The Tree of Life was one and all. From it, all other life had spawned. Its sap could heal even the gravest injuries. Its leaves would be better protection than tempered steel. Ever since the dawn of creation the Tree of Life had been inspiration for writers and artists, invoking rich and wild dreams.
But times were changing. An eternity of life was coming to a close. The leaves withered and fell, poisoning whatever they touched. The sap went cold and brittle and eventually stopped flowing. The worlds brought into being by the branches were cut off as a deep cold enveloped the Tree of Life. After a bright and beautiful summer, winter had wrapped it's icy tendrils around all creation.
And yet, every life in the Tree fought to keep it alive whether they knew it or not. As new generations came and went, the Tree grew stronger, and after the harsh winter, it was able to shake off the soul-deep chill of death.
A time of new life was brought forth. Prosperity abounded and lush growth took over. Spring destroyed the last scars of winter. The healing sap flowed in generous supply and the leaves protected all life. Spirits soared as the Tree of Life glowed with beauty.
But the Tree knew what its people did not. The cruel shroud of winter would come again. The Tree also knew that it would survive. Its people would grow stronger with each passing era, knowing that they had withstood the treacherous First Year.
So, what do you think? Questions, complaints, concerns? This is an idea for a fantasy book I've been thinking about, and this would sort of be the prologue, I guess.
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I think it is good but I have no idea where u r going with this it would be kind of interesting to see a preview of what u r going to do.
I also think it`s good. It`s very poetic. But, I don`t understand where you could go with that. It would probaley not be a long story.
I liked it a lot, it's a really good start. Lots of describing and detail in there. It would make a good start to a plot for a book.
The first paragraph almost sounds to me like the preface to an epic tale. You know the film...the movie opens with a voice over and a long shot of the tree in the forest...then cut to pollution, human suffering, etc. Then, cut to the hero and his quest to restore.
I like all the details you put into your prolgue, especially the last paragraph.
I think you should use the idea of the branches connecting other worlds for your story because you'd be able to invent everything about them.
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