Circa 3000 BCE – Sumer
The first whispers of Marcus were not in the voices of kings or emperors, but from the lips of the common people. In the bustling cities of ancient Sumer, where kings were considered to be gods and gods were believed to walk among men, a stranger arrived, one who was unlike any they had ever seen. He appeared in the city of Ur, seemingly from nowhere, a man whose age was impossible to determine, his skin glowing with an ethereal aura that suggested he was more than human.
He spoke to the workers building the great ziggurat, teaching them how to make tools sharper, their stonework smoother. He smiled often, his carefree demeanor earning the respect of those around him. The priests, however, grew suspicious. They had seen gods, but Marcus was not like any god they knew. He did not demand worship; instead, he inspired admiration in those who met him.
He left without a trace after his work was done, leaving behind only legends of a stranger who could perform miracles. And yet, no one truly understood who he was or where he came from. But one thing was certain—he was immortal. His movements, his agility, and his very presence suggested that he had lived for countless years.