Larksong Grotto Living in a glass house

The grotto in which Reek made his home had become a dark, lonely place. The still, tepid air was no longer peppered with the scent or sound of Vuk and her vibrant child. The Seer, Kesheph, was still away -- her absence was much longer than Reek had initially expected, but to his knowledge, she was out serving the will of Raas, and she would return to the grotto to lead her flock when the task was finished. With the life that briefly filled this small, glacier-side cave gone, Reek did not wish to stay within the safety that his cave offered.

He ventured outside and towards the lake. The warm summer sun beat down Reek's back as he walked and he could feel the presence of Raas surround him. He was engulphed in the light of the Daystar. It was a healing presence, cleansing in its power. Raas had surely had His effect on the land as well. A small amount of green had returned to the grotto, and by the will of Raas, they would recover.

Settling down to his haunches at the edge of the crystal blue lake, Reek dipped his forepaws into the cool water and lost himself in prayer.