Ancient Writings

Ancient Writings are texts written by stranded Nedian researchers on the planet Expel. The name, or names, of the authors are unknown. The texts were written several thousand years ago, and predate the foundation of the Kingdom of Cross.

The Ancient Writings were planted by Nedians living in Cross Cave several thousand years ago. Before coming to Expel, the people were scientists, working at a Heraldic laboratory on the planet Milocinia, 700 million years ago. For reasons unknown, a transporter accident sent the people from Milocinia through both space and time: arriving at Expel, 700 million years into the future. Their intended destination was Energy Nede, without any change of time.

Now lost on an unknown planet, likely without anyone living on that continent, the Nedians took shelter in Cross Cave. Their ultimate fate is unknown. They left several remnants of their presence in treasure chests, including the Ancient Writings, and sealed the writings behind a magic stone door. A map detailing the route to access the writings was made later, and was acquired by Celine Jules as Treasure Map.

The Ancient Writings are discovered by Rena Lanford, Claude Kenni, and Celine, but the three admit the words are indecipherable. They bring the texts to Keith, the linguist, in the town of Linga, for decipherment. In the main ending of Bowman Jean, Keith finishes decipherment of the texts, and explains that the writings talk of a lost paradise called Nede.