The peace broke when the Harvesters arrived. They came in pressurized steel spheres, driven by a surface world starving for energy. They had discovered that the Bryolith’s bioluminescence wasn't just light—it was pure, storable history, a bio-electric fuel that could power cities for centuries.
Bryoliths preserve well due to rapid calcification, but taphonomic changes include: bryolith
"It’s not fuel," Kael whispered into the radio, watching the deep sea ignite with the brilliance of a billion preserved moments. "It’s us. It’s everything we’ve ever forgotten." If you’d like to expand this world, let me know: Should I focus more on the of the Harvesters? The peace broke when the Harvesters arrived