The Archbound

The Archbound

"We are the watchers on the threshold, where echoes become song." — High Seer Tamlach

Region

Tarnith (The Eternal Arch)

Race(s)

Primarily Elves and Half-Elves, occasionally Aasimar or unknown planar heritage

Tags

Planar Guardian, Seer, Mythic Order, Spirit Intermediary

Overview

The Archbound are mysterious figures who dwell in the vicinity of the Eternal Arch. Often mistaken for legends, they serve as the spiritual gatekeepers between the mortal world and something older—perhaps even other realms. They rarely interact with outsiders, and when they do, it is through prophecy or spirit-intervention.
Believed to be descended from the first druids or born under celestial alignments, they are regarded with reverence by the peoples of Tarnith.

Appearance & Traits

Cloaked in starlight silks or bark-and-stone armor, their presence feels slightly out of sync with time. Their eyes shimmer faintly under moonlight, and their voices echo unnaturally.

Beliefs and Traditions

They view the Eternal Arch as a cosmic hinge—neither a portal nor a prison, but a balance. Their rituals are abstract, involving starlight maps, spirit-song, and silence.

Roles in the World

Guardians of the Arch

Seers who guide spirits and rare mortals

Maintainers of the planar balance

Keepers of prophecy and forbidden rites

Relations with Others

The Druids of the Veil honor them, often seeking guidance.
The Wander-kin avoid them, fearing disruption of spiritual order.
Outsiders may view them as oracles—or ghosts.

Type

Religious, Coven