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Prophecy

A Historie of Lurline and Kumbrica:

Centuries past, emerged the sun

From shadows forth, two ladies come

One of beauty, one defiance

Together came to for alliance

Until disturbance covered Oz

Friends did part, new rule the cause

Kumbrica, fair, the cause did fight

Fair Lurline, she think saw a light

Ere kept Kumbrica to the west

To help the Winkies, so oppressed

New rule, himself a 'vizier' claimed

Lurline close kept embracing fame

Kumbrica caught in untimely niche

Enemies made proclaimed her 'witch'

Vizier ere irked by hag he fought

Ordered Vinkus stormed and wicked caught

The storm in went to do the deed

Before too long they did succeed

Kumbrica now was thrown in prison

As Lurline had in power risen

Kumbrica's neck within the collar

Screamed to Oz an urgent holler

"It is for your sins that I must die

Now for a martyred cause I'll lie.

Lurline, it is now for you

To save all Oz for friendship true."

The Viziers men, they tied her tight

All Oz witnessed the end of her fight

Her last words, " I SHALL RETURN"

Were heard by them as she was burned.

Kumbrica gone, Lurline, she wept

Though her word true, her promise kept.

The old vizier she'd over thrown

Now her whereabouts unknown

Thus comes to Oz confusion and realization. Evil lurks in the shadows of Oz

Historical Notes:

The Vinkus today consists of many different tribes including the Arjiki, the main tribe, the Bamtup, and the Gao. They have little or none to do with theology, but in the odd religious cases, Kumbrica is oft worshipped rather than Lurline. It seem as if it is a lasting 'thank you' for the help that Kumbrica gave them when the Vizier Robert Diggs (who seemingly appeared out of a violent storm) crowned himself and began a campaign against the tribes of the Vinkus because of their different traditions, such as tattooing the skin and the widespread disbelief in a so-called 'God', known elsewhere as the Unnamed. As for the verse 'now her whereabouts unknown', we understand that this was before Lurline's great thirst. We assume that these 'unknown whereabouts was actually on the peak of Mount Runcible seeing as for years after Lurline disappeared and before the great flood, drought throughout the Vinkus and Munchkinland. It is believed that when Lurline asked the deserts for water, the water supplies beneath those two areas were drained.

As for those who followed Kumbrica, the most powerful and clever of those have come to be called Kumbric Witches. Their aptitude in magic far exceeds that written in textbooks. It is rumored that a spell book was written by the early, most powerful of the Witches, called the Grimmerie. Record was lost of this book shortly after the Vizier Robert Diggs was banished to the Other World. Variations of the Hag's name are in circulation today including Kumbrica, and Kumbricia.

Elphaba, age 10

Elphaba sighed as she finished the old prophecy from the Vinkus. She found a great appreciation for Kumbrica. Her strength, her drive, her trenchant and clear views on the goings on of Oz. Being green-skinned, Elphaba had little motivation, but was very clear headed. She knew about the Animal Banns and how unfair they were, but what was she to do about it? Green skin didn't exactly incline people to talk to, let alone listen to. After reading the old poem, she thought to herself. Kumbrica wasn't exactly… aesthetically pleasing, but she could go about with her business like any other person. That was what made her strong, Elphaba decided. If Kumbrica could fight for a cause as large a protecting an entire race, surely Elphaba could follow the example. Even if it were just getting herself through life…

Age 17

For the past seven years, Elphaba had become much more motivated to do things her way. She studied hard, finding an interest in life sciences and ancient philosophy. Her favorite subject, though, was the Animals and their relation with the human and animal world. In her time, she had met some very interesting Animals and learned more of their strife than the periodicals told her. She oft campaigned for Animal rights, when the subject occurred. Her studies and her different views managed to get her a scholarship to the prestigious Shiz University. When her father got wind of the news, he practically shooed her out the door.

"Fabala, hurry up. Your carriage is waiting!" Frex shouted to her.

"I'll miss you, too, father" She responded sarcastically as she wheeled her sister, Nessarose, into the room. Nanny stood behind her with her bags. "Goodbye, Nessa. I'll be back to visit soon." She bent down awkwardly to hug her sister, and then gathered her bags to go.

"Bye, Elphaba! I'll miss you. Don't forget to write!" Nessa called after her.

"You take care, and remember what I told you!" Nanny said. Elphaba rolled her eyes as she stepped into the carriage. Nanny was always going on about how boys were only after one thing. Especially college boys, Nanny had said. As if they'd want to be within ten feet of me, Elphaba had responded bluntly. She smiled. This was going to be an interesting year.

After two long days in the carriage, Elphaba was finally at Shiz. She stepped out with all of her things, which was just two large bags, and stared amazedly at the large, beautiful campus in front of her. Everybody around her stopped to stare. She walked on, fascinated, completely oblivious to the rude comments from the crowds.

She went to a large meeting hall to be placed into a dorm. She waited patiently as the names were being called out. There was a disturbance in the crowd when one name was called. Galinda Upland of the Adruennas.

"Excuse me! Madam Morrible!" A high voice called from the crowd. A small blonde girl wearing the latest Ozian fashions made her way to the front of the hall.

"Miss Galinda, I presume?" the headmistress sniffed. Her eyes widened slightly as she raised her eyebrows. Elphaba stifled a snicker. Madam Morrible looked undeniably like a fish.

"Yes" said the Galinda. "I believe that my parents had requested a private dorm for my term here. You see, my Ama Clutch would normally be here right now got held up in a horrible accidentation on the way here."

Elphaba tried not to laugh at her terrible grammar. She refocused on the conversation to keep herself entertained.

"Hmmm… you aren't on the list for private dorms" Madam Morrible responded as she looked through some papers in her hands. " However, if there is some reason that your Ama is unable to chaperone 15 girls, then special measures can be taken"

"Actually…" Galinda started, "My Ama was involved in a terrible accident years ago… I don't like to talk about it really. However, she suffers from occasional delirium cause by head trauma. She can't recall what happened during the accident. She was out for months."

Elphaba smiled at this. It was so obvious that Galinda was lying. All of this in a vain attempt to get her own dorm. At least no one has to deal with THAT self-centered, superficial girl as a roommate, she thought to herself.

"Ahh… traumatic amnesia." Madam Morrible said. "Considering your special situation, I can make an exception in arranging the dorms. Do you think that your Ama can care for one other girl, rather than fifteen?"

"Well… I suppose"

"Then that settles it. Elphaba Thropp, come meet your new roommate."

Elphaba's jaw dropped open as she silently gathered her things. Galinda's eyes widened as she saw her new roommate come to the front to join her. This WAS going to be an interesting year.

whew... done! i'm not continuing w/ the story unless people tell me they like it (hint.hint).