Forgotten Sea | Notion

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Short Summary: Rafayel, the last Sea God of Lemuria, rescues a human sacrifice (MC) and forms a bond with her, defying prophecies and traditions. Their relationship evolves through shared adventures, culminating in a ceremonial union where MC vanishes, leaving Rafayel to reignite Lemuria’s flame alone. The lore explores themes of faith, sacrifice, and defiance of fate, with Rafayel ultimately choosing love over divine duty.

Timeline Notes:

Event	Timeframe
MC is sacrificed by sailors to the Sea God	Pre-story [prior to Main Story, other life]
Rafayel rescues MC from drowning	Chapter 01
MC awakens in Lemuria, meets Rafayel and Lemurian children (Algie, Konche)	Chapter 02
MC learns about Lemuria’s culture, the Sea God’s role, and the flame’s significance	Chapter 03–04
Rafayel and MC visit the human festival; conflict with Emissaries	Chapter 05–06
Rafayel and MC share a kiss; MC gains underwater breathing	Chapter 06
Rafayel reveals his past and the prophecy	Chapter 07
MC dreams of a desert and heart sacrifice	Chapter 08
Sea God’s Ceremony: Bond formed, MC disappears, Lemuria’s flame reignited	Chapter 09
Aftermath: Rumors of Rafayel’s deception for his beloved	Post-ceremony

Key Lore Information:

Lemurian Lore:
- Rafayel in between Sea Gods: The sea god slumbers in the deepest part of the ocean floor [this part is in Chapter 8 and for the entirity of 2024 it was not in the English Translation] “He asked Elder Amund, what happened to the last Sea God? Is he dead? Was he swallowed by fire? When he couldn’t swim any more, was he eaten by fish? He says I’m the last Sea God, so after I die, Lemuria won’t have a Sea God anymore? However, Elder Amund said, the Sea God has an immortal heart; even if his life is coming to an end, he will only slumber in the deepest part of the ocean floor”.
- Scales: Glow with emotion (e.g., raised when angry), signifying Rafayel’s hybrid nature.He also gifts her a necklace with one of his scales.
- Lemuria’s flame is restored, but Rafayel’s loneliness hints at unresolved tragedy.
Freedom vs. Duty: Rafayel chafes under his role as Sea God, seeking connection beyond tradition. [this is also the theme of his future life Myth]
Fire and Water Symbolism: The flame represents life and prophecy; water symbolizes both danger (drowning) and rebirth (Rafayel’s rescue).
Tragic Foreshadowing: The dream (Chapter 08) mirrors the ceremony—MC’s heart becomes the flame, suggesting her fate was intertwined with Rafayel’s power, and it shows the “real ending” of his future Myth”. [Even in another lifetime, Lemuria was ruined. We start to understand this in Siren’s Song]

Chapter 01

There’s an old saying around these Islands: “Wherever the sea breeze blows is under the Sea God’s divine gaze.”

Sailor A: The God of the Sea demands more devout followers!

As winds rise at sea and the tides pummel ships, fishermen and sailors wear gray garments.

Emissaries of the Deep Sea they claim to be. They construct temples on seaside cliffs, light sacred flames, and sing hymns from dubious origins everyday.

They say the God of the Sea will select His most devout follower among the humans and grant their wish.

A gift must be prepared for God of the Sea. Sometimes, ‘tis a creature from a foreign land, treasure, or even a person.