Final Steps
By Darka Odraad, Machinist Master, Year 1178
The time is approaching where we will be turning on the great machine. This is a momentous occasion, as it will mark the end of our work here on this plane and the beginning of our work in the next.
Naturally, there are some who are opposed to this plan. They believe that we should allow outsiders to join, as they too can benefit from the machine. This is a foolish notion. The machine is only meant for those who have dedicated their lives to it. To allow outsiders in would be to risk everything we have worked for.
Furthermore, there are those who believe that we should not turn on the machine at all. They say our work is not yet done and that we should continue to strive towards perfection. We believe that this is a self-destructive path. All possible preparations have been made, including the creation of our protector who will guard the machine for us after we have left. There is nothing more to be done here.
We must remain united in our purpose. The time has come to turn on the machine and begin the next phase of our work. We will not allow anything to stand in our way.