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Submitted to Contest #281
Nico stared in confusion at the small vial of black powder in his trembling hand, turning it over in the dim light. Then he looked at the crumpled sheet of paper shoved in his other hand. “It is the gift of life. You must keep it safe, especially from the doctor.” He nodded slowly as he looked up, meeting the Herbalist’s gaze. She smiled back at him with a hint of sadness on her face. “They will come for it. When the others need it, you will know what to do. Now go! There is no time.” With a final, lingering glance Nico slipped into the d...
Submitted to Contest #277
Nayara had waited an eternity for this moment and now it was finally time for her to embark on her journey into the Thraine, like so many before her. On many occasions, she had watched on as members of the Lunari tribe made their way into the vast expanse of dense forest where adventure awaited them as they transported a most sacred blue flame bestowed upon them by Solara, the great light spirit. It was the moment every Lunari longed for, a rite of passage. The beginning of this journey was initiated by the dropping of the shadow, a sign tha...
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