Tahla
Three versions of Tahla
Summary
Tahla exists in three belief systems, formed in separate places at different times. Due to the name coming about on three different occasions in isolation from each other and being used to describe similar beings, it is believed by almost everyone that Tahla exists in one form or another.
Tahla appears as a fire dragon in Ahnadhus, an imortal fire being in Dagdarí traditions and as the very essence of fire itself, omnicient and eternal in fire dragon culture.
Spread
Some version of Tahla exist everywhere throughout Órlekanú. The Ahnadhus version is most prevalent in Gaenel, Northern Dagdír and parts of Kíathandí. The Dagdarí version exists mainly in Dagdír and the fire dragon version only exists among fire dragons and the @Tal Mínakú.
Variations & Mutation
Tahla in Ahnadhus is the first fire dragon created by the goddess Dalavú. He possesses natural elemental fire magic. He was, according to some variations, the only male Dalavú created so all current fire dragons are supposedly his decendents.
In Dagdarí traditions, Tahla is the primordial elemental essence of fire itself. Tahla combined with the other three elements to create the universe.
In fire dragon culture, Tahla is often visualised as a sentient being comprised entirely of fire. Tahla has no true form so his interpretation is unique for each dragon. Tahla exists outside of normal space and time, being everywhere and when at once. Tahla can see everything that has been and everything that will be. Every moment lasts an eternity and an instant at the same time for Tahla.
Cultural Reception
Due to the fact that Tahla appears on three separate occasions, there are very few who would argue that there is no being with that name. However, as Ahnadhus is the most prevalent religion in Órlekanú, most would say that Tahla was the first fire dragon rather than an embodiment of fire.
Dagdarí and dragons both hold a similar belief in that Tahla is fire itself and exists as its own god-like entity. Dagdarí argue that the Tahla in Ahnadhus is named after their version of Tahla which some believers accept.
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