Tree of Destiny

A Tree of Destiny is a certain type of tree known to shamans to possess special powers.
==Information==
The limbs of a Tree of Destiny point to both the past and future. When they fall, they can also bestow curses upon those to whom their limbs point. Despite this, stories are frequently told beneath them.
Trees of Destiny are common, according to Rafiki, and require a simple dedication ceremony upon the finding of a new one. 
==History==
===Bad Omens===
One day in the Pride Lands, the animals of the kingdom have gathered to listen to one of Rafiki's stories. As Rafiki concludes his tale, he explains that the tree under which he tells his stories is called a Tree of Destiny, and that its branches point to both the past and future. Just then, a fierce rumbling begins, and the Tree of Destiny falls to the ground.
Horrified, Rafiki asserts that the limbs of the fallen tree are pointing at Simba. He warns the young cub that today, the world will try to swallow him and so he thus must watch his step. Everyone immediately begins fussing over Simba, much to his annoyance.
Eventually, however, the result of the trees falling and the ground splitting open is revealed to be the work of Shenzi, Azizi, and Kamari. Simba tries to persuade Rafiki to admit that the "curse" was fake all along. Rafiki, however, asserts that he was correct in one way: the earth did try to swallow Simba, it just didn't succeed.
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