The Fire That Lies Beneath

One autumn evening, six Saponi hunters arrived at a mysterious mound located by the Roanoke River in what is now Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Unbeknownst to them, this mound was a site of great spiritual power and energy, a place where the veil between the physical and spiritual worlds was thin.

As night fell, the hunters built a small fire and sat around it, sharing stories and laughter. As they smoked their ceremonial pipe, they delved into the deeper wisdom of their ancestral tales, seeking to understand the hidden meanings and symbolism.

On the second night, a strange and wondrous phenomenon occurred. The six hunters were visited by the spirit of the White Buffalo, a majestic being of great wisdom and power. The White Buffalo spoke to them, saying that their knowledge and understanding of their ancestral stories had pleased the spirits.

The next morning, dawn broke to reveal an eerie scene. The camp was deserted, the fire cold, and the hunters’ canoes, gear, and personal belongings had vanished. No footprints led out of the clearing; no signs of struggle or disturbance marred the clay soil. The six hunters were nowhere to be found, leaving behind only the faintest whisper of their presence.