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======ZAILA VEENYO: THE ETERNAL BOOK OF THE HONGA TRIBE ======

The Zaila Veenyo (Eternal Book) is an important artifact of the culture of the [[the_honga|Honga Tribe,]] written in the [[honga_language|Honga dialect]] of [[shang_telu|Shang Telu]]. It serves the tribe as a reminder of the history experienced and continues to be written by each generation. Responsible for the continuation of the Eternal Book is the respective Spiritual Leader of the Honga. 

====== The material nature of the Zaila Veenyo ======

==== Pages ====

The pages of the Zaila Veenyo are lovingly crafted by the Honga using grasses from the shore of sacred [[lake_arla|Lake Arla]]. The grasses are cut, soaked in the lake's water, and mashed into a pulp. Once spread and dried, this pulp forms a paper-like substance that serves as the canvas for the tribe's collective wisdom.

==== Binding ====

Long grasses are used to bind these special pages, woven together to create a robust spine for the book. This ensures that the book can endure the nomadic lifestyle of the Honga and withstand the natural elements of [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]].

==== Ink ====

Contrary to conventional inks, the writing within the Zaila Veenyo is done using an ink derived from the [[luminofera|Shika Me La]], the bioluminescent mushrooms native to the [[equator_sections_east_and_west|eastern equatorial section]] of the [[habitual_belt|Habitual Belt]] of [[the_planet_voi_700_d|VOI 700 D]]. This unique ink glows softly, allowing for the scripture to be read even in low-light conditions. Given the mushroom's luminescent properties, the ink is often seen as a symbol of enlightenment and wisdom.

==== Pen ====

The pen is crafted from the feather of an [[arr|Aar]], a powerful bird that resides in the Habitual Belt. According to tribal lore, this feather has been passed down since "the beginning of time," embodying the divine wisdom and authority vested in the spiritual leaders.

The coalescence of these naturally derived materials—from each stage or location significant to the Honga's annual migration, known as "Shai Zaong" (Cycle of Life)—creates a holistic artifact that captures the very essence of the Honga and their continual journey through life.







====== Known and important entries in the Zaila Veenyo ======

**On the tidal lock of VOI 700 D by the Zonko ("Gods" in the Honga language):**

  * The gods came to punish us
  * Because we had strayed from the journey
  * Stopped and rested - and became greedy
  * Because we wanted to have and could not give more

  * Therefore they took away what we wanted to possess and left us only a little green and light. So that we again value and honor what we wanted to subjugate ourselves

**On the landing of humans in 2625 on VOI 700 D:**

  * They fell from the sky like a burning star
  * Some thought the gods were coming back. But they only looked like them * and knew nothing about everything
  * Instead, they cried and needed our aid