This strange and unusual artifact has been a mystery for many ages. It is thought to be a meteorite that landed on earth over 2 million years ago. Perhaps even from the far outreaches of the universe. It was originally found somewhere in the middle of the Sahara desert in an area where no man or beast could possibly survive.
Legend has it that one day lost tribesmen found it in a strange valley of luscious green fauna that had never been seen before. Before the nomads found the artifact they had moved their whole village to the newly discovered oasis. As time progressed strange things started happening. At first they noticed young goats would disappear then re-join the herds in the night. The other goats would seem to be uncomfortable with their presence.
The next day it would be gone along with the head ram of that heard, again re-appearing in the middle of the night during the full moon. This happened with the larger livestock too also returning in the night. Then slowly the livestock started to disappear but always remained the original animal that was missing first. The tribesmen were beside themselves with confusion and fear. When they approached the remaining originals they would turn aggressive and attack the tribesmen. Their eyes would be glowing like moonlight as if their glaze was piercing the tribesmen. It was if they were trying to take control of their minds.
Thinking it to be sorcery the tribesmen slaughtered the remaining livestock thought to be infected. Never did they connect the association between the disappearing livestock interacting with the seasoning of the full moon.
(by Roelin Davis all right reserved 11/12/09)
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