Another vessel was of a species Jason didn’t recognise. It was an orb of leathery flesh, larger than a person and draped in a dark green cloak. The front of the orb was an open mouth, ringed with long needle teeth. From inside the gaping maw, a single huge eye peered out. Only one figure came from the other door. It was Dawn’s replacement as prime vessel of the World-Phoenix. Jason hadn’t met her before, but knew from Dawn that her name was Helsveth. At that moment, however, she was the embodiment of the World-Phoenix. Another figure stood out to Jason even more than Helsveth or the
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