Tranav - Prologue

TRANAV NOVEL

(Malikat Bloodline) 

PROLOGUE

 

3102 BC, 18 February

The 4th Cycle of the Revolution, known as Kali Yuga, began with the death of Lord Krishna. With this transition, a significant change occurred in the realms of Devas, Asuras, Apsaras, Daitya, Danavas and more. They departed from the earthly plane, and the gates to both the heavenly realms and the underworld were permanently sealed by the decree of Lord Vishnu. Earth was now exclusively inhabited by humans, Rakshasas, Yakshas, and Nagas.

For a prolonged period, peace reigned, and the planet remained untouched by warfare. A division had been established: the Rakshasas and Yakshas dwelled across the water, while the Nagas occupied their capital, Naga-Loka, situated in the heart of the Sundarbans Forest.

Then, one fateful day, King Hiramitra of Panchavat harboured a formidable ambition. He aspired to rule over the entire world, to subdue every kingdom, and to be crowned as the sovereign of Bharat. Recognizing the Rakshasas' indomitable might, he determined that they would be his first target. To achieve this, he embarked on a calculated campaign to instigate kingdoms across Bharat against the Rakshasas.

King Hiramitra dispatched letters far and wide, detailing the historical grievances of humans at the hands of the Rakshasas. He recounted how the Rakshasas had mistreated humans for countless generations, how they had slain our forebears, and how the time had come to erase their existence from the face of the planet. He declared that Earth belonged exclusively to humans, as it had been created by Lord Brahma for their habitation.

Though many kingdoms spurned his proposition, a considerable number chose to align with him. Hiramitra tirelessly worked to stoke the fires of animosity against the Rakshasas, further escalating tensions. The kingdoms that joined his cause formed a formidable coalition, united by their vow to eradicate all non-human entities—Rakshasas, Yakshas, and even Nagas.

The first and most extensive battle of Kali Yuga ignited between Humans and Non-Humans. This protracted conflict spanned a considerable duration, with humans ruthlessly slaying every non-human they encountered, including children and women. The land was marred by rivers of blood and littered with lifeless bodies. Chaos and death reigned supreme, and the Rakshasas were steadily losing ground, teetering on the brink of annihilation.

Recognizing the avarice of humans, the Naga king sought to protect his people. Unwilling to engage in the war, he decided to conceal his entire kingdom within the depths of the Sundarbans Forest. With the assistance of ancient witches and sorcerers, they wove a powerful magical barrier around their kingdom. This barrier effectively created another dimension on Earth, accessible only through specific gates. Naga-Loka became a forbidden kingdom, shielded from the rest of the world.

Yakshas, appearing similar to humans but possessing unique powers, chose a different path. To ensure their survival, they decided to live among humans and solemnly pledged never to employ their extraordinary abilities.

Tragically, Rakshasas did not share the human resemblance, and they bore the brunt of the aggression. In a mere year and a half, more than seventy percent of their race had been decimated, and their existence was on the precipice of extinction. Only a scant few remained, hiding in the wilderness in a desperate bid for survival. Yet, they were relentlessly hunted down by humans or succumbed to the ravages of time. After several years, the Rakshasas, Yakshas, and Nagas gradually became relegated to the realm of myth and legend.

 

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