Catalog

Catalog, is a series of short stories kept within the V Osade alternate universe, and is meant to closely tie into its predecessor, Declaration.

Lordoc I
I am Lordoc, a Histories Researcher of Ko-Metru.

In the light of recent events, I have been instructed to explore the relevant past of the Lykos Kinsman; and the origins of their Republic. However, it is quite unfortunate that their history is quite unexplored by our historians; as the Lykos even before starting this rather abrupt and unnecessary conflict—has still withdrawn their records from us.

Turaga Dume and Matoran populace of Metru Nui are especially concerned with the Lykos’ sudden aggression, and have tasked me with the duty to research and observation of any recorded history pulled from external, reliable sources.

(I have even been promoted to the Towers of Thought, which excites me greatly to know that Dohran won’t be constantly looking over my shoulder… he interrupts my work too much!)

Therefore, I will refer to the record left by the dishonored and exiled Toa known only as: Likor, the Toa of the Lykos. A name and title in which few have the bravery to mention with even a hint of respect, (or even at all, I myself shutter mentioning the name of one such as Likor). Likor and his three-member Toa Team had departed on a journey to the lower regions of the Mata Nui Universe, and after fifty days—had refused to respond to our urgent messages carried by a rather strong and loyal Kahu. We had assumed them lost, until Likor replied with a rather alarming message: “We are found guilty.”

Upon inquiry as to what exactly Likor had meant, he had defied, and admitted his defection to the Toa Code; aligning himself with only what he had made known as the Lykos Kinsman. He prophesied against ‘Grogos Sarkus’, an impudent term directed aimed towards Mata Nui; and asked us to withdraw our beliefs of this apparent ‘false entity’, and align with the Lykos to praise their pantheon.

It is easier said that we declined such an offer, and have struck Likor off the records as a result; despite his desperate means to communicate with us. His last few attempts have been much briefer messages, but their content has been mysteriously defaced.

However, Likor had stopped communicating his ‘prophecy’ long ago; and we were only left with his Kanohi, his journal. It doesn’t take a genius, (like myself) to know what may have happened. The Lykos’ ethnic cleanse had removed their only source of convincing others to join the Republic’s side.

Either way, the politics and the opinions held by the Matoran and Dume on the subject of Likor and the Lykos Kinsman are meant to be put aside. This is a time for research in history, and politics blind the truth behind the origins of a species such as the Lykos after all.

I begin, with the first entry of Likor’s Journal concerning the Lykos Kinsman;

(Note; I apologize for the condition of this record and translation, but I will still do my duty to translate my best regardless.)

“Day 89,

“Our journey has brought us into the claws of something otherworldly […] all from what I have traveled with, with what we ''traveled with had been stripped and removed by a collection of strange beings. I am no longer certain of whether or not I may return to Metru Nui. [Collection?] may be brief, but from our attempts to fend off our captors was [met] by [incredible?] force. Elements are not advised, their armor is too thick for some elements to [break/breach?] (it makes them much, much more enraged then they already were).''

''“For now, I am alone and in a rather interesting holding cell. [Advanced?] Communication between me and my captors is near impossible. However, they [provide] me with what is necessary for my survival, [food and shelter] and have attempted themselves to communicate.''

''“These creatures are large, digitigrade in nature. Eight mandibles produce their mouth, and they have fierce and honor-based eyes. They wear armor, thick and advanced with extreme interest to detail and design. They seem far advanced when compared to what wonders Metru Nui have stored.''

“But what are they?”

(Note; several pages from this text are missing, [93 is the next entry] and most of the first entry is rambling on about details not specific to my quest. The Lykos remain quite vexing; however it appears that even early on Likor had a peculiar interest in the Kinsman.)

Crude diagrams were included with this depiction of the Lykos, but seem to lack relevance to my questions as well. This may be meant for another file, however Likor may not have had any actual means of relaying information with the Lykos as was stated a few times in his first entry about the meeting of these ‘creatures’; and has failed to even acknowledge the Kinsman’s official title.

But what attracts my attention the most is that they also took interest in us, took interest in your physiology and understanding as we originally did theirs. How very interesting, this bit of information may prove essential in my studies ahead of time; but for what I have now, I shall meditate in my peace and return to leave my opinion, my translation of what is meant.

(They took interest in us.)

Characters

 * Matoran
 * Lordoc
 * Toa
 * Likor
 * Lykos Kinsman

Trivia

 * Catalog closely follows the V Osade story, and is meant to be a series of short parts which go into depth the mysteries of the V Osade Alternate Universe. It was first posted in February, following 900 Days.