The Fish and the Snake

Get ready for a wondrous trip through the Great Cloak. In his infinite wonder

and joy, the Great Wizard expands his Cloak and releases his joyous essence into

the billions of galaxies, creating the universe. He creates other beings who are

similar to him, but none is quite like him. He longs for the company of another

with whom he can revel in wonder and continue creating--a gift he ultimately

grants himself.

Ophious, one of the creations closest to him, eavesdrops in on the

conversations of the now two Great Wizards and soon finds himself feeling left

out and jealous of the powers of creation held by the Great Wizards. Ophious sets

out to find beings that are gullible and easily influenced. He quickly convinces

them to combine energies and create their own special star, where he capitalizes

on their insecurities and fears further manipulating them, thereby bringing

about greater envy and hate among his followers.

Amid the uncertainty, love attempts to come to the rescue in the form of

Joshua, the fish, and his friends. Joshua, full of love and hope, can access the

powers of the Great Cloak and longs to return the love and hope to the lost.

Ophious inevitably conspires against him, leading to Joshua's betrayal. Through

much patience, many trials, and a great deal of tribulation, Joshua eventually

convinces those who once persecuted and betrayed him that they were a part of

the Great Cloak all along.