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THE BOOK OF SHIONI AKEK
Chapter 11
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After the Tucantorite conflict, peace returns. The new Elak Kowa is established in the mountains, Nespelem grows as the Nem of Mentina gather in, and the writer's brother returns to the abandoned valley of Mentina to found small mission settlements near the Temple and libraries — outposts meant only to preserve and host pilgrims, not to repopulate the place. The brother, possessing a gift to perceive lingering spirits, reports that sorrowing presences haunt the valley.
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The people of Elak Kowa and Nespelem then petition for governing councils modeled on the pattern Shi-Muel received from the Lord at Corianton. The Mother's Council discerns nominees from among the Peli, and Common Consent elects twelve for each city, whose names are recorded. The writer then prophesies to future readers: a future age will debate whether sovereigns serve the people or the reverse, but no form of government brings peace while greed reigns.
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He warns that ordinance-bound religion, claimed authority, riches, visions, and even misuse of these very records will sow division. Only servants commissioned by the Peacemaker will bring Zion.
