Drandsia Vatar

The Drandsia Vatar (The Foundation of Truth)

Overview

The Drandsia Vatar was the original set of divine laws created by Te Vevutur at the founding of the Aina Continuum. These laws organized the first 100 gods (the Eeirendel) into realms based on the Five Elements, under the governance of the Five Major Houses of the Ayn Auline (Council of Time).

The name "Drandsia Vatar" translates literally to "The Foundation of Truth"

Creation and Implementation

Te Vevutur crafted the Drandsia Vatar at the Court of Creation, where the Eeirendel gathered to shape the Continuum's destiny. The process included:

• The Great Conclave - A gathering where Te Vevutur presented the initial draft to the Eeirendel
• Days of deliberation where gods refined the laws
• Implementation of the realm divisions and establishment of the Ayn Auline

This process faced opposition from a faction led by Morgulon, who believed the laws would stifle creativity and growth, leading to the Great Schism - the first major division among the gods.

Structure and Organization

The Drandsia Vatar governed five elemental realms, each overseen by a Major House with specific responsibilities:

1. Marenwe (Water)

• Governed all forms of water bodies
• Controlled aquatic life
• Managed tides and currents
• Overseen by specialized deities for each aspect

2. Thiandalune (Light)

• Controlled sun, moon, and stars
• Managed cycles of day and night
• Governed concepts of enlightenment
• Supervised celestial phenomena

3. Zerthia (Earth)

• Managed lands, mountains, and forests
• Controlled agriculture and fertility
• Governed natural growth and decay
• Oversaw soil and mineral wealth

4. Malondria (Fire)

• Ruled volcanoes and wildfires
• Governed smithing and metalwork
• Controlled hearth and home
• Managed passion and creativity

5. Gerlandria (Air)

• Commanded weather patterns
• Controlled wind and storms
• Governed communication
• Managed dreams and inspiration

True Origins and Purpose

While many legends exist about the Drandsia Vatar's origins, including tales of quests for ancient scrolls, the truth is more purposeful: Te Vevutur created these laws to protect the Aina Continuum from The Mad God's chaos. This fact was deliberately obscured to keep The Mad God's existence secret from creation.

The laws were designed to be flexible and adaptable, contrary to popular belief about their rigidity.

The Downfall

The dissolution of the Drandsia Vatar occurred through several key stages:

First Black Fire War

• Exposed fundamental weaknesses in the divine hierarchy
• Created power vacuums among the gods
• Led to the establishment of the Nedos Drandsia
• Caused widespread devastation and loss of faith

Period of Transition

• Tension between adherents of old and new systems
• Difficulty adapting to revised power structures
• Growing skepticism about divine governance
• Emergence of competing philosophical systems

Second and Third Black Fire Wars

• Complete collapse of the Aedos Drandsia
• Failure of the Nedos Drandsia to maintain order
• Breakdown of elemental realm boundaries
• Final dissolution of the original divine order

Key Supporters and Opposition

Proponents

• The Eeirendel (original 100 gods)
• The Five Major Houses of the Ayn Auline
• The Vatarites (mortal religious order and priesthood)
• Mortal rulers who aligned with divine law
• Artists and poets who celebrated divine order
• Secret mystical societies studying deeper truths

Detractors

• Dissenting gods seeking independence
• Mortal rulers wanting autonomy
• Radical factions opposing divine hierarchy
• Reform-minded scholars and philosophers
• Rebellious Vatarite priests
• Artists creating critical works
• Intellectual movements questioning divine authority

Legacy

The Drandsia Vatar's history offers important lessons about governance and power:

• The need for truly adaptable systems
• The importance of balancing structure with flexibility
• The dangers of rigid hierarchies
• The challenge of maintaining unity among diverse groups
• The impact of concealing truth for perceived greater good

Its influence continues to shape how the realms approach the creation of new laws and power structures, serving as both inspiration and warning to future generations.