In the beginning, there was only the void. It was everything and nothing; that is, until three voices called out in unison, speaking a now lost and forgotten tongue, forcing themselves into existence. The three timeless voices rose out of the void like mist, coalescing into form in harmony with one another. They each chose a name: Al’Madoon. Oss’evian. Sal’uthiri. The Architects. Alone but together, in a black sea of nothingness. There is no exact account for how long the Architects waited before creation. Many scholars believe they grew bored with one another, while others wonder if disdain had set in. Nevertheless, the three would each say their farewells and follow their own paths deeper into the void. Al’Madoon’s Era of Creation and the Erenel multiverse had begun.
Era of the Architect
The Story of Creation
Era of the Architect
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Birth of the Architects
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Crafting the Elemental Planes
Celestial / CosmicAfter traveling a great distance alone in the void, Al’Madoon began. First, the Architect would create the four elemental planes: Aquenias, the Plane of Water, Aurenia, the Plane of Air, Ignathar, the Plane of Fire, and Terramul, the Plane of Earth. He would use these four elemental planes as a foundation for his new world, such as how a painter uses prime colors to paint masterpieces. The four elemental planes would split into four quadrants surrounding the mortal plane Erenel, acting like pillars to bolster the world.
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Crafting the Mortal Plane
The Architect’s focus now lay upon Erenel. Al’Madoon carefully crafted mountains topped with snow-covered peaks, vast grasslands, ocean depths, and many breathtaking natural wonders that the elemental planes helped inspire. With the mortal plane complete, Al’Madoon took a brief rest and reflected upon his work. While resting, he saw how the void seemed to strangle the planes in a blanket of darkness, hiding his work from view. The all consuming night troubled the Architect.
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Rise of the Elemental Lords
FoundingPowerful elementals began roaming their corresponding planes vying for power. Eventually, one elemental lord would rise from each plane, subjecting the weaker elementals under their rule. Aquenias, Plane of Water - Kalydra the Frozen Tide Aurenia, Plane of Air - Zephyros the Winds Whim Ignathar, Plane of Fire - Volkan the Everburning Terramul, Plane of Earth - Ulmekar the Walking Mountain Al’Madoon was too busy with his next creation, Erenel, to care.
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Ikaram the Sol
Celestial / CosmicAfter much consideration, Al’Madoon reached into his being, removing a bright star, and thrust the star into the sky. The illuminating star bathed the planes in warm light and forced the void to cower in fear. He would call this star, pulled from his body,Ikaram the Sol. Still weak from extracting a portion of himself to fend off the void, Al’Madoon smiled fondly upon Ikaram the Sol. Ikaram vigilantly circled the mortal and elemental planes, protecting from the void’s onslaught. He saw how the void would relentlessly infringe when Ikaram moved away, and Al’Madoon realized the Sol would never be in all places at once. Al’Madoon knew his life essence could not bear the removal of another bright star. Instead, he reached into his being once more, removing many tiny stars, scattering them into the sky. Light glistened from the stars, shining brightly enough to keep the void at bay when Ikaram the Sol could not be near.
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Life Under Her Branches
Life, BirthAymara asked for more like-minded creatures to live under her branches and enjoy the beauty Al’Madoon has created. Al’Madoon obliged and began to populate the world. Everything from the dragons soaring overhead, the Dwarves deep in their mountains, to the small ants scurrying below the dirt came from Al’Madoon and Aymara’s conversations.
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The First Fruit Falls
Disaster / DestructionWithout warning, the first fruit fell from Aymara’s branch, only to be eaten by a gargantuan dragon resting in the shade below. Furious, Al’Madoon grabbed the dragon by his tail, throwing the dragon out into the void beyond his sight. He would not allow this atrocious act to happen again.
