Hevalla
Hevalla: Eternal Hall of Glory
Hevalla, the paradise lying beyond life for the faithful in The One Faith, is a realm of radiant beauty and boundless majesty, a union of celestial splendor and heroic celebration. It serves as the eternal reward for those deemed worthy after the Measure of Worth, a testament to their virtues and devotion to the Allfather and his son, Nyseris Aralon.
Structure and Landscape of Hevalla
The Radiant Hall: At the heart of Hevalla lies the Radiant Hall, an immense structure resembling both a cathedral and a mead hall, its towering spires reaching into the heavens. Its walls are adorned with shifting tapestries of light, illustrating the lives and deeds of the faithful. Here, the souls of the worthy gather in eternal fellowship, feasting and rejoicing under the benevolent gaze of the Allfather. The Celestial Fields: Surrounding the Radiant Hall are vast, rolling meadows of golden grass and crystal-clear rivers. These fields are where the faithful can reunite with loved ones, relive the moments of their greatest joys, and engage in friendly contests of strength, wit, and skill. The Eternal Forge: A blazing forge fueled by divine light, where the industrious create weapons, tools, and artifacts of beauty and purpose. This symbolizes the value of industriousness and self-reliance upheld by the faith. The Choir of the Aether: A luminous expanse where the faithful sing praises to the Allfather, their voices joining the eternal music of creation itself. Here, Nyseris Aralon is said to walk among the faithful, offering wisdom and guidance. The Gates of Glory: Souls enter Hevalla through these radiant gates, watched over by the Archons, angelic beings who weigh the Measure of Worth. Beyond the gates, the landscape of Hevalla unfolds in infinite majesty. Life in Hevalla
In Hevalla, the faithful experience eternal fulfillment. They partake in feasts that never end, where golden mead flows freely, symbolizing hospitality and abundance. Heroes reenact their greatest deeds in glorious contests, while scholars and philosophers engage in endless discourse on the mysteries of the cosmos. The virtues that guided them in life—Truth, Honor, Loyalty, Discipline, Hospitality, Industriousness, Self-Reliance, and Perseverance—manifest in their eternal existence. Those who embodied these virtues are celebrated as champions of the Allfather's will, their stories preserved forever in the radiant archives of the Canonium, a living library of luminous scrolls. Nyseris Aralon’s Role
Nyseris, the Prophet and son of the Allfather, is an ever-present figure in Hevalla. He walks among the faithful, offering guidance, recounting his teachings, and reminding them of the sacrifice he made to reveal the truth of the Allfather. His presence is said to be both calming and inspiring, encouraging the faithful to strive for even greater heights in their eternal pursuits. The Test of Heroes
In Hevalla, the greatest heroes of the faith are called to stand watch at the Edge of Chaos, a boundary between the perfection of Hevalla and the encroaching void beyond. This duty is an eternal honor, where the mightiest souls defend the paradise against remnants of the old chaos that still linger beyond creation. Hevalla and the Old Gods
While Hevalla has become the dominant afterlife for the faithful of the One Faith, echoes of the Elder Gods and their heroic traditions endure within it. Souls who once worshiped the old gods but embraced the virtues of the One Faith are welcomed into Hevalla, though their presence is rare. They often serve as bridges between the old ways and the new, celebrating the might and wisdom of both traditions.
Comparison to Hel
In stark contrast to Hevalla, Hel is a desolate abyss of suffering reserved for those who failed the Measure of Worth. Where Hevalla is light and glory, Hel is shadow and torment, a reminder of the chaos and corruption that the Allfather sought to overcome. While Hel is feared, Hevalla offers hope, a promise of eternal peace and purpose to those who follow the virtues of the One Faith. In Hevalla, the faithful of the One Faith find not just a paradise but a purpose, an eternal existence where their virtues shine brightest. It is a realm that reflects the union of discipline and joy, sacrifice and celebration, truth and glory—a fitting home for those who walked the righteous path under the Allfather's watchful eye.
