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Literature

Sairis's Kingdom

No one ever recalls entering Sairis’s kingdom. All it takes is a desire, a whisper of the heart for them to be pulled through. At first, all that can be seen is a green haze. A single step clears the fog, leaving the visitor on a white sand beach with blue, whitecapped waves continuously pounding the shoreline. Upon closer inspection, the sand is almost clear, glinting in the light. Movement constantly catches the corner of the eye but turning reveals nothing. This is the first glimpse of the realm of Sairis the Amaranthine, well meaning necromancer and constant reminder to be careful of what you wish for. For the sand is formed from the crystallized tears of those who visit his realm seeking to revive dead loved ones. The waves are made from horses produced by despair, pale blue and thinning at the edges, with eyes that glow scarlet as they pound the shoreline. They can only be seen from the corner of the eye – if seen directly, it is too late. Lingering too long means answering the