1.1.3. The Aftermath of asdf
1.1.3. The Aftermath of asdf
Many among us have dreamt, at one point or another, to become a hero, to be the preserver or the liberator, to perform beyond the call of duty, and be recognized as such by the people. Such is a glamorous dream; while the motives are not entirely selfless, the notion is still commendable. To achieve and be recognized for the achievements, to prove one¡¯s value to oneself and everyone else, is fulfillment, satisfaction, and success. On the other hand, many among us have feared for failing an assignment, falling short of expectation, crumbling under pressure, and being despised for such lapses. For a hero of the people, this fear can amount to incapacitating levels: his power burdens him with much responsibility, which in turn generates much fear for failure. One mishap, and the hero becomes the scapegoat: people are gifted when it comes to blaming others for sins of their own, especially those ¡®others¡¯ who have tried and failed to help them. ¡°If only he did better¡¡± In this light, many heroes were subjected to exceedingly harsh judgments, deemed worthless, and derided for many generations after their deaths. However, is that the worst fate for a hero, to be mocked for thousands of years to come? No, the worst fate of a hero is to be forgotten, his name invisible in the books of history and the memories of the people, his deeds absent from the decorated lines of legends and epics, and their effects taken for granted. When his sweat and blood is spilled for reasons unknown to others, can there possibly be reward in his sacrifice? Some may argue that one who seeks recognition is no more than a mercenary of fame; but arguments aside, the suffering of the forgotten heroes from the communal negligence is very real.
Our hero in Chapter 1.1.2 embarked upon his adventure with a heart full of hope and anticipation; great expectations were placed on him, both from the people and from the scholars in controversy. In convincing others of the validity of their hypotheses the scholars had convinced themselves: they saw the quest of the hero as a way to prove their unsurpassed wisdom and foresight. The people, on the other hand, held mixed feelings towards the hero's undertaking. Some wished for dispelling of the dreadful theory put forth by the scholars, others wished for changes to be brought about by the hero's potential discoveries, and yet others feared change, and wished to never hear from him again. The resolution of our hero's quest was a long one, and the lasting effects of his deeds should never be taken lightly; because for the negligence and faithlessness of the people, the course of the hero's quest, the facets of the prophecy and the hypothesis, and ultimately, the past, present and future fate of us all have been irreversibly altered. Some opine that the hero's case have not been resolved even till this day. There is truth in that, although that expression is more likely figurative. The events that are occurring now have little to do with the actions of the hero; but the disturbance of history and time-line, the general reversal of the Divine Laws, and the severance of us from our ancestral knowledge, would never have taken place if not for his existence. In a sense, the prophecy induced the irresponsible hypothesizing, which provoked the hero's quest, whose findings -- or the lack of which -- invoked responses from the people and machines alike, which shaped the world that we live in. It is the case of the Northern ancestors and the Northern Lands that yet lacks resolution, the prophecy of asdf and jkl; that needs definition and interpretation. Mayhap the resolution of the roots will bring us all to the end of this era. Perchance soon, a new era will begin, an era in which asdf and jkl; will be connected somehow. The answer lays in the destination of our very hero's journey -- the Great Haze.
Many among us have dreamt, at one point or another, to become a hero, to be the preserver or the liberator, to perform beyond the call of duty, and be recognized as such by the people. Such is a glamorous dream; while the motives are not entirely selfless, the notion is still commendable. To achieve and be recognized for the achievements, to prove one¡¯s value to oneself and everyone else, is fulfillment, satisfaction, and success. On the other hand, many among us have feared for failing an assignment, falling short of expectation, crumbling under pressure, and being despised for such lapses. For a hero of the people, this fear can amount to incapacitating levels: his power burdens him with much responsibility, which in turn generates much fear for failure. One mishap, and the hero becomes the scapegoat: people are gifted when it comes to blaming others for sins of their own, especially those ¡®others¡¯ who have tried and failed to help them. ¡°If only he did better¡¡± In this light, many heroes were subjected to exceedingly harsh judgments, deemed worthless, and derided for many generations after their deaths. However, is that the worst fate for a hero, to be mocked for thousands of years to come? No, the worst fate of a hero is to be forgotten, his name invisible in the books of history and the memories of the people, his deeds absent from the decorated lines of legends and epics, and their effects taken for granted. When his sweat and blood is spilled for reasons unknown to others, can there possibly be reward in his sacrifice? Some may argue that one who seeks recognition is no more than a mercenary of fame; but arguments aside, the suffering of the forgotten heroes from the communal negligence is very real.
Our hero in Chapter 1.1.2 embarked upon his adventure with a heart full of hope and anticipation; great expectations were placed on him, both from the people and from the scholars in controversy. In convincing others of the validity of their hypotheses the scholars had convinced themselves: they saw the quest of the hero as a way to prove their unsurpassed wisdom and foresight. The people, on the other hand, held mixed feelings towards the hero's undertaking. Some wished for dispelling of the dreadful theory put forth by the scholars, others wished for changes to be brought about by the hero's potential discoveries, and yet others feared change, and wished to never hear from him again. The resolution of our hero's quest was a long one, and the lasting effects of his deeds should never be taken lightly; because for the negligence and faithlessness of the people, the course of the hero's quest, the facets of the prophecy and the hypothesis, and ultimately, the past, present and future fate of us all have been irreversibly altered. Some opine that the hero's case have not been resolved even till this day. There is truth in that, although that expression is more likely figurative. The events that are occurring now have little to do with the actions of the hero; but the disturbance of history and time-line, the general reversal of the Divine Laws, and the severance of us from our ancestral knowledge, would never have taken place if not for his existence. In a sense, the prophecy induced the irresponsible hypothesizing, which provoked the hero's quest, whose findings -- or the lack of which -- invoked responses from the people and machines alike, which shaped the world that we live in. It is the case of the Northern ancestors and the Northern Lands that yet lacks resolution, the prophecy of asdf and jkl; that needs definition and interpretation. Mayhap the resolution of the roots will bring us all to the end of this era. Perchance soon, a new era will begin, an era in which asdf and jkl; will be connected somehow. The answer lays in the destination of our very hero's journey -- the Great Haze.
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