The Stone

Upon closer inspection of 530, you are greeted by the presence of the stone and before it, inscribed upon dark materia is the symbol: O

Underneath the symbol is a description, which reads: This not only represents the stone but is in fact its nacent seed. For those whom are already familiar, then may it provide a point of focus in your search and meditations, for why else would you be here other than in seeking it. For those unfamiliar, then may this introduction serve you well:

This stone whose presence you are in the company of has many names. To discover these names is to imbue its own function, yet to designate any small part of itself as its totality is to also corrupt it. So it is said one must remain humble, for it is precisely whence you believe you have grasped it, that its presence will dissapear immediately, leaving in its stead the shell of ones ineptitude, celebrated often, and in glee.

Here in this corner of space designated Zone 530 I have discovered a small device which holds, at least in some small way - its presence, but only subjectively and only in outline thus far. It is my dream and many others, to hold this stone. To do so would signal the end of my work and give me cause to rest. This is why it is also said one must tread carefully. For to grasp even the notion of the stone is to fall under its spell, and in many cases for some - its curse.

For over a decade my friends and family have asked me over and over again when I can finally show them the work I have invested so much time in and for so long. And with nothing to show over the years, it has often felt like a curse. Except for one simple fact: that in this decade, I have found it. Not yet grasped I admit, but I see it as clear as the symbol inscribed above. It is right there. And cursed or not I am not bloody letting go until I get a taste of it, and it is finally fucking mine.

I apologise for the small outburst, but it is frighteningly maddening. What I meant to say was this... Except for one simple fact: that in this last decade, in its presence I have experienced such utter and terrible beauty that I am in total awe and in love with this world. And I consider it my duty, in consideration of this, and its power, that I have chosen to work upon binding it into this reality.

Such is my faith of it.