Celestial entity
The Silencer of the Dragon Hills
According to ancient belief, the Silencer of the Dragon Hills was a celestial entity that tamed the dragons that were shunned to the hills behind the great mountains due to the cosmic virus.
From the Codex · Mythologies
Foundational Myths
The myths that shaped the early world: stories that explain its natural events, its divine forces and where its civilisations came from. More will be added as they are written.
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Placeholder sketch: Three figures at a long table, and a fourth seat drawn in dashes. Legendary artefact
The Legendary Table of Unity
The legendary dining table set was said to be crafted by the god of chaos himself, imbued with the power to bring unity and prosperity to those who dined upon it. The reason behind its creation remains a mystery, as legends say the god of chaos crafted it for his lover, the goddess of order, who was thought to be nonexistent.
A table for someone who did not exist. I have sat at it. There is always one chair too many.
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Placeholder sketch: A kneeling figure reaches towards a winding river. Cosmic phenomenon
The River of Remembrance
The river is said to carry the memories of all beings, flowing through the cosmos and connecting past, present and future. Drinking from it grants memories not yet lived, which was forbidden by the early Chief Sisters to prevent chaos in the mortal realm.
I have never drunk from it. I have wanted to.
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Placeholder sketch: A figure holds a glowing orb above their head, surrounded by stars. Cosmic relic
The Orb of Astra
The Orb of Astra captures the long-travelled light of distant stars and bends it backwards through time. By reversing these cosmic frequencies, the Orb reveals visions of futures the stars themselves would one day witness. Only the rare Astralogists trained to read this starlight may use it.
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Placeholder sketch: A small figure points up at a sky where the stars are only outlines. Cosmic phenomenon
The Night Without Stars
A tale of a night when every star vanished and the world fell into absolute darkness. Cultures believed it was cosmic beings testing humanity's resilience and unity in the face of uncertainty.
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Placeholder sketch: A figure holds a long sword in front of a dark flame. Cosmic entity
The Umbra Sword
The Umbra Sword was a nickname given to the fallen son of Saint Umber, who was said to have consumed the power of darkness itself before causing the Shadow Apocalypse that ignited the thousand-year war between the Order of Dawn and the Dominion of Shadows.