Sierra Alpha Prime: New Genesis Era (BOOK 1)

Chapter 14

The Calisal Oasis

Palmer Video Log

Dr. Joilee Reyna James

January 28th, 2460

After spending seven days in the cold, unforgiving Khoeneji desert Valley, Mantiko, Depashe, Jerexunle, and I finally saw hope. As we stared in the distance on the plateau, we finally traveled half a day to the Calisal Oasis. The oasis flourished in a jungle basin that led to a mountain path. The mountain leads to the mountain surrounded by plant-like Animalia with the same thermogenic ability as the bercatan species. The basin also has hot springs with rapid healing capabilities. In the lake's middle, the city was connected to the mainland. It was astonishing to see the beauties of what these people built. I don't know what could give the oasis its beauty. Was it the backdrop of the galactic sky or the bioluminescent trees and plants that gave the oasis a beautiful aura? Regardless, I felt that our salvation from this awful weather was in that oasis.

- Calisal Oasis-

After descending from the plateau, they set foot on the freezing sands of the Calisal Dunes. Joilee and Mantiko felt relief that their destination was not far ahead. Joilee and the other descended from the plateau and walked the Calisal Desert plains.

Joilee was glad to see some fauna growing. One particular flower that caught her attention. It looked similar to an aloe vera plant, but It had a dark blue color and a fiery red color on the other side. Depashu saw Joilee staring at the plant.

"Ah, you finally get to see the plant that kept us alive."

"What do you mean?"

"This the bercatant plant. It was our clothes made of. The plant fibers and its nectar are what keeps us warm?"

"What else is it used for?'

"The Calisal people keep these plants inside their home to keep it warm. They also say that the fragrance can evoke blissful feelings."

"Can we eat this?"

"Sure, if you have a death wish?"

"What happens when some eat this."

"The plant will melt your insides."

"Well, I make sure I will eat it," Joilee replied. Depashu chuckled.

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After reaching the oasis, she is met with a small Calisian sentinels platoon. They wore clothing that kept them warm colors of the darker hue of blue and light violet. The bercatan flower vector stencil was printed on the right side of the chest of their clothes. Like the Adarun people, they were not welcoming as they surrounded them with bone-carved blades and arrows drawn. The tribal leader pushed his way through his fellow tribesmen. Azulean was taller than the Sierrians than Joilee's escort.

Azulean gave Joilee a once look. He was not pleased with the human he considered an outsider.

"VAGAL LAI SEIF JETTIVAS, (You dare to bring this thing to my doorstep," Azulean yelled at the three Sierrans.

Vajalora torak vensessa thalasisa! (We mean no harm. We seek guidance on our journey," Joilee stated. Joilee was surprised that she was able to speak Sierrian. Joilee could only understand through gestures and through the translation of her words through Chakrun given to her by the Oxunian priestess.

"Vai lo fata sajaoe garaks stalajun! VOLTMANEXI (It can speak out language?" Azulean replied.

"She has the vishasyntexal,"