Episode 5C: The Fortress of Light

Episode 5C: The Fortress of Light

The summer heat shimmers against barriers visible only to those who understand true power. Whether through dramatic force or subtle manipulation, you've established Kolob as a place that resists all intrusion. The Life Stream flows through fortifications both ancient and new, creating a sanctuary that stands apart from the world of men.

The Heartstone thrums with concentrated energy, its power focused through a network of crystals that now extends throughout your territory. Your solitude is complete – even the local settlers have abandoned attempts to approach the area, speaking of it in hushed whispers as a place that rejects human presence.

Isolation has brought clarity. Through the Life Stream, you sense other powers stirring in the world, forces that would seek to exploit or corrupt the sacred knowledge you protect. The very strength of your barriers serves as a warning to those who would understand too much, a declaration that some secrets must remain untouched by the changing world.

This morning, as you stand atop the Stone Watchtower, your white fur catching the early light, you feel the Heartstone's power reaching its peak. The crystalline formations throughout Kolob resonate in perfect harmony, creating an impenetrable web of energy. You are the last of the old guardians, choosing to stand alone against the tide of time and change.

Your domain has become legend – a place where compasses spin, where paths lead nowhere, where even the bravest turn back. Some speak of catching glimpses of a white-furred figure wearing glasses, but such stories are dismissed as myth. This is as it should be.

The Life Stream flows purely here, untainted by human interference. In your solitude, you have preserved something pristine, a reminder of what once was and what must always remain hidden. The mantle of guardianship settles heavily but comfortably on your shoulders as you face the future, alone but unshakeable in your purpose.

What do you do next?