"A deal was struck- an entire race, slaved, to an entity beyond their understanding, for the rest of their existence. Their children are many, but their environment hostile toward their being. This many will not all survive- only the strongest in heart, mind, and body will prevail over their siblings- but the ones that do shall be cursed with a life long enough to see the end of the stars." -The First Scripture (author unknown, but presumed to be the first Clockmaker himself)