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THE BLUE FEATHER
“Which one do you think we should use?” Bardala asked.
“This one here is located next to the ocean, so it would
probably be a good choice,” Tital said, as he pointed to the
location, “but, I wish I had a map of this planet. We really need
to do some serious research on this planet before we leave.”
“Ek Chuah will supply you with one, or several, as you may
request. Just tell him what type you want,” Huracán said. “He
will help you in any research you may desire.”
“What is it exactly that you want us to accomplish while we
are on Vivia?” Bardala asked Huracán.
“Your journey will unfold for you. When the time comes, you
will know to return here to me, and then find one of the stone
archways always with the symbol of Aulue. It is that simple,”
Huracán told them.
“Can we get hurt? Can we die?” asked Jonathan.
“It is a physical world, and you are flesh and blood, so yes,
very bad things can happen to you. However, very good things
can also happen to you on the planet of Vivia. You will have
special powers, and those powers will grow in strength as you
use them,” Huracán told Jonathan.
“I can read by the description of the planet that the people
are only advanced technologically as far as 700 A.D. in our time,”
Tital said.
“That is correct. All civilizations differ in their ability to
advance. This planet Vivia has been held back thousands of years
by terrible infighting among its people,” Huracán said.
“Why is that?” Bardala wanted to know.
“I think it is for the best for you to see first hand, and not to
be influenced by me. Make up your own minds, and tell me
when you return. Take good notes. Now, go with Ek Chuah back