The Book of Temples Chapter 25

The dragons hoarded what could be found here. The city was soon stripped bare. Dragons’ gaze wandered lands far and below that they desired to explore. Perhaps they could grow their hoards with new things from strange towns and distant caves. Glory and Ruin’s People also bore the urge to seek new places. In making their home they had delved deeply. There was nowhere to explore. The People had loved the mystery of an undiscovered cavern. And also they loved the majesty of the city that they had built. Now they were yearning for places unknown and paths their feet had not trod. From windows and doors cut from the mountain they watched land, water and trees. They desired to walk through creeks and forests and wander the flat, grass plains. The People spoke to Glory and Ruin and shared with them their desires. The Child God agreed that they had both needs to remain home and wander. Glory and Ruin gave encouragement. Their People were free to leave. Yet some must remain to maintain their…