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Distraught after the immense loss she has just suffered, Zia decides to continue her long initiatory journey despite pain and obstacles. She becomes aware of the fabulous heritage left by Lidova and realizes the immense expectations of the people who welcome her. Nevertheless, she must go through with her promise made to the old healer of the Haganitas: to deposit the amulet-totem in the sacred cave. Alone, she faces perilous mountains crossings and almost loses her life. Determined, she does not hesitate to venture into the bowels of Mother Earth with her dog Cani. Her incredible will to fight and her energy to face adversity, however, will be reduced to nothing.At the end of the great plains of Central Europe and the fatalities that befall him, Kadmeron finally discovers a village where drawn signs seem to punctuate events and embellish all aspects of existence. This unknown people masters new techniques that fascinate him. He observes the first cultivated fields and begins to unlock the secrets that have taken him across thousands of miles, together with the earthly manifestation of his protective spirit, the horse Potac. But the cave of animal spirits calls him. He too must respect his shamanic commitment to the bison mother. In order to avoid at all costs the repetition of the great deer's curse , he goes in search of this sacred place, hidden by topography, vegetation, and protected by ferocious predators.An incredible coincidence finally brings these two young people together. They learn little by little to talk to each other, to know each other. A complicity is established as well as a reciprocal desire, tinged with respect and curiosity for this Other who has come from so far away. But this young couple must find the strength to resist adversity and prejudice. Will they be able to face the weight of customs, ignorance and pride? Will their budding love resist the ambitions of those around them?More than six millennia before our era, Mesolithic Europe was shaken by climatic cataclysms. Torrential rains fall on the world, the Mediterranean Sea invades the coasts. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean rise several meters because of the massive melting of polar glaciers, destroying villages and driving terrified populations away. Although the eastern part of the continent seems less affected, the Black Sea continues to fill up and gain ground on the coast.It is the beginning of a period of forced migration that places humanity in a terrible situation. Paradoxically poorly documented and controversial, this little-known era of our prehistory opens up the prospects for the fabulous revolution in agriculture and the profound changes that will follow in human societies during the Neolithic era. And in fact, the extraordinary climatic, sociological and cultural constraints will force our ancestors to take drastic and courageous measures. Deeply... human. A message from the past for the profound changes taking place nowadays and which force us to react...How were our ancestors organized to deal with the waters' fury and global warming? With what technologies did they manage to survive? What alliances did they have to forge in order to overcome these terrible catastrophes? What beliefs did they use to give them the inspiration, the strength and the motivation to continue to fight and pass on their experience to future generations?These are the questions the Heirs of the Stone Age humbly attempt to answer. This fiction series is based on certain archaeological discoveries uncovered in Eurasia and, of course, on the assumptions and imagination of its authors.We hope that the adventures of our heroes and heroines from a distant past will help you reflect on the unprecedented challenges facing the people of this wonderful biosphere we share today.We, who are their heirs.

The Shell NecklaceThe Forgotten Island Clan 1 Lowinné, a young Aboriginal woman, eagerly anticipates uniting with Tughanah now that he has come of age. But the two lovers still have to be patient. For countless cycles, their respective clans have converged during their grand annual journey to Trowenna, the majestic land at the Earth's edge. During one such journey, Lowinné has an extraordinary encounter, compelling her to make a daring proposition to her father, the sage of the Nyu clan. This proposal risks shattering an age-old taboo. Has she genuinely received a divine message? Can her father grant her audacious request? Seeking clarity, the elder retreats into the wilderness, hoping to commune with the celestial patriarch.However, the perpetual motion of the clans persists. The grand gathering at the Great Rainbow Serpent Mountain is on the horizon, signaling the day of unions. This significant event is a time of joy and sacred ceremonies for all southern clans. Lowinné ardently desires to honor Tjukuba, the primordial creation narrative, also known as the 'Dreamtime'. But a sudden twist of fate catapults her life in an unforeseen direction, filled with challenges and moments of isolation. During these challenging moments, the celestial spirits unleash the fury of nature, threatening the very essence of their world.How will the Nyu confront adversities that jeopardize their clan's existence? From where can Lowinné summon the resilience to secure a future for her loved ones? What revered artifacts and ageless traditions will guide her? The Forgotten Island Clan Untouched for millennia, Australia remains a sanctuary for some of the world's oldest and most captivating cultures: those of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Yet, by the close of the 18th century, colonization swiftly obliterated ancient lifestyles, shattering traditions and plunging entire communities into conflict, decay, and desolation. Even more tragic was the fate of a vast, isolated island to the south of the expansive continent: the utter annihilation of its original inhabitants.Tasmania serves as the dramatic backdrop for the prehistoric series 'The Forgotten Island Clan'. This narrative envisions the establishment and endurance of a fictional clan across numerous eras, both before and after Tasmania's detachment from the mainland. Amidst climatic and demographic shifts, each installment unveils Aboriginal customs, myths, beliefs, and sagacity, narrated through the exploits of clan members confronting novel challenges. Indeed, the Traditional Owners of the ancestral lands of the southern island, Trowenna, have over time cultivated rituals, relics, and a profoundly rich culture whose intricacy and enigma we're just beginning to glimpse.How did the forebears visualize the world's inception and successfully preserve their age-old traditions? Which strategies did they craft to sustain their existence, distant from what's known as 'civilization'? What insights can this remarkable legacy offer, especially as contemporary Australians rediscover and celebrate it? The series 'The Forgotten Island Clan' seeks to furnish credible responses, fortified by the authors' research and creativity.

