Your Journey's End
Or Is It?
As you explore the world you return to Center Hole once again,weary and tired from your travels. You look around and notice the strange creatures residing in this place. It seems to be a no mans land you think as you watch a zebra and owl converse near the base of a oak tree. A few steps ahead and your back where you started. Aqua and Ixos stand before you once again. Unlike when you first came here Aqua is the first to speak. Funny. You sure seem to make circles as you journey. What? You want more information? Our background? Our history?....yes Ixos your right. If they're going to stay they need to know their way around. Fine. Our world, Aruzor,has been slowly rebuilding after a horrible epidemic spread throughout our entire planet ten years ago. Only few survived and those few have been working hard to return Aruzor to it's former glory. Rebuilding hasn't been easy,but it hasn't been impossible either. Thankfully the world is no longer a waste land and his now more of a heaven like it once was before 'The Plague' as we call it. The plants,trees and flowers have returned but sadly the old ways and secrets of the creatures before us passed away when those that held the information did.
In the days before The Plague all species roamed the world as one. There were no boundary lines. One did not have to wear a totem so as to not be killed while they journey. But things are different now. Species are hostile toward one another. Without a totem given to you by us traversing into other territory is strictly forbidden and punishable by death in some way or another. Because of such outrageous rules creatures only hear rumors of other creatures. Humanoid like animals are the only ones that live at peace,but only with one another. Creatures without a territory or have been kicked out of the one they once lived in live in no mans land as outcasts. However boundary lines aren't always enough to stop an adventurous heart. There are many that rebel,for both right and wrong reasons,and explore the world as their ancestors did when the planet was first created. Those rebels find useful information that can be shared with their species,if their kind believes them,and if they don't die before they can utter a word...Ixos may I have a moment?
Correct Aqua and yes you may. Young one, as I'm sure you've gathered by now, there are those who wish for peace to return to this land, as do Aqua and I. Sadly, this remains a dream... for now. There is a saying I have told Aqua, 'Things must get worst before they get better'. If that is the case, we are well on our way to a happy world. You've seen the hostility being contained behind enemy lines, waiting to explode. Aruzor is on the brink of war, a war capable of more devastation than the Plague ever brought. The humanoids remain peaceful with one another, but only for a time. I have foreseen a heat between the Elfae and their... less magical companions. Where ever you choose to belong, you will be trained as a warrior. We cannot help this. Be careful youngling, not to fall into the clutches of darkness here, not all are strong enough to resist, but you show potential. Aqua and I will be watching you, always. Do not fear. Even when you cannot see us.
"Okay Ixos, I'm ready" You declare.
Good. Young one, the time has come for you to make your decision, where you will belong, live, train, grow. Do not be afraid of what you have seen already. Your species will welcome you with open arms and hearts. They are always kind... to their own...
Ixos? I'm okay now. May I continue?
Please.
You have learned a little about each of our families here in Limitless, once you have chosen, return to the trailhead. Up. You will find a place called Forum. This is where the species normally live and interact. It shouldn't be hard to find where you belong. Off you go!
Aqua! Don't forget the totem! I'll take that... Now move along, you want to find your new place before night sets in.