The First Gatekeeper
Added 2024-05-27 21:25:01 +0000 UTCNote: Created originally for Vickypink
Very little is known about the first Gatekeeper. The initial recording of one dates back to the time of the Ancients. Some speculate that the Gatekeeper was born in response to the Ancient’s ways, coming to fruition to keep the more powerful ones in check. Though what that entailed is not detailed in any of the writings, leaving some to wonder if they were purposefully forgotten.
The first gate was opened inside of a lantern, however, and was shut soon after. It used to be a sight of pilgrimage for the people of the market. Hundreds gathering far and wide to lay down offerings at the gate opening. This is a tradition that has been forgotten and the sight of the first gate is unknown.
The tradition of keeping the job of the Gatekeeper shrouded in mystery has been in place since the dawn of its existence, but the Gatekeeper was a name that was passed around far more frequently. Sometimes in fear. Other times with the thoughts that they held the keys to the knowledge of the universe. The very idea of a Gatekeeper became more of a figure head in some circles. While others believed them to be a myth. Most agree that several individuals claimed to have the job but it is unknown if they all shared the power that came with it.
No one knows how many Gatekeepers have preceded the first or how the first died. But whispers of them still linger through the market. Like a story of old. Never quite forgotten. It is said that the first Gatekeeper is still out there, holding a single master key to the market. The repercussions of such an idea are not well received.
