Editing Mothfolk (section)

===The Trek Through the Sands===

The journey through the desert was not an easy one. After purchasing a great multitude of humped beasts of burden from a crazed human merchant (as well as a few provision, mostly derived from dates), they made their way into the great expanse of the desert with not a single clue of the destination save for the Prophetic directions of Anenzi. While their silk robes proved to be well suited for dealing with the heat and biting winds of the wastes, they were still assaulted on all sides from the elements. During the day, many of them had to cover their wings and faces to prevent against the madness and blinding rays of the sun. And though the rays of the moon allowed them to see clearly across the sands, the night was cold and fraught with cutting winds and dangerous creatures.

Many of their kind died during the initial months. However, those that survived became more acclimated and resistant to the rigors of the desert and more cunning and knowledgeable about the wastes. They learned of mystic magics from the winds and the stars, and used them to slay and tame the beasts and savages of the land. Their bodies changed, becoming more compact, while their wings and antennae become broader. They learned to ride thermals into the sky to find nearby oases along their travels and discovered a way to grow potted dates and collect their moisture to drink from. Their skill at alchemy grew efficient as they learned to distill and make the most out of what scant resources they had. Many stopped at the various oases to build settlements. Anenzi allowed this and ensured that they would return for them once the land of providence was found. These sanctuaries flourished as the settlers erected great walls, towers, and shelter of alchemically and magically treated sand and stone.