Chapter 2: Power System And Mythical Beings
2. Legendary Figures & Mythical Beings
The Lost Gods of the Sundering
1. Sol'Vahr, The Sun Tyrant – The god of war and conquest. His essence fuels the Celestial Flame Etherium of Solmaria.
2. Vael'Mira, The Arcane Weaver – Goddess of knowledge, believed to have created the floating city of Vael'Thorne.
3. Zir'Khan, The Ravager – The beast-god of Drak'Zir, slain during the Sundering. His bones form the Titan's Grave.
4. Nyxara, The Shadowed One – Goddess of secrets, said to still influence Eryndral from the shadows.
Modern Legends
• Emperor Aurex Solmaria – Ruler of Solmaria, wielder of the Celestial Flame. He sees the protagonist as a traitor.
• Archmage Lucien Vael'Thorne – The current ruler of Vael'Thorne, obsessed with unlocking Etherium's true power.
• War Chief Kaelor the Unbroken – The strongest warrior of Drak'Zir, undefeated in battle.
• Mistress Lyria of Eryndral – The enigmatic leader of the Shadow Council.
3. Unique Etherium Abilities & Forbidden Techniques
Etherium Specializations
• Celestial Flame (Solmaria) – Divine fire that burns away corruption but also consumes its user's soul.
• Arcane Infinitum (Vael'Thorne) – Aetherial energy that allows infinite spellcasting, but with unpredictable side effects.
• Beastborne Awakening (Drak'Zir) – Warriors fuse with the spirits of legendary beasts, enhancing their strength.
• Shadow Veil (Eryndral) – Users can phase between dimensions, slipping between light and darkness.
Rare & Forbidden Cores
• Devourer Core – Absorbs Etherium from others, but risks madness.
• Void Core – Cancels out all Etherium, making the user a walking null zone.
• Rebirth Core – Can rewrite fate, but at the cost of one's memories or lifespan.
• Eclipse Core – A mythical core said to grant godlike power, but no one has ever mastered it.
4. Historical Events That Shaped Caelum
The Sundering (The Fall of the Gods)
• The Primordial Gods waged war against an unknown force. In the aftermath, the gods fell, their power scattering as Etherium.
• The war ended with the rise of the four great nations, each founded upon godly remnants.
The Ascension Wars
• A war between the four nations over who should rule Caelum.
• Ended in an uneasy truce, but tensions remain high.
The Shattering of the Fifth Nation
• There was once a fifth nation, erased from history.
• Some believe it holds the secret of the true origin of Etherium.