The Limbo Stones

Summary

The rocks and stones surrounding Limbo's Crossing are thought by many to not be of this world, due to a many statements from gods regarding the area and well as their brief descriptions of it. The primary statement from a god used to support this myth is one from Lapi, The God of Earth. that 'The stone of Limbo are not of (her) domain'. Most in the mainstream take this statement to mean that Limbo's Crossing, and all contained within it, are within the domains of Shia, the God of Death or Mora, The God of Life. Those believing this myth instead take the statement to mean that Limbo's Crossing may not be made of materials natural to the world, and may in fact be the result of a meteor strike in the planet's past, taking Lapi's position as the god of earth quite literally, to mean the god of this planet itself.
Statements from other gods regarding Limbo's Crossing give credence to the myth, or according to some, conspiracy theory, based on their description of the area. It is agreed upon by all that Limbo's Crossing is an island within a lake, and various gods have described the lake as being surrounded by tall hills, exposed stone, and that the island at the center being akin to a valley itself. As it is generally accepted that altering the landscape of Limbo's Crossing is forbidden, and as such could not have been changed by people or the gods themselves, those believing the myth suppose that the area may be the crater of a long ago meteor strike, hence its odd appearance. Many gods when describing the area to outsiders have also remarked that the stones are nothing like which they have seen anywhere else, even gods that are not frequently in contact, and from all over the globe.

Historical Basis

As Limbo's Crossing's location is unknown, it is very hard to both prove and disprove the myth. Evidence both for and against is scant, and that removing any item from the region is forbidden, it cannot be scientifically analyzed.
Evidence in support of the theory:

• It is theorized by many that the The War of Black Ash could not have been caused by volcanic gasses alone, and a meteor or comet strike may have played a major role in the world's climate shift.

• Many gods have stated that it is a possibility that Limbo's Crossing was created by a meteor strike.

• The gods themselves have often made statements of confusion and unfamiliarity with the area's structure, having apparently never seen something like it before.

• If such a meteor strike did occur, it could have been overshadowed or hidden by the War of Black Ash and the near global volcanic eruptions, or even have been mistaken for a volcanic eruption itself.

• Many theorize that the odd appearance of plant and animal life in the region could have potentially been caused by radiation from rare earth minerals contained in a meteor.

Evidence against the theory:

• Many gods that have made statements in support of the theory are not familiar with the science behind such an event, or geology as a whole, and may just be confused or mistaken.

• It is completely unknown when a supposed meteor strike would have occurred to create the region, and Limbo's Crossing has supposedly existed since prior to the War of Black Ash.

• To create a crater the size Limbo's Crossing is thought to be, a strike should have been seen and felt for hundreds if not thousands of miles. No evidence of a recorded strike large enough exists.

• Specifically to radiation theory, the gods themselves may be protected from such, but mortals in service of them, such as their heirs and children, may not be, and even if the area was radioactive, it would not be to such a degree or for such a long period of time.

Variations & Mutation

Some variations of the theory will often replace a meteor with a comet, or even potentially a human era object such as a satellite or the famed ISS. Such variations are still subject to the same lack of evidence as the main branch of the theory, and the latter, of Limbo's Crossing being the crash site of the ISS, is almost certainly false, as it is believed to have crashed somewhere over the Mediterranean.

Related Locations

• Limbo's Crossing