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Rise of the Primal Deities
Celestial / CosmicTo protect Aymara and the fallen fruit, Al’Madoon gathered seven of his favorite creations, breathing a deeper life into each. The seven beasts, now full of vigor, would defend Aymara while she blooms and cares for his children. The seven Primal Beings are: Bedoma, the Snake Kav’wa, the Frog Hrólfr, the Wolf Ianna, the Raven Natsuko, the Fox Ødger, the Bear Thayriel, the Stag
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Origin of the Giants
Life, BirthAfter the Elemental Lords rose to power, they turned their attention to the creator. They watched as Al'Madoon created the mortal plane, carefully crafting the new world by taking portions of their own. By the time Al'Madoon began to breathe life into Elves, jealousy had consumed the Elemental Lords, and for a brief moment they conspired together to regain his favor. They would create their own race, larger and more powerful, easily able to crush the smaller races on Erenel. Each Elemental Lord mimicked Al’Madoon, crafting a humanoid race in their image. These “Giants” were much taller than Elves, some reaching 30 feet tall, though they were not all created equal. Many giants were considered a failure and banished from the Elemental Planes. These races became known as Hill Giants, Ogres, Ettins, and Cyclops. Those considered worthy were allowed to stay, although, over numerous centuries, they also began to realize the foolishness of the Elemental Lords and also ventured to Erenel. Each favored giant resembles its creator. Frost Giants from Aquenias Cloud Giants from Aurenia Fire Giants from Ignathar Stone Giants from Terramul Storm Giants were the final creation and proved to be the most powerful Giant-kin. As a last effort to prove their worth to Al’Madoon, the Elemental Lords of Aurenia and Aquenias infused a portion of their being into the Storm Giant. Predictably, Al’Madoon did not notice.
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Birth of the Elves
Life, BirthAfter the creation of the Primal Deities, Al’Madoon looked upon Erenel and became full of grief. Erenel lacked something truly in his image; a race full of life, beauty, and grace to look over the other creatures of Erenel as the Primal Deities did for Aymara. It was here that Al’Madoon created the Elven race. Full of otherworldly grace, living in the world but not being entirely part of it. After carefully sculpting and molding his new prized creation, Al’Madoon breathed a portion of his being into their souls. The creator looked down on his fully realized masterpiece; Elves, Aymara, Ikaram the Sol, the Primal Beings, and Erenel. For the first time since he departed from the other Architects, Al’Madoon felt at peace. He began a restful sleep.
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The Second Fruit Falls
Life, DeathAs Al’Madoon slept, an unripened fruit fell from Aymara’s branches, landing near the trunk of the great tree. The Primal Beings were unsure what to do with the fallen fruit. It was not yet ready to provide a child and began to rot. Worried about what may happen if left unattended, Ianna the Raven quickly descended upon the decomposing fruit, eating it in three large gulps. While the other Primal Beings watched, Ianna began to transform, becoming more humanoid-like but retaining some form of her raven's feathers. The decomposing fruit opened her mind to new ideas. Death comes to all and is natural. Death comes to all and is inevitable; embrace it. Ianna stood on humanoid feet and bid farewell to the other Primal Beings. She had much to consider.
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Bedoma the Deceived
Diplomatic actionElturel began speaking with Bedoma, the Snake. The deceitful Elf would visit the Tree of Aymara, fabricating lies to Bedoma under the guise of philosophy; their weekly discussions held far from the ears of the other Primal Beings. In time, Bedoma became enthralled with Elturel, deciding to help him rule so that his practices could benefit all inhabitants. With Bedoma’s assistance, Elturel quickly ascended, enslaving all of Erenel except what rested under the branches of Aymara.
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The Rise of Elturel
Celestial / CosmicElturel was the first Elf granted breath by Al’Madoon. The mad but charismatic Elf had manipulated, killed, and forced his way to the title, King of Elves, and subjected most of Erenel to his whim. Worse yet, unbeknownst to the Primal Beings, Elturel had grown in strength while the Architect slept. The Mad Elf’s power now rivaled Al’Madoon in his weakened state.
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Rezmir's Choice
Era beginning/endAt last, the fruit hanging from Aymara’s branches ripened. Three pieces fell in unison, much like how the three architects rose from the void. The fruit grew three young gods; Rezmir the Winged Lion, Asanna the Lady of the Land, and Luniwyn the Silver Maiden. The three young gods opened their eyes and looked out upon Erenel. The Primal Beings greeted the three young gods. All except Bedoma, who had snuck away to alert Elturel. Elturel was aware of the dangers facing the Kingdom he had built with the arrival of these new gods and rushed to introduce himself. Greeting Rezmir first, Elturel quickly learned of the winged lion's belief of law and judgment. He attempted to persuade Rezmir, similar to his wooing of Bedoma, showing the might of his law with an army at his back. However, Rezmir recognized the truth and cried out with a mighty roar to his father. Upon waking, Al’Madoon was horrified by what he saw. His masterpiece, the elves, had used his blessing to enslave Erenel. Crazed with power, Elturel stood defiant alongside Bedoma and those loyal to the Mad Elf. In a brash attempt to prevent his empire from being taken, Elturel attacked the still weakened Al’Madoon.
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