In the beginning, there was a seed, deep in the middle of the earth. Surrounded all in darkness, it grew into the most spectacular tree, and thus, the essence of life came to be. From the tree emerged the most wonderful of beasts, capable of carrying sentient life to the surface under its wings. Throughout the ages, life on the world came and went in cycles, but always, the great beast rose from its ashes to bring life to the surface once more. What will you do in this cycle, Risen? Will your life be greater, more meaningful than the last?