The High Heavens
Ruled over by Kirana the All Mother, the High Heavens is a realm bathed in eternal light and divine radiance. It is from this plane of existance that Solars, the noble Ki-rin, and even, some say, where the first of the metallic dragons were born. Filled with shimmering lakes, rivers, and grand waterfalls that tumble from floating mountains into the limitless sky below. The High Heavens are a thing of indescribable beauty to those who claim to have seen them first hand.
The most magnificent structure in this plane of eternal light, are the Salvation Gates. A massive construct of silvery metal and gold, inlaid with the epic tales of the many selfless acts of the brave souls that have crossed beyond it. The Salvation Gates are the only known entry into the High Heavens, and the Sunfire Citadel beyond them. The trials taken by souls chosen to pass through them is arduous, as the Gates lie at the peak of the Argonath, the Mountains of Glass. It is here that the souls taken by Kirana to join Her Solars and Angels take their first steps into the plane, the trek up the mountains a test of the strength and purity of their souls. Upon crossing the threshold of the gates, it is said that one sprouts dazzling wings of the purest white feathers and is given a new name by Kirana as they join the ranks of the Dawn Guard.
Beyond the Salvation Gates lies the enormous Sunfire Citadel, home of Kirana, Ephondris, and Maleara. It's towering spires of glistening silver and white marble soaring into the clear blue sky above. Within, lie gardens of beautiful red roses, ever ripe orchards of peaches, apples, oranges, and a plethora of berry bushes and cherry trees. Their delicate pink cherry blossoms lifted by the breeze and swirling across the Citadel grounds in a gentle, hypnotic waves. The dining halls are said to be filled with every kind of food imaginable. From the tender sweet meats of the Dwarves of the mortal realm, to the delicate and mysterious fruits of the Faewild, truly any want is satisfied at the tables of the All Mother. The Citadel itself, though impressive and imposing to behold, is said to be a place of absolute peace and joy. Where the souls of those who have served the Light with unfailing devotion are given their eternal rest. Their souls ever at peace, and protected by the High Heavens Angels.
The forests of the High Heavens play host to many noble creatures that are deemed to be "Pure" by mortals. Unicorns, Pegsai, and the Deva, to name but a few. The silvery rivers and glistening lakes, home to species of fish, naiads, and mermaids thought only to be found in the Faewild. It's soaring mountain peaks are home to many types of metallic dragons, though their numbers have dwindle to a few dozen, as many of the older dragons chose to take up residence with their children, the half-dragons and the dragonborn upon the surface of Vanigraad to protect them from the Chaos of the Planar Confluence. Amidst the sunlit skies of the Heavens, patrol the radiant Dawn Guard, the chosen of Kirana, and serve as the ever watchful protectors of this holy place. Few make their way into the High Heavens without the Dawn Guard knowing of it and the must remain ever watchful. As the Darkness and Chaos of the Shadowfell and the Nine Hells ever seeks ways to claim the Heavens for their own.
However, as the shadows deepen across the planes, even the eternal light of this holy place seems to dim, and the Dawn Guard find themselves called to repel ever more determined waves of demons, devils, and other servants of Chaos that seek to break through the Salvation Gates. Their battles leaving great scars on the beautiful landscapes of the plane.
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