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Gods, Fae, and Man
Let us first establish the difference between the gods and Man. Or rather, between the Ayohim and Aralim. "Aralim" refers to the mundane inhabitants of the World—the Lower Realm of Andlosheim, in which Mankind live alongside the other Races. On the other hand are the gods, or the "Ayohim", who reside in the Heavens: the Upper Realm.
As the Aralim have their different Races, the Ayohim too have their different groups—though perhaps the differences aren't as superficial as among the Aralim.
The most distinct among the Ayohim are perhaps the Elohim and the Ishim: the Primordial Gods and the Aralim's Gods. While the Elohim existed before even the World itself, the Ishim were created by the Aralim and their yearns for higher, guiding powers.
But what makes a Ayoh a Ayoh and an Aral an Aral?
To put it simply: not only does an Ayoh have an enormous internal pool of magical power, but they are also capable of effortlessly interacting with the World's inherent magical energy. On the other hand, Aral have minuscule magical potential and are, with few exceptions, incapable of interacting with the World's magic without a medium, ritual, or contract.
And where do the Malakim fit into this, you ask?
Simply put, the Malakim, or "Fae folk", lie somewhere between the Ayohim and Aralim. Some argue that they are in fact Ayohim, as they are capable of interacting with the world's inherent magic. Others dispute this, as the Malakim do not reside in the Heavens but are instead found throughout the World. Furthermore, the Malakim are not subject to the Heavenly Compact which prohibits the Ayohim from directly influencing the World.
It is consequently reasonably to consider them independent of both and that is certainly the general consensus.
Ayohim
Elohim
The Elohim (singular: Eloh) are the Primordial Gods: those that existed before Creation itself. They are generally the most powerful of Ayohim, with complete dominance of their precept. Nonetheless, the majority of Elohim have fallen out of favor with Aralim—perhaps because they tend to refuse to enter into compact. Despite this, an Ish cannot hope to compete with an Eloh; the difference in strength is that great.
The Elohim were the primary participants, alongside their angels and other agents, in the Godswar, where the Wicked One and his servants attempted to destroy Creation, only to be expelled. During this war, multiple Eloh were killed.
While some of the Elohim were born spontaneously, from the Void that existed previously, others were created later by older Eloh. Elohim that came to be independently are identified as Spirits, while created gods have varying titles. Beside the Spirits, the Elohim can be classified into the Doombringers, who served on Verd's side in the Godswar, and the Wardens who fought them. There is also the Virtues, who, despite their origin, serve to balance Creation.
Ishim
The Ishim are the Created Gods, born from the will of the Aralim. The exact sciences involved are still a mystery, but it is generally accepted that an Ish is born in the Heavens when a significant number of Aralim believe in it. Ridiculous it may sound, but there is significant evidence to the effect. Mare Proda, God of Law and Justice, who was once adulated throughout the Midgard has grown significantly weaker in favor of Tyrus and the Valhalnir. His star has become almost indistinguishable in the heavens, as very few outside remote settlements continue to honor him. On the other hand, records and texts--both Sidgardian and Kallayadeva--show a clear correlation between acolytes and the power of the Valhalnir.
Nonetheless, the power of an Ish is not limitless. While the Ishim are capable of interacting with the World's natural magic like the Elohim, they have very little natural magic themselves. Instead, they gain power the more they are worshiped. Because of this, modern Ishim are generally very eager to enter pacts with their followers. Where would they be without them, after all?
Because the Ish were born from Aralim, they tend to be much more human-like in appearance and conduct. The vast majority are humanoid and have intricate relationships and deeply held beliefs. These beliefs follow the will of their adherents. Many Ishim were created in response to Aralim feeling their needs unmet by previous gods and consequently tend to have focused precepts.
The Ishim are much younger than the Elohim. There are no legitimate records of the Created Gods participating in the Godswar. They are subject to the Heavenly Pact and prohibited from descending into the World, though are certainly free to enter pacts with their acolytes.
Arguably, the Ishim are the ultimate foci.
Aralim
The "Aralim" (singular: Aral) are the races that inhabit the World and have poor inherent magical potential. Humans and demi-humans alike are considered Aralim, along with most natural animals. Vampires and werewolves are also Aralim; while they have some inherent magical capabilities, their magical potential is insignificant compared to the Ayohim or Malakim.
Malakim
The Galenne and the Kammin are the most renown family of Fae. The Galenne can be found throughout the Midgard, while the Kammin are from the Far East. Both families are generally invisible to Aralim, though some do they take joy in making themselves visible to juvenile Aral. While the Galenne are widely considered a mischievous and playful sort, the Kammin are often considered malicious or evil.
The Galenne are a sociable people, and are often found in groups within forests. It's not unheard of for them to build relationships with Aralim, and at least a few villages in Sidgard are known to be home to Galenne. They are also known to have an exceptional relationship with the Elvish peoples.
Blackspawn
But what of the Blackspawn? They can be found throughout the World, but many of them have significant magical capabilities. Are they Aralim or Malakim? It is the general consensus that the Blackspawn are neither. We have long suspected that the Blackspawn are not of the World, much less its Heaven. There is evidence that the Blackspawn simply "come to be", often spontaneously. How this is possible is not understood. Their biology shows little similarity to other Aralim and, indeed, often to each other.
