Web Step
by hughpierre
Summary
Once upon a time, in the heart of the Silver mountains, there lived a curious Dhani named Kusi. She was known for her adventurous spirit and keen interest in exploring the ancient ruins that dotted the landscape. One day, while wandering, she stumbled upon a peculiar-looking rock that seemed to shimmer in the sunlight. Intrigued, she approached the glowing rock, and as she drew closer, a small entrance appeared before her. Curiosity overcoming caution, Kusi bravely stepped inside. To her astonishment, she found herself surrounded by a realm of mystical beauty and enchanting glowing flowers that hummed melodious tunes. However, once she emerged, she realized the land had shifted around her. It was no longer the familiar mountains she knew. Confused and bewildered, Kusi quickly realized that she had found herself in the distant past, surrounded by the ancient civilization at the height of its glory. As much as she marveled, she yearned to return to her own time. With courage and determination, Kusi navigated the challenges and found the way back to her present. Once returned, Kusi shared her incredible journey with her people, weaving tales of magic and rainbows hidden from the world.
Historical Basis
The titular web refers to the complex interwoven interplay between incredibly dense areas of ceque lines in the mountains.
Spread
Time and Space
Temporal and spatial concepts are deeply intertwined with religious and astronomical beliefs. They perceived time as a cyclical concept, with recurring patterns and cycles governing the universe's events. The sun, moon, and stars play crucial roles in their calendar and religious practices, guiding agricultural activities and harmonious rituals perceivable between the physical and metaphysical worlds.Variations & Mutation
Disappearances
Blame is sometimes attributed to the web when individuals vanish without a trace.Teleportation
The second most common iteration is of instant transplacement somewhere else in the Four Corners, without also moving through time.Cryptids
Strange creatures can appear in the most random places that disrupt local ecosystems.In Art
Doorways
Many mountain cultures design elaborate entryways to important places with colorful motifs in tribute to local stories:
Related Species
Related Locations
Entry for Worldbuilding Summer Camp 2023
Answering: "A myth or truth about the meaning of your universe"
In response to the prompt Describe something an ordinary character has done that no one would believe.
I most love how you wove the story into something that then influences the other areas of your world. This feels like a myth that is actively influencing your world and that it ties into an underlying reality. Beautifully done.
I'm glad you found the interconnectedness as an interesting concept and as a way to include a common-enough theme across different cultures.