The Origin of Magic, The Divergence and the Sovereign

In the world of Eldevider, magic is the lifeblood that connects every being, from gods to mortals, bringing them together within the realm. Eldevider is a single plane nestled within the astral sea, a vast expanse of potent magic that links all other planes of existence. Magic manifests in diverse forms and strengths, from naturally gifted elves to humans who can harness the weave, ensuring that no mortal is devoid of its influence.
The era of magic finds its genesis in an ancient occurrence known as the Divergence. From this pivotal event emerged the Sovereign, a being of pure magic, whose dominion far eclipsed that of the present-day gods. The Sovereign, as the progenitor of all gods and mortals in Eldevider, shaped the realm into its current form. However, as the Sovereign's power grew to unparalleled heights, it gradually evolved into a tyrant, imposing oppressive control over both gods and mortals. For millennia, the Sovereign's despotic reign shrouded the land in darkness until the Calamity, when a coalition of five champions, amidst countless warriors, gods, and forces of good and evil, waged a protracted and devastating war against the Sovereign. Ultimately, resorting to dark magic, they confronted and vanquished the Sovereign, forever transforming the Ghostlands in a cataclysmic battle that left an indelible mark on the land's history.
In the aftermath of the Calamity, Eldevider has flourished, liberated from the oppressive rule of tyrannical deities. The realm has become a hub of magic, with a myriad of nations and a diverse populace. From quaint hamlets housing a few hundred inhabitants to legendary capitals teeming with hundreds of thousands of people from various colorful races, the world has thrived despite occasional conflicts between nations.