“…from here to the horizon and beyond.” There’s such a musical quality to that line, I love it.

And here is a connection with Harken, maybe. They have no trees.

I’m as awestruck as our protagonist at the imagery. Amazing stuff.

This is amazing – can’t wait to read the next installment. :)

Nah. Leave it here. Your writing, as usual, is constructed perfectly for this medium. Near-perfect serialization, and yet the theme is never lost. Your talent is enviable, sir. My timing, alas, is not.