History of the Hiijans

The people, who would later become known as Hiijans, originated from the mainland. Theirs was a peaceful, but also complacent society, worshipping the benevolent gods of their land. The land gave them everything they could possibly want, and more, leaving the Hiijans to a sleepy existence, until another tribe, far more technologically advanced, wanted their lands for themselves.

The Hiijans never stood a chance and were forced to flee by sea in their flimsy fishing boats. They drifted for what seems like an eternity. They were thirsting and starving, and praying to their gods gave them no answer, and quickly everyone lost hope. But just when everything seemed lost, a young girl, named Xaochul, stood up and pointed to the distance. A small island hidden in fog could barely be seen in the distance. The people gained a second wind and paddled with all their might to reach the island. They were saved.

The excitement, however, dwindled when they reached the island. It was nothing like their old home. Everything was barren and dry, the water was salt and dirt, trees were scorched, and no wildlife could be seen. The Hiijans had to work hard for very little, surviving off of roots and what little they could find, until the girl, Xaochul, came to them with a proposition. It seemed this island had its own gods to worship, and they would give the people food in exchange for such. It was no different than before, they thought. Now this could finally become their home.

The island started sprouting, the waters cleared up and the sun lessened its burning heat. This time though, unlike their former home, they had work the land themselves to reap the rewards. Nothing was given to them for free, and part of their crop was to be tribute to the gods.