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==== <u>''<span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">The Creation</span>''</u> ====
==== <u>''The Creation</span>''</u> ====


<span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">At the beginning, the world was full of water. The vast ocean covered all of the earth. One day, a star fell from the sky into the dark ocean. The star was a small seed which grew into the tree of the beginning, 'Iniarbel' (Initium+Arbor). As the tree grew, it drained the ocean and revealed the earth beneath it. When Iniarbel matured, it had nine branches and nine roots connecting the sky and underworld. Each branch lead to different celestial planes beyond the sacred veil where celestial divines resided while each root lead to chaotic planes of terrestrial divines.</span>
In the beginning, the world was a boundless ocean, where water stretched endlessly across the land, submerging everything in darkness. But one fateful day, a star fell from the heavens and plunged into the deep. This star was no ordinary celestial body—it was a seed, and from this seed, the tree of beginnings, Iniarbel (from Initium and Arbor), was born. As Iniarbel grew, its roots drank the vast ocean, slowly revealing the earth that had been hidden beneath the waters.


<span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">It was Aerosa who first descended from her plane to our world. She was the one who blessed Iniarbel with life, covering Iniarbel with leaves. When leaves fell they took shapes similar to the goddess. They were the children of Iniarbel born from its leaves or 'elves' in the old tongue. As more leaves fell from the great tree, the land was populated by elves. They built their houses around their father, Iniarbel, and built temples of Aerosa, the divine mother of all elves. However, elves could not live too far from Iniarbel as the world was too cold and harsh. The divine mother, Aerosa took pity on elves and visited the plane of light where Nohl was watching elves from his golden throne. Nohl promised Aerosa he would stay in the world of elves if elves promised to worship him in return. Elves heard the words of Nohl and built their first temple of worship in the east of their father. Nohl was pleased by the construction of his temple and appered on top of his temple to brighten the world. The world became a warmer place as the sun radiated heat all day. Elves praised Nohl for his work until the world became too hot.</span>
When Iniarbel matured, it stood tall with nine majestic branches reaching toward the skies and nine deep roots that tunneled into the underworld. Each branch stretched beyond the sacred veil, leading to celestial planes where the divine beings of the heavens resided, while each root connected to the chaotic planes where the terrestrial divines roamed.


<span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">Elves cried as all the water in the world began to disappear. Nohl did not move from his temple top as he promised however. That was when the cries of elves reached the sky, Aerosa descended to the world to tend her children once again. She decided to move the earth itself to stop Nohl from shining down on the same land for too long. While the ground moved away from Nohl, it became darker again. That was when Goddess Izula descended from her world to light the night sky of the world. Izula simply watched over elves from the sky unlike Nohl who revealed his fiery presence. Nohl's presence overshadowed Izula most of the times. Only once every month, Izula would show her true appearance.</span>
It was Aerosa, the life-giving goddess, who first descended from her celestial plane to the newly revealed world. She approached Iniarbel, blessing it with vitality, and covered its limbs with vibrant leaves. When these leaves fell, they took on forms that mirrored the goddess herself—becoming the first children of Iniarbel, known in the ancient tongue as the elves. As the leaves continued to drift down, the land was filled with elves, who built their homes around the sacred tree and raised temples in honor of their divine mother, Aerosa.
 
Yet, the world beyond the shelter of Iniarbel was cold and unforgiving. The elves, though numerous, could not venture far from the warmth of the great tree. Seeing their plight, Aerosa took pity on her children. She ascended to the plane of light and sought out Nohl, the god who watched the world from his golden throne. Aerosa asked for his aid, and Nohl agreed, but with one condition: the elves must offer him worship in return. Grateful for his promise, the elves constructed a grand temple to Nohl in the east, beside the great tree. Pleased with their devotion, Nohl descended and took his place atop the temple, shining his radiant light across the world.
 
With Nohl’s presence, the land flourished, and warmth filled every corner of the earth. The elves praised him, their hearts filled with joy—until Nohl's light became unyielding. The world grew hotter, and the waters began to vanish under the relentless sun. The elves, once so full of praise, now wept as their land turned barren.
 
Their cries rose to the heavens, and once again, Aerosa descended to comfort her children. She realized that Nohl’s light had become too powerful, so she devised a solution: she would move the earth itself, turning it gently so that no land remained too long beneath Nohl's scorching gaze. As the ground shifted and turned away from Nohl, darkness returned to the land.
 
In this new darkness, another goddess came to the elves: Izula, the goddess of the night. She graced the sky with her quiet light, watching over the elves from afar. Unlike Nohl’s fierce brilliance, Izula's presence was soft and tranquil, a guardian of the night. Though Nohl's light overshadowed hers, once every month, Izula revealed her full glory, bathing the world in a silvery glow that brought peace to the elves in the darkest hours.
 
Thus, the cycle of light and dark began, a balance of gods and goddesses guiding the world, each with their own gift to the elves, their children of the great tree, Iniarbel.


(ooc: Some divines are left without any description for those who are interested in working on them. Also do add more if you think your divine will make things interesting.)
(ooc: Some divines are left without any description for those who are interested in working on them. Also do add more if you think your divine will make things interesting.)

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The Creation

In the beginning, the world was a boundless ocean, where water stretched endlessly across the land, submerging everything in darkness. But one fateful day, a star fell from the heavens and plunged into the deep. This star was no ordinary celestial body—it was a seed, and from this seed, the tree of beginnings, Iniarbel (from Initium and Arbor), was born. As Iniarbel grew, its roots drank the vast ocean, slowly revealing the earth that had been hidden beneath the waters.

When Iniarbel matured, it stood tall with nine majestic branches reaching toward the skies and nine deep roots that tunneled into the underworld. Each branch stretched beyond the sacred veil, leading to celestial planes where the divine beings of the heavens resided, while each root connected to the chaotic planes where the terrestrial divines roamed.

It was Aerosa, the life-giving goddess, who first descended from her celestial plane to the newly revealed world. She approached Iniarbel, blessing it with vitality, and covered its limbs with vibrant leaves. When these leaves fell, they took on forms that mirrored the goddess herself—becoming the first children of Iniarbel, known in the ancient tongue as the elves. As the leaves continued to drift down, the land was filled with elves, who built their homes around the sacred tree and raised temples in honor of their divine mother, Aerosa.

Yet, the world beyond the shelter of Iniarbel was cold and unforgiving. The elves, though numerous, could not venture far from the warmth of the great tree. Seeing their plight, Aerosa took pity on her children. She ascended to the plane of light and sought out Nohl, the god who watched the world from his golden throne. Aerosa asked for his aid, and Nohl agreed, but with one condition: the elves must offer him worship in return. Grateful for his promise, the elves constructed a grand temple to Nohl in the east, beside the great tree. Pleased with their devotion, Nohl descended and took his place atop the temple, shining his radiant light across the world.

With Nohl’s presence, the land flourished, and warmth filled every corner of the earth. The elves praised him, their hearts filled with joy—until Nohl's light became unyielding. The world grew hotter, and the waters began to vanish under the relentless sun. The elves, once so full of praise, now wept as their land turned barren.

Their cries rose to the heavens, and once again, Aerosa descended to comfort her children. She realized that Nohl’s light had become too powerful, so she devised a solution: she would move the earth itself, turning it gently so that no land remained too long beneath Nohl's scorching gaze. As the ground shifted and turned away from Nohl, darkness returned to the land.

In this new darkness, another goddess came to the elves: Izula, the goddess of the night. She graced the sky with her quiet light, watching over the elves from afar. Unlike Nohl’s fierce brilliance, Izula's presence was soft and tranquil, a guardian of the night. Though Nohl's light overshadowed hers, once every month, Izula revealed her full glory, bathing the world in a silvery glow that brought peace to the elves in the darkest hours.

Thus, the cycle of light and dark began, a balance of gods and goddesses guiding the world, each with their own gift to the elves, their children of the great tree, Iniarbel.

(ooc: Some divines are left without any description for those who are interested in working on them. Also do add more if you think your divine will make things interesting.)

Nine Celestial Divines - Reside beyond the Sacred Veil

Aerosa – Mother of the four Goddesses of Seasons. Patron Goddess of Nature, and Caretaker of Forests. Motherly Love and Fertility.

Nohl – Sun God, Light and Darkness, Bless and Damnation.

Izula– Moon Goddess, Reigns over Oceans, Phantasm, and Nightmare.

Revanok– God of the Sky, Patron of Word and Prophecy. Oath keeper. Inspires Mortals.

Astal – Patron of Heroes, Discipline, Duty, Honour, and War.

Tydalin – God of Directions, Father of Sages, Granter of Wisdom, Keeper of Forbidden Knowledge.

Vehestia – Goddess of Judgement, Justice, Cruelty, Revenge, Life and Death.

Ghev Loa – God and Mistress of Fury, Punishment, Order and Chaos.

Ebella– Mistress of Seduction, Pleasure,  Songs and Dances.

The Nine Terrestrial Divines-Reside in the Underworld

Jaqundir – Avatar of Sloth, Host of Banquets, Whisperer of Omens.

Retarte - Avatar of Desire, Goddess of the Earth, Physical Love. Mistress of Massacre.

Emolris - Mistress of Fire, Goddess of the Burning Abyss, Purity and Disaster.

Xeph'Eul - Avatar of Terror and Agony, Bringer of Doom, Tormentor of the Dead.

Zevoa Felis - Avatar of Domination and Conquest, Father of Men, Master of Iron.

Aram Nuu - 10th Celestial Divine, The Fallen One, Avatar of Ruin and Ash, Master of Blood, Ruler of the Ashen Dome.

Aienheint - Avatar of Balance, Lord of the Silver Fountain, Ruler of the Marble Castle.

Pemonhark - Avatar of Trickery, Lord of Endless Riddles, Ruler of the Shifting Maze.

Mir Atal - Avatar of Destruction and Power, Lord of the Deepest Depth, Ruler of the Crevasse of the Void

Divines

Goddess Jephia, governs beinning, wind, grace, and spring.

Goddess Aphe, governs battlefield, victory, glory, valor, and summer.

Goddess Vespera, governs destruction, despair, fear, and Autumn.

Goddess Rethia, governs destiny, end, sorrow, and winter.

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Banner of Sirion - Revanok and Iniarbel surrounding the heart of the Elven people (Crimson Orb in the center)

Sacred Sites

  • Slimbar - Ost Aina Eruontari (City of the Holy Mother). The Guardian City of Iniarbel, the Slumbering City of Aerosa the Divine Mother.
  • Sirion - Osmeneliath (City of the Sky). The City of Revanok, the City of the Sky.
  • Sir Temple - Anarionath (Place of the Sun). This Stronghold is dedicated to Nohl, the Sun God. It contains the legendary Temple of the Elves (Corda Edhelrim), once lost but now restored. The region also contains the source of the Sirion river, and for all these reasons its probably the most sacred site in all of Sirion.
  • Avamar - Seregos (Blood City). The City of Retarte, the City of Blood.
  • Akesh Temple - Minas Aira (The Holy Tower). Dedicated to Astal, Patron of Heroes, Discipline, Duty, Honour, and War.
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