"The Saga of NEox," a digital book by DaNe DaNiel, narrates a being's journey from a parallel reality, imprisoned in a dark underworld, seeking self-rediscovery and the keys to his original core. The saga explores self-knowledge, redemption, duality, transcendence, and the fight against adversity. Readers are encouraged to contemplate confronting darkness to find light, breaking three-dimensional limitations, and the search for life's purpose.
Originally written in Portuguese (BR) and completed in 2019, "The Saga of NEox" was published in January 2020. Its unique style, with verses, rhymes, and rich metaphors, presented a translation challenge. DaNe DaNiel undertook this task, using AI translation tools and finalizing revisions in January 2025.
DaNe DaNiel (NddN), a Brazilian multimedia artist, blends music, literature, and digital art. Creator of the "NEox sound project," he explores existential themes through experimental electronic music and conceptual digital art. Influenced by the hero's journey and the duality of light and darkness, his works invite reflection. "The Saga of NEox" narrates a being's search for redemption, complemented by immersive soundscapes from his albums.
The "NEox sound project" discography includes "Obscure Dark Way" (2006), "C O M A" (2008), "The Experience" (2010), and "The R3V6Luti9N" (2016), which inspired "The Saga of NEox."
For DaNe DaNiel, art is transformative, awakening consciousness and breaking perceptual limits. His work reflects his pursuit of self-knowledge and transcendence, inviting audiences to question their existence and connect with the universe. He sees his work as an invitation to reflect on the human condition, consciousness, and art's power to connect us with something greater.
Fountellion in THE SPIRAL: Greenwise & the Nature of the Game
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A gateway to a long-awaited, always-online virtual island (an 'Autonomous World' or 'Permaworld') has opened for those who've found a key. This includes Dan Harvester, a guy who lives in a run-down apartment with his cat and runs a gaming channel. He's almost done playing and testing VR games, but this one could be his final chance to - truly - level up. What can it promise to him, and all its very first 'pioneers'?
'Fountellion'...is said to be 'natural' game-world, a N.E.P. world (Naturally-Evolving PermaWorld) full of artificial life that mimics the laws of our own natural world, with its shaping force of evolution. The game promises to be more than an open-world survival experience, for there are seven 'Insights' scattered and every player can find their own path to them. How much will Dan be changed, by his own search?
A game-within-a-game or a simulated homage to the natural world? A complete vision of a 'metaverse' design which overgrows or salvages addicted players?
There is only one way to find out: Tune in and experience Dan's 'avalogs'. For only by completing them and the fragments from the development, may you too discover the vision and legacy of 'Fountellion'...
Notes: Please be aware this is speculative sci-fi, and includes outlines for an actual game-world within the story. The project is also decentralised and open source. Website is: https://ade-m-campbell.gitbook.io/fountellion-in-the-spiral-origin-nfts/
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Read also the prequel: 'In THE SPIRAL: Connected Stories & Fragments from a Virtual Future.'
And in 2023: 'Through Fountellion: A Personal Story of an 'Ultimate' Game'....
Talk to Greenwise CHATBOT.... the AI / NPC himself via 'Character . AI' and POE.....