Gairen, The Flail

The legend of Gairen, The Flail is a story related to a mythical weapon of immense size that is said to have irreversibly changed the world of Anira from a standard sphere to a collection of scattered islands.

Summary

The legend tells of a world before Anira, a world that was spherical like other worlds. Out of the sky came Gairen, the cosmic flail, crashing into the world and shattering it into a million and one pieces, infusing the world with mystical energy, and birthing that Anira seen today.

Historical Basis

Mythologists from the Misty Marches postulate that cosmic weapons of various types may have affected other worlds, although they are confounded as to the purpose of such items existing.

In Art

An artistic rendition of the legend, called "The Shattering Of The World", is displayed at the Museum Of Legends in Mirand.

Date of Setting

3000 BHY