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The king grew powerful, but also cruel. Laws were strict. Punishments severe.

Almah grew older. Many folks shunned her

out of fear of the king and his priests.

Goddess Ixchel, I gave up

marriage and children to serve

my community. But I’m so lonely.

As she wandered the Puuc Hills one day,

Almah found an unusual egg in her path.

She took it home and placed it near the hearth

where she had hidden the Kingmaker Drum.

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