# Backstory — 2034: Humans Discover Lemuria; Parents Killed

> In 2034 — the same year the Deepspace Tunnel tore open above Linkon — humans discover ruins of a Lemurian underwater city southeast of Linkon, triggering a wave of capture, experimentation, and killing of Lemurians for their longevity. Rafayel's parents are among the dead.

- Branch: Anecdote
- In-universe: 2034 — Chronorift year
- Released: Yesterday No More (Timelock Key)
- Characters: Rafayel
- Locations: Lemuria, Linkon City
- Page: https://ladsarchive.com/events/rafayel-lemuria-discovery-parents-killed/

## Description

The year the Deepspace Tunnel tears open above Linkon City is also the year humans discover Lemurian underwater ruins southeast of Linkon. The discovery immediately triggers exploitation: Lemurians are captured, killed, and experimented on for their long lifespans, which humans want to weaponise as immortality research. Rafayel's parents are killed in this first wave. From this point forward he carries an entrenched, rational hatred of humanity. He leaves Linkon and spends years abroad — primarily Verona — depressed, unable to paint, living with an old butler and his art teacher. His aunt Talia also lives in Verona.

## Related events

- [Backstory — Childhood Beach Meeting; the Long Wait](https://ladsarchive.com/events/rafayel-childhood-beach-meeting/)
- [Anecdote 3 — Siren's Song: K's Death; Seamoon Ceremony; Fallon Killed](https://ladsarchive.com/events/rafayel-anecdote-3-sirens-song/)