The purpose of this post is to explain the magic of this world that I have created - in Abatral. Throughout this post I will explain where magic comes from, and who each member of the Pantheon is. I will give some short stories of the different deities and help explain how the content in this post happens throughout the story I am writing, without actually focusing on these things throughout the story. In other words, this post is gonna be magical :D
I'm gonna start by explaining the Pantheon of Abatral - and giving their respective stories (in summary).
They are referred to as the Ten Divine or the Pantheon of Abatral. There are fourteen names on this, but only ten of them are actual deities.
Viius is the Father of all Creation. He is called the Supreme Deity, and Master of Time. From him flows all the cosmic energy of the Universe. This flow of energy is called Vikus. Viius is Pure Light Energy; in turn, Viius is Vikus as well. His power is incomparable. In the beginning, Viius sung the Eternal Realm into creation. In the process he created seven superior beings. One of these superior beings was Baesaestia. The seven beings joined in the song of creation that Viius sung, and the Universe was created. Then Viius created creatures called Angelic Beings, who were assigned to a specific Superior Being. Then one of the Superior Beings (the greatest of them all) betrayed everyone, and began the first conflict known to the Universe. The First War only lasted for a minute, as Viius ended it with the snap of his hands. The Seven Superior Beings were banished from the Heavens and sent to the seven Realms. One of these Realms was where Baesaestia was banished.
Baesaestia is a child of Viius. He is a Superior Being, having six wings. Baesaestia is incredibly powerful, having a strong connection to the flow of Vikus, and is able to manipulate the strong amount of Vikus inside of him to create magic. He has a staff - The Staff of Light - that has a white kide crystal attached to the top. Baesaestia is known as the God of Balance, seeking to preserve the balance of all life. He can morph his body into the form of every creature living in the Realm of Abatral. Baesaestia fell in love with an ancient Dragon named Nogard - who was the leader of all the Dragons (also known as the Dragon Queen). Nogard gave birth to a Dragon named Ducorrbus. Baesaestia thought about the possibility of Ducorrbus being able to upset the balance of the Realm, and from his thought Uana was born.
Ducorrbus was the son of Baesaestia and Nogard, and brother of Uana. He was made a Dragon Lord when he came of age. Ducorrbus was Special Dragon, whose skin was that of the color of Gold. Ducorrbus is the God of Fire and War. He has a strong affinity for Vikus and is able to manipulate the strong amount of Vikus inside of him to create magic - specifically Dragon Magic. Ducorrbus has the ability to transform into every creature in the Realm. Ducorrbus fell in love with brightest of all the Phoenix's - Ashena. Ashena was highly intelligent and wise, which part of the reason Ducorrbus loved her - as Dragons were known for their great intelligence and wisdom. Ducorrbus and Ashena became married by the blessing of Uana and had two children - Libris and Kyyja.
Libris was the daughter of Ducorrbus and Ashena and sister of Kyyja. Libris was the largest of all the Phoenix's. Libris is the goddess of Wisdom and Inventions. She became the Lord of all the Phoenix's. She has often been known to give advise to those who seek her out. She especially gives great care to the Dwarves. She is able to transform into every creature in the Realm.
Kyyja is the daughter of Ducorrbus and Ashena and the sister of Libris. Kyyja is often seen in the form of a gigantic Dark Dragon. Kyyja is the goddess of Lust and Rebellion. She deceives many and enjoys watching the chaos that she brings. She created the Okreds by using Dark Magic on the Elves. She tortured and twisted the Elves into creatures of Darkness, and unleashed them on the creatures she hates the most - mankind. Kyyja also created Vampires, as a counter to her cousin - Silous - creation of Werewolves. She also created the Lycanthropy disease, so that she could put to shame Silous' creations for harming humans. Kyyja is a Dragon Lord and is able to transform into every creature in the Realm.
Uana is the daughter of Baesaestia, created from his thoughts. She is an Angelic Being. Uana is the goddess of Life, Love, and Marriage. She has a great amount of Vikus inside of her, as she came from the thoughts of Baesaestia. Uana has the ability to transform into any creature in the Realm. She was tricked by Kyyja into having a child with a Sea Serpent named Aona. Uana gave birth to the great Sea Serpent Aqdros. She tried to restore her honor by marrying Aona, but Kyyja killed Aona before she could marry him. In his memory, Uana created the Aona Islands - making Aona Island in the likeness of Aona. As Uana mourned for the loss of Aona and took care of her daughter Aqdros, the Dragon Lord of Fire - Agmir - began falling in love with Uana. They eventually were wed, and Uana gave birth to Silous and Lumir.
Aqdros is the daughter of Uana and Aona and is sister to Silous and Lumir. She is the largest Sea Serpent in the Realm. She is the goddess of the Sea. She can transform into any creature in the Realm. She has often gone off to sleep with Man. From her offspring came the lizard-like humanoids called Saphids, who inhabited the Aona Islands. Aqdros became known as the Protector of the Aona Islands, and the patron goddess of the Saphids. She protects the balance of life in the seas, swallowing ships whole if they upset the balance. She is both feared and respected by all creatures.
