"Greetings, esteemed reader. I am Reza Abbas, known among the learned circles as Al-Khatib Al-Bahri, the Sea Scribe, entrusted with chronicling the vast and enigmatic realm of the Third Horizon. My voyages across this starry sea have blessed me with a wealth of stories and insights, which I now humbly share with you.
The Third Horizon, a confluence of ancient legacies and futuristic aspirations, weaves a complex narrative where the past and future intertwine. It is home to the Darkness between the stars—an ancient, omnipresent enigma that whispers secrets of old and shapes the destiny of all who traverse these celestial domains.
Born from the melding of the First and Second Horizons, this realm is a mosaic of cultures and histories. At its core is the Coriolis station, a bustling nexus where lives converge, and sagas unfold.
As a descendant of the Zenithians, my forebears journeyed from a distant Earth, bringing with them advancements in technology and a vision for the future. Yet, the Firstcome, the original inhabitants of the Horizon, hold dear their spiritual traditions and the mystical guidance of the Icons. These divine entities stand as beacons of hope against the encroaching shadows of the Darkness.
My travels as Al-Khatib Al-Bahri have taken me from the echoing halls of Coriolis to the outermost fringes of the Horizon. I have witnessed splendors beyond imagination, faced the hidden dangers of the void, and encountered beings of all creeds and kinds. The stories I carry are as diverse as the cosmos itself, each a thread in the intricate tapestry of this universe.
Within these pages lie tales of discovery and intrigue, narratives born from the intersection of civilizations, and accounts of resilience against the enigmatic Darkness that blankets the stars.
Join me, Reza Abbas, Al-Khatib Al-Bahri, as I guide you through the marvels and mysteries of the Third Horizon. Embark on a journey beyond time and space, where history is a living tapestry, and the future an uncharted realm of endless possibilities.
Welcome to the Chronicles of the Third Horizon. Our odyssey into the unknown commences."
Foreword by Reza Abbas, Al-Khatib Al-Bahri, Chronicler of the Stars
