“Our people gathered to await their attackers, outnumbered and overpowered. All they could do was call out in desperation for the spirits to save them from certain destruction.” As he spoke, Ulo began to trace a finger along the sequence of scenes that had confused Roku. “That day happened to be the autumnal equinox, and as the sun reached its highest point in the sky, the spirit arrived. It filled the space with its energy. The benders among the people felt it flowing through them and channeled it to wipe out the invaders.” If Roku hadn’t experienced such a power for himself, he might not
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