So you gather
information. You have your block, of course, but they're limited so
you might prefer to take your time. Do a little research if you can,
that's if there's nothing obvious staring you in the face. Maybe
visit a library, if there is one. The Forest is very sensitive,
you'll usually have a day or two before the imbalance becomes
critical, so you might as well be thorough. Eventually you'll find
your prime location, worm your way in with lies and bravado, try to
get the bystanders and witnesses on your side. Gently slide your way
into the heart of an imbalance, see what's what and do what has to be
done.
“What has
to be done.” That's a neat phrase, isn't it! Sometimes that means
a spot of hypnotism or burning an infected ornament. Other times its
a kill, or a localised quake. Once, they sank a whole island city,
but that one didn't work out too well. The island dragged itself
into the Weave, living on to this day. Sometimes “what has to be
done” is so awful that it stains your soul and you just can't do it
any more. Am I right? That's what happened to me. I renounced the
Forest and fled into the Weave.
