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Akira DreamwalkerGhile reclined on one of the lower branches of the Great Oak, the thick bark rough beneath his hands. He was still well above most other trees on the island, but the Great Oak was an adult among children. Above him, its massive trunk and numerous limbs disappeared in shadow. He had been higher since his return to the dreaming, his powers were growing. There was a time when even its roots seemed out of his reach. The new soulstone had not only introduced new abilities, it strengthened the old ones.
A full moon hung low in the sky tonight. From his vantage point, Ghile could see out over all of the forest and the surrounding lake beyond. The moon's gentle light reflected in the still dark water, coloring the surrounding mountains in varying shades of grey. It was a calm
