The story tells of a sinking city, who's only hopes are a rebellious little girl and an amnesiac mermaid. Sunken Roots is a story relating to the importance of one's culture and origins (or as the Chinese calls it - remembering one's roots), how disregarding your history means turning your back to the future. The story is also meant to remind people that friendship is important to the survival of any species, and faith and religion is important, even in modern society.
Ancient mermaid of Maruma, lost and forgotten to the world and herself, she meets Ada and as they build their friendship, so do her memories return. Photoshop 2013
Mother of Ada, leader of the yellow faction in the city's war to build higher and escape the floods. Photoshop 2013
Rebellious little girl with a head full of ginger and curiosity, who defied her mother and dived into the murky Maruma well, discovering cay.
Priest of the religion of the Dragons, Ada's mentor and confidant.
The highest section of the sinking city. Photoshop 2013
Before and after the acceptance of their own culture. Photoshop 2013
Ancient Pillar is the last visible structure of Old Maruma, it details a prophecy of the end of the world. Photoshop 2013
Sometimes you have to travel back in time to find yourself. Photoshop 2014
Ada dives into the well to trace the pillar's carvings and discover what it means . Photoshop 2013
Ancient Maruma is nothing like modern Maruma, as it boasts excellent architecture and superior aesthetics of a well educated civilization. Photoshop 2013
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