A Mysterious Intruder
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The dark sea parted as a gigantic creature rose slowly from the frozen depths of the Boreal Ocean. Then, as if guided by an inner compass, it slipped beneath the glassy waters again and began swimming determinedly towards its destination.
It knew where it was headed and it would not rest until it got there.
With the new moon on high, it slipped silently into the gaping mouth of the great River Novus. Small ripples disturbed the dark water as its head broke through the surface once more. It hesitated, its small black eyes scanning the river for any signs of danger. Satisfied that all was safe, the mighty creature propelled its great body forward with a heave of its powerful tail and began heading upstream.
For some mysterious reason the creature had deliberately chosen a course that meant almost certain death.