[quote=@Cyclone][@Kho]
Ah, I've been meaning to ask if you've read a book called Things Fall Apart. Your story of the Eskandars recalled memories of that story; it's actually somewhat similar.
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I have actually, a very long time ago. Didn't think there were any similarities, wasn't in my mind at all. Was actually going for a primeval biblical feel with a bit of human frailty in the mix.