Maya Tempora's Journal: Entry 12
by Carl van Ostrand

After a fierce display of Opac Sentir’s powers, Maya and company were deserted by Anduan, and left in the ruins of the Lesser Dunes without transportation. More importantly, they would soon know why Opac had interrupted their travels.

Any love I once had for Anduan is quickly turning to hatred. He left us stranded in the ruins, fleeing with his tail between his legs. I fear he has lost his heart.

After a seemingly effortless beating of Anduan’s soldiers, Opac explained his presence. He knows of the capture of the Red Pariah, and of the great imbalance it will inevitably bring to Solop Avagar if the Ophidians retain him. And he knows we were trying to restore this balance to protect life on this planet. But he has a different perspective.

“The darkness and imbalance that will come to Solop Avagar is not unnatural or evil. The Elders of this planet create equilibrium among the mystic powers on the planet, rendering them passive. But for too long have they have remained passive. It is the balance and the submissiveness that has caused the decay of the planet’s native life in the past, and if we do nothing, the Ophidians will ultimately take over.”

As he talked to us, I became more and more impressed with his passion concerning the matter at hand. He spoke with such intensity, that our whole group sat silent listening to each and every word, with no interruptions.

Opac went on to explain that with the twisting and imbalance, comes greater power. The native life forces on Solop Avagar, including Fist and Helios, will soon become less restrained, and in a sense, released. It is a dark power that can be harnessed and controlled…..