The Zaila Veenyo (Eternal Book) is an important artifact of the culture of the Honga Tribe, written in the Honga dialect of 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 pages of the Zaila Veenyo are lovingly crafted by the Honga using grasses from the shore of sacred 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.
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 VOI 700 D.
Contrary to conventional inks, the writing within the Zaila Veenyo is done using an ink derived from the Shika Me La, the bioluminescent mushrooms native to the eastern equatorial section of the Habitual Belt of 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.
The pen is crafted from the feather of an 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.
On the tidal lock of VOI 700 D by the Zonko (“Gods” in the Honga language):
On the landing of humans in 2625 on VOI 700 D: