The Myth of the Humans

Humans are mythological entities to the animal mutants. According to the traditions, humankind are your creators, those that raised you from your savage state and made you what you are today. There are many remnants of humankind’s world in Paradise Valley, wondrous ruins and objects whose purpose is often mysterious and inexplicable. Some of you have even seen pictures of humans, sacred furless apes. Humans were benevolent makers, and the seers often pray to the human spirits for guidance. But the humans have abandoned you, left you alone, trapped with the Watchers. Why humankind did this is at times debated intensely among Seers and elders. Some seers claim that humans will return some day and set you free.

“The humans lived here in the valley a long time ago. They looked almost like us, but walked on their hind legs all the time and had no fur except on their heads. They were always cold and wore several layers of clothing. It is said the humans and the Watchers built the houses and facilities we live in today. The humans were powerful and lived in huge tribes. Some believe they still live in their habitat somewhere beyond the mountains. But I doubt it. I think the humans are gone forever, and maybe that is just as well. Us apes can take care of ourselves.” – Bohr 15, Elder of the Ape Tribe