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blood of
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the covenant
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and the water of the womb...
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They don't have time to linger if their pursuers were any indication as to the tree's many layers of protection. Adrian observes the tree ahead, the field between them, and an assortment of shrines depicting various elements. All too quickly those among them decide to offer up their blood as tribute. "What, don't just—" Even as he rejects the idea they carry it out, and as the blood splatters the blades of grass the earth consumes it whole; it was unnatural. But it does not forestall his ridicule:[break][break]
"Next time try exhausting some other options, before you go hurting yourself." Adrian was disappointed in those so eager to shed their blood rather than read into the allegory, which included Rowan, much to his chagrin. It calls to memory...[break][break]
But he would rather not dwell on it. Stepping away from the shrines he then approaches KING WAYLAND as they inspect some odd remnants littering the fields, though that is not exactly the source of his curiosity. But it may yet be evidence of something related to his queries. "...Are those stones, or teeth?" If it was the remains of something that had been devoured, there would be bones, he should think. The result of a clash...? But their constitution is—stone, like from a statue of a canid.[break][break]
Ironic he should be reminded of Howitzer's toothy maw just seeing them. Should King provide an answer confirming it to be stone, it would arouse his suspicion. As well as making him increasingly concerned for the wellbeing of priam conrad's Gabite.[break][break]
...If they are truly stone, then—Adrian pulls out the horn statue from before, holding it in his hand and drawing a comparison. Chipped base, as if torn from something...[break][break]
An Unown slips between the veils of worlds, staring at him indifferently: A question.[break][break]
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Were they not the first to seek passage? Is this what befell those who tried? Is this why their pursuers fell short of following them, having now successfully driven them into what could well be a kill zone? What then were the shrines' significance?[break][break]
"...I don't think we should be touching the ground." But research demanded observation. "At least not directly—has anyone taken a soil sample?" This would be something for those with a more scientific inclination... Gabite didn't really count.[break][break]
...Are you the only one with this power...? Adrian kneels just before the field where the fangs were uncovered, placing his hand against the earth and thinking to use his gift to probe the vexing nature of the exsanguinating soil all around them.[break][break]
If that would awaken something in the wood, he would hope for Yveltal's cautioning to keep him from committing to something so obviously reckless...[break][break]
Assuming any of this was true—they required a means to traverse the field safely.[break][break]
"...Where's Serena?" Dread sensations drew his thoughts to her and her safety.
tags Rowan Wrynn Cillian Quinn Serena Malcolm[break]
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Adrian finds out about the earth absorbing blood via Rowan's tribute[break]
Adrian observes the
FIELD and the
"FANGS" littered therein[break]
Adrian draws a comparison between the stone
"HORNS" and
"FANGS"[break]
Adrian questions whether
YVELTAL shares its power with
"ANOTHER"[break]
Adrian places a hand to the earth to
"SIPHON" the coalescent
"LIFE"[break]
Yveltal may forewarn him of the risks and deter him from this decision[break]
Adrian considers how they might pass over the field
"SAFELY"[break]
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GEOMANCY
TREE OF LIFE
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