Alana, with her small trembling body, took several rapid breaths and, before she could convince herself otherwise, turned to face the Great Spirit of Water. As she looked upon him she felt the tendrils of magic penetrate her core, ripping and tearing her essence to claim that which had been promised. The agonised scream which left her, although short, would haunt all within his realm forever.
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Daniel waited patiently for several minutes until the door to the rear area of the modest Plexus opened and the sprightly young woman, who had taken both his earlier request, and this one, returned. Her face contorted as she looked upon the parchment in her hands having third, and even fourth, thoughts about giving it to him. The Plexus had a closely guarded secret, and that this man would com
