Ilona of The Ancestor's Secrets Trilogy

Loran's interview with Ilona

​A young woman with face paint drops down on her knees and bends her head to the side exposing her neck as if offering her life to the statuesque woman standing in front of him. “I’m Loran, the Táltos and scribe of the Hunor clan. I’m honored that you have agreed to meet me to answer my questions, milady.”

Ilona:
“Oh, please get up, sit with me in the living room, and please call me Ilona. I’m still not used to having a title besides being a doctor. I’ve been oblivious to the complicated structure of our secret society with its strict rules and deadly laws until my 29th birthday. It is all new to me. You’re a Táltos. Is that like a shaman? What is the job of the Scribe in the clan?”

Loran:
“Thank you, mi… Ilona,” she sighs and follows her to the couch taking a seat. “Well, my job is to monitor the Collective memory and keep a detailed file of the important people in our tribe, and I read everyone’s diary who is connected or interacted with that person. It makes it easier for the Elders and Royals to find every detail about them. Táltos is similar to being a shaman, except I was born to be able to connect with the collective and the ancestors. Shamans are chosen and they have to learn and use powerful magic to do so.”

Ilona:
“Oh, the clan’s secrets, the instant internet which people don't have excess until they turn forty. When were you born, Loran?”

Loran:
Clears her throat and fidgets on her seat. “Um… I’m supposed to ask you questions, but I was born in the fourth century when Elana, the great Healer lived.”

Ilona:
Gives her a warm, encouraging smile. “Oh, so your ‘live-for-centuries-gene’ had been activated, too. Elana is an amazing woman, but sorry, go ahead, ask me your questions.”

Loran:
“Thank you, and yes. If I take care of my body the way I’m supposed to, and I don’t have an accident or someone would kill me, technically, I could live forever. May I ask what you would consider being your greatest strength?”

Ilona:
“I would say that it’s my bulldog personality. When I’m faced with a secret, I bite on it, metaphorically speaking, and won’t give up until I can make sense of it.”

Loran:
“If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?”

Ilona:
“I would love to live a simple life in the 4th century and ride a horse into the sunset, feeling free,” she says sighing. “But, I know I’m needed in the present and I’m going to try to make life better for everyone, here.”

Loran:
“What is your biggest regret?”

Ilona:
“That I couldn’t prevent the death of my parents and save Ema from her life-altering experience.”

Loran:
“But without those events, we wouldn’t be here today. May I ask, if you could choose one of your inherited and activated magical powers, what would it be?”

Ilona:
She looks out the window and laughs softly, “I activated and obtained many unimaginable powers while searching for my Destiny Box, but if I could choose to have only one, I would choose my healing power.”

Loran:
“What is your biggest fear?”

Ilona:
“Useless life and meaningless death. I want to make a difference and I want to make life easier and better for everyone. People deserve security and happiness. Okay, enough of the serious questions. Ask me something else.”

Loran:
Scratches her head feeling embarrassed, “I didn’t prepare for that, but because I have deep connection with animals, and I know you do too, my question is, do you have animals in your home?”

Ilona:
Laughs, “Yes. Gypsy is my dog, he’s such a gentle giant and he’s a softy when he’s playing with her best friend, Tui, Bela’s Chihuahua. They have at least 140 Lb weight difference between them, but they’re bestest friends.”

Loran:
"Have you any pictures?"
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Ilona:
"Yes, right there on the coffee table."
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​Loran:
"Oh, that little one is so cute!"

Ilona:
"Don't let her fool you, she's a menace. Sorry, but I must make this interview short. More had sent her minions to kill me and she won’t stop. I must find my Destiny Box in the 14th century. I hope the information in the box will guide me how to protect myself from the evil woman and how to save the future of the Hunors. I must get ready for the time travel with Zoltan. Please, stay and visit with Elza and Rua."

Loran:
“Just one more question if I may. Would you mind you tell me a little bit about your love life?”

Ilona:
“It’s complicated. I love them both and I can’t make my heart choose. Time will tell, it will work out for the best. I hope...”

Loran:
"One more question, milady, if I may. Do you see yourself as a hero and savior of the millions of people of our clan?”

Ilona:
Stands up ready to leave. “Absolutely not. I always do what I feel is the right thing to do. I chose to accept my destiny and I will always follow my heart and instincts.”
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Loran:
“Thank you so much for talking to me, I’m truly honored.”

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A magical realism, alternate reality fantasy trilogy.
When a young doctor, Ilona, starts to develop unusual powers, her life and her beliefs change. Mora seeks to gain the power to rule the ancient clan with a strict hierarchy and deadly laws that still exist hidden among us. Ilona has been chosen by the ancestors to stop Mora and save the future of the clan. She has been in love with her best friend but is also drawn to the stranger who appears in her peculiar dream. Ilona must save herself and her family from Mora’s evil plans, uncover ancient tribal secrets, and find her Destiny Box… the box that contains the message of the Ancestors.
Does she have the strength to fight evil?
Can she keep her sanity when discovering her magical abilities?
Will she accept her destiny?
Can she find true love?
Will she use her unimaginable powers for good or evil?