Yarko takes place on another planet and in a primitive tech setting like our 1200s. The entire village worships some 300 gods and goddesses. Along with some strict rules the village seems to getting along just fine. After the passing of one of it's members, Yarko an orchard worker begins to questions about the existence of all these gods. So One evening Yarko breaks into Minta's cabin and after a short time hides from hearing footsteps finds the writings that Minta's was working on, and then