After many days of walking, I find myself standing on the edge
of a large clearing. In the midle of this vast clearing stands the Tree
of the Ancients.This tree is said to hold the power of the Ancients and
house the forest spirit Shasta, Lady of the Trees. The front of the tree
has but one door, by which one can enter the tree. Carved on the door
is a message that reads:
Many may enter, But few will leave. If you have come to see
the forest spirit, you must overcome my trial. What you bring
in with you, could be a blessing or a curse. My trial is a trial
of reflection; you must overcome your past. This is the nature
of my trial, enter only if you are sure of your past.
- The Forest Spirit Shasta
The door opens as I read the last words. A strange scent of wildflowers
come from the doorway, and flower petals blow out across the ground.
Stepping through the door, I find myself in a small world. Around me I see
hills in every direction. They continueout across the horizon, beyound them
are mountains that stretch out as far as the eye can see.
"Hello."
Turning around, I see what apears to be a teenage girl. She is skinny,
tall, has long green hair, eyes that are a green as leaves of an evergreen,
and skin that is white with a pale green hue. She is wearing a dress and cloak
that seem to be made of dark green leaves. Her appearance does not decieve
me, for I know that she is the Ancient spirit Shasta.
"Why are you here Raziel?" she asked. "Where you not banished to the
Abyss?"
"I was, but i found a way to get out of the Abyss." With a growl I continue,
"I have come here to ask you for your power."
"My power? Why do you need my power? You have great power if you can
escape from the Abyss," Then with a grin she adds,"If you want me power, you
will have to pass my trial."
"Very well I will take your trial." Then following her into the hill side, I sent forth on my trial.
 Dark Fox Lucien · Tue Dec 04, 2007 @ 07:40pm · 3 Comments |
