When digging the foundations for a protective wall, Candle and Arcadius discovered an expansive circ ular cavern. Aeriel appeared to Omni again and told him this was where he must plant the seedling. R iizu and Sue raised a chunk of land from the center of the cavern, and Omni did as the Aengul had bid. She then appeared to him again and told him that as long as this tree flourished, there was hop e for the peoples of Aegis. But if it should ever wither, Iblees taint would spread across the entir e world. The Tree was tended in its early days by an Ascended called Okonkwo. He was recognized his dedication and the care for which he shows the Tree, and so was raised to the rank of Acolyte. ——————————————————– So was the history of the tree. As I have learned the tree bared saplings and were spread over Aegis . The one I recall was the tree within a hidden place of Kramoroe. Greatfully I accepted the single sapling at the base of the tree. To be planted within the tower purposed for the memories Aegis had toward the Sages. Not only for their teaching but the smiles the brought to Aegis children. May they rest under Aeriel’s wing and keep watch over all of us whom remain in their stead. [[10/24/2011 6-7 EST The planting of the Sapling of Life]]