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Scholars from all around the world gather to discuss their ideas and combine their knowledge. This society was created over 2.000 years ago somewhere between Asia and Europe. Group of idealists who always thought they have the answer for everything. They have vast collection of books with theories for everything, and they also have a vast knowledge that can't be found written anywhere. They truly believe science is the key to solve anything. For several years they wrote, spoke and did nothing else about it. But recently some started to say they have to use their knowledge to guide mankind. It all began when…

The old man waited. In fact, he had been waiting for many, many years. He was 109 years old and he should have been dead since long ago, but he couldn’t die. Not just yet. Not before he fulfilled his duty. Somebody was coming. The old man sensed his presence. He was coming from far away; he was special. “It’s him”, the old man thought to himself. At last, the time had come. Now, he could fulfill his destiny and die in peace. A man came in, wearing a red robe, his head was shaved. He kneeled to the old man. “Master, there is…” “Yes, send him in.” The stranger was tall and strong. His clothes were worn out and his sandals were falling apart. He should have been travelling for a long time, encountering many obstacles. His face was hard and soft at the same time, big, kind eyes, and tight lips. It reflected the toughness of a warrior and the tenderness of a poet. “There is royal blood inside you”, the old man said, and “Who are you?” “My name is Callimachus. I am the king of Egypt, I…” “So you want to change the world, huh? You want to make the world a better place? The world is sacred, it cannot be changed. Touch it, and you will ruin it, try to change it and you will rip it apart”. “I do not wish to interfere with nature’s laws”, said Callimachus, “but when people ask for my help I cannot deny it. When people suffer it is my duty to help them, even if I have to sacrifice my life”. “Very well, I know why you’re here. I have been expecting you for a long time”. The old man signaled to his servants. “Bring the Book”.

The servants came with a big, brown book. It seemed as if the book was thousands of years old; and yet, there was something about it that made it look as if it was indestructible, as if time could not touch it. Callimachus lifted his hands to take it, and for a moment, when he touched it, electricity traversed his whole body. His ears were ringing. This wasn’t an ordinary book. It had a spirit of its own. The book was alive. “This is the Book of Earth”, said the old man. “The roots of human suffering are very deep, deeper than meets the eye. This book will teach you how to treat the human condition but still, the knowledge of this book is incomplete.” “What?” Callimachus was very confused. “I thought all the ancient wisdom was contained in this book”. “That would be convenient, huh?” The old man started laughing and the servants laughed as well. “No, the knowledge is divided into five books, spread across the world. Your journey hasn’t come to an end, my dear Callimachus, it has just started.

You have four more Books to gather, and it’s not going to be an easy task. But don’t worry, I will tell you where the Book Keepers are and how to get there. They all know you are coming. They are already expecting you.” “And what will I do when I get the Books? In what way will I use them to help the world?” “You will not help the world in any way”, the old man stunned Callimachus for the second time. “The world is not yet ready to be saved. Such great wisdom cannot be understood by people today. No, Callimachus, you were not born to save the world. Your destiny is to guard the wisdom and pass it on to a successor of your choosing, who will pass it on to another successor, on and on, till a day comes when humanity is ready to be helped. Then the guardians of the Knowledge will step out of the shadows and start taking action.” The next day Callimachus left the temple, and started climbing down the mountain. Yesterday he was a confused man. Today he is a man with a purpose, a man with a destiny to fulfill. He has a mission to complete; a difficult one, yes, but it’s worth it. He will travel the world and find the Book Keepers who will entrust him their treasures, accept him as an apprentice and teach him their sciences. And finally, when the time comes for Callimachus to leave and continue on his journey, they will give him the Books.

In India, Deenak the doctor, holding the Book of Water. He will teach him the ancient medicine of his ancestors, medicine that can cure all diseases and help people. He will show him how to modify the body and mind by eating certain foods and regulating the breath. Deenak is a scientist of the human body. His wisdom goes back more than a thousand years and with this knowledge, Callimachus’ successors may someday save the world.

In Norway Nomenek, the one-handed ironsmith, scientist and chemist, holding the Book of Fire. He knows how nature functions and by using fire, he molds metals and creates strange devices which do things that man can’t; he makes machines. He will teach Callimachus the laws of nature and how to combine and transform the chemical elements. Nomenek has dedicated his life in studying science and helping human beings. Even when an explosion during an experiment cost him his hand, Nomenek didn’t stop his research. His sense of duty made him persevere. Now, Callimachus will receive his knowledge and continue his research, so that Nomenek’s sacrifice will not be wasted.

Then he will travel to Africa, to find Boola the shaman, who holds the Book of Wind. From this strange man, who wears colorful clothes and speaks with a singing voice, Callimachus will learn how to communicate with animals and plants. He will learn how to foretell the weather and how to protect oneself from nature’s forces.

And finally Greece, where Dalida is expecting him to teach him her wisdom and hand him the final Book, the most important of all the books ever written by man. The Book of Heart. Dalida is a philosopher who studies the human soul. She knows everything about the sources of human unhappiness. She will show Callimachus how to awaken his heart, love all Life and feel happy no matter what obstacles he encounters.

If the other Books contain the knowledge, this Book is the spirit that will guide it to serve a good cause and help humanity. Then, when he goes back to Egypt he will find a worthy young student and teach him the wisdom. This heritage will be passed on from teacher to student, until the day comes when humanity is ready to be saved. Until the day come, when humanity is ready to listen to its heart.