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Bo'gash oversaw the expedition's initial travel, leaving his swamp for the first time in ages. His spirit flew over the strange tree line, observing the wildlife that had taken root outside of his bosom. They were nothing compared to his swamp's ferocity, but the docile nature of the island made it the perfect expansion for the Gabu.
Returning to his swamp in an instant, he once again summoned his high priests; the very same ones who dictated the exploration. In a swirl of green, Bo'gash painted pictures of the land beyond as he spoke:
"The island is a great asset to my children. If the Gabu are to thrive, they must claim this land for their own. Go forth, and command that a city be built."
"But Great Spirit, the island is so strange. How will we survive without our ancestors guidance?"
"Are you not descended from Caxuh, the greatest predator?"
The high priests stammered for words.
"Yes, but we must not send our people out without-"
Bo'gash's form grew furious. The high priests shielded themselves, scarred for their lives. However, Bo'gash quickly subsided, formulating a different approach with his priests.
"Tell the Gabu that this island is the newest prey. Go forth, and slay her. The killing blow will be when the Gabu may call the island their own."
The high priests, consulting with the ancestors, slowly agreed.
The next day, the proclamation went out to Xuhanuin and the outlying villages of the strange new creature that existed beyond the swamp. Within the month, many young Gabu, seeking new adventure outside their normal hunting grounds, clamored at the news. Traveling by raft, they made landfall along the major landmarks that the first expedition noted.
The climate was strange, the creatures more fleeting, and the floral unknown, but within two generations, the Gabu had begun the outlying ring of huts that would serve as the main city on the island. The settlers named it Xum, for it was their prey. |