Job 38:16 "Have you Journeyed to the springs of the sea or walked in the deep recesses of the deep?" This verse set me off. I've got all sorts of theories. Bear in mind that this is all speculation, and I am not totally up to date on my lore so i'd like to apologize in advance for any inaccuracies. For anyone who may have noticed the things I am and has posted them on Reddit of elsewhere, I apologize. My goal is only to start a discussion. If you'd like to follow along I am reading from the New International Version of the bible, not every translation will use the same words. I am aware of risks this adds to the legitimacy of my theories, but this can't ALL be coincidence. Let's begin, The Darkness is oft called the deep in Destiny. In a mythological context it is also called Chaos. It exists in some form of another in Taoism, Christianity and in, Greek and, Mesopotamian myths, as well as in other religions. It isn't evil necessarily, but it is dangerous. It's the nothingness before creation. It's unexplored territory. It's the thing you don't know. The dark is dangerous, but it's also where the food is. It's also where Legends are made. In contrast the light is known territory. It's a walled place. It's a well lit room. It's where you were raised (at least ideally). It's know as order. So we have our dichotomy. Order and chaos. If you are in the dark for too long, then you are eaten by a snake (of worm). If you are in the light too long, then everything is stagnant, and you all starve. The hero is he who kills the snake/dragon/worm/giant/lion, and becomes the savior. A few examples of heroes: Frodo, Luke Skywalker, Harty Potter, Jesus Christ, Zeus. You all are smart enough to come up with others. Obviously the snake can be a metaphor. Most of this is learned in a freshmen English class, so won't bother to go on. Here's the good stuff. Job 12:22 "He reveals the deep things of darkness and brings utter darkness into the light." Job 38:30 "when the waters become hard as stone, when the surface of the deep is frozen?" Job 28:14 "The deep says, "It is not in me"; the sea says, "It is not with me."" Job 38:16 "Have you journeyed to the springs of the sea or walked in the recesses of the deep?" Job 34:22 "There is no deep shadow, no utter darkness, where evildoers can hide." Job 7:12 " Am I the sea, or the monster of the deep, that you put me under guard?" These are only the semi-relevant verses in job that reference the Deep. The deep, for you children out there, is big boy talk for ocean. Now for the majorly relevant verses. Job 28:3 "Mortals put an end to the darkness; they search out the farthest recesses for ore in the blackest darkness." Let's unpack this. Man will put an end to darkness by exploring, and they will be rewarded. Much like our order into chaos idea aforementioned. Before this next ones lets remind the children of the Leviathan. A Leviathan is dangerous water creature. It's not clear which one, but it is likely: a whale, a snake, a dragon, or a crocodile. It is also the creature that roams (or rather floats) around the planet Fundament. We are ignoring the raid for now. There is a relationship but that's a job for another day. C'mon Bunge give us a break! The nine are also described as being Leviathans!? Whatever... The one of which I speak is the servant of the traveler that floats Fundament. Job 41 1“Can you pull in Leviathan with a fishhook or tie down its tongue with a rope? 4Will it make an agreement with you for you to take it as your slave for life? 5Can you make a pet of it like a bird or put it on a leash for the young women in your house? 6Will traders barter for it? Will they divide it up among the merchants? 19Flames stream from its mouth; sparks of fire shoot out. 31It makes the depths churn like a boiling caldron and stirs up the sea like a pot of ointment. 32It leaves a glistening wake behind it; one would think the deep had white hair. 33Nothing on earth is its equal— a creature without fear. 34It looks down on all that are haughty; it is king over all that are proud.” The Leviathan is a great best then. None can defeat it. One can't divide it up for sale. It breathes fire. Only God has power over it. The Traveler is obviously God in this context. God being he who faces Chaos and tames it. Notice also that it, "It makes the depths churn like a boiling caldron" It swims in the deep. Now to get to the point. Every reference I've given has been from the book of Job. I feel like the fact that "The Deep" and "The Leviathan" are both evident in the same book seem suspicious. The Timing of this post is most unfortunate I know. The forums are full of pvp and forsaken hype, but this was much to fascinating to pass up. I'm new to posting things on forums so don't hurt me for messing up.