The Far Reaches
There are places within the cosmos that are actually incredibly far away from the Realms of Arva. These places lack most, if not all, of the immense magical power brought to the Realms of Arva through the Solar Crystal.
That lack of magic, though, does not mean that these worlds are devoid of life! In fact, whole systems of worlds, full of unique people, creatures, places and stories can be found here. Notably, with worlds that lack magic, technology specifically has grown greatly out in the Reaches, often far beyond what can be found closer to the Crystal.
Deep Myth
Here lie spoilers! Beware! By clicking the button here, you’ll find the deep mythos for the universe as a whole – including the Far Reaches. This is wonderful info for creators, but if you’d prefer not to know some of the background information for these worlds, then you should skip this part.
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01 Mar, 2023
Witnesses
Eons ago, before the the universe was created, the Creator formed the El-nur, witnesses to El’s creative efforts, and intended future rulers over creation. El alone, as the great animator of life through the gift of the Wind Everlasting, brought into being these lofty spiritual beings.
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01 Mar, 2023
Creation
El, within the cloud of witnesses, creates the universe itself, what we now call the Material Plane. He fills the worlds created with life in abundance – showing the El-nur how the Wind Everlasting breathes life into the worlds and how to rule in wisdom and love.
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01 Mar, 2023
Shahar
The first of the El-nur, Shahar, the Son of the Dawn, desired to wield the Wind Everlasting. He sought to create and control things of his own, without the help of El or the El-nur.
El denies him the ability to control the Wind Everlasting, and so Shahar rebels, defying the creative will of El and marking him out as the first evil, the first rebellion. And so Shahar is cast out, removed from the Great Council.
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01 Mar, 2023
Attempted Redemption
The other El-nur, inspired by El’s teachings and seeking to carry out his wishes, but lacking in the ability to understand the evil and hatred that Shahar has wrapped about himself, attempts to release him to see him redeemed and returned to the council.
But Shahar had grown bitter in his absence from the Council. El had sought him out and attempted to teach him, primarily that all creative acts ultimately come from him, all things that they devise or add to creation are simply explorations of the mind of El, and even those that they twist will eventually be turned back to glorify El.
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01 Mar, 2023
Malice
And so when the El-nur sought out Shahar he wrapped about them malice and pride, offence at not being told all secrets and all knowledge. Shahar became The Nahash, the liar, and now seeks only to destroy creation – forgetting his prior desires of control, rule, and creation.
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The Sundering
The Nahash leads some members of the Council in rebellion, and they leave The Windy Shores to reside in creation, or what will eventually become The Dark as they seek to corrupt and destroy. This event is comes to be called The Sundering and these corrupted El-nur forever known as The Shadows.
The Story so Far…
Most of the stories told out there beyond the stars have yet to reach anyone within the Realms of Arva. As such, its story is largely untold. Maybe you are the one to change that?
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