Let us first establish the difference between the gods and Man. Or rather, between the Ayohim and Aralim. "Aralim" refers to the mundane inhabitants of the World—the Lower Realm of Andlosheim, in which Mankind live alongside the other Races. On the other hand are the gods, or the "Ayohim", who reside in the Heavens: the Upper Realm.
As the Aralim have their different Races, the Ayohim too have their different groups—though perhaps the differences aren't as superficial as among the Aralim.
The most distinct among the Ayohim are perhaps the Elohim and the Ishim: the Primordial Gods and the Aralim's Gods. While the Elohim existed before even the World itself, the Ishim were created by the Aralim and their yearns for higher, guiding powers.
But what makes a Ayoh a Ayoh and an Aral an Aral?
To put it simply: not only does an Ayoh have an enormous internal pool of magical power, but they are also capable of effortlessly interacting with the World's inherent magical energy. On the other hand, Aral have minuscule magical potential and are, with few exceptions, incapable of interacting with the World's magic without a medium, ritual, or contract.
And where do the Malakim fit into this, you ask?
Simply put, the Malakim, or "Fae folk", lie somewhere between the Ayohim and Aralim. Some argue that they are in fact Ayohim, as they are capable of interacting with the world's inherent magic. Others dispute this, as the Malakim do not reside in the Heavens but are instead found throughout the World. Furthermore, the Malakim are not subject to the Heavenly Compact which prohibits the Ayohim from directly influencing the World.
It is consequently reasonably to consider them independent of both and that is certainly the general consensus.
Ayohim
Elohim
The Elohim (singular: Eloh) are the Primordial Gods: those that existed before Creation itself. They are generally the most powerful of Ayohim, with complete dominance of their precept. Nonetheless, the majority of Elohim have fallen out of favor with Aralim—perhaps because they tend to refuse to enter into compact. Despite this, an Ish cannot hope to compete with an Eloh; the difference in strength is that great.
The Elohim were the primary participants, alongside their angels and other agents, in the Godswar, where the Wicked One and his servants attempted to destroy Creation, only to be expelled. During this war, multiple Eloh were killed.
While some of the Elohim were born spontaneously, from the Void that existed previously, others were created later by older Eloh. Elohim that came to be independently are identified as Spirits, while created gods have varying titles. Beside the Spirits, the Elohim can be classified into the Doombringers, who served on Verd's side in the Godswar, and the Wardens who fought them. There is also the Virtues, who, despite their origin, serve to balance Creation.
Ishim
The Ishim are the Created Gods, born from the will of the Aralim. The exact sciences involved are still a mystery, but it is generally accepted that an Ish is born in the Heavens when a significant number of Aralim believe in it. Ridiculous it may sound, but there is significant evidence to the effect. Mare Proda, God of Law and Justice, who was once adulated throughout the Midgard has grown significantly weaker in favor of Tyrus and the Valhalnir. His star has become almost indistinguishable in the heavens, as very few outside remote settlements continue to honor him. On the other hand, records and texts--both Sidgardian and Kallayadeva--show a clear correlation between acolytes and the power of the Valhalnir.
Nonetheless, the power of an Ish is not limitless. While the Ishim are capable of interacting with the World's natural magic like the Elohim, they have very little natural magic themselves. Instead, they gain power the more they are worshiped. Because of this, modern Ishim are generally very eager to enter pacts with their followers. Where would they be without them, after all?
Because the Ish were born from Aralim, they tend to be much more human-like in appearance and conduct. The vast majority are humanoid and have intricate relationships and deeply held beliefs. These beliefs follow the will of their adherents. Many Ishim were created in response to Aralim feeling their needs unmet by previous gods and consequently tend to have focused precepts.
The Ishim are much younger than the Elohim. There are no legitimate records of the Created Gods participating in the Godswar. They are subject to the Heavenly Pact and prohibited from descending into the World, though are certainly free to enter pacts with their acolytes.
Arguably, the Ishim are the ultimate foci.
Aralim
The "Aralim" (singular: Aral) are the races that inhabit the World and have poor inherent magical potential. Humans and demi-humans alike are considered Aralim, along with most natural animals. Vampires and werewolves are also Aralim; while they have some inherent magical capabilities, their magical potential is insignificant compared to the Ayohim or Malakim.
Malakim
The Galenne and the Kammin are the most renown family of Fae. The Galenne can be found throughout the Midgard, while the Kammin are from the Far East. Both families are generally invisible to Aralim, though some do they take joy in making themselves visible to juvenile Aral. While the Galenne are widely considered a mischievous and playful sort, the Kammin are often considered malicious or evil.
The Galenne are a sociable people, and are often found in groups within forests. It's not unheard of for them to build relationships with Aralim, and at least a few villages in Sidgard are known to be home to Galenne. They are also known to have an exceptional relationship with the Elvish peoples.
Blackspawn
But what of the Blackspawn? They can be found throughout the World, but many of them have significant magical capabilities. Are they Aralim or Malakim? It is the general consensus that the Blackspawn are neither. We have long suspected that the Blackspawn are not of the World, much less its Heaven. There is evidence that the Blackspawn simply "come to be", often spontaneously. How this is possible is not understood. Their biology shows little similarity to other Aralim and, indeed, often to each other.
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