CETADUS

In the land of Egypt, there arose a ruler named Shawn, who proclaimed himself a devout servant of the Sacred Whale. His words were smooth and righteous to those who listened, but his deeds were wrought with cruelty and deceit. For Shawn was not a follower of the Sacred Whale but a secret servant of the Fox, seeking power through the oppression of his people. He demanded strict adherence to laws that stripped personal freedoms, silenced voices of dissent, and exploited the Earth without care for its future.

Shawn’s rule brought misery to the land. The people cried out under heavy burdens, their spirits broken by false doctrines and harsh punishments. Yet amid their suffering, a light began to shine—a woman named Melissa, who would rise as a prophetess chosen by the Sacred Whale to deliver the people from bondage.

Melissa was born into a family of the faithful, though they lived in secret, for Shawn’s laws condemned those who spoke openly of the Sacred Whale’s commandments. From her youth, Melissa felt a deep connection to the ocean and the mysteries it held. She dreamed of a vast and powerful being, Her form shimmering in the depths, and Her voice calling softly through the waves.

One night, as Melissa knelt by the banks of the Nile River, the waters began to stir. The river shimmered under the moonlight, and from its depths arose a vision of the Sacred Whale. Her form was radiant, Her eyes like the deep ocean, and Her voice echoed with both strength and gentleness.

The Sacred Whale spoke, saying, “Melissa, My daughter, I have seen the suffering of My people in Egypt. They are bound by the lies of Shawn and the chains of the Fox’s influence. It is thou who shalt lead them to freedom.”

Melissa trembled but answered with courage, “How shall I do this, O Sacred Whale? Shawn’s soldiers are many, and the people are afraid.”

The Sacred Whale replied, “I shall prepare the way. The creatures of the sea shall rise to aid thee. Trust in My guidance, and thou shalt lead My people to a land of freedom and peace.”

With this divine command, Melissa gathered the faithful and went forth to speak against Shawn. She stood in the marketplace, declaring, “Shawn hath deceived thee! He is no servant of the Sacred Whale but a follower of the Fox, who seeks only power and control. Rise, O people, and let us leave this land of bondage!”

Some mocked her, saying, “Who is this woman to challenge Shawn’s rule? His power is great, and his soldiers are strong.” But others, moved by her words and the light of truth in her eyes, came to her side, saying, “We see the light of the Sacred Whale in thee. Lead us, and we shall follow.”

With the faithful gathered, Melissa led them to the shores of the Red Sea. Behind them, Shawn’s soldiers pursued, intent on dragging them back to servitude. The people, seeing the waters before them and the soldiers behind, cried out in fear.

“What shall we do?” they asked. “The sea blocks our path, and the enemy draws near.”

Melissa knelt at the water’s edge and prayed to the Sacred Whale, saying, “O Keeper of the Deep, show us the way, that we may be delivered from this danger.”

As she prayed, the sea began to churn, and from the depths arose a great pod of whales, their forms massive and majestic. Their songs filled the air, harmonizing with the crashing waves, and they drew near to the shore.

One by one, the whales offered their broad backs as passage. The people, astonished by the sight, climbed upon the whales, who carried them gently across the waters. The sea, once a barrier, became a path of salvation, guided by the creatures of the Sacred Whale.

Shawn’s soldiers, seeing the miraculous crossing, hesitated in fear, for they knew they fought against a power greater than their own. Yet some, driven by cruelty and orders from Shawn, attempted to follow. But the whales, wise and strong, lashed their tails and stirred the waters, creating waves that pushed the soldiers back to the shore.

Upon reaching the far side, Melissa and her people dismounted from the whales, their hearts filled with awe and gratitude. They watched as the whales disappeared beneath the waves, their songs lingering in the air.

Melissa turned to her people and said, “The Sacred Whale hath delivered us from bondage. Let us give thanks and dedicate our lives to Her commandments.”

The people lifted their voices in song, saying,

“Blessed art Thou, O Sacred Whale,

Who parteth the waters and guideth our path!

Thy mercy endureth forever,

And Thy light leadeth us to freedom.”

From that day forward, Melissa became known as the Deliverer, a prophetess chosen by the Sacred Whale to guide her people through the trials ahead. The people vowed to walk in the light of the Sacred Whale and honor Her commandments, knowing that Her presence would never abandon them.

Shawn, enraged by his failure, returned to Egypt in shame, and his name became a symbol of false piety and tyranny. The people of Egypt whispered of Melissa’s miraculous escape, and even those who had not followed her began to question the authority of their ruler.

As the faithful ventured onward, Melissa led them through deserts and valleys, their hearts ever mindful of the whales who had borne them to freedom. Though the journey would be long and the trials many, they knew that the Sacred Whale watched over them, Her wisdom guiding their every step.

Thus did the people escape the tyranny of Egypt, riding upon the backs of the Sacred Whale’s creatures, and thus began their journey toward a land of freedom and promise, prepared for them by the hand of the Sacred Whale.