Turna'a

Turna'a was a turning point, a terrible crossroads in the history of the Rokea. Understand, they are not fearful creatures.

Overview
The Rokea met, en masse, because the Small Wounds, to discuss it. We decided to meet in a Grotto called Turna'a, in the Pacific Ocean, not far off the coast of California, in May of 1955, nearly a full decade after the first Small Wound opened. The number of Rokea in attendance was staggering. Some of Rokea felt excited to be doing something, rather than simply waiting and enduring. The diversity of Rokea was vast. Some had swum as men, some had never left the oceans. Meet because they brought news of the devastating effects the Small Wounds had on Sea even when opened on Unsea. They were shocked to hear news as well: Several atolls in the South Pacific had already been destroyed, many of our shark brethren killed or sickened. The debates raged for days, as we are an obstinate race. Finally, a decision was made. The leaders — a slew comprised of two Darkwaters, two Brightwaters, and two Dimwaters, whispered the plan of action to the Remora spirits who would carry the news to the rest of us. The decision never reached us. A Small Wound opened, in the water, so close above us that we could taste the metal of the Wound's shell before it exploded. The blast killed many, the heat many more, and those that were left sickened and wasted away.