The Return of Sukram

The end of the world

This article was written for Summer Camp 2024. Therefore it is unpolished and lacking formatting and information. Feel free to comment with any questions or requests for clarification.
  For hundreds of years, the Kaienese have passed down the origin story of the Teeth, the large mountain range that cuts the continent of Caia in half. They say that the range is part of the lower jawbone of Sukram, the Leviathan, a sea serpent so huge he could wrap around the whole of Etrea. According to legend, the Five Lords struck him down and his massive body became the land of the world.   It is believed that one day Sukram may be resurrected, and when that day comes, all land will once again become Sukram and sink beneath the waves. Sukram will be so angry at the memory of his defeat that he will swallow the planet whole, and all life will come to an end. Specifics on when and why this will happen are vague, but it is generally agreed that the cessation of worship of the Five Lords would bring the resurrection about.   There is a cult that lives in the mountains who are actively seeking to bring about the end of days. They do not know exactly how that will be accomplished, but they try nonetheless.

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Jul 22, 2024 16:42

"I have no idea what I'm doing but I'm doing it anyway"

Jul 22, 2024 17:37 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

The rallying cry of many a cult!

Jul 22, 2024 20:17 by Caitlin Phillips

That last line absolutely killed me. Much love for this entire article.

Cait x
Jul 22, 2024 20:42 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Hahaha, thanks <3

Jul 22, 2024 23:22 by E. Christopher Clark

Bad cult! Bad!   But also, I love the notion of the teeth being a serpent's teeth.

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Jul 22, 2024 23:26 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Very bad! Naught cult!   Thank you! :)

Jul 28, 2024 08:51

Wonderful myth you wrote about the creation of the mountains. Oh and I hope there will be an article about this cult because I would be very interested to know what they are planning.

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Jul 28, 2024 19:00 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Thank you! :D I definitely have to write an article about the cult at some point.

Jul 28, 2024 15:15 by Lilliana Casper

Interesting story! That last line about the cult is incredibly funny. Will we ever learn more about them?

Lilliana Casper   I don't comment much, but I love reading your articles! Please check out my worlds, Jerde and Tread of Darkness.
Jul 28, 2024 19:00 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Thank you! I'm definitely planning on writing an article on them in the future.

Jul 29, 2024 23:53 by Aster Blackwell

Giant snake! Giant snake! Giant snake!

Jul 30, 2024 00:45 by Dr Emily Vair-Turnbull

Giant snaaaaake!

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