"The Sentinels" Sneak-Peek

Here is the newly-written poem to be placed at the beginning of The Cycle of Time: The Journey.
These poems are taken from the dwarven prophecy, called the Arkundl-Gra. Most people view this extensive poem as nothing but dwarven superstition, but small parts of it hold merit, such as the parts about time, light, and darkness.

Darkness fills the hearts of those

Whom the Cycle does dispose.

How they live one never knows;

Pray the evil fails to grow.

The Significance:

The Cycle of Time: The Sentinels involves much more about the dark side of Janíza and characters such as Eadën, Dirco, Alli, and Jzän. As they struggle through new threats and new fears, they find in themselves the evil that feeds Jzän and Milerax.

The first two lines refer to the Cycle, i.e. the Cycle of Time. Originally the Cycle of Time referred to the dwarven race's existence on the planet, but as time passed the name broadened to include time itself, and to a lesser extent the "path of light" (the paths taken by good-willed men). The next two lines include ominous references to darkness and evil; these signify the presence of black magic. Black magic grows on the land of Milerax, and it is said once one has contact with black magic, they are forever changed by the power it holds.

The Sentinels is full of temptations, fears, horrors, and new enemies. Will Alli, Dirco, and Eadën find enough light to overcome evil? Or will they become overtaken by the blackness within themselves?