“The Ecumenical Centre, which was at the epicentre of the tremor, lies in ruins. Many of our leaders were inside when the disaster occurred. The entire Council, including the High Priest himself, is still missing. Though the search continues, at this point the worst is feared.”

It was a cold and grim assessment of the event Nathaniel had witnessed. His eyes began to adjust. He could make out the archway where the vestibule—the chapel’s wide entryway in which he now stood—gave way to the tall ceiling of the nave. The lights were candles, held by the multitudes of people that were packed into the vestibule and amongst the pews and the central walkway of the nave.

Nathaniel squinted along the walkway, still struggling to see the source of the voice....

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