expand_less These Gods lived out their days on the very land where we live and grow. Every aspect of the land, from the mountains to the valleys to great grass expanse, were all influenced by the actions of these Gods. It is because of their deeds that we have the Red Basin, Moon Gate Plateau, and still wonder if the First Urn exists.
 
Now, we see that some of the symbols and artwork start to change in the following carvings. Does anyone know why? No? Well, from this point on, the Gods changed dramatically. The Lokida refer to this event as “the Contest”, but the origins of this transformation event are not well known. It took many ages before these events were even recorded on the Grand Burial Mound, and so over time many Keepers have come and gone. I have discussed this matter at length with the high elders, and we believe that this change in artwork, tone, and style is also supposed to represent an ushering of a new age in our world. While many of the symbols used to represent Gods like Ola and Jurava are still present, they are attributed to creatures we know today such as birds and wolves. It is said in other cultures that “the Contest” is a game of sorts played by the Gods, and this change in form is them starting from scratch. Just like how all of you will have to prove your skills to the high elders one day to earn your role in the tribe, so too did the Gods have to fight and learn to become who they are. Let us learn about this new age together.