====== Discovery of The Celestial Monolith ======

**Description**: The Celestial Monolith is a towering, mysterious artifact discovered on the moon of the [[:sentient_species:humans|human ]]homeworld. It stands tall, carved with intricate symbols and inscribed with two distinct scripts: Common and Ancient Celestial. The monolith's surface is adorned with [[:factions:celestials|celestial ]]motifs and an array of coordinates pointing to the homeworlds of the galaxy's seeded races, as well as the location of the [[:world_content_info:the_solara_installation|Solara Installation]].

**Inscriptions**:

   * **Common Script**: The Common script portion tells a cautionary tale, warning of the dangers of advanced technology, computing, and artificial intelligence. It suggests that these were the very reasons for the races being trapped within a protective shield zone. The inscription ends with a dire warning: "Do not leave the shield zone."
  * **Ancient Celestial**: The majority of the monolith is inscribed in Ancient Celestial, a language that remains largely undeciphered. This section is believed to hold deeper secrets and possibly more detailed instructions or prophecies.
==== Impact on the Galaxy ====

**Discovery**: The Humans originally stumbled upon the Celestial Monolith during an expedition on the moon of their homeworld. This discovery was initially celebrated for its historical and cultural significance. However, the contents of the Common script soon instilled a profound fear and reverence for the warnings it contained.

**Reactions**: The revelation that technology and artificial intelligence were dangerous led to a galaxy-wide shift in priorities. Governments, scholars, and citizens alike began to move away from traditional technological advancements. The immense fear of this message drove the galaxy to abandon pursuits in computing and AI. In the aftermath of the discovery, there was a renaissance of magical studies and applications. The races of the galaxy turned to magic as their primary means of advancement, defense, and daily life. The reliance on magic became a unifying factor, shaping societies, economies, and even military strategies. The coordinates inscribed on the monolith led to the discovery of the homeworlds of various species, fostering a new era of exploration and interspecies cooperation.