Isika had found some books in the library about the history of Maween. In one, she had read about the presence of the World Whisperer offering healing to the people, and the idea captivated her. So, she and Jabari began to visit the healing tents on occasion. They walked down to the tents in the early morning when the air was intoxicating and fresh, the sun just beginning to gather warmth. In the tents, Isika walked the aisle between the beds, stopping to talk to patients as she went, often laying a hand on a shoulder or hand. There weren"t many patients right now. Under the gentle touch of the Shaper, the land was knitting itself back together, supporting the health of the people. And the healers were capable and strong, so Isika left them to their work. She knew she was the most powerfu

