On Apr 7, 2005 9:28 AM, Scott Schultz <scott at cjhunter.com> wrote: > > How about a quick poll: > > Do you feel that you understand why Kiera watches over Vlad? > No. Nor do I feel Steve intends us to understand, from the text as revealed. Max Wilson -- I die! I attempt a speeling flame, but my flamer explodes and covers me with burning oil. The fire spreads to the walls and nearby houses. The smoke from the flames blots out the sun. Crop failures abound and civilization collapses. The last humans huddle around their pathetic campfires as a new ice age ensues and the glaciers approach. The light of the fire attracts many wolves. All die! O, the embarrassment!