The "River of Life" is a profound tome written by the White Sage Al-Numad. The book delves into the intricate relationship between the legendary Life Centipede and the revered lord Sucellus. Written in rich prose and full of metaphors, this ancient text explores the complex interplay of faith, legend, and the divine.

The book opens with the mythic tale of the Life Centipede, sent by the God Visage to test the faith of mortals. Some believe the centipede to be another aspect of life, favored by the divine, while others assert that Sucellus alone embodies the true essence of life. Through meticulous research and theological analysis, the text examines the shifting landscape of faith in light of the centipede's enigmatic presence 3000 years ago. In the Land of Leng, they call the Centipede an "Empyrean" destined to replace Sucellus as the aspect of life after his death.

Key Insights:

• Divine Rivalry: The "River of Life" illuminates the tension between Sucellus, the traditional manifestation of life, and the Life Centipede. It speculates on whether the centipede is a genuine aspect of life or a deceptive usurper, as many faithful doubt on the nature of its divine influence. Many followers long ago believed that the centipede was sent by the God Visage to resurrect Sucellus while some say that it was sent to replace him.

• Powers of Healing: Despite the theological ambiguity, the book affirms the tangible powers of the Life Centipede. It recounts numerous accounts of miraculous healing and the cure of curses attributed to the centipede's intervention, suggesting a potent and benevolent force at work. One of the most notable vestiges of the Centipede is the water of Sucellus, the direct source of it being the river of life itself.

• The River of Life: Among its most intriguing revelations is the existence of a Leyline known as the River of Life. Described as a mystical conduit of vitality and renewal, this Leyline is said to flow through the fabric of our world, imbuing those who encounter it with profound healing and restoration. The book also describes how the River of Life was the place where Sucellus was resurrected.

• Chants of the Mul-Daya: It is said that the only surviving faithful of the centipede are the Druidic elves of Mul-Daya, who can still be found in the forests east of Ophir. The Mul-Daya say that the centipede is the true incarnation of the aspect of life and that the river of life is a manifestation of its power.
• Life spells: The book is steeped in mysticism, if one immerses oneself enough in the enlightenment offered by the book, one can learn rare life spells that can be cast without expanding spell slots using the charges of the book.

“The Beginning is lost; the End stretches into eternity."