It was a terrible day in the land. Mothers wailed, cried and screamed. In all her history, never have something this terrible happened. That morning would forever be known as the Dawn of Tears. It started off like every regular day. People waking up and going about their regular businesses. The people of Xeran were hard working and industrious. These people woke up and began their day even before the One Ember showered its rays. The farmers were headed to their farmers, the mechanics to their workshops; everybody just doing what they do to survive. Suddenly, a woman let out a scream. Her neighbors gathered around her in concern all asking her what the matter was. They wanted to know why she was screaming this early in the day. What could be so shocking that she has decided to alert the

