Waterpine page 1 version 7

Last fall I started feeling that I should actually get something on this 8 year project done. I was finding that I was getting bogged down in the middle part of the story of the Ascension of the Green Emperor. The normal first page starts with the escape and recruitment of who will become Sister of the Plow. I had a story for how it ended, how it began, but not as solid of one for the middle parts of the this tale. To get me actually creating again, I decided that the first chapter I wanted to do was the end of this chapter, as I had the ending somewhat more solidly designed. This is what I am currently doing as the version, not caring if there is explanation for who everyone is. No time for guns over mantle pieces in this one, as it is diving into the end.