Velistara
Keeper of Truths (a.k.a. Truthforger & Veilshifter)
Velistara, the first God, reigns over the ever-shifting realm of Limbo, a plane of chaos and unpredictability. Known as the Keeper of Truths, Velistara's domain is tied to knowledge and the intricate weaving of fate, granting them an enigmatic reputation among both mortals and other Gods. Their actions, while seemingly random and disconnected, are said to align perfectly with future outcomes they have foreseen, shaping events across realms to their will. Velistara's reclusive nature has made them a figure of intrigue and speculation, with few mortals or divine beings able to claim direct contact. When Velistara does appear, they take on a form that reflects the observer’s perspective, further obscuring their true nature and adding to the mystery surrounding them.
Unlike many Gods, Velistara did not participate in the War for Midranor, an absence often attributed to their unparalleled foresight. Scholars and theologians speculate that Velistara foresaw the inevitable death of some Gods during the conflict and chose not to intervene. This decision has cemented their reputation as a detached yet calculating presence, uninterested in unnecessary risks or futile pursuits. Their powers are shrouded in mystery, but whispers suggest they revolve around manipulating knowledge, controlling probabilities, and influencing fate itself. Velistara’s motives and plans remain inscrutable, leading many to wonder whether their ultimate goals are benevolent, self-serving, or something entirely beyond mortal comprehension.
Unlike many Gods, Velistara did not participate in the War for Midranor, an absence often attributed to their unparalleled foresight. Scholars and theologians speculate that Velistara foresaw the inevitable death of some Gods during the conflict and chose not to intervene. This decision has cemented their reputation as a detached yet calculating presence, uninterested in unnecessary risks or futile pursuits. Their powers are shrouded in mystery, but whispers suggest they revolve around manipulating knowledge, controlling probabilities, and influencing fate itself. Velistara’s motives and plans remain inscrutable, leading many to wonder whether their ultimate goals are benevolent, self-serving, or something entirely beyond mortal comprehension.
Artifacts
The Infinite Library is the personal demiplane of Velistara, a realm intrinsically linked to their fragmented mind and the ceaseless stream of information they draw from the Nexus. Within this demiplane, the knowledge Velistara perceives coalesces into an ever-expanding library, filled with texts and records that chronicle the past, the present, and glimpses of the future. The artifact itself takes the form of an unassuming book, indistinguishable from any other tome. When opened, the book serves as a gateway to the Infinite Library, allowing the reader to access its boundless knowledge. However, few can comprehend its contents, as the information within is vast, chaotic, and often written in languages and scripts beyond mortal understanding. To those able to make sense of its pages, the Infinite Library offers unmatched insights into the Weave, history, and the nature of existence.
The Monocle of Weavesight is one of Velistara’s most coveted artifacts, granting its wearer the extraordinary ability to perceive the Weave itself. A relic of exceptional rarity, it reveals the flow and structure of magic, enabling the wearer to perfect their spells, unravel enchantments, and gain a profound understanding of magical theory. For mortals, who lack the natural ability to see the Weave, the monocle offers an unprecedented glimpse into the fabric of reality. This artifact has been the centerpiece of countless magical breakthroughs and remains invaluable to scholars and spellcasters alike. Its uniqueness have made it the subject of fierce competition among the learned, with many willing to traverse realms or take great risks to claim its clarity.
The Monocle of Weavesight is one of Velistara’s most coveted artifacts, granting its wearer the extraordinary ability to perceive the Weave itself. A relic of exceptional rarity, it reveals the flow and structure of magic, enabling the wearer to perfect their spells, unravel enchantments, and gain a profound understanding of magical theory. For mortals, who lack the natural ability to see the Weave, the monocle offers an unprecedented glimpse into the fabric of reality. This artifact has been the centerpiece of countless magical breakthroughs and remains invaluable to scholars and spellcasters alike. Its uniqueness have made it the subject of fierce competition among the learned, with many willing to traverse realms or take great risks to claim its clarity.
Divine Symbols & Sigils
Followers of Velistara, the Keeper of Truths, are united by their pursuit of knowledge and their belief in the power of understanding to shape a better future. The Sigil of Velistara is an open book, a simple yet profound symbol representing both the endless search for wisdom and the principle that knowledge should be shared, not hoarded. It embodies the ideals of transparency and enlightenment, guiding Velistara’s faithful to seek truth and clarity in all they do.
Shrines dedicated to Velistara are often found in temples and libraries, seamlessly blending spirituality with the scholarly pursuit of knowledge. These shrines take the form of lecterns surrounded by bookcases, where the faithful may leave texts or seek inspiration. A magical endless light or well kept candles shines upon the lectern, illuminating anything placed upon it. This symbolizing the clarity and aid Velistara offers to those who seek their truths. The eternal light serves as a reminder that knowledge is never-ending and there is always more to learn, and those who pursue it will always find guidance under Velistara’s gaze.
Shrines dedicated to Velistara are often found in temples and libraries, seamlessly blending spirituality with the scholarly pursuit of knowledge. These shrines take the form of lecterns surrounded by bookcases, where the faithful may leave texts or seek inspiration. A magical endless light or well kept candles shines upon the lectern, illuminating anything placed upon it. This symbolizing the clarity and aid Velistara offers to those who seek their truths. The eternal light serves as a reminder that knowledge is never-ending and there is always more to learn, and those who pursue it will always find guidance under Velistara’s gaze.
Physical Description
Identifying Characteristics
Encountering Velistara is an unsettling experience for most. They always take the form of the person they meet, or someone in that individual’s presence, making it feel as though one is gazing into a mirror or standing face-to-face with a familiar shadow. Strangely, the transformation is never witnessed; one moment they are one form, and the next they are another, the change as seamless and imperceptible as the flow of time itself. Although plenty of accounts exist, conversation with Velistara is sparse as they do not engage in idle talk. When sought out they offer cryptic truths, divine advice, or responses that seemingly lack relevance, leaving their visitors to piece together their elusive wisdom. Velistara rarely speaks of past events, as if they no longer retain those memories. When they do acknowledge the past, it is often through cryptic responses tied to words or actions spoken long ago, as though weaving threads of distant conversations back into the present moment.
Mental characteristics
Accomplishments & Achievements
During the War for Midranor, Velistara’s absence from the battlefield was as conspicuous as it was enigmatic. While other Gods clashed in a desperate bid to claim Midranor and its untouched power, Velistara chose not to participate, a decision widely believed to be because of fear back them. Scholars since then have speculated that Velistara had foreseen the war’s conclusion—the death of four Gods and the establishment of a barrier that would render divine entry to Midranor impossible. Their decision to abstain not only preserved their power but also positioned them to act in the aftermath, leveraging the chaos left in the wake of the failed invasion. Where others saw a calamity, Velistara saw an opportunity to reshape the divine hierarchy.
Within mere days of the final clash on Midranor, they orchestrated one of the most significant events in history: the imprisonment of Zarveth. The Harbringer of Eternal Torment, who wielded the combined power of two realms, was regarded as the most powerful of the Gods, his destructive might a terrifying force that had left countless planes scarred. To act against Zarveth in his own domain—where his power was at its zenith—was a feat that defied all logic, yet Velistara succeeded. Alongside four other Gods, longstanding rivals who openly despised one another and had fought during the war, Velistara orchestrated an attack on Zarveth’s realm just days after the war ended. The battle was brief by divine standards, lasting less than a day, but it was a spectacle of incomprehensible power as the Gods combined power clashed with Zarveth's destructive might. Despite Zarveth's overwhelming advantage in his own realm, Velistara’s foresight proved decisive, enabling them to turn the tide of the battle and bind Zarveth within his own domain. One thing that has been left unanswered is why they spared a god who represented so much destruction? Did Velistara have a deeper plan, or was this an act of preservation for a future purpose?
Within mere days of the final clash on Midranor, they orchestrated one of the most significant events in history: the imprisonment of Zarveth. The Harbringer of Eternal Torment, who wielded the combined power of two realms, was regarded as the most powerful of the Gods, his destructive might a terrifying force that had left countless planes scarred. To act against Zarveth in his own domain—where his power was at its zenith—was a feat that defied all logic, yet Velistara succeeded. Alongside four other Gods, longstanding rivals who openly despised one another and had fought during the war, Velistara orchestrated an attack on Zarveth’s realm just days after the war ended. The battle was brief by divine standards, lasting less than a day, but it was a spectacle of incomprehensible power as the Gods combined power clashed with Zarveth's destructive might. Despite Zarveth's overwhelming advantage in his own realm, Velistara’s foresight proved decisive, enabling them to turn the tide of the battle and bind Zarveth within his own domain. One thing that has been left unanswered is why they spared a god who represented so much destruction? Did Velistara have a deeper plan, or was this an act of preservation for a future purpose?
Failures & Embarrassments
Before their ascension, Velistara was renowned among the changelings of Limbo as a figure of knowledge and meticulous study, delving into both magic and science with an unmatched passion for understanding the world. Despite their cautious and strategic nature, they fell deeply in love with another changeling—a love that defied their usual pragmatism. Velistara and their partner, drawn together by their shared brilliance, shaped themselves into forms that complemented and delighted each other. They grew comfortable in these chosen bodies, a rare permanence for changelings, and for a time, their love seemed boundless. Yet, they were not blind to the biology of their kind: changelings could not have children together. Such unions inevitably ended in tragedy, the child unable to survive and often at the cost of the life of the parent carrying them. Velistara, ever confident in their knowledge, believed they could overcome this fate.
In an effort born of love and hubris, Velistara poured years of study into unlocking the secrets of changeling reproduction, blending magic and scientific precision to create what they believed was a solution. Yet, their ambition led only to heartbreak. The child was stillborn, and the magic Velistara had relied on to sustain their partner’s life failed. They were left utterly alone, haunted by the lifeless forms of the two beings they cherished most. This loss left a scar that has never healed. Since that day, Velistara has refused to settle into any single form, unable to bear the memory of the shape they had once crafted for their love. They take on the visage of those they meet, fleeting and temporary, as though any permanence is too painful a reminder of the person they could no longer be. For all their wisdom and foresight, Velistara’s greatest failure lies in the moment they allowed love to blind them to the price of defying nature.
At the brink of death, their mind seconds away from collapse, Velistara enacted a desperate solution. They fractured their own mind and body, severing themselves into three distinct forms to survive the unending stream of information. Each fragment now bears the weight of a single timestream: one experiences the past, one perceives the present, and one foresees the future. Together, these three aspects are Velistara, though they are no longer whole. The act of splitting saved their life and allowed their ascension to succeed, but it left them forever divided, their existence a constant negotiation between three fragmented perspectives of time. While they remain one being in purpose, Velistara’s identity is now scattered across the threads they once sought to master.
In an effort born of love and hubris, Velistara poured years of study into unlocking the secrets of changeling reproduction, blending magic and scientific precision to create what they believed was a solution. Yet, their ambition led only to heartbreak. The child was stillborn, and the magic Velistara had relied on to sustain their partner’s life failed. They were left utterly alone, haunted by the lifeless forms of the two beings they cherished most. This loss left a scar that has never healed. Since that day, Velistara has refused to settle into any single form, unable to bear the memory of the shape they had once crafted for their love. They take on the visage of those they meet, fleeting and temporary, as though any permanence is too painful a reminder of the person they could no longer be. For all their wisdom and foresight, Velistara’s greatest failure lies in the moment they allowed love to blind them to the price of defying nature.
The Fracturing of Velistara
During Velistara’s ascension to divinity, they sought what few dared to imagine: the ultimate truth of the universe and the knowledge to foresee and shape the future. By pulling upon the intricate strands of the core of Limbo, Velistara connected themselves to the vast network of the Weave that stretches across the entirety of the Nexus. Remarkably, they succeeded, accessing a flood of truths that revealed the fundamental workings of existence. For a fleeting moment, Velistara held a vision of an objective future, a perfect timeline shaped by their will. However, their triumph quickly turned to catastrophe. Each involuntary movement—a blink, a breath, the faintest shift in thought—altered the delicate threads of the future, creating new possibilities that surged back into their mind. The overwhelming torrent of infinite possibilities began to unravel their consciousness, threatening to destroy them entirely.At the brink of death, their mind seconds away from collapse, Velistara enacted a desperate solution. They fractured their own mind and body, severing themselves into three distinct forms to survive the unending stream of information. Each fragment now bears the weight of a single timestream: one experiences the past, one perceives the present, and one foresees the future. Together, these three aspects are Velistara, though they are no longer whole. The act of splitting saved their life and allowed their ascension to succeed, but it left them forever divided, their existence a constant negotiation between three fragmented perspectives of time. While they remain one being in purpose, Velistara’s identity is now scattered across the threads they once sought to master.
Morality & Philosophy
Velistara’s philosophy is deeply shaped by the tragedies they endured before ascension. They are staunchly opposed to death and suffering, believing that no one should endure the pain of loss and helplessness that once defined their life. Their ultimate goal is to advance knowledge, not only to uncover universal truths but to ensure that future generations can overcome the barriers that once shattered their own happiness. Velistara actively shares knowledge with those who seek it, making them a God revered by scholars, inventors, and anyone striving to better themselves through understanding. To outsiders, Velistara often appears distant from conflict, preferring to empower others rather than intervene directly. For the faithful, however, they are a beacon of wisdom and possibility, a God who offers the tools to shape a better future.
