Gomsode

Gomsode, which means "The Lost Years", refers to the twelve years after the Divine Cataclysm in which there are no official historical records of events in Raqqos. It is thought to have been a time of deep trauma for the Raqqosi people, as well as a period of essential anarchy.
The Gomsode is a popular subject of Raqqosi folklore, with many stories of survival, heroism and seemingly miraculous events, as well as tales of half-remembered would-be rulers and revolutionaries of Raqqos in the ensuing power vaccum.
As a result, although the time is seen as a traditionally mournful time in Raqqos, the popular stories which emerged from it have been celebrated and defined Raqqosi culture since, with the mysteries of the time allowing for flights of fantasy.
Many notable works of literature and song have been produced commemorating the Gomsode, including Raqil'al'Seshar's epic poem Isra Farewell, and Eliv's beloved children's classic, Illustrious Tales of Gomsode.
The period ended with the naming of the first post-Cataclysm Grand Consul, Badahar'ka'Raq, after the overthrow of the tyrannical and cruel warlord known as Tebes, and the reinstatement of the old Consulate. 
== An historical black hole ==
Few archaeological relics have been found of this era due to the extensive urbanisation of the island of Raqqos, however those that do remain can be found in the Consular Museum, and, it is rumoured, in the vaults of the Palace, deep underground.
Refugees from Isra are known to have been greeted as heroes after fleeing to Raqqos in the aftermath bringing food they had stored away, however accounts suggest that all others who reached Raqqos were put to the sword. Differing stories suggest why. Some suggest that that they were put to death out of mercy due to the horrible mutations which the divine fire had wrought on them, others say that it was simply out of fear that too many people would lead to starvation. The darkest accounts however refer to cases of cannibalism by the desperate souls already on the island who were willing to survive at any cost.
Though Gomsode has been transformed by time into a period of literary fantasy, these twelve years remained a source of great shame and sadness amongst the Raqqosi people for centuries afterwards. It is uncertain because of this whether records were never made, or were subsequently destroyed.Category:Events
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