Oculi Atoris
In the days of yore, when darkness did hold dominion over Tel and lawless deeds did abound, as it came to pass, that brother did rise against brother, both by violence and subtilty. Yea, even the fathers of the children wrought wickedness against their own flesh and blood. And the land was filled with bloodshed, for man did slay his fellow man. Moreover, the grievous sin of warti did spread openly amongst the people, corrupting their souls and staining the land.
The immortal gods did look down upon the tumult with heaviness of heart. And Ator did behold the iniquity of mortals, and thus was moved with vengeance.
And it came to pass that Ator, in his righteous indignation, did pluck out his own eyes and cast them into the firmament where they became two radiant moons, shining beacons of light in the eternal darkness. And these celestial orbs, imbued with Ator's unwavering resolve, did become the eternal watchmen of Tel, overseeing the land with vigilant eyes.
The first moon did bear yet a residue of the copper ichor it did secrete, and for this it was known as Ayus. The second moon, however, was cleansed and did reflect the radiance of Ator's eye, clear as a mirror wrought of silver, and thus it was named Alcenta.
And during the dark hours ruled by Esperus, the twin moons, Ayus and Alcenta, did cast their luminous gaze upon the surface of the land. And lo, no longer could evil-doers hide in the shadows, for Ator's piercing eyes did penetrate the darkness, revealing their misdeeds unto the light of justice. Murderers, assailants, and thieves were brought to accompt for their crimes, their deeds laid bare for all to see.
And their radiant light did pierce through the veil of night, revealing the lurking dangers that lay hidden within the forests. Thus did man see Bira's beasts as they stalked their prey under the cover of night, enabling them to defend themselves against the dangers of the wilderness.
Over the vast expanse of Naeia's seas, the twin moons, Ayus and Alcenta, did enforce the law of the tides over the sea-goddess's fickle temperment. With their celestial influence, they did bring order to the once-chaotic waters, regulating the ebb and flow of the ocean currents. No longer did tempests rage unchecked, or treacherous whirlpools threaten to engulf unsuspecting sailors, for the moons' divine guidance did steer them clear of perilous waters.
Yet the moons' influence did extend beyond the land and sea; yea, they did also regulate the passage of time itself. Under the guidance of Gerdia, mortals did learn to construct a calendar based upon the waxing and waning of Ayus and Alcenta. And with this knowledge, they did sow their fields at the appropriate time, ensuring bountiful harvests and prosperity for all.
And so, through their watchful vigilance and divine guidance, the twin moons, Ayus and Alcenta, as Ator's eternal eyes, did bring order and harmony to the chaotic realm of Tel. Their radiant light did illuminate the path to justice and prosperity, guiding mortals through the darkness and into the light of Ator's law.
Ultio Atoris, Misericordia Maiae
When the world of Tel lay yet swaddled in the clothes of its infancy, Ator, the divine being whose name doth strike awe for his dominion over Justice, Vengeance, and Oaths, did cast his stern gaze down upon humanity with eyes both keen and righteous. Yet, within the hearts of these men, a sin did fester and spread, a foul corruption known as warti, a transgression that did grievously offend against the edicts of righteousness.
Witnessing this abomination, the wrath of Ator did kindle within him, burning with the fierce intensity of a thousand stars. He was driven by a righteous fury to smite the mortals from the very face of the world, to expunge their wickedness and cleanse it in the purifying flames of his holy judgement. However, ere he could unleash his righteous retribution, forth stepped Maya, his wife, the very embodiment of Mercy, Love, and Peace.
With tears tracing glistening paths down her fair cheeks, Maya did beseech her husband, her voice filled with heartfelt supplication. "Oh, Ator," she implored, "mighty and just, suffer not thine righteous fury to consume all that dwell upon Tel. Though they have strayed from the path of righteousness, let mercy temper thy judgement, for amongst them yet reside those who hold fast to the embers of goodness within their hearts."
And upon hearing the fervent plea of his beloved wife, the flames of Ator's righteous anger did subside, and he stayed his hand from unleashing the destruction of mankind. Instead, he did decree that henceforth, each mortal would stand before him individually, to be judged for the deeds they had wrought, both righteous and wicked. Thus, Ator, the God of Justice, Vengeance, and Oaths, did forgo the collective punishment of humanity for their transgressions, choosing instead to weigh each soul upon the scales of their own merits and shortcomings. And so, the covenant between Ator and Maya was established, a testament to the enduring balance of justice and mercy that would forever hold sway throughout this age.
