[ WP ] Tell the story of an adventure in a fantasy world has advanced to become an interstellar civilization , using magic , not technology .

Gertrude pursed her lips as her geo-sphere gathered information. 
 
 `` Where are we?'' Anne asked between huffs and puffs, pulling herself finally onto the stone outcropping that looked over the valley they had just crossed. 
 
 `` Gathering, gathering.'' Gertrude said. The sphere in her hand detected the faintest natural energies from stone, earth and vegetation. From that it could pinpoint its location in relation to their world. `` Had *we* had more patience we could have scanned from orbit and I'd have this entire planet mapped already.'' 
 
 Anne rolled her eyes. `` Yes and we could have dropped in closer to the beacon.'' 
 
 The sphere flashed green before revealing a birds eye view of their surroundings. `` You're the one who wanted an adventure. Besides, it's not a bad idea to use your legs once in a while.'' 
 
 Anne gasped and held her arms out to the side, `` What are you trying to say, Gertrude?'' 
 
 `` Nothing. Nothing.'' She murmured. `` We're not far off, so you can quit your whining.'' 
 
 Anne pushed herself back to her feet and placed her hands on the small of her back as she stretched, `` Alright. So where is it.'' 
 
 Gertrude turned to the east and pointed while still looking into the sphere, `` Up the ridge, perhaps another mile.'' 
 
 Anne sighed, `` Down the ridge sounds nicer.'' She said, eying up the slope of brown and red stones and boulders. 
 
 Gertrude opened her mouth to berate her younger sister again but instead dropped the sphere into her pack and pulled out a crystal bottle that glowed with a faint, blue hue. `` Here.'' She said, `` Take a drink and then we go. It's only a mile.'' 
 
 Anne took the bottle and held it to her lips. Cool water flowed over her tongue, within seconds she could feel her body temperature dropping. She smiled and handed the bottle back to Gertrude who took only a quick sip. The water would flow endlessly so long as the girls had the energy to summon it. A powerful tool to have in the wilderness. 
 
 Refreshed, the girls hiked and climbed their way over the ridge. The sun had crested its noon peak and was beginning the slow fall towards evening. 
 
 `` It's really quiet on this planet.'' Anne said after a long silence. 
 
 `` Mmm.'' Gertrude replied. 
 
 `` I mean for being rich in breathable air, vegetation-'' Her eyes dipped longingly to the lush green fields of grass below where the air was much cooler, `` You'd think there would be more birds singing, or bugs buzzing.'' 
 
 Gertrude shrugged, `` The mountains on Tera are quiet too. Eagles have keen senses. Best to stay quiet to avoid detection when so close to the sky.'' 
 
 `` You think there are eagles here?'' Anne asked curiously. 
 
 `` Oh certainly.'' Gertrude replied, `` Giant eagles who prey on talkative young girls.'' 
 
 Anne groaned, `` Oh shut up, Gertrude. I'm not an infant.'' She held her hand out and with a flash a ball of fire materialized into the air. It smoldered for a second before disappearing, leaving behind a thin trail of smoke. `` Besides if one comes I'll just torch it and we'll have roasted eagle for supper.'' 
 
 Gertrude rolled her eyes, `` You'll waste your energy.'' 
 
 `` Will not.'' 
 
 `` Wait-'' Gertrude said holding up her hand. `` We're here.'' The ridge had grown narrow, only a few feet of space on either side of the travelers until the stone dropped off to steep, rocky hills and cliffs. She pointed ahead to where a tall boulder blocked the path. 
 
 Anne eyed it quizzically, `` It's a rock.'' 
 
 `` It's the beacon. Settle yourself and you can hear it. Feel it.'' Gertrude said, closing her eyes. `` This world whispers through it.'' 
 
 Anne looked on, unsure, but closed her eyes as well. A slight breeze ruffled her hair and cooled the sweat on her forehead. `` I ca n't hear anything.'' She said. `` Who does it speak to?'' 
 
 `` The universe.'' Gertrude said calmly. `` I've taught you this. It's how we mark the worlds position on the star map. It's how we connect it to the portal.'' 
 
 `` So now what?'' Anne asked. 
 
 Gertrude walked over to the boulder. Upon closer inspection she saw thin lines etched into the rocks surface. `` It's time to wake up. Little world.'' She whispered. `` Tell us your story.'' She placed her hand on the stone and felt some of her energy seep into it. The thin lines illuminated bright green. She stood and smiled, the process had begun. 
 
 `` What's-'' Anne's eyes widened and a yelp escaped her throat as a tower of green light shot into the sky. Her neck arched so quickly to follow it that she toppled over onto her rear end. 
 
 Gertrude laughed. `` And there we go.'' She looked around, taking in the sights. It was a nice little planet. Tall mountains and deep, lush valleys. She had spotted an ocean from orbit. `` What do we name it?'' 
 
 `` What?'' Anne asked. 
 
 `` The planet.'' 
 
 Anne shrugged, `` Annetopia?'' 
 
 `` No.''
