Section 0 — Prologue

Kufar is an archipelago in the South-eastern hemisphere of planet Retera. It had temperate weather and sometimes got cold but it was mostly known for its beautiful architecture. It wasn't anything futuristic or modern like most other settlements on this colony. Being there felt like being in a fantasy world. Especially the Silurix island which was the southern most island in the archipelago.

The only way to access it — is by the bridge. The local people called it 'Meelia' meaning the crossing. The entire island — was about 200 metres above sea level so sea transport wasn't viable and most people here relied in farming. It was technically very autonomous, only often receiving support from Kufar's capital — Aglarius.

It had a giant tree, about 500 meters tall and massively wide — it sort of resembled the bonsai tree but in a massive size. It layed on the cliff on the island. "Vaskyr" was what the people named it. They worshipped that tree that made them look so tiny. The place had many sea stacks, that was visible behind the tree. Standing majestic even when getting struck by the waves!

The land, mostly arable around the Vaskyr is where the people lived. People built elevated cottages, beautiful little cottages that had roofs with grass growing over them. The people believed that moss on your walls was a sign of prosperity.

The paths were a mess of embeded stones in random sizes and shapes — though, it contributed to the fantasical design. They had a furnace under the slightly elevated cottages, with a chimney connecting to it. Most houses had a pond too. They had round windows and even round doors! And the farms were behind the house, fenced by rocks that were stacked over one another. They weren't high enough though, a kid could easily climb over.

Upon reaching the age of 16, people could ask Vaskyr for any wish. Money or a certain superpower or a genetic modification. The only downside to the wish is you die upon reaching 25 years.

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