Early Modern Era
As centuries passed, the Dhuman world entered the Early Modern Era. Their civilization had grown powerful, not through war, but through knowledge and cooperation.
The Dhuman were naturally intelligent, and their societies valued learning. Art, culture, and philosophy flourished across all seven civilizations. Music, paintings, and architecture became symbols of peace and unity.
Crime was almost unknown in Dhuman society. Because their culture emphasized trust and loyalty, conflicts were usually solved through discussion and community decisions.
Science advanced quickly during this era.
Engineers built stronger roads that connected cities across entire continents. Food culture also developed, with Dhuman creating many new types of meals and recipes enjoyed across the world.
Dhuman themselves had also changed slightly over the centuries. Most stood around five feet tall, and many possessed light wings that allowed short gliding movements. These traits made travel and exploration easier for them.
Large cities filled with gardens and plants appeared across the continents. Dhuman architecture focused on harmony with nature rather than domination of the land.
For thousands of years, the Dhuman believed the world contained only seven great civilizations: Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Australia.
But during this era, explorers made a surprising discovery.
Far to the south, beyond the icy oceans, they discovered an eighth land.
Antarctica.
Unlike the frozen wilderness it once was, Dhuman scientists and engineers began building a new scientific foundation there. Within a few generations, a settlement of one hundred thousand people lived on the continent.
Antarctica became the center of Dhuman scientific research.
One hundred of the greatest Dhuman scientists gathered there to study the mysteries of time and reality. Their greatest project was a bold idea that had never been attempted before.
They wanted to create technology that could travel between different timelines.
Some Dhuman believed this discovery could reveal the hidden history of their species.
Others warned that disturbing time itself could bring dangerous consequences.
Many people believed the project would take centuries to succeed.
But the scientists of Antarctica believed the breakthrough might come much sooner.
And if they were right, the Dhuman world was about to discover a truth that would change history forever.
Be continued