The Wurm

1. 1. A leech-collector weeps. In a nearby swamp the colossal thing snatched her sister away with a bite. That bone- grinding noise haunts her.
2. 2. An argumentative sage complains. The balance of nature has been tipped. The birds aren’t behaving correctly and there’s not enough prey in the woods.
3. 3. A logging camp, crushed. Barrels of limeweed, a pungent appetite suppressor, left untouched. A Wurmshield surveys their master’s work with unearned pride.
4. 4. A stinking grey salt-bog. Grinding laughter can be heard on the wind as the Wurm sleeps below, dreaming of the next feast. Two Wurmshields keep watch, arguing over who is more loyal.
5. 5. The Wurm lounges on smashed burial mounds of Seers. It speaks with four Wurmshields, loyal but poor company.
6. 6. The Wurm bursts from the ground, giving one opportunity for stimulating conversation before its great feast begins. It will not stop until bloated or dead.

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