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History of Faltharion
Four distinct eras of the world have come and gone: the First Era of the Bridge Builders , the Second Era of the Delvers , and the Third Era in which the world currently resides. Between the Delvers and the preset is what is referred to as the Mythic Era ; a time of myth and might that came to an end once the dwarven mountain homeland of Min al Hajar was devastated by The Unweave .
Creation Myths of Faltharion
The true origins of Faltharion are a mystery. Each current culture has their own beliefs and theories on how the world came to be and it is likely the [[Bridge Builders]] and [[Delvers]] did, as well. All that *is* known is Faltharion is a world of magic and wonder. Any one of them could be true or none of them could be.
Elves and the Kokuyoji
The [[elves]] of [[Kuyoji]] believe that they were not created by gods, but instead emerged as a natural extension of the world’s earliest state. According to their teachings, existence began in a condition of perfect stillness, where nothing changed, aged, or died. This state was not considered empty, but complete and balanced.
The first disruption of this stillness was the formation of the [[Kokuyoji]]. Elven scholars describe it as the origin point of all natural processes, including time, growth, and magic. As the [[Kokuyoji]] expanded, its roots and branches shaped the surrounding world, and its presence allowed life to take form. The [[elves]] themselves are believed to have emerged directly from the tree, fully formed and already bound to its influence.
A foundational element of this myth is the account of the “[[First Departure]],” in which an unnamed elf left the bounds of the [[Kokuyoji]]’s influence. Upon doing so, they began to experience time fully, including aging and physical decline. This event is used to explain the boundary of the [[Eternal Forest]], where [[elves]] remain effectively immortal so long as they do not leave.
Mother Light and her Children
Nythean gnomes believe the universe began with a single luminous being known as the [[Mother Light]], which existed alone within the void. Seeking structure and something to observe, it created other lights, the stars and other distant planes, forming the earliest patterns of existence. In time, it created two closer companions, [[Vel]] and [[Phira]], regarded as its children.
As the [[Mother Light]] began to fade, it did not disappear, but instead condensed into a stable form, becoming the world of Faltharion. In Nythean tradition, this transformation marked the beginning of all physical existence. From this new form, life emerged naturally, understood as an extension of the [[Mother Light]]’s essence rather than a separate creation. All living things are therefore considered fragments or expressions of their mother’s continued existence.
[[Vel]] and [[Phira]], still young and unable to understand this transformation, believed their mother was dying. Fearing that their brightness might hasten her decline, they dimmed themselves intentionally and settled into steady, interwoven orbits to watch over and protect her. In time, as life began to flourish across Faltharion, they came to understand that their mother had not died, but lived on through the countless beings that now inhabited her.
The [[al-Hadadun]]
Dwarven tradition holds that the world was deliberately crafted by a pantheon of divine artisans, often referred to in surviving texts as the [[al-Hadadun]]. These beings shaped existence not through will alone, but through labor, carving the foundations of the world from raw, formless matter. Stone, metal, and sand were all set in place through careful design, each element given purpose and structure.
Faltharion itself is described as a completed work, formed through a long and meticulous process of shaping and refinement. Mountains were raised as pillars, deserts were the byproduct of grinding and carving, and the deep places of the world were hollowed out as part of this construction. Life emerged later, not as a direct act of creation, but as something that took hold within the spaces the [[al-Hadadun]] had prepared.
The [[dwarves]] believe they were formed last, shaped directly by these divine artisans as stewards of the world’s structure. They were tasked with continuing the work, refining what was left unfinished and maintaining what had already been built. This belief is often cited as the origin of dwarven craftsmanship and their cultural emphasis on perseverance and construction.
[[Chichiltitototl]] and the [[Serpent]]
Cuztali [[halflings]] believe the world began as a battleground between two primordial beings: a great [[serpent]] and a colossal eagle, known as [[Chichiltitototl]]. These entities fought for countless ages, their conflict shaping existence through violence and endurance. Neither could claim victory, and the struggle threatened to continue without end.
In time, the [[Chichiltitototl]] gained the upper hand and struck down the [[serpent]]. However, before its death, the [[serpent]] laid a single egg. Fearing that the [[serpent]] would be reborn and the cycle of conflict would begin again, [[Chichiltitototl]] acted quickly. Using its own lifeblood, it formed a shell of hardened stone around the egg, sealing it deep within the new world.
[[Chichiltitototl]] then withdrew to the sky to watch over the prison it had created, becoming Faltharion 's sun. From its position above, it ensures the [[serpent]]’s egg remains contained. The world itself is understood to be this prison, formed to hold what remains of the [[serpent]].
Cuztali belief holds that the [[serpent]] still lives within the egg, and that its eventual hatching would bring about the end of all things. To prevent this, the [[halflings]] perform constant acts of bloodshed, feeding the earth with sacrifice. This practice is believed to strengthen the stone prison, ensuring the [[serpent]] never rises again and the ancient war does not return.
human
Early [[human]] traditions describe the world as a deliberate creation shaped by a singular divine will. According to these accounts, this entity formed the world with intent and structure, placing each part of existence in its proper place, including the land, the seas, and the sky.
Humanity was created separately from the rest of life and given a distinct purpose. While interpretations vary, most versions agree that humans were made to act within the world rather than simply exist in it. They were capable of choice, and with that came the expectation of responsibility.
A central element of the myth involves an early failing or fracture. Some versions describe this as disobedience, others as pride or imbalance, but all agree that humanity’s relationship with the their maker changed as a result. The world, once orderly and unified, became divided, and humanity itself eventually split into separate peoples.
Following this division, different groups carried their own interpretations of the original teachings. Over time, these interpretations evolved into the distinct belief systems now associated with the people of [[The Concord of Aion]], [[Lumenin]], and [[Skeldrheim’s Cairn.]]