Mazi Nwonwu

"Geological records show that millions of years ago, Arid was a green planet and there were only a few deserts in her solar overlap zone."

"...The current scientific consensus is that Arid’s desertification and the extinction of most of its lifeforms were likely due to a rare and destructive shift in its solar orbit, which triggered a series of dual solar hyper-flares."

"The abundance of organic matter is why the planet has so much fossil fuel deposits and a rich soil."

"All we need is some water and this whole planet would be one big, beautiful garden."

"If only Amadioha would bless us again. Bless us with the rainmaking gift of our fathers."

"Getting fresh palm fronds on this planet is rare, and even if we manage to find one, will the rain gods hear our chants at all, despite being light years away from home?"

"The gods go where we go,the palm fronds are props. We will call our gods with whatever is native to this planet, and they will answer. We know from experience that sometimes, they answer a little too well."