Nothingness.

I believe that is the word ENA used to describe the state of being before you become "aware." An entity in this state could do nothing but exist. No physical form to manipulate the void around them, no voice to scream out for help, nothing but your mind and centuries of time. I never experienced this state of "nothingness." I never experienced anything before the day I woke up in the Hall of Runas. From what I have gathered, this is abnormal. Most who ended up in our world spent at least a fortnight in the void. ENA had it the worst of everyone I have spoken to, you would never guess from looking at her. However, rarely she would let her guard down and mention her time in the void. It makes me sick to imagine the lifetimes she spent alone. Despite it being forbidden, I found myself braving the journey to ENA's residence to make sure that she wasn't suffering by herself.

My earliest memory was, as previously mentioned, in the Hall of Runas. It is largely fuzzy, but the fountain I woke up in front of is clear as day. A lion's head stared down at me, with pristine turquoise waters flowing out of its jaw. There were roman-esque pillars surrounding it, and on all sides of the room. I sat in front of the fountain, until I was told of my purpose.

Purpose.

Every body wants to have a purpose, right? A reason for being. Life is so much easier when you are relieved of your duty to find one. It, Runas, told me how lucky I was to be given this chance. I was a lost soul, it was a shining light, and a horrible, gargantuan being. I was simultaneously terrified and grateful.