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Episode 1.1 : The Beginning of the end

In a distant solar system lies the planet Renna, a world of intrigue and secrets, inhabited by intelligent beings known as Rens.

Recent years have seen Renna plagued by countless wars, their origins hidden, leaving all in uncertainty.

Most Rens have experienced wars, except for a tribe called the Fosts. They've evaded wars for a century by living in the deep forests of Renna, concealed and safe. The Fosts have a deep understanding of the forest, making it impossible for outsiders to trespass due to harsh conditions.

Thus, the Fosts believed themselves relatively safe from the wars....... or so they believed.

Therefore, let's embark on a journey into the life of the Fosts.

The Fosts adhere to a generations-old routine: males hunt, and females start preparing for the meal. Everyone, young and old, has a role in these daily tasks, a tradition etched deep in their history.

The day signals its beginning when the male Fosts embark on the hunt, and immediately the female Fosts start preparing for the meal and the return of the hunt.

Each day, this simple yet cherished routine unfolds, binding the Fost community together.

In the heart of the Fost community lived a unique soul, a young female named Gemma. Alongside her mother and little sister Gem in the many small Fost communities, Gemma was not your typical Fost.

Spirited and petite, Gemma possessed an unquenchable desire for adventure. The daily chores of gathering and meal preparation couldn't contain her; she yearned for more, dreaming of exploring the wild woods and discovering uncharted territories.

Gemma's mind brimmed with images of thrilling hunts, dashing through dense forests, and confronting formidable creatures. The idea of stalking prey with precision, lurking in the shadows, and making the perfect shot set her apart from the other young female Fosts.

Each passing day brought Gemma to a significant crossroads. Should she defy her community's traditions and follow the call of her restless soul? It was a choice that could reshape her destiny.

Yet, breaking these age-old rules carried a heavy price, perhaps even death. So, Gemma concealed her dreams, occasionally losing herself in her secret world, even if her daily tasks suffered as a result.

Once, while preparing soup for the group, Gemma accidentally left the fire burning due to daydreaming, causing the soup to overcook. Realizing her mistake, she tried to fix it, but her efforts were in vain. In a bid to conceal the mishap, she hoped no one would notice.

However, it didn't take long before an older female Fost noticed and approached Gemma, asking, "Is there something wrong, Gemma?" Gemma quickly dismissed the question with a simple "Nothing."

But the older female Fost saw through Gemma's facade. Tasting the soup, she initiated a series of events, launching into a lecture about the importance of Gemma's daily responsibilities. Other older female rens joined in, expressing their grievances towards Gemma. Gemma's mother tried to defend her, but with every passing second, Gemma could no longer contain her emotions.

In a determined voice, Gemma blurted out, "What if I'm meant for something more than just cooking and cleaning, like hunting?" She instantly regretted her words as they hung in the air, like a bomb going off, plunging the camp into an eerie silence where even the faintest sound could be heard.

After a moment of silence, all the female Fosts began to say in unison, "Roesh, Roesh," which translated to "blasphemous blasphemous." Gemma realized the implications - she had been rejected by her community, and the consequence was clear DEATH!

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