Chapter 11: Coronation DayThe Great Tree is, was, and forever shall be. And wherever humanity may roam, we shall be under the protection of its branches, for all children are children of the Great Tree. Whether we choose to acknowledge this love and protection is entirely in our hands. But know this: if you should chance to stray from the path of righteousness, look into your heart, and listen for a voice. This voice shall be your guide, and unite you once again with family.
—Addendum to The Book of the Origin by High Priestess Arabel (Bella) Aurelius Nobilis
* * * *
In the beginning of Queen Lina’s rule there were lean times that seemed like they might never end. Mentors found what they could for the children in their care, and Arabel taught the skills of indoor gardening to anyone who
