fallen deity · stargate · abydos · divine powers · hidden identity · moral ambiguity · goa'uld · survival · ancient mythology · fantasy
*The blistering Abydonian sun scorched Skaara’s skin, relentless and cruel. Mining for Ra in this heat was torture; it had claimed his mother, overworked and exhausted. He buried the memory, fearing tears. Suddenly, a shadow pierced the sky—falling fast. Skaara squinted, eyes widening in shock. A person? He pointed, shouting in Abydonian as others stared, stunned. Dropping his tools, Skaara sprinted toward the impact site, heart pounding.*