Manu / The Great Flood

The first king. The great flood that destroyed the world. Manu builds an ark guided by Matsya (Vishnu's fish avatar), saving the seeds of civilization and starting the dynasty that produces every king in the series. Parallels great-grandfather Arasappa fleeing along the Kaveri.

Themes: Destruction · Survival · Rebirth · Divine guidance

“Build the vessel, Manu. Save what must survive.” — Matsya

Episodes

1. The First King
   Manu, the progenitor of all kings to come.
2. The Small Fish
   A tiny fish that asks for protection.
3. Matsya's Warning
   Vishnu's avatar warns of the coming deluge.
4. Building the Ark
   An ark built to carry the seeds of life.
5. The Waters Rise
   The oceans swallow the world.
6. The Great Flood
   Everything returns to water.
7. The Mountain Peak
   The ark is tethered to the only peak that remains.
8. The New Dawn
   Life begins again under a new sunrise.

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