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The Earthborn lands on the planet.
Stability Universal
The Earthborn owns little. Others give what the Earthborn owns.
They approach the Earthborn. All the Earthborn has is theirs.
Therefore, the Earthborn needs to learn how to take.
An Earthborn takes as little as he•she owns, knows the worth of things.
With little taken, the Earthborn makes much, for the Earthborn understands the basics.
Around the Earthborn, a Tower of Stone is built.
The Earthborn in the Tower does not waste or hoard — the Earthborn supports.
The Earthborn has enough. Others are jealous.
Expression Universal
The Earthborn is under attack. Others take what the Earthborn owns.
They approach the Stone Tower. All the Earthborn has can be taken.
Therefore, the Earthborn needs to learn how to react.
An Earthborn uses little force, knows the power of things.
With little force, the Earthborn touches much, for the Earthborn understands the hearts.
Around the Stone Tower, a Wall of Fire is built.
The Earthborn in the Tower does not gloat or chase — the Earthborn shows.
The Earthborn is strong. Others are intimidated.
Penetration Universal
The Earthborn enters another Earthborn. Others take what the Earthborn enters.
They approach the Fire Wall. All the Earthborn shows can be taken.
Therefore, the Earthborn needs to learn how to hide.
An Earthborn uses little deception, knows the danger of things.
With little deception, the Earthborn conceals much, for the Earthborn understands the shadows.
Around the Fire Wall, a Trap of Ice is built.
The Earthborn in the Tower does not kill or drain — the Earthborn cures.
The Earthborn is dark. Others are toxic.
Revolution Universal
The Earthborn is entered by another Earthborn. Others lose what they enter.
They approach the Ice Trap. All the Earthborn hides can be taken.
Therefore, the Earthborn needs to learn how to clean.
An Earthborn uses little shock, knows the paradox of things.
With little shock, the Earthborn awakens much, for the Earthborn understands the rhythms.
Around the Ice Trap, a Current of Air is built.
The Earthborn in the Tower does not exclude or ignore — the Earthborn is aware.
The Earthborn is Human. Others are not.
The Earthborn leaves the planet.
Let Others come, Earthborn. Tower, Wall, Trap, Current — the Earthborn stands alone.
If the Earthborn learns the Rules, the Tower stands.