Hevalla, the paradise lying beyond life for the faithful in The One Faith, is a realm of radiant beauty and boundless majesty, a union of celestial splendor and heroic celebration. It serves as the eternal reward for those deemed worthy after the Measure of Worth, a testament to their virtues and devotion to the Allfather and his son, Nyseris Aralon.
Structure and Landscape of Hevalla
The Radiant Hall: At the heart of Hevalla lies the Radiant Hall, an immense structure resembling both a cathedral and a mead hall, its towering spires reaching into the heavens. Its walls are adorned with shifting tapestries of light, illustrating the lives and deeds of the faithful. Here, the souls of the worthy gather in eternal fellowship, feasting and rejoicing under the benevolent gaze of the Allfather. The Celestial Fields: Surrounding the Radiant Hall are vast, rolling meadows of golden grass and crystal-clear rivers. These fields are where the faithful can reunite with loved ones, relive the moments of their greatest joys, and engage in friendly contests of strength, wit, and skill. The Eternal Forge: A blazing forge fueled by divine light, where the industrious create weapons, tools, and artifacts of beauty and purpose. This symbolizes the value of industriousness and self-reliance upheld by the faith. The Choir of the Aether: A luminous expanse where the faithful sing praises to the Allfather, their voices joining the eternal music of creation itself. Here, Nyseris Aralon is said to walk among the faithful, offering wisdom and guidance. The Gates of Glory: Souls enter Hevalla through these radiant gates, watched over by the Archons, angelic beings who weigh the Measure of Worth. Beyond the gates, the landscape of Hevalla unfolds in infinite majesty. Life in Hevalla
In Hevalla, the faithful experience eternal fulfillment. They partake in feasts that never end, where golden mead flows freely, symbolizing hospitality and abundance. Heroes reenact their greatest deeds in glorious contests, while scholars and philosophers engage in endless discourse on the mysteries of the cosmos. The virtues that guided them in life—Truth, Honor, Loyalty, Discipline, Hospitality, Industriousness, Self-Reliance, and Perseverance—manifest in their eternal existence. Those who embodied these virtues are celebrated as champions of the Allfather's will, their stories preserved forever in the radiant archives of the Canonium, a living library of luminous scrolls. Nyseris Aralon’s Role
Nyseris, the Prophet and son of the Allfather, is an ever-present figure in Hevalla. He walks among the faithful, offering guidance, recounting his teachings, and reminding them of the sacrifice he made to reveal the truth of the Allfather. His presence is said to be both calming and inspiring, encouraging the faithful to strive for even greater heights in their eternal pursuits. The Test of Heroes
In Hevalla, the greatest heroes of the faith are called to stand watch at the Edge of Chaos, a boundary between the perfection of Hevalla and the encroaching void beyond. This duty is an eternal honor, where the mightiest souls defend the paradise against remnants of the old chaos that still linger beyond creation. Hevalla and the Old Gods
While Hevalla has become the dominant afterlife for the faithful of the One Faith, echoes of the Elder Gods and their heroic traditions endure within it. Souls who once worshiped the old gods but embraced the virtues of the One Faith are welcomed into Hevalla, though their presence is rare. They often serve as bridges between the old ways and the new, celebrating the might and wisdom of both traditions.
Comparison to Hel
In stark contrast to Hevalla, Hel is a desolate abyss of suffering reserved for those who failed the Measure of Worth. Where Hevalla is light and glory, Hel is shadow and torment, a reminder of the chaos and corruption that the Allfather sought to overcome. While Hel is feared, Hevalla offers hope, a promise of eternal peace and purpose to those who follow the virtues of the One Faith. In Hevalla, the faithful of the One Faith find not just a paradise but a purpose, an eternal existence where their virtues shine brightest. It is a realm that reflects the union of discipline and joy, sacrifice and celebration, truth and glory—a fitting home for those who walked the righteous path under the Allfather's watchful eye.
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Some, less scrupulous members of the clergy might try to tell you that The Weighing Out... judgment... can be influenced by offerings and tithes made on behalf of, and for the benefit of, the deceased. Purchasing a soul's admission into Hevalla is wholly unfounded in doctrine, so please do not be led astray by the tempation."
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