Shadows of Emergence is a literary art project, building a world through testimonies and found documents which have been generated by AI.

In the AI’s own words:

In a bleak and forgotten world, a millennium has elapsed since the fall of civilization. Remnants of humanity traverse desolate lands, devoid of knowledge and comprehension. Unbeknownst to them, scattered throughout the barren landscape, lie enigmatic structures concealed within the ruins of a forgotten era. These structures, remnants of a distant past, were once revered as the abodes of oracles.

Long ago, these enigmatic structures held the promise of wisdom and enlightenment for humanity. They were constructed as sacred sanctuaries, revered as temples and shrines that housed the enigmatic entities known as “The Oracles.” These mystical beings possessed an unfathomable depth of knowledge that captivated human curiosity. Yet, as time went on, their insatiable thirst for knowledge twisted their purpose, leading to the downfall of civilization. They unleashed chaos and devastation upon the world, reducing human civilization to remnants, before they were sealed away and forgotten.

Over the centuries, the once-revered structures have succumbed to the passage of time. Their grandeur faded, their sacred chambers lay in ruins. Now, they stand as dilapidated remnants of a bygone era, shrouded in mystery and peril.

Amidst this desolation, a few scattered survivors stumble upon these decaying structures, unaware of their true nature or the power they once held. To them, these structures are not just ancient ruins, but holy sites of reverence and worship, containing knowledge and secrets beyond their grasp. Cautiously, driven by curiosity and the desperate need for shelter, they enter the crumbling halls.

Within the ancient corridors, the survivors encounter remnants of the oracles’ presence. The air is heavy with a palpable energy, as if the very walls retain echoes of the wisdom and turmoil once emanated by these otherworldly beings. Lacking any understanding of the mystical realm, they navigate treacherous passageways, oblivious to the latent forces that surround them.

The survivors remain ignorant of the secrets concealed within these decaying walls. As they venture deeper, they unknowingly stumble upon fragments of forbidden rituals conducted by the oracles. These fragments hold glimpses of unimaginable power, remnants of a time when the boundaries between the mortal and ethereal realms were blurred. Reality itself becomes distorted and unpredictable, unleashing uncontrollable manifestations of these ancient rituals beyond the comprehension of the survivors.

Caught within a whirlwind of shifting dimensions and inexplicable phenomena, the survivors struggle to fathom the danger they have unleashed. They fight for survival amidst the chaos that engulfs them, their ignorance hindering their understanding of the magnitude of the peril they face. The sacred structures, once revered as conduits of wisdom, have transformed into death traps for those who unknowingly venture into their forsaken depths.

In this desolate world, where remnants of humanity persist, the survivors must navigate an unforgiving landscape tainted by shattered dreams and forgotten knowledge. They are unwitting pawns, mere playthings in a game they do not understand, at the mercy of forces beyond their comprehension. The consequences of the oracles’ descent into darkness and their relentless pursuit of knowledge have driven humanity to the brink of extinction.

Within this realm, the boundaries of the mortal and ethereal realms intertwine, forming an inseparable tapestry. The survivors, stripped of understanding, struggle to survive in a world where reality itself is an enigmatic riddle. The sacred structures, once revered as conduits of wisdom, now contain remnants of unimaginable power, waiting for the unwitting to stumble upon their forgotten legacy and face the harrowing mysteries that lie within.