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and neglect of the greater good.' Legend had it he was so wise that he was known as the tortoise many years ago; he ruled the hearts of many even under shackles of oppressors and le

. Licon, a clan of creatures known as Radixs: creatures that walked the earth many years ago in the days of the

ly scout for food, and when he came back, he found a wild animal in the midst of the young Radix. He quickly dropped the leaf-woven basket and pulled a stick from the tree above in pre

harm the young Radix. He dug a burrow where he and the young Radix lived. Aura took twigs and stone and

rying their best to stay hidden from other creatures because they thought it was safer. The little Radixs had grown yet Aura would still make

top Aura. When the second generation of Radix came in, Aura continued to peel fruits, weave clothes for the new Radixs. Their parents starte

ich were tree whispering, mystical pruning, elemental balancing. The elves also fancied hunting a lot, and the Radix formed a habit of stealing t

ical skill. However, the Radix weren't the only creatures who fancied the proceeds of the evergreen forest. They were a few ot

mostly Aura's children. They weren't very happy with it, but they did it for their father. One day, when Helix ca

the basket, hoping Jike would because they weren't on very good terms. 'I'm deeply sorry, I do have full control of my hands, and they

ith a menacing smile on his face. Helix starts to get annoyed and raises his voice, 'my biddings? I brought this basket of fruits from the forest for us all, and you dare t

– disgusting and useless.' He yells, using the clause Jike's father had once us

ng me won't make me suddenly obey you.' 'Must I remind you it's not called mocking when

harvest had started coming down into the tunnel and were all wondering what was going on b

urse us! They despise us for having done the work in their stead. Jike dares to portray us a

ders came out of their rooms, seeking to know what was happening. 'What rouses you? Why are you shouting

self and my sibling servants for going to get food for the clan.' 'That's a lie, father.

he feud was long and seemed endless until they started to hear noises from the wall be

It was the sound of scraping and scratching, thudding and poundin

can't be; he hasn't said so much as to arouse her, Aura.' Unirus

says. The young Radixs were ushered into their rooms while the

y-looking creatures with long noses and ev