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The Tree of Life
_Shoi_
When digging the foundations for a protective wall of the Haven, Candle and Arcadius discovered an e xpansive circular cavern. Aeriel appeared to Omni and told him this was where he must plant the seed ling. Riizu and Sue raised a chunk of land from the center of the cavern, and Omni did as the Aengul had bid. Sh e then appeared to him again and told him that as long as this tree flourished, there was hope for t he peoples of Aegis. But if it should ever wither, Iblees taint would spread across the entire world. The Tree was tended in its early days by an Ascended called Okonkwo. He was recognized for his dedication and the care for which he shows the Tree, and so was raised to the rank of Acolyte. ---------------------------------------------------- So was the story of how the Tree of Life was born. I had read in the old books I found in Arcadius p ersonal possessions that had remained behind in the encampment. A old dusty book captured my eye, af ter studying it's contents my mind raced, the hope was not lost... The pages were so worn and aged... So I have taken it on myself to rewrite the page into this docume nt to be reserved within the library of the Ascended. So before passing on with his brethren, Sage M artin left a final note to the Ascended left behind, "All though the Tree of Life goes with us, hope is not lost for Aegis yet.  It is said that as long as the Tree of Life blooms, then Iblees shall not be triumphant. I write this to inform you that bef ore my Ascenscion, I was gifted a sapling of the Tree of Life. I took this sapling and planted it in Kal'Menor.  It blooms there to this day. Hope remains, dear ch ildren, do not lose hope."