The Amulet of the Seasons The signs' quest 2 Zia finally leaves the ginte where she has spent happy days near the New Sea in the east, her heart filled with contradictory feelings. She begins her journey of initiation as a priestess and accompanies the funeral procession of her adored grandfather to the necropolis of the Sages. The young girl discovers this sacred place with its striking architecture, imbued with an overwhelming spirituality and majesty. After a difficult break with her mother and separation from her brother, she sets out on the paths that link peoples together along the rivers. His long discussions with his grandmother who accompanies her to the Sacred Cave of Mother Earth reveal to her the ancestral wisdom and customs of the Haganitas, as well as the secrets of the Amulet of the Seasons.Lost and revolted, Kadmeron sets out on the trail of Potac with all the energy of anger. In front of him rises, once again, a raging stream that he must absolutely cross before even recovering his horse. His friend protects him once more, preventing him from making an irreparable mistake. In his desperate quest, the Marteron travels across vast lands far to the east. The tribes follow one another and allow him to meet love, the ingenuity of the peoples of the great lakes but also the violence and massacres perpetrated by other hunters. Upset but resolute, he sets off at a gallop alone in the infinite horizons of Central Europe, where the mysterious drawn signs lead him.Inexorably, the trajectories of these two young people in search of meaning in a world in full chaos bring them together. Faced with the incomprehensible violence of humans among themselves, with climatic upheavals which inexorably modify the territories, will they be able to draw the profound lessons from their meetings? Will they be able, despite the hardships, to get up and continue to advance towards each other? Heirs of the Stone Age - a series that explores the challenges of the Mesolithic period More than six millennia before our era, Mesolithic Europe was shaken by climatic cataclysms. Torrential rains fall on the world, the Mediterranean Sea invades the coasts. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean rise several meters because of the massive melting of polar glaciers, destroying villages and driving terrified populations away. Although the eastern part of the continent seems less affected, the Black Sea continues to fill up and gain ground on the coast.It is the beginning of a period of forced migration that places humanity in a terrible situation. Paradoxically poorly documented and controversial, this little-known era of our prehistory opens up the prospects for the fabulous revolution in agriculture and the profound changes that will follow in human societies during the Neolithic era. And in fact, the extraordinary climatic, sociological and cultural constraints will force our ancestors to take drastic and courageous measures. Deeply… human. A message from the past for the profound changes taking place nowadays and which force us to react…

The signs' quest 1 The waters' fury Kadmeron, a young hunter-gatherer from Western Europe, prepares for his shamanic initiation. The horse's spirit comes to warn him during his sleep of an imminent catastrophe. The incessant rains that have falling on the Saveronacs people for months have weakened the soil. They have also profoundly changed the behavior of humans and animals. While participating in a deer hunt, Kadmeron finds himself confronted with the destruction of the camp where his tribe has lived for generations. Indeed, Mother Earth has unleashed the waters' fury which destroys everything in its path. Why such an inexplicable anger? Left to himself, Kadmeron must act despite heartbreak and despair.In her village in the Gorge of the Ancestors, far east near the New Sea, Zia follows the learning of any young girl of her own kind. Life unfolds at the rhythm of the seasons, with an apparent calm. Her mother the Matriarch intended her to become a priestess and to ensure, like her, the perpetuation of traditions. But this is not what Zia dreams of for her future. She would prefer to devote herself to raising animals and studying plants. Her grandmother understands her and encourages her to find her way. However, in accordance with maternal will, Zia is finally forced to embark on a dangerous quest at the source of the Great Mother River.Kadmeron and Zia don't know each other yet, but each faces a turbulent fate. Will they be able to overcome the immense obstacles which stand in their way and which threatened pre-Neolithic humanity with extinction? Will their paths cross one day? Heirs of the Stone Age - a series that explores the challenges of the Mesolithic period More than six millennia before our era, Mesolithic Europe was shaken by climatic cataclysms. Torrential rains fall on the world, the Mediterranean Sea invades the coasts. The waters of the Atlantic Ocean rise several meters because of the massive melting of polar glaciers, destroying villages and driving terrified populations away. Although the eastern part of the continent seems less affected, the Black Sea continues to fill up and gain ground on the coast.It is the beginning of a period of forced migration that places humanity in a terrible situation. Paradoxically poorly documented and controversial, this little-known era of our prehistory opens up the prospects for the fabulous revolution in agriculture and the profound changes that will follow in human societies during the Neolithic era. And in truth, the extraordinary climatic, sociological and cultural constraints will force our ancestors to take drastic and courageous measures. Deeply ... human. A message from the past for the profound changes taking place today and which force us to react? Questions of a disturbing actuality How were our ancestors organized to deal with the waters' fury and global warming? With what technologies did they manage to survive? What alliances did they have to forge in order to overcome these terrible catastrophes? What beliefs did they use to give them the inspiration, the strength and the motivation to continue to fight and pass on their experience to future generations?These are the questions the Heirs of the Stone Age humbly attempt to answer. This fiction series is based on certain archaeological discoveries uncovered in Eurasia and, of course, on the assumptions and imagination of its authors.We hope that the adventures of our heroes and heroines from a distant past will help you reflect on the unprecedented challenges facing the people of this wonderful biosphere we share today.We, who are their heirs.