In the beginning, there were seven kings<\/p>\n
One created a kingdom of earth and became suffused with it.
\nOne created a kingdom of one and hid himself in it.
\nOne created a kingdom of love and filled it with two and a challenge to entice them.
\nOne created a kingdom without number and became lost in it.
\nOne created a hole and pondered in it.
\nOne created a throne and a castle but rarely dwelled there.
\nOne created a kingdom of mystery of awe and of wonder, and an ocean of tears all about it.
\nOne created a kingdom of sorrow and filled it with souls of all manner of complexion and humour.<\/p>\n
Between the kingdoms, there were seven paths.<\/p>\n
One path led around a hill, and its passage could not be described.
\nOne path was covered with water.
\nOne path was hidden under earth and mountain.
\nOne path was painted with letters, sygils, and symbols, mostly forgotten.
\nOne path was so broad it was easily mistaken.
\nOne path was too narrow, and surrounded by demons.
\nOne path led back upon itself for those walking forward without their head turned backward.<\/p>\n