Arnmod mysteries

Arnmod theories are theories which attempt to account for the mysterious appearance and death of George and Robert Arnmod.

Overview
The two Arnmods were found, as very young children, in mysterious circumstances by early settlers on the deck of their ship, when they returned from exploration of Kings Island. Originally it was assumed that they were 'natives' but as no others were ever found, this theory became less popular. The children had European features, but with one distinguishing characteristic; they had six fingers on each hand. They both died mysteriously; Robert drowned in a boat race around the archipelago and George disappeared mysteriously from his bed at an old age.

Religious appearance
Some religious Lovians hold that the Arnmods were in fact angels sent to safeguard Lovia during its early years. This theory has little support due to the fact most Lovians are irreligious. In fact, it is ridiculed even among most religious people. However, it is the only theory which accounts for their disappearance.

Arnmods were 'natives'
This theory says that the Arnmods were children of Lovia's 'early settlers' who abandoned their two young children on the boat's deck. The problem with this theory is that no evidence for early Lovians exist. Some suggest they were wiped out by disease, or slaughtered by the Founding Fathers. Others point to the Arnmods' European features and suggest the early Lovians could easily have mingled with the settlers.

Arnmods were abandoned by settlers
Others suggest that the two Arnmod children might have been abandoned by one of the settlers, who possibly was too ill or poor to care for two twins. Some point out that the fact they had six fingers might have turned their parents against them. This is possible the most accepted theory.

Revisionist view
The most controversial of the theories is that of the revisionist historian George Bradly-Lashawn, who suggests that the Arnmods never really existed. He claims that the lack of remains does not suggest a mysterious disappearance, but that they are a myth. He also comments that written evidence for their existence is 'meager' and claims the photos are fakes. This theory is gaining favor due to Bradly-Lashawn's eminence as a historian, but is fiercely fought against by other Lovians, especially Arnmod's descendants.