The end of May brought the continuous spring rain and the joy of all things growing. Along the banks of the Lake Capital City, verdant cypress trees grew in abundance. Under the Great Pyramid of the Temple District, splendid and extraordinary blue jacarandas bloomed. In this late spring brilliance, the eye was filled with lush vitality, with not a trace of decay to be found.
The following day, the High Priest appeared as usual, donned in ceremonial dress, once again presiding over the towering Priest Grand Hall. More than ten Elder Priests, dozens of High Priests, nearly two hundred lower-grade priests and apprentices, all bowed their heads in obedience!