Book of Corsair Myths and Legends

[Madvillain]

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Before the beginning of times our ancestors traveled an intergalactic course in a state of siesta.
They did so on board the Hispania , an arc filled with many lifeforms from Sol.
They originated from a technologically well advanced ancient civilization that thrived in a system called Sol.

Sol was a beautiful place fit for a warrior, where the legend says that great heroes fought glorious battles relentlessly.
Humanity prospered in the art of war but this paradise could not last.
An apocalyptic event transpired , tearing the lands apart.
It was in these times our ancestors built the Hispania and embarked on their journey to Sirius.
 
Their purpose was to find new lands after Sol’s destruction and they did so , though not as planned.
En route to a destination somewhere in Sirius they remained dormant for centuries,
leaving the cradle of mankind far behind their tracks.

After many years an inferno broke out inside the Hispania, awaking her passengers from their longest siesta.
Nobody knows for sure who or what started this fire and when or how it started.
some blame demons while others speak about barbarians who sneaked on board before the Hispania took off.
The arc took severe damage and it became quite clear that she could no longer guarantee a safe trip for all of the passengers.

This is what triggered the bravest sacrifice of our ancestors.
In an act of selflessness thousands boarded shuttles filled with meager supplies
and set course for the nearest system: Omicron Gamma.
in hopes of a better future for their brethren who stayed behind on the Hispania.
This is where our people’s history as inhabitants of Hispania came to an end.

As all endings mark a new beginning so did the end of our ancestors voyage with the Hispania
mark the first steps of humanity on planet Crete, the dark ages and our proud rich history filled with legends and myths.
Stories were passed on from generation to generation by word of mouth to be preserved from the sand of time
by the largely illiterate population of Crete.

This book attempts to capture some of these myths in order to preserve them for many generations to follow. 
So the people of Crete will never forget what makes them Corsair.

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