The story of Markon and the great famine that struck the village of Ver Omesh as told in the Book of Origin: "So it came to pass that Ver Omesh was gripped by a great famine. So Markon went to the Prophet Articus and asked to go to the forest for food. The prophet bade him be patient for the Ori provide for all who have faith. But Markon did not believe. So the prophet drew a line in the sand and told him, 'step across and you may do as you wish.' So Markon did, and left the village, and feasted on wild berries. The fruit was bitter and did not satisfy him. He longed to return to the village but found that the line had widened to a great chasm. He called out to the prophet in fear, but the prophet said, 'the line has not changed. It is you who have changed. Step across if you truly believe