Editing Ark (section)

== The Schism ==
All was not well for long under Ark’s rule. [[Zell (god)|Zell]] when they learned of Ark’s rise and rebellion quickly gathered an army to crush the rival God. Six Saints led the largest army [[Nation of Zell|Zell]] ever assembled to the border of [[Arket|Arket.]] All trembled at the massive power of the army that marched toward Ioka.

However, Ark told them not to fear and for everyone to begin the Ritual of Safety. Then the Flower Mother and her few Saints left. Yet, the people of [[Arket]] followed their goddess’ instructions. At least most of them did. The Machi Garrison continued to stand firm at the walls of Ioka. As the army of Zell grew closer, they were the only people in the city who did not perform the ritual. When the army of Zell was a stone’s throw from the walls, Saint Toshi appeared to the soldiers. He asked why the Machi did not perform the ritual. They replied that they were willing to die to defend Ark, her honor, and the people of Ioka. Toshi scolded the soldiers.

“Ark does not exchange lives for moments,” Toshi declared. He then began to perform the Ritual of Safety himself. It was then that the Machi Garrison relented. They began to perform the Ritual as the soldiers of Zell charged. What happened then changed the world. The skies darkened, water to black, all the animals of the land hid where the light of the sun could not see them, and the continent shook. More than that, [[Nation of Zell|Zell]] shook. A great tear in the earth opened in front of the walls of Zell. Amongst screams of terror, the soldiers of Zell fell into that great pit and were swallowed by the lands of [[Arket]]. The Saints of [[Zell (god)|Zell]] fled in horror. Yet, when they returned home, they found that the earthquake was occurring across Zell.

Ancient foundations shattered at the ferocity of the earthquake. Buildings generations old fell beneath Ark’s fury. Millions of gold in damages were caused as thousands died. The tremors could be felt in the [[Breoa|Breoan]] capital city of Razzia on the other side of the continent. For decades since, scholars have attempted to find how Ark was able to summon a burst of magic so powerful. To this day, the secret remains unknown. But, the Shaking of Zell remains as a lesson to this day. Arket is a sleeping giant. If they wished, perhaps they could rule the continent...

''“One day they shall suffer for their rebellion. Blessed Path? A sham, a ruse, and a dexterous trick''

''to be sure. Death of soldiers I understand. But to target our people? No...I shall never allow it. I''

''will not rest until the terrorist bitch and her nation of cultists are brought to heel.”''

- [[Zell (god)|Zell]] grieving over the death of a beloved friend