The Capitol grounds had always been a place of power, but in this new Austin, it had taken on a different role. The Archivists had set up here, in the shadow of the once towering monument, to record and preserve the cultural history of the city and its indigenous people.
The Archivists were an integral part of the Great Project. Their purpose was to break free from the myopic view of Western colonialism and delve into the depth of local knowledge, the cultural wisdom and practices of the indigenous communities that had long been overlooked. UNESCO had provided a framework, but it was Chi Luu’s writings that had galvanized their mission.
The Archivists worked tirelessly to gather data, even in the most conflict-ridden zones of the city. They made use of an old system called Safecast, repurposed to serve their needs. They recorded every story, every anecdote, every piece of knowledge they could find, restoring the fading voices of the indigenous communities.
In the heart of the Capitol grounds, they had erected a makeshift school where they taught Tlingit, a language on the verge of extinction. It was a defiant act of cultural preservation, a testament to their commitment to ensuring that the wisdom of the past did not get lost in the ashes of progress.
As the dusk set in, the grounds buzzed with an indescribable energy. Archivists huddled in groups, whispering in Tlingit, their voices melding with the soft rustling of the leaves. But amidst this peaceful scene, there was a brewing storm. An old conflict was resurfacing, threatening to shatter the harmony they had worked so hard to create.
The Archivists had unearthed a cultural artifact of great significance - an ancient Tlingit amulet, which was believed to be a talisman of immense power. Now, different factions within the community were vying for its control. The Capitol grounds, once a symbol of unity and cultural resurgence, was on the brink of becoming a battlefield, unless a resolution could be found, and quickly.