Author: Benjamin Hoffman

Lootian Dept. of History and Natural Sciences Director. Cultural Director Loot NFT Co. Academic, Historian, and Author.

Researchers from the Department of History and Natural Sciences have translated the sixth tablet of the origins of the Gods, titled “Demons of the Deep”. This document provides another chapter on the creation of the Pantheon of Gods and the Demons. “With every beat of its wings, the ground shook as though in its presence. When Selkum spoke, flames and smoke surged from its gnarling. It was said to resemble the gates of the Underworld. Selkum did not talk often, but in its presence, the lesser perished. The next was a long and slender-scaled Serpent Demon known as Grungentrum. Its…

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The continued efforts of researchers and scholars at our Department of History and Natural Sciences have culminated in the successful translation of the fifth tablet of the origins, offering a significant discovery that highlights the deep-rooted complexity of the pantheon of gods and the genesis of the Great Serpents. “First, the Great Serpents were created to spread the influence of Niefel across the land. Niefel made these Serpents to reign dominion over land, sea, and air. They were awe-inspiring in power and terrifying. They would swim in the waters, lurking just under ships. Fly through the sky as if Horis was passing,…

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Through the concerted efforts of researchers and scholars, the Department of History and Natural Sciences has uncovered the fourth tablet of the origin stories. This particular archive provides new insight into the creation of gods and beasts, offering further depth to the Lootian pantheon and providing information on events following Udrar and Niefel’s betrayal. “Niefel was cursed to the Underworld for eternity, banished for her act of treason against Einvaldi and all of existence. Kempe could not express his fury at his mother’s betrayal in any Loeic phrase or curse. The Underworld is the coldest and darkest of places, devoid…

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The Department of History and Natural Sciences continues to uncover new details of the origins of the gods. This significant reveal provides insight into the depths of the Arcadian pantheon of gods and the lengths they would go to punish betrayers. “As translated from the third tablet of origin, “Kempe, the God of Civilization, visited the gods and goddesses to ascertain who had caused the battle and their motive. First, he approached his brothers and sisters, the Elder Gods: Fagra (Love), Prevti (Family), Udrar (Wrath), and Viss (Intelligence). Only Udrar, the God of Wrath, claimed responsibility for the atrocity and…

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The ancient document that we are translating speaks of the origin of the Gods in Arcadia. Through our continued efforts, we have made a significant discovery that uncovers the depth of the Arcadian culture, which predates the world we see before us. “Kempe, the most powerful being in existence, used his mastery of the natural elements to create a giant net of wind, land, fire, and water and cast it into the void to trap Annuler. This battle lasted several days and nights and seemed to last for millennia. Eventually, Kempe could trap Annuler’s arms and tail within the earth,…

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This week, an astounding discovery was made in the Department of History and Natural Sciences of Lootverse. Our researchers unearthed historical records documenting how Lootians perceived and interacted with the world around them. This finding of the ancient text dates back to any known buildings and areas worldwide. It speaks of the era of the Gods when this reality was created and how it came into being. “Einvaldi and Annuler were the first entities to inhabit the cosmos. They were inseparably linked, counterbalancing each other’s presence in and out of the cosmic void. The tedium began to set in, and…

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