Lupad Sinda (Pacifica)

"Lupad Sinda," meaning "The Years of Silence," refers to a tragic period in Taluva history, spanning the 1500s and 1600s, when a devastating series of disease outbreaks swept through Taluvastan, which then included most of modern day Sokhanistan. This marked the end of the Guththuga Period. This time of loss is etched deeply in Taluva memory, as the epidemics nearly decimated the Taluva population, leaving entire communities hollowed, silent, and forever changed. Tales of Lupad Sinda speak of empty villages, abandoned temples, and the eerie quiet that fell over once-vibrant cities like Samberiti. Many elders passed without a chance to teach the younger generations, and with them went invaluable Talu traditions, rituals, and oral histories. Beyond the staggering loss of life, Lupad Sinda had profound cultural effects. The language and traditions of the Taluva were pushed to the brink, with many of their ancient songs, stories, and crafts nearly forgotten. Even the Taluva's spiritual practices changed, as survivors incorporated mourning rites into everyday rituals to honor the ancestors lost during these years. The Taluva grew especially reverent of "Umbudi," spirits believed to guard the remnants of their culture and who, according to local belief, sheltered those struggling through the "years of silence." Today, Lupad Sinda is remembered each year in a day of solemn observance. In a powerful act of resilience, Taluva communities across Sokhanistan commemorate it with ceremonies of remembrance, reciting the names of those lost and singing fragments of songs that were nearly erased. The Taluva now see themselves as guardians of their language and heritage, ensuring that Lupad Sinda remains a testament not only to their hardship but also to their survival and enduring connection to their ancestors.