The Notes of Saint Silgo the Astronomer

“1042, 9th of winter: The hole in the sky is growing. My telescope is no longer needed, and everyone knows. I project one year until our home is engulfed. The Astrologer, Cassie, refuses to accept our fate.”

“1043, 5th of spring: Cassie’s half-baked suggestions bear fruit. Somehow. Barn-raisings, lover’s day, and other holidays she officiates do show a marked reduction in the size of the Maw. With my encouragement, we’ve found an exceptional three marriages this summer!”

“1044, 19th of summer: Hope dwindles this year. The strongest correlation in my data is still sacrifice; festivals have little effect. When Philippa Decky drowned saving our schoolwagon of children, the Maw shuddered and shrank by almost five degrees. Everyone saw. What am I to say?”

“1044, 1st of fall: I know what I must do. Kolibra, please, continue my work.”

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The “little worlds” of our cosmos were once joined together, world-heart to world-heart, but these constellary links have been disappearing. The first public meeting of the Panstellar Astromantic Assembly has been called, and all who would help solve this problem are welcome to attend!