They've not said as much, but there are too many similarities to the previous cycle for us displaced to not serve a similar purpose. The same origin myth exists, but in the context of how the previous cycle ended. I would be immensely surprised if we were not brought here to once again be sacrifices to the Calamity. [ The words are said with no inflection at all. Sorry, Hope. ]

[ School? Hope did seem young, but surely not that young. ] Perhaps, 'tis for the best. You'll learn more of this world's culture and customs than any of us through such intimate interaction.