But what they did not know was that the oracle herself had long been unable to see the true face of fate. She had raised her hand and pointed northward, only to grope around in the darkness in search of a possible path.
Но они не знали, что сама провидица давно уже не видела истинного лица судьбы. Она подняла руку и указала на север, но лишь ощупью брела во тьме в поисках возможного пути.