A synopsis of the Codex

By Jade Gacho, Raposa scholar

The Codex, the fundamental book on The Two Storywriters has no established author date, yet can be found in directly in writing and indirectly through legends in almost every known culture. The book itself is divided multiple parts contaning a historical explanation of the creation of the world, provides a baseline for science and civility (attributed to Invicta) and broader ideas on natural and metaphysical aspects (attributed itself to Sycta).

The first section of the Codex details the creation of Nativis Lunae. Sycta and Invicta both have equal part in creation. It is here that each first take on their opposing roles: Sycta that of creativity and Invicta that of intelligence. The title "Storyteller" is ascribed to both of them in the context (generally accepted by Nativis scholars to be poetic, not literal) that they are the one of the unique creations of a singular God above them and given the ability to write stories.

The initial creation details both Sycta and Invicta creating the world through "creative intelligence." The animals are stated to have been created in divisions of kinds, with each kind being genetically diverse, but solid barriers between them, and the same genetic system is established for plants.

The unique races of Chari, Raposa, and Aeris are stated to have each been present in the first people created. However, the Codex is clear in stating that each is equal and fully human in their own right. The statements concerning human nature also provide a similar contrast. Each individual has four natural traits: creativity, curiosity, inclination to evil, and selfishness.

The latter part of the first section gives a baseline for service. It establishes prayer, talking to address the two. Sycta states private prayer as worship. Although Invicta does also state this, he also later establishes more guidelines of living. A blessing, or bestowment, of peace and knowledge and blessing of power and chaos are established by Invicta or Sycta respectively in return for regular prayer, and in Invicta's case, the following of moral guidelines.
The next section contains the establishments of Invicta. Multiple baselines of civility are given. Moral standards, and the principle of law and justice is given, divided into four mandates: establish the law, punish the wrong, honor the right, and protect the weak.

In the following section, the fundamental nature of the world is given. The statements establish that physical matter is composed of individual atoms, which can be categorized into elements. In addition, the components of organized study of the world is given: observe, theorize, test. Invicta's establishments end with a final call for order and the pursuit of knowledge.
The final section is the writing of Sycta, dealing mostly with nature and more poetic in nature. Dragons are prominent in the writings, as well as the 'creatures of the night' (interpreted to be Starhunters).