Silous is the son of Uana and Agmir and is brother to Lumir and Aqdros. He is normally depicted as a massive forest dragon. He is the god of Knowledge, the Hunt, and Nature. Silous created the first Pure Blooded Werewolves. However, Kyyja used dark magic to give his Werewolves - whose original intention was to protect nature and mankind from all threats - the Lycanthropy Disease which created the Red Blood Werewolves. Also, Kyyja created Vampires with the specific reason to destroy mankind, so Silous' Werewolves became the archenemies of Vampires - because Werewolves were meant to protect humanity. Silous is able to transform into all the creatures in the Realm.
Lumir is the son of Uana and Agmir and brother to Silous and Aqdros. Lumir literally translates to shinning light. He is the favorite child of Viius and chosen child of Baesaestia. Lumir has the power to give peace and healing to those who are lost in their grief. Lumir is the god of Light and Hope. He restores hope to those who are lost. Lumir is able to move across great distance - able to even teleport in a flash of light when he is fully able to use all his powers. He loves humanity, which makes him a threat to Kyyja. Kyyja was corrupted by dark magic, and one day led Lumir to the Playing Fields. The evil that had corrupted Kyyja began to corrupt Lumir. Lumir's light, began to darken as he was turned into a monster. Lumir prayed to Viius to save him, asking Viius to split his evil spirit and good spirit apart. Viius took Lumir's evil spirit out of him and threw it into the sky, creating the second moon of Abatral - calling Lumir's darkside, Lunar. Viius warned that Lunar would return every ten thousand years, to walk upon the Realm. That was when Viius created mankind, breathing his spirit into them. Viius noticed that Lumir was fascinated by humanity and saw how much Lumir cared for all of his creation. So Viius gave Lumir the option of being able to be reincarnated into the sentient creatures of the Realm, to keep the Realm in balance and bringing peace to all; as well as restoring hope to those that have none, and fighting for those who cannot stand up to defend themselves. Lumir accepted, and Viius gave Lumir a mortal body that contained Lumir's spirit. Lumir's spirit would travel to another mortal body that was born after his previous mortal body was destroyed or died. Lumir's knowledge would increase, as whenever he was reincarnated he would still remember deep down the things he had learned in his past lives - even being able to communicate with his past lives. Lumir would become the voice for the spirit - called The Great Bridge between the Mortal World and the Spirit World.
Lunar is the alter ego of Lumir. It is a spirit of pure evil and is known as the god of Darkness, Destruction, and Death. Lunar is released upon Abatral every ten thousand years. If he succeeds in capturing the reincarnation of Lumir, Lunar will imprison Lumir on his moon. Lunar will then be able to rule Abatral for ten thousand years - until Lumir's next reincarnation would be released from the moon to restore balance to the Realm. Lunar is vicious and disposes of all who try to stand in his way. Lunar is able to move across great distances once his powers are fully realized - even being able to teleport in a cloud of darkness. Lunar is deceitful, and will do anything to get what he wants - the destruction of what Lumir loves. Lunar, unlike Lumir, is able to shape shift.
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Now that you know a little bit about the Pantheon, I will go into some short detail about magic, which is pretty much explained by this picture:
Vikus is all the cosmic energy. It surrounds and penetrates all things. It comes directly from the Supreme Deity Viius. Vikus touches all things and gives them life - which is the same as saying Viius breathing life into creation.
There is Light and Dark energy as well as balanced energy (Pure Light). Light Energy is called Valo Vikus. Dark Energy is called Tumma Vikus. The two are intertwined like an endless dance.
Vikus touches all life, and more so in some than others. Those who have a lot of Vikus inside of them can be taught how to manipulate it to create magic - meaning not everyone can use Vikus. There are crystals spread out across the Realm that have Vikus embedded inside of them. These crystals are called Kide Crystals or Power Crystals.
Vikus touches all life, and more so in some than others. Those who have a lot of Vikus inside of them can be taught how to manipulate it to create magic - meaning not everyone can use Vikus. There are crystals spread out across the Realm that have Vikus embedded inside of them. These crystals are called Kide Crystals or Power Crystals.
Those who know how to use magic often seek out Kide Crystals so they can create a Viden or knowledge holder. A Viden is made up of metal, glass and a broken Kide Crystal. The Kide Crystal must be broken for one to tap into its power, so that they can connect their magic with the crystals. They can leave an imprint on these Kide Crystals - which can act as a recording device. Once the user has recorded themselves, they can activate their Viden - by use of magic (sometimes specifically light or dark magic) - to listen to the teachings that were recorded. In a way, once a Viden is created it becomes a living creature - able to think and speak in full sentences with those who unlock them.
Vikus can act as a guide to those who let it. It can give more power to those who rely on it. And it can give visions and wisdom to those who depend upon it. Those who know how to use Vikus understand that everything is connected - everything is one. They are able to use Vikus to connect with the creatures around them, making them obey - known as beast trick or mind control. Though this sometimes does not work on more intelligent creatures unless the user is extremely powerful.
The essence of Valo Vikus is the embodiment of Lumir. The essence of Tumma Vikus is the embodiment of Lunar. Both represent the complete opposite, but only when they finally agree to work together will the balance of the Realm truly be established.
So now you know about the Realm and a little history of it - along with the creatures that live in it. You also know who the gods and goddesses are as well as how magic works in the Realm. Now it's time to let you guys know what I've been doing on the actual story that I've been working on. That'll be in the next post; starting with the characters. So until next time...
The king is a tyrant,
The rebellion has begun,
A brand new age dawns.
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