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Already had begun the weird chants, interspersed with solos of

exquisite harmonies of stringed and wind instruments--responses

and echoes.

Incense burned and perfumes arose and blended in an indescribable

union with melody and motion, while as the fragrant vapors from

the burning censers wafted and wreathed about the colonnades and

porticoes, Spirit forms added their presence to the sublime

scene, bringing with them flowers, aromas and harmonies from the

divine abodes of the very Gods themselves.

Oblivious of the passage of time, while intently absorbed in

every minutest detail of the wonders passing about her, Sarthia

was almost becoming drowsy, when suddenly, the Moon looked in

upon her, fast nearing the final archway, and yet she was

undecided. She turned and gazed upon her companion, mentally

asking, "Can I become Nu-nah?"