They built in the ruined cave that had once belonged to the speritu. The light of Mirai's cookfire outshone the pale glow of the crystals.

Seven of them there were, that first season. Five exiled from failed shapefindings across the land. One a sperith himself, pulled back from the chaos of death and insanity. And their leader, Daria-Toren, who stepped out of her solitary wandering long enough to bring them together.

It was enough for a village, and enough for a new life.