I can't see the face, but I think it's a man. A tall man, wearing a dark cloak. He's one of the Dark People, whatever they are.
It's one of the Dark People.
The ship is enshrouded in a thick fog. Very mystic like.
I can't see where we're going through that fog.
Thanks for taking me on board.
Who are you?
Uh, well, I thought you...I mean, didn't the old dragon...? Well, I'm April Ryan. From Stark. And I guess you're a, uh, Dark Person?
But who are you?
I...I'm just a...a student. Not anybody special.
I'm not... I'm just... (deep breath)
You are special. Who are you?
I'm the Windbringer. I'm the Waterstiller. I'm April Bandu-embata of the Banda, and the Venar Kan-ang-la.
I'm a Shifter. I will some day become the Thirteenth Guardian, protector of the Balance. And I'm April Ryan.
This is who I am.
Yes, that is who you are. And you are a Wave.
Why am I a...a wave?
I'm looking for an ancient stone given to you by the Sentinel, the Fathers.
You came for the stone. Of course we have it with us. Our ship would not have been chosen to meet you were it not for the stone we carry with us.
You have a purpose. You play an important part in the cosmos.
A Wave is someone who propels people and events towards change, towards the future.
And...that's what I do?
You are a Wave. There are ripples from your passing, and they spread wide and far. Those ripples will never die down. The worlds will be changed by your journey.
You're telling me that everything I do affects the universe?
You can not escape it. You are a Wave.
We will bring you to Marcuria henceforth. It will take the night, but we will be there at first light.
Can this ship take me back to Marcuria? I mean, would you mind?
You are free to rest here, to sleep, while we travel. The flames will keep you warm. But do not move too far away. My brothers are not friendly with outsiders. They do not take kindly to intrusion.
That's fine. Thanks a lot.
The ancient dragon, the Blue of the Draic Kin, told me you had a map for me?
A map of stars. Yes. It was made for you in our library, and given to me to hold. It is yours, now. Keep it well. It is the only one.
Everybody's just waiting around for me to show up, so that they can give me stuff. Who knew adventuring was gonna be this easy?
It will not always be so easy. Of that, I can assure you. But here is our stone. We entrust it to you, as we were instructed to do when the Fathers first entrusted it to us.
I'll...keep that in mind. I'm staying right here.
Good. Sleep.
Did you sleep?
Very comfortably, thanks. Where are we?
In the Marcuria harbor.
But there are barely any ships here!
I do not know why. We must leave you here. We have other business. Carry your Wave into the future, April.
Whatever that means, I'll try.
