this is a reincarnation of Zorn. We must find
this passage our visitors came through, build a road through the
mountains, that I may go and visit this living god.'
28 The Hawk raised his hand. "I know!" Bright Star muttered, "I know
you are not a god! So, for over a year we searched for
the passage and finally found it! It took us another six months to
build bridges and dig tunnels, to make the passage into a road. But we
accomplished our task, and, here I am!"
29 My father has authorized me to arrange trade, and I have seen much
my people will desire. Your tapestries and pottery are beyond anything
my people can make and your engineering projects far surpass our
knowledge! In exchange for these goods, we will trade weapons of iron,
something you do not possess."
30 He drew out his sword and handed it to The Hawk. "Take it," insisted
Bright Star. "Strike it against one of your guard's weapons
as hard as you can."
31 The Hawk obeyed and to his surprise the guard's weapon broke in two!
"Anyway," agreed The Hawk, "surely my people will trade for these. And
I promise you, after I finish my tour of our land next season I will
come through the mountains and visit your people!"
32 "May I ask a question?" The Lady Hawk spoke up.
33 "Of course!" agreed The Hawk.
34 "WHO is Zorn?"
35 "Zorn is our great god," Bright Star told her "He taught us the
religion of peace and joy. He showed us how to live in harmony with all
things, he taught us that every life is precious. He brought our women
out of bondage and gave them rights. He brought down the temples of
blood, not with the sword, but with The Power of Gentleness.
36 It is said that Zorn is born somewhere in the world each generation,
that he continues to teach, to