The Lightning Round Write-Up is a daily writing challenge that uses the Merriam-Webster word of the day. Here is my submission for the February 3, 2020 #ninetyninewords story.

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HIEROPHANT

The soles of her feet were torn and blistered from the arduous trek up the mountain, but Ailiana needed to consult with the hierophant to determine the direction she must take to save her people. To fight or flee from the invaders?

"Come in, my child," said the ancient, eyeless sage huddled by the fire.

"I must consult the bones, Axos."

Special herbs mixed with hot water to make potent tea. She spit into the proffered cup to merge with the elixir. He drank deeply and fell into a trance as he rolled the bones and revealed her fortune.

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