In the forgotten depths of Earth's prehistory, the Araneid, a race of psychic beings, thrived beneath the icy expanse of Antarctica. Their civilization, unmatched in intellect and collective consciousness, revolved around the Crystals of K'thalak—ancient artifacts of unimaginable power, capable of bending reality itself. These crystals, sentient and deeply intertwined with the universe’s primordial forces, were kept in large pyramidal structures hidden in the vast antarctic lands, granted the Araneid control over the elements and the very fabric of existence. For millennia, the Araneid lived in harmony, guided by their Elders, who taught that the crystals should be used to maintain balance in the cosmos. Through rituals, they channeled the crystals' energies, preserving peace within their world and beyond. The Elders, protectors of this balance, upheld the sacred teachings of K'thalak, the Weaver of Eternities. But peace was shattered when a faction of the Araneid, seduced by the crystals' vast potential, sought greater power. Led by Vor’gath the Immortal, this group—known as the Disciples of Dominance—believed the crystals were the key to galactic conquest. Twisting the ancient rituals, they unlocked dark, forbidden powers, their psychic abilities becoming weapons of immense destruction. With their minds expanding beyond mortal limits, they sought to enslave the stars themselves. The Guardians, though fewer in number, resisted. Wielding their mastery of the crystals and ancient rituals, they fought to prevent the Disciples from plunging the universe into chaos. Who will rise from the ashes of this great ancient catastrophe? #aiartcommunity #annunaki #moviescene #movieclips #aliens #antarctica #pyramid #sciencefiction #ancientaliens #hollowearth #darkfantasy - @anima.journeys