Rumors of my father's corruption are
true. He has become the Dark Oracle of Fire, and it was his power
that drove us from our mountain home. I watched as he destroyed
four members of the Elemental Council. Hated enemies though they
may be, they were not foes to be underestimated. If his power
can easily lay such shugenja low, I am uncertain how we can defeat
him.
During my escape, I encountered a
tribe of Zokujin - the odd "copper goblins" who recently
attacked our troops. Their tribe is called Zesh, and their shamans
are strongly connected to the kami of earth. Driven to the surface
by the Dark Oracle, the zokujin mistook our troops for Agasha
Tamori's allies, for my father wears the mon of the Dragon Clan
still. Only after the zokujin witnessed my escape from the Oracle
did they realize that we are allies. The Zesh guided me to the
surface, and have offered to share their knowledge of magic with
the Tamori family. Though some would laugh at the idea of learning
magic from such a primitive race, I believe that we cannot afford
to reject this opportunity.
Did not Shinsei say that enlightenment is never found where it
is sought?
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