Mylia hesitated but Ranglen told her to go. She obviously was still worried about his behavior on the deck but he reassured her he’d be fine. She left. Sabal said immediately, “You have something to tell me and you didn’t want Mylia around when you did.” Ranglen nodded. “I know what’s causing the Blight, the creatures, the light towers—everything you’ve encountered.” Sabal leaned forward. “It’s a Clip. I’m certain. And it’s located in the central mound.” Sable looked suspicious. “How do you know?” “Because I know what it’s like to get close to one. I felt it when Mylia and I flew near the mound. It has to be buried there, and I’m sure it’s responsible for the entire phenomenon of the Blight, the reworking of the landscape, the resurrections. It’s the only power exotic enough to brin

