The Mother Constant

Ashantae was but three years old when she first saw The Mother, Masari. The Mother frightened Ashantae with her wild appearance, but also made her feel warm, safe, protected. Her sister and her were orphaned, but never alone in their small tribe of superstitious people. The Mother was feared and revered and legendary. Ashantae was curious about this feral Goddess with her cold blue eyes and violent red hair that glowed purple and red in the sun. She felt a deep-set longing connection to The Mother.

This is a story I've been wanting to write down for a very long time, but have only just found a reason to. This story takes place during the early years of our world, much before the age we live in. The lead character, Ashantae (Uh-shan-tay) is a young teen of 16, living in a world gifted with The Mother. Soon after her 16th birthday, The Mother loses her female companion and adopts Ashantae, sharing with her her longevity, her strengths, her senses, and the history of how all came to be.