translators, the Formilians also invented the first universal internet – the Library, as the aliens called it. Its initial use was as a way to help store the myriad of languages found throughout the galaxy. As a new language was assimilated, often into something as small and simple as a single translator bug, this information was then piggybacked from one translator to another until it reached the Library. From here the language would spread like wildfire throughout the galaxy, where it would then filter down to each individual translator.
Since those early days, the process had changed only slightly. Now most languages were stored in the Library and downloaded to individual translators as soon as a new language was recognized. Even the translators had their memory limits, and as more and more languages – as well as dialects of various languages – were discovered, it became impossible to store all languages in every individual translation device.
So the Library grew, providing more and coverage across the galaxy, and including information far beyond simply alien languages.
And it was also on Formil where the main servers of the universal internet were located.
But this is where the story of Lorilie Bol, the First Speaker, begins to emerge.
Almost as it was with Buddha contemplating the meaning of life under a tree for forty days and forty nights, Lorilie Bol began to demonstrate to anyone who would stop and watch how she had suddenly gained access to the very powers of the gods themselves. She would travel the land, controlling a variety of electronic devices, none of which could have been rigged ahead of time. Later, she began to conjure up balls of white hot static electricity, and in one famous parable, used the balls to defeat a rabble of violent non-believers who had come to vanquish her.
Over time, her reputation grew and her fame spread. Vids now broadcast her amazing feats around the globe, and then to other worlds within the sector.
Yet the genius of Lorilie Bol came not only from what she could do, but how she used her powers to reinforce the beliefs the people already held. Nearly the entire population of Formil worshiped the gods Mislin and Sufor, and knew that their creation – electricity – could be used to power any number of devices. To the Formilians, the development of a new device that could utilize the power of the gods was a gift, not only to the Formilians, but also to all the creatures in the galaxy. Without these devices, the will of their gods would go unfulfilled.
So the Formilians invented, built and manufactured countless electronic devices in an on-going attempt to please their gods, which Adam figured was far better than human sacrifice….
And now with Lorilie Bol, the people of Formil had found a living being who could directly utilize the power of the gods. She was herself an electronic device, a living device who could communicate directly with the gods. So Lorilie Bol became The Speaker, the Giver of Life and Light .
The Order of Light on Formil had been in existence for a thousand years before the time of Lorilie Bol, yet in her the Celebrants found a point on which to focus all their worship, all their mysticism. They installed Lorilie Bol as their Supreme Celebrant and reserved this prestigious position for only the direct female offspring of the First Speaker.
Even for such an advanced race of scientists and engineers, their religion flourished, especially now with a living personification of their gods. And the basis for what they worshipped could be seen all around them – in the lightning in the sky, in the static electricity in their hair and in the currents that powered their devices. The Formilians saw no conflict between their science and their religion. To them they were one and same. The worship of Electricity just made sense.
And so the traditions remained intact for another two thousand years, through thousands of Speakers and throughout all the tumult of
Since those early days, the process had changed only slightly. Now most languages were stored in the Library and downloaded to individual translators as soon as a new language was recognized. Even the translators had their memory limits, and as more and more languages – as well as dialects of various languages – were discovered, it became impossible to store all languages in every individual translation device.
So the Library grew, providing more and coverage across the galaxy, and including information far beyond simply alien languages.
And it was also on Formil where the main servers of the universal internet were located.
But this is where the story of Lorilie Bol, the First Speaker, begins to emerge.
Almost as it was with Buddha contemplating the meaning of life under a tree for forty days and forty nights, Lorilie Bol began to demonstrate to anyone who would stop and watch how she had suddenly gained access to the very powers of the gods themselves. She would travel the land, controlling a variety of electronic devices, none of which could have been rigged ahead of time. Later, she began to conjure up balls of white hot static electricity, and in one famous parable, used the balls to defeat a rabble of violent non-believers who had come to vanquish her.
Over time, her reputation grew and her fame spread. Vids now broadcast her amazing feats around the globe, and then to other worlds within the sector.
Yet the genius of Lorilie Bol came not only from what she could do, but how she used her powers to reinforce the beliefs the people already held. Nearly the entire population of Formil worshiped the gods Mislin and Sufor, and knew that their creation – electricity – could be used to power any number of devices. To the Formilians, the development of a new device that could utilize the power of the gods was a gift, not only to the Formilians, but also to all the creatures in the galaxy. Without these devices, the will of their gods would go unfulfilled.
So the Formilians invented, built and manufactured countless electronic devices in an on-going attempt to please their gods, which Adam figured was far better than human sacrifice….
And now with Lorilie Bol, the people of Formil had found a living being who could directly utilize the power of the gods. She was herself an electronic device, a living device who could communicate directly with the gods. So Lorilie Bol became The Speaker, the Giver of Life and Light .
The Order of Light on Formil had been in existence for a thousand years before the time of Lorilie Bol, yet in her the Celebrants found a point on which to focus all their worship, all their mysticism. They installed Lorilie Bol as their Supreme Celebrant and reserved this prestigious position for only the direct female offspring of the First Speaker.
Even for such an advanced race of scientists and engineers, their religion flourished, especially now with a living personification of their gods. And the basis for what they worshipped could be seen all around them – in the lightning in the sky, in the static electricity in their hair and in the currents that powered their devices. The Formilians saw no conflict between their science and their religion. To them they were one and same. The worship of Electricity just made sense.
And so the traditions remained intact for another two thousand years, through thousands of Speakers and throughout all the tumult of
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