The Sunset of the Fire Aeon, The Rise of Atlantis

The 21st century became an era of alarming omens. Climatologists, like ancient prophets, warned of an impending cataclysm. But their voices were drowned out by the noise of unbridled consumption and political games. Year after year, the average temperature of the planet inexorably crept up, and the glaciers melted like tears of a doomed world.

By 2042, New York had already become a shadow of its former greatness. Manhattan, once the heart of the financial world, was now a labyrinth of half-flooded streets, where skyscrapers stuck out of the water like tombstones. The young climatologist Emma watched from the roof of one of them as the water swallowed up familiar places. Her eyes reflected both despair and determination. She knew this was just the beginning.

During her research, Emma met the Carter family, who were desperately fighting for survival in this new world. Their determination and ingenuity impressed her, and she decided to use her knowledge and skills to help them. Emma shared her observations and forecasts with them, helping them make more informed decisions and avoid dangers.

Gradually, Emma became close to the Carter family, becoming their ally and friend. She helped them find resources, develop survival strategies and maintain morale. Together they faced numerous challenges, but their bond grew stronger with each challenge.

When the Carter family decided to join the underground resistance movement, Emma followed them. She became a valuable member of the team, using her scientific knowledge to develop technologies and strategies that helped the resistance fight for the survival and future of humanity.

Together with the Carter family and other members of the resistance, Emma continued to fight for a better world, using her knowledge and experience to create a new society based on the principles of sustainability and mutual assistance. Her story became a symbol of hope and inspiration for all who aspired to a better future.

By the middle of the century, it became clear that the point of no return had been passed. Global warming spiraled out of control, turning into a fire-breathing dragon devouring the planet. Droughts and floods, hurricanes and fires have become commonplace. Crops perished, millions starved, and wars broke out over scarce resources. Escaping the deadly heat, the warring humanity moved to the cold regions of the planet.

2050, Siberia, Krasnoyarsk.

The Ivanov family - a father-engineer, a mother-doctor and their children - tried to survive among the chaos of the war for resources. Soldiers in exoskeletons fought among the lifeless wastelands formed as a result of desertification caused by climate change and uncontrolled mining. Cities turned into ruins, and the scorched earth reminded of former prosperity.

Civilization, once proud of its achievements, was plunged into chaos. People in despair fled from the equatorial zones, where ancient cultures once flourished. Their path lay to the north and south, to the poles, where the cold still remained.

2055, Antarctica.

The glaciers melted, revealing new lands, but this did not bring peace. The Ivanov family faced the American Carter family, led by the charismatic leader John. The struggle for survival escalated into a new conflict fueled by fear and mistrust.

In 2060, an epidemic of an unknown virus that spread due to the melting of permafrost mowed people down in the Himalayas. Elena Ivanova, the mother of the family, desperately fought for the lives of patients using the latest biotechnologies. Meanwhile, John Carter, obsessed with the idea of control, was developing a weapon capable of controlling the weather to give his group an advantage.

The Arctic, Antarctica, highlands - these once deserted lands - have become the last refuge of mankind. But even here, at the end of the world, people could not leave their strife. The struggle for survival turned into a bloody massacre.

New technologies were born in this desperate struggle. Escaping from chaos, engineers and scientists joined forces. They created underwater cities capable of withstanding the pressure and cold of the depths. People learned to live in a new world, mastering the professions of underwater farmers, builders and researchers.

Athanasius Kircher's map of Atlantis, placing it in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, from Mundus Subterraneus 1669, published in Amsterdam. The map is oriented with south at the top.

Thus, was born Atlantis - a civilization that grew out of the ashes of the old world. Its cities, like pearls, shone at the bottom of the ocean. But even here, in the depths, people have not forgotten their history. They kept the knowledge of their ancestors, hoping that someday humanity would be able to return to the surface and correct their mistakes.

Atlantis has become a symbol of hope and resilience. Its inhabitants have learned to live in harmony with nature, using the energy of the ocean (for example, tides) and growing food in underwater gardens using hydroponics and artificial lighting. They created a unique culture based on cooperation and mutual assistance.

But even Atlantis was not immune from danger. The ocean, once a savior, has become a source of new threats. Climate change has led to giant storms and tsunamis that have destroyed underwater cities. People were forced to constantly fight for their existence, strengthening their homes with new materials and developing early warning systems for natural disasters.

Despite all the difficulties, Atlantis continued to develop. Its scientists explored the depths of the ocean, discovering new life forms and energy sources. They created underwater vehicles capable of diving to incredible depths and exploring the most remote corners of the planet.

Atlantis has become not just a refuge, but also a laboratory where humanity has learned to live in harmony with nature. Its inhabitants realized that the Earth is a fragile organism that needs to be protected and protected. They hoped that someday their descendants would be able to return to the surface and restore the destroyed world.

In 2070, the remnants of humanity gathered in the giant underwater city of Atlantis. Robots and humans worked side by side, building a new home for civilization. Emma, now head of the scientific council, led the development of technologies that allow people to breathe underwater using artificial gills and genetic modification. Ivan Ivanov, the son of an engineer, became the leader of a new generation striving for peace and cooperation.

In 2075, the city flourished, but the old conflicts did not disappear. The tension between the descendants of the Ivanovs and the Carters grew, fueled by past grievances and the struggle for power.

2080 was a year of trial, when John Carter Jr., driven by a thirst for revenge and a desire to prove the superiority of his family, used his father's weapon to cause an artificial storm that threatened the city.

But Atlantis did not fall. Ivan and Emma teamed up, using the latest technology and risking their lives to stop the storm. The city was restored, and people learned to live in harmony with the ocean. After this event, the inhabitants of Atlantis realized that the only way to survive is through cooperation and mutual understanding.

In 2095, Emma and Ivan, now elderly, watched their grandchildren play among the coral reefs grown with advanced technology. There was hope in their eyes for the future. Atlantis has become not just a refuge, but a symbol of the resilience and hope of mankind.

In 2100, the Wall of Memory and Honor was created in memory of the founders of the city. Luminous buildings, underwater farms, research laboratories - the city was magnificent. On the wall, which has become an integral part of this splendor, were inscribed the last words of Emma: "We have lost a lot, but we have found a new home. Atlantis is not just a city; it is a symbol of hope. We survived, and we will live on."

07/22/2024, Original (Russian) version