Avinaulae (avinawle)

The Avinaulae are the primordial beings that are said to have descended into the world upon its creation by Amanatar the Blessed. Renowned as the heralds of Amanatar, it is said that they fulfill his divine will in a way that mortals can rarely understand.
Wandering colossal entities, they roam the world for eternity wielding unimaginable power. Though no man alive has ever seen one, the Iuao Lharitas extensively references them, claiming they are being of pure divine magic and it was them, who would cause the great shattering a millenia ago, bringing forth magic into the world.

Names

It is unknown how many exist in the world or their true names, but the people of The Sisters have names for them, in their own tongue. The priestesses of the Ao Nalwaes also adorn their temples with paintings and imagery of the great wanderers, as do the common folk in their homes. Additionally, as with Amatas, they are all presumed to be genderless beings, when spoken about therefore, their gender pronouns are irrelevant and fluid. There are however, six of the Avinaulae named in the holy texts.

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Arriokidi, the Mountain-Maker

Arriokidi the Mountain-Maker by Jurz

The first of the Avinaulae to descend into the world, the scriptures say that Arriokidi would set about digging and building the great trenches and mountains of the world. Explorers and mountain hikers often return home, regailing their friends and families and stories of encountering the great mountain colossus, but never verified.
Deep in the ground, Arriokidi acts to create and spread ores, minerals and the great germs of the world. In his wroth however, earthquakes and tremors follow. According to the Iuaos Lharitas, Arriokidi resides in the center of the world now, where he is accompanied by his companion, Sisuidu. Arriokidi is held in high regard by blacksmiths and miners, the former for the knowledge and ability, the latter for safety when delving in the deep.

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Sisuidu, Fire-mother

Sisuidu by Jurz

Where Arriokidi would place mountains and ores and all the riches of the world, Sisuidu would give the world the power to mold them.
The second book of the Iuaos Lharitas is devoted to the great fire mother, who in the early days of man would give them the gift of flame. With this knowledge, the darkness could be pierced, meat could be cooked, metals could be smelted and their enemies could be vanquished.
The fire-mother would also place the sun in the skies in the era before man, so they could forever bask in the light of Amatas. During the summer months, when the sun is strongest and the earth grows dry, great festivals are often held in the homes of the faithful, often full to the brim with spicy foods; Vitau bread from the western regions, bursting with spices of the Khal-Vitaph and spiced honey cakes.

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Atli, the Forest-Father

Atli by Jurz

Known in the native tongue as Atli ao Pagaurro, the Iuaos Lharitas claims that it was Atli who would give rise to the great green forests of the world. A mysterious being, the Iuaos Lharitas only recounts one instance where this being was met - when it appeared to bring an end to endless drought that was plaguing the region near Latua.
Atli is celebrated every year at the beginning of spring. At this time, the Brides of Amatas enter the forests and ceremonially remove any diseased flora they may find, an important ritual in the holy calendar. Priestesses devoted to Atli, usually wear a crown of grapevines around their head.

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Vesperau the Green

Vesperau the Green by Jurz

Vesperau the mighty, Vesperau the green; the Iuaos Lharitas recounts tails of Vesperau wandering across the land, making it lush and green wherever they stood. In the third book of Iuaos Lharitas, Vesperau, moved to great sadness by hunger and starvation of the animals in the world, would whisper to all the green plants of the world. It is said that in a voice that sounded like wind rustling through the trees, Vesperau would command the plants of the world to bare fruit and teach them how to create berries and nuts.
Through this exertion, Vesperau also allowed them to rest in the colder months, showing some of the trees how to drop their leaves and enter a long slumber. In the Autumnal months therefore, the priestesses bring forth the autumnal festivities, with conkers, berries and offerings to the Avinaulae, in the hope that the plants will remember their teachings again the next year.

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Seiukidi Ligeuatar, Keeper of the Seas

Seiukidi Ligeuatar by Jurz

In the beginning of the world, when Amatas allowed for the Avinaulae to enter and serve his well, it was Seiukidi who would set about the seas. Creating the waves and the back and forth, Seiukidi would also fill the oceans with the life that Amatas had created and carve out the rivers, lakes and streams.
While Seiukidi's companion, Anhiedor, would bring forth the storms and the wind, every month Seiukidi would set the new moon into the sky; allowing for the creatures of the sea to travel even in the darkness. The stars too, Seiukidi would set aplace, the Iuaos Lharitas says that Arriokidi provided gems of pure light, with which Seiukidi would hold aloft and set in the skies. At each full moon therefore, night time feats and celebrations are held in honour of Seiukidi, in gratitude for the moon being placed once more in its position every month.

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Anhiedor, the Stormbringer

Anhiedor by Jurz

The great stormcaller and he of rain and wind, Anhiedor is regarded as the most unassailable of the Avinaulae. The Iuaos Lharitas claims that wherever Anhiedor goes, so too do great storms, hurricanes and lightning. The scriptures regard to be the most emblematic of wroth and change and to ever witness Anhiedor is considered to be incredibly poor luck.
According to one story in the Iuaos Lharitas, Anhiedor accompanies Seiukidi with a watchful eye. However, due to being far more prone to anger and destruction, warriors and sailors often invoke Anhiedors name or pray to Amatas to keep them safe from his wrath. The inland seas of The Sisters are often calm however, a sign of Amatas's mercy and favour.
As the ultimate symbol of change, Anhiedor also features extensively in festivals of winter. Superstition is that Anhiedor controls the harshness of the winter months on behalf of Amatas the Blessed and as a result, priestesses often wear blue and hold lightning motif necklaces during the dark hours.

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See Also

• Ao Nalwaes
• Veilha Amatas
• Iuaos Lharitas
• The Avinunzej

The Avinaulae
Atli by Jurz

Titles	The Ancients The Spirits The Blessed
Adherents	Ao Nalwaes
Domain	The World