Keres - Part Two

Keres is a breathtaking island world teeming with lush green forests, crystal-clear lakes, and a vast ocean. The Auya are the diligent and responsible stewards of this world and are unaware of a secret soon to be revealed in this final installment of Keres.

Transcript

In the quiet hours, as the world settles into stillness, every dreamer needs a guide. Embark on a journey of imagination in worlds filled with adventure, mystery, science, and maybe even…the impossible.  As I hold the Dreamer’s Compass, let me be your navigator to exciting destinations limited only by the far reaches of human creativity, ingenuity, and imagination.

So find your comfortable place, close your eyes if you wish, and let’s begin.

Keres is a breathtaking island world teeming with lush green forests, crystal-clear lakes, and a vast ocean. The Auya are the diligent and responsible stewards of this world and are unaware of a secret soon to be revealed.

It was a beautiful day on the islands of Keres, with warm and gentle breezes. Despite the pleasant weather, the air was filled with anticipation and the chatter of the islanders. News of two children being born on different islands, miles apart, was eagerly awaited by everyone. Island messengers were busy keeping up with the latest reports.

Later that afternoon, two children were born at the exact same time. A male and a female - both with strikingly handsome features. Lustrous white hair and emerald green eyes. Of course, the immediate question? - why are these children the only ones in an entire world with white hair and green eyes? The news had everyone on Keres in awe - almost a sort of shock. No one knew what to make of it - what did it mean? - does it mean anything at all? They were beautiful, there was no denying that, and because the Auya cherish life, the differences quickly became of no importance. Their names were “Ava” and “Uri.”

As Ava and Uri grew, it became evident that they were special children. Like celebrities, their accomplishments began to be featured in the news of the day. They began walking and talking much earlier than any other Auya child. For them, learning was almost instantaneous. Frequently, the children would propose improvements to everyday life, such as tool-making or cooking. It was incredible to witness these children growing up seemingly already possessing the knowledge and wisdom of the elders. Uri would stare at the stars and cloud formations and accurately predict the weather. This had never been done before. Ava loved to weave but considered the process slow and laborious. One day, after watching her mother hand weave a blanket - and with the help of her shipbuilding father, guided the construction of what could easily be considered the first loom.

The news of Uri’s weather predictions and Ava’s loom spread quickly, and the elders recognized the potential. They decided to unite these two children, relocating the two families to the largest island, also home to the leadership council. By this time, Uri and Ava were young adults. Uri had become handsome and strong. Ava was beautiful, resourceful, loving, and caring. They were both highly intelligent.

However, when they met for the first time, a brief hug made both of them feel giddy, almost silly. Touching each other on the arm, face, or hair caused both of them to fall down laughing - making funny expressions while talking excitedly about things observers did not understand. They managed to calm down but still giggled as they were escorted to their new homes. Parents and council members, though puzzled, were excited to witness the mutual affection between the two.

Ava’s father is one of three ship builders who were working on an underwater craft to explore the ocean bottom. Their first attempt was a complete disaster - her father almost drowned. One day, while watching them work on the craft, Ava saw some opportunities for improvement and offered to help. Her ideas on the design, materials, and operation made perfect sense, and with a renewed ambition, they began to build the first Auya submarine.

A complete solar cycle had passed before they were ready to test the new design. Ava had offered to be the test pilot, but her father absolutely refused. “If anyone is going to die in this stupid thing, it’ll be me.”

The first test was not only a complete success but revealed some intriguing, partially buried objects. Two vessels were discovered at the bottom of a shallow ravine not far from shore. Marking the spot with buoys, they returned the next day and salvaged artifacts that appear to be old Tolas.

Upon returning to shore, they discovered that these were no ordinary Tolas. Hidden beneath the floor of each Tolas lay a box containing the well-preserved body of an Auya clutching a scroll. This was indeed a significant find that needed immediate reporting to the council. The identity of these individuals and their home island remained unknown, but their Auya heritage was evident.

After learning of the find, the council called a special meeting of all Auya to read aloud what the scrolls had to say. Perhaps the messages will reveal their names and island homes, and someone will recognize who they were. Three days passed, and with messengers eagerly standing by, each scroll was read aloud.

My dear, beautiful children, I am your mother and queen, Eai. I leave this message so my children  

Ee  day    layola      litals,    ooaa tah.     may ehe     Chi,   Eai  oo  ta    te     nona      ii   aa    litals  

will know the truth. I leave you in this safe place, you shall call “Keres.”

It     mey   aa  oan. Oo nan tahr hirno  woa  hos   tahr   qui   hi  “Keres”

You are the Auya. Our kind populate the stars. Your queen will come. - look for her - you will know.

Tahr ou  aa  Auya. Taha me       chut  aa   shim.   Tah    chi   it      stu - po       ti  hir - tahr   it     mey.

Save my tolas for her - she will know.

Woa   aa  Tolas ti hir - chi     it    mey.

My  children, I am your father and King, Dim. I leave this message so my children  

Ee     litals,    ooaa tah.    fay   ehe   Cho,  Dim. oo  ta    te     nona      ii   aa    litals  

will know the truth. I leave you in this safe place, you shall call “Keres.”

It    mey   aa  oan. Oo nan tahr hirno  woa  hos   tahr   qui   hi  “Keres”

You are the Auya. Our kind populate the stars. Your king will come. - look for him - you will know.

Tahr ou  aa  Auya. Taha me    chut.   aa   shim.  Tah cho   it    stu -       po   ti   hio - tahr   it   mey.

Save my tolas for him - he   will know.

Woa   aa  Tolas ti hir -   cho   it   mey.

The bodies of Eai and Dim are now entombed in a special place with their Tolas preserved and stored. Uri and Ava are crowned the King and Queen that Eai and Dim spoke of. But Uri and Ava do not consider themselves to be a King or a Queen and consider such a life dull work. “We will take our Tolas and escape to an island where no one will find us”.

The next day, in the early morning hours, a fisher spots Uri and Ava standing in the shallows next to their Tolas, petting a very large Tajna. With their ears close to the water, it appeared they were listening to it speak. As the Tajna swam away, Ava and Uri got in their crafts and went below. After a while, both crafts began to slowly rise above the water. The fisher is overwhelmed by seeing flight for the first time and drops to his knees. The crafts stop for a moment, then disappear in a flash, leaving the fisher stunned and with a story to tell. Ava, Uri, and their Tolas are never seen again on Keres.

As time passed and hidden from the prying eyes of Keres’ telescopes lies Ulyia, a small planet orbiting a young star. Archeologists uncover a room in a deep cave containing two well-preserved bodies, each holding a scroll. These two messages were broadcast to the people of Ulyia.

My dear, beautiful children, I am your mother and queen, Ava. I leave this message so my children  

Ee  day    layola      litals,    ooaa tah.     may ehe     Chi,   Ava. oo  ta    te     nona      ii   aa    litals  

will know the truth. I leave you in this safe place, you shall call “Ulyia.”

It     mey   aa  oan. Oo nan tahr hirno  woa  hos   tahr   qui   hi  “Ulyia”

You are the Auya. Our kind populate the stars. Your queen will come. - look for her - you will know.

Tahr ou  aa  Auya. Taha me       chut  aa   shim.   Tah    chi   it      stu - po       ti  hir - tahr   it     mey.

Save my Tolas for her - she will know.

Woa   aa  Tolas ti hir - chi     it    mey.

…message fading…

I hope you enjoyed the journey. Next week I reveal yet another adventure as together we follow the -  Dreamers Compass.