The history of Amaro began just a few centuries after the humanoids vanished. An archipelago somewhere in the Pacific was just one of those that had been abandoned, the creatures there left to starve. In fact, many did, including countless numbers of the usually enduring equids. However, a handful survived, two of these being siblings, Ba'al and Aurora. One night, the equine goddess Ayana visited Aurora in a dream, choosing her as her messenger for her pure heart and strong spirit. Ayana had seen the way that humans had treated her children, and how her children treated each other as a result. Her merciful heart was broken, and so she knew it was time to intervene. "Go," she commanded Aurora, "preach to my children, your siblings, the goodness that I have granted them." Aurora did what she was told of her as soon as she awoke, reporting her vision to Ba'al and all of the island equine. She preached that Ayana was unhappy, and to regain her trust and mercy, they were to respect her earthen gifts and one another, never taking what was not theirs, never mistreating their siblings, and never disrespecting their mother goddess. Some took to the newfound religion immediately and without question, eagerly following Aurora and spreading their goddess's joyous prophecy. Others, however, doubted her, accusing her of a hoax to gain attention and power. Of this group was Ba'al, her own flesh and blood.

Ba'al began to preach his own "visions", as well, thirsting for the power that he watched his sister gaining. He told his followers that Ayana had visited him, too, and told him that Aurora was lying to her children. He reported that their goddess was enraged, and that she had chosen him to seek her vengeance. War quickly broke out and escalated between the two groups, vicious battles breaking out across the islands. Ba'al and Aurora watched their followers fight, until finally the day arrived where they once again came face-to-face. Being twins, they were of the same size and build, and their personal battle was fair and long. However, Ba'al's daughter, Nyx, had been previously told to tip the battle in her father's favor. As surrounding skirmishes yielded to Ba'al and Aurora, Nyx took her chance. A bone-chilling cry rang out from the gathering crowd. Everyone parted and turned to see Aurora's own daughter, Ze'eva, lying bloody and slain, an open wound deep into her skull. Aurora being distracted by her sudden rush of sorrow, Ba'al took his chabce and drove his full force into Aurora's head. She fell, meeting the same fate as her beloved daughter. Nyx made a quick escape soon after. Ba'al cackled maniacally, it is said, even as Aurora's faithful followers overtook him, slaying him where he stood...

Today, descendants of Ba'al, Nyx, Aurora, and Ze'eva still roam the island chains, constantly bickering over their resiliently strong beliefs. War has not emerged since that day, though many believe it is just below the surface. Celestials, Aurora's current followers, now inhabit the Northern Island, while Ba'al's disciples, the Fates, dwell upon the Southern. Public lands have been set between as a buffer zones, but tensions still rage between the equine. Survival depends on numbers here, so the question is: which side will you choose?



*This history is very important to the main plot of Betrayed, so please read it all! History created by Epidemic. DO NOT STEAL OR RECREATE.