Project A.E - Beginning of the apocalypse

The village

Nestled deep within the embrace of two towering mountain ranges, the village lay hidden amidst the dense foliage of the forest, its existence known only to those who dared to venture into its secluded domain. The houses, though modest in size and lacking in luxury, bore the mark of resilience and ingenuity, crafted from the sturdy timber of the surrounding trees.

The people of the village lived a life of quiet isolation, their existence shielded from the outside world by the imposing natural barriers that surrounded them. They were a proud and fiercely independent community, their roots running deep into the sacred earth upon which their village stood.

But theirs was not a life untouched by hardship or conflict. Long ago, the villagers had faced the threat of invasion from outsiders who sought to claim their land for their own. Though the attempt had been thwarted, the memory lingered on, casting a shadow of distrust and wariness over their interactions with outsiders.

Despite their isolation, however, the villagers were far from ignorant or backward. Through a network of traders and travelers who passed through their lands, they remained keenly aware of the events unfolding beyond their borders, their knowledge of the wider world tempered by a healthy dose of skepticism and caution.

In the heart of the village, amidst the simple dwellings and bustling marketplace, a sense of community thrived, binding the villagers together in a shared sense of purpose and belonging. They may have been isolated from the outside world, but within their secluded sanctuary, they had created a haven of warmth and camaraderie that stood as a testament to their resilience and unity.

The village is led by Bhagwad Drishti, an elderly man revered for his wisdom and guidance. The villagers hold deep reverence for a specific entity they consider their savior. This revered being arrived in the village 15 years ago and resides in a cave nestled within the nearby mountains. The villagers devote their lives to this entity, who has brought specific changes to the village.

Despite being isolated from the outside world, the villagers have adapted and thrived within their secluded community. With a focus on self-sufficiency, they have cultivated food crops and medicinal plants to meet their daily needs, ensuring their independence from external resources. Additionally, the presence of a school within the village reflects their commitment to education and knowledge.

In the village school, villagers are taught essential skills such as reading, writing, and arithmetic, as well as broader subjects like history and science. Through education, they have gained insights into the world beyond their secluded enclave, keeping pace with advancements in technology and electronic devices. This knowledge has been facilitated by their reverence for the enigmatic entity that watches over them, guiding them toward progress and enlightenment even in their isolation.

The villagers, who have reached the twilight of their lives and await the embrace of death, undergo a sacred ritual at the end of every month. They are tenderly transported to the sanctuary of the entity's cave, where they believe their souls will find solace under the entity's watchful gaze. This deeply ingrained tradition has endured for the past twelve years, ever since the entity's mountain was erected as a beacon of hope and protection for the villagers.

With unwavering faith in the entity's benevolence, the aging villagers surrender themselves to the cycle of life and death, finding comfort in the belief that their journey beyond this realm will be guided by the entity's divine grace. This ritual serves as a poignant reminder of the villagers' profound connection to the entity and their unwavering trust in its transcendent power.

As the passage of time weaves its tapestry of life and death, the villagers find solace in the continuity of this sacred tradition, knowing that their souls will forever be cradled in the tender embrace of the entity's eternal guardianship.