Daniel stood outside the golden meeting hall in the centre of the compound staring up at the statue of the Jade Emperor with a perplexed awe.
Kysenia saw his expression and laughed a little musical giggle in his ear as she leaned over.
The jade statue had clearly changed pose. One arm was now outstretched, palm up to the sky.
“How is this possible?” Daniel asked in a reverent whisper.
“This statue holds the essence of the Emperor himself…it is from the palm of his hand that the wards will emit from, like a dome they will radiate out and come down to encircle the entire compound sealing us all in.”
Daniel was beside himself with anticipation as Kysenia made the move inside, shaking hands and greeting several others of strange and different peoples, some she introduced him to, some she
