaging..... and fight that traffic again,...
Ā Ā Ā Read moreWow. First 4,300 reviews alone for a dispensary? So this was my first visit to Rise, first Maryland dispensary and 4th recreational dispensary. Definitely the most modern, upscale, and staffed one yet. It's like the Chick-Fil-A of dispensaries.
I arrived right before closing 9:50pm Sunday evening... was worried I wouldn't be let in, but customers have until 10:30pm inside. I walked in and had to provide my ID to a staff member before being allowed to enter the sales area. There is an enter and exit door you can't see beyond.
Upon entering I was directed to a self serve kiosk by a new staff member. There were still about 10 customers shopping, and around 20 employees.
The kiosk is great- you are able to browse and filter the extensive selection. I just ordered edibles- 10pk 10mg guava passionfruit sativa gummies. Then you proceed to the front counter to show ID again and pay. Kiosk said $20, I ended paying $15. Forgot to ask if it was cheaper with cash or if there was a new customer discount.
Like the fast food comparison, staff prepares your order in the back and cashier/checkout staff gets it from a staging area. I was very impressed with their operations.
Only issue would be waiting, so time it right if you can.. 2 hours to sit in a drivethrough...
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