Alesian

“There’s a star that shone over the vast city of Alesian that went dark the day the city burned. That’s what the legends say. It’s hard to know when looking up and trying to find a blank patch of sky. Its story wasn’t doubted in the early days. That’s what led to the cult’s uprising. They named themselves “Ebon Star” after the remains of the stolen light. Whatever struck down the city of Alesian didn’t play with the powers of mortals. Remember that, boy. When gods are angered, the earth shakes. Even the stars overhead aren’t safe. So we must tread carefully— lest we reawaken that which should stay sleeping.”

The man stirred the coals of the fire as the boy stared into the low burning flames. The other men had turned in for the night, leaving Finn to listen again to Rollo’s quiet prophecies.