ANANSI
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The story of ANANSI the spider has inspired the lands called the Borderlands where the five tribes; Agha, Mai, Phiri, Nawari and the Unsung, control the five elements through spirits and spirit maidens. Among them is their protector called the Vessel, master of elements; however, our antagonist, Nyama isn't born with her abilities. In fact, she doesn't even want to be the Vessel!. she wants to create and invent the future. She wants knowledge but in order for her to get that knowledge, she must face an Ancient